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UPS killed my comp..need advice

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I sent my home built computer via UPS to my university. However, upon arrival, the computer no longer boots up. When I press the power button, everything starts to spin up, but no post, no beep, and no display on the screen. I have a built in LED counter on my Abit IT7-MAX2 motherboard that has various codes. The first code is FF (boot attempt Int 19H). The counter stays on that boot code. Usually it goes through 20-30 different codes really quickly. So I'm led to believe something very crucial to the computer is damaged (ie motherboard or CPU). I removed both sticks of my RAM and the boot codes remained the same.

So my first question is, how can a computer be damaged on the inside during shipping? I need to call UPS to claim part of the insurance, but even to me the whole situation seems skeptical. However, I know for a fact my computer worked 100% before shipping.

My next question is, what motherboard/cpu can I buy as a replacement. I don't want to change my DDR-400 memory or my PCI 8x Geforce 6800GT. I'd really like to buy one of the most recent CPUs (ie athlon x2). But all current AMD motherboards I've seen only have PCI-Express. Furthermore, I need at least two IDE ports. Any ideas on what a good motherboard would be with those specs?

Thanks. I appreciate your time.
 
it could be that some component need to be re-seated, check your video card, memory stick, processor and heatsink, power cords.

i don't think UPS will accept responsibilty unless there is a dent in the case or something obvious.....
 
I wouldn't be so quick to blame UPS in this case. Like latief75 said, check whether everything is installed correctly and secure. Rebuild the system if necessary. Don't forget to reset the CMOS as well.
 
Disconnect absolutely everything except for the CPU/heatsink and a stick of memory. If that doesn't work, disassemble the entire computer and re-mount your motherboard (checkk all of the stand offs), reseat ur CPU/heatsink, and a stick of memory, and fire it up. If it STILL errors out...then, I'd blame the motherboard before I blame the CPU personally.
 
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