New build has no video

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Blakestr

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I have checked the two PCI express connections,at first I used the two that came from my psi but when that didn't work I used the two that came with my video card. The video card fan comes on along with a few lihjts but no video, it is a working monitor and I have tried both dvi connections with no success... I am starting to gt very frustrated... This card better not need an RmA I have this week off and have been waiting three years to have a modern machine... I haven't even played bioshock or episode 1 yet!

It is an e8500 on an asus p5q-e
Visiontek 4870
Antec p182
Wd 640gig
Zalman 9500 at with AS5

Am I missing something here?
 
What about your PSU? This could easily be an underachieving PSU or possible memory problem.
 
it's a brand new corsair 750w psi and the ram is 4gugs gskill 2x2 config... How would I not even see a screen graphic from the motherboard even If it is a memory problem?
 
I don't hear any error beeps then again I don't think the case has any speakers but shouldn't I hear or see SOMETHING?
 
Does the system POST? If not... strip it down to a barebones setup...

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If you have both the 20/24 pin main ATX connector plugged in, AND the 4-Pin ATX12V P4 CPU connector plugged in, then the board should boot fine.

You could test the PSU. Jump start it (on the main atx connector, short the green wire with any black wire, using a paperclip), and see if it stays on. If not, then its probably a faulty PSU. If it works then proceed (though, in rare cases, it may still be the PSU at fault).

Setup everything outside of the case, with the mobo on top of its cardboard box. Plug in only the essentials:
- PSU (namely: main 20/24-pin ATX connector and 4-pin ATX12V P4 CPU Connector)
- CPU w/ HSF
- Single stick of ram
- Videocard if there is no onboard video
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- System speaker/buzzer

* Use a screwdriver if your board doesnt have an onboard power switch. Jump the two power switch leads to turn the power on.

If it won't POST, try different RAM slots. If it still won't POST, pull out the ram (so no ram in the system) and listen for error beeps. If none, pull the vidcard and listen for error beeps. If none, re-seat the CPU/HSF and try again. Report back with results if you're still having issues.
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Nice work. I didn't have a 4pin from my psu...it was an 8 pin....the 8 pin connection on my motherboard was covered by some plastic piece (it's been way too long since I built one )...so I couldn't find it when I was looking over the connections. It's up and running and it seems Vista is installing so I am think I am good...for now. Thank you sincerely for your help.
 
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