New build, multiple problems

[Sirion]

Edit: problem solved - thanks for the help

 

[DeaconFrost]

Have you swapped the data cable for the optical drive?

 

[jcmuse]

try another hdd with an OS on it.

 

[Sirion]

Tried another IDE cable - no go with that. Don't have another HDD with an OS on it available atm so I can't try that.

Any other ideas?

 

[Tigerbiten]

Disconnect all drives.
Does it show up "Operating system not found" or similar error ??

Then connect the DVD drive and put a self booting CD in.
Memtest86+ is a good one to use as you can check your memory for errors at the same time.
Does it now boot correctly ??

Now connect the hard drive and see if it still boots with the CD in.

Thats what I do with every new system I build.
It cuts down on the variable that could go wrong.

Luck ............