6600GT problems w/ new build

[sebringsc]

Ok, i just put together a new computer and the specs are as follows

DFI Lanparty Ultra-D
6600GT PCI
512 x2 corsair XMS ram
3500+ skt 939
ultra-x 500W PSU

So my problem:

When I put everything where it goes and turn on the computer, the fans spin, lights light up, HD spins (pretty sure it is) DVD-Rom drive opens..BUT i have NO video output to my monitor. I have tried playing around w/ the VGA & PCI jumpers but neither setting in neither slot seem to work.

Now the bigger problem is I have no idea whether this is video card related or if it is a mobo issue. My vid card fan spins so it is obviously getting power from the mobo through the PCI slot since the fan is connected to the card itself. The mobo has 4 red lights in the bottom corner that don't go away once I turn on the computer and the manual is about as basic as they come, there is no problemsolving section.

any help would be GREATLY appreciated

THanks

 

[quadnad]

Well, I don't have this mobo, but I had a look at the manual online, and it mentions this:
Diagnostic LEDs:
LED 1 to LED 4 are diagnostic LEDs. These LEDs will indicate the
current condition of the system.
1 2 3 4
System start-up * * * *
CPU detected * * *
DRAM detected * *
VGA detected *
System boot-up

So, essentially its telling you that the motherboard is starting up....


My inclination would be twofold:
1. Post in the mobo section because many people have you motherboard
2. Check that the CPU is mounted properly, test your vid card in another machine, and also (if possible) test booting with different ram.

 

[V99]

Hmmm yeah check your manuel those lights can tell you alot of things.

Also try taking out everything possible to try and get it to boot... Unplug the HDD/DVD/One of the RAM chips, Any extra sound cards or network cards. And none of that works... Take out the Video card and put in some crappy old PCI Video card in and see what happens.

 

[Proteus]

Does your video card require a power lead to be attached? Normally, motherboard BIOS will autodetect whether there is an AGP or PCI video card. You could try unplugging the power supply and pulling the CMOS battery for 30 seconds and it should revert the BIOS to defaults.