Helppppppppppppppppppppppppp

[Jokerswild]

I got my video card installed it and the computer still won't boot. I have the 20 pin power connector in the 4 pin power connector in (this isn't the 4 pin in a 20+4 pin PSU I'm talking about the 4 pin connector that plugs into the mobo 4 pins 2 above and 2 below in the connector) the PSU only has a 20 pin main connector the video card and the keyboard connected and thats it. The keyboard was taken off a working computer and is good. I tried the video card in both PCI-e slots and get the same results. I get one long beep and all the lights and fans are working. I had all the disc drives connected earlier and they spun up but I removed them to get down to the bare essentials. This is the computer in my sig.

[Lead Head]

im thinkin you need a 20+4 pin PSU...

[jph1589]

Originally Posted by Lead Head

im thinkin you need a 20+4 pin PSU...

This is out of the Kn1-SLI manual.....

2.8 Connecting the Power supply cable
Connecting 20/24-pin power cable
Users please note that the 20-pin and 24-pin power cables can
both be connected to the ATX1 connector. With the 20-pin power
cable, just align the 20-pin power cable with the pin 1 of the
ATX1 connector. However, using 20-pin power cable may
cause the system to become unbootable or unstable because
of insufficient electricity.
The ATX1 power connector is keyed for proper insertion. There are two
connectors for 4-pin and 24-pin ATX power cable. The plastic clip on
the power connector should lock over the plastic tab on the
motherboard power connector.

Is this a new build?

[Jokerswild]

Yes it's a new build but the mobo was tested by capper and was good. The cpu came from bbmods and I would think it would be good but I can't say for sure.

[jph1589]

Originally Posted by jokerswild

Yes it's a new build but the mobo was tested by capper and was good. The cpu came from bbmods and I would think it would be good but I can't say for sure.

I would almost bet that you will need a dual 12v rail PSU for the motherboard even though they don't say that. ECS does a really crappy job of documenting what you really need. The only time I have ever used a 20 pin in a 24 pin slot is when I had on board graphics. I really think that is at least one of the problems.


For example their new P965 conroe board doesn't say anywhere that you need a EPS PSU but you can clearly see the 8 pin connector on the motherboard. That manual says it will work with an ATX V2 power supply and then it goes on to tell you to plug in the 8 pin connector or it won't boot.

[Tyreal]

I'm in agreeance with the others. It looks like you need an Powersupply with a 24 Pin ATX Connector.

[Capper]

I don't know....I'm leaning toward a dead CPU...
Is there nothing? No lights, no attempt to boot? If so, then I'm with the others....and we need to get you a good PSU.....if it tries to boot and there is nothing, my money is on the CPU

[jph1589]

Originally Posted by Capper

I don't know....I'm leaning toward a dead CPU...
Is there nothing? No lights, no attempt to boot? If so, then I'm with the others....and we need to get you a good PSU.....if it tries to boot and there is nothing, my money is on the CPU

I'm pretty sure he said he got lights and fans and a long beep. He also said the drives spun up when they were connected.

I am just not sure what to expect from the board if is doesn't have the extra 4 pins.

[Jokerswild]

Lights work and all the drives spun up as well as the fans. I forgot to mention that I have the front connectors hooked up including the USB ports.

[Capper]

I'm now 99% sure its the CPU...figures. I'll replace it asap