system won't boot up

Master_DX · Jul 8, 2008

Ok, so I finally received my fresh and new Asus P5Q Deluxe, I plugged everything in and BAM, the system doesn't boot up. The LED on the mobo lights up, and that's it. I removed 1 stick of ram and nothing, I unplugged everything but the processor and nothing. I used a spare PSU I had lying around and nothing.

So, I ask myself what could it be that's causing it to happen and haven't come up with anything yet. If any of u knows the solution, I'll be more than glad to hear it.

Specs are on sig like always.

Chrono Archangel · Jul 8, 2008

Did you plug in the power button correctly to your motherboard?

Check your manual to be sure you have it right

Cheesus · Jul 8, 2008

Does it even POST, or just not enter windows?

If it POSTs then try booting off a Linux live cd, see if everything is being read.

Master_DX · Jul 8, 2008

yep, I hve it right, it's pretty easy using the Q connnector. The only thing that happens is that everytime I press the power button, the LED that the case has on the front lights up a bit, then faints.

No post, no beeps.

refraction · Jul 8, 2008

sounds like your PSU is screwed.

Master_DX · Jul 8, 2008

I tried using a good old PSU as well, but it did the same.

refraction · Jul 8, 2008

then your mobo is screwed

most likely the PMW (or is it PWM?)'s are knackered.

Master_DX · Jul 8, 2008

wow, could I be that unlucky, I'll keep trying to see if for some kind of miracle it works.

Bubbafat · Jul 8, 2008

Dont try too hard, use your warrantee thats what its there for. You did get a warrantee didnt you?

Master_DX · Jul 8, 2008

yep, there's a 30 warrantee, If nothing works, then I'll send it back for a replacement. I might as well buy a new PSU just in case.

I feel like crying now:dead:

MT · Jul 8, 2008

cant you just try a third psu? you said you had one lying 'around'... maybe its screwed too?

StriderVM · Jul 9, 2008

Does it beep when you put it on?

Another suggestion is to remove and reinsert the processor. Or perhaps the processor isn't input properly.

Master_DX · Jul 9, 2008

It should at least post though. Anyway, I just RMA for a replacement, hopefully it arrives soon, I ordered a new PSU jut in case too, if it doesn't work, I'll report it here again, that is if I don't suicide first.

StriderVM, what do u mean the processor isn't input properly? You kinda lost me there, xd.

StriderVM · Jul 9, 2008

Well, when the motherboard does absolutely nothing when it's turned on, it could mean either the processor isn't working/dead, wasn't seated properly or the motherboard is dead.

A far third is the RAM. Remove ALL RAMs and then turn it on. If it starts to beep. It means you're either forced the RAM too much in the slot or too little.

Master_DX · Jul 9, 2008

Well, when the new mobo arrives I'll check if it doesn't boot, if it doesn't, then I'll put that hot old pentium D and check if that was originally the prob

Edit : just ordered new mobo, PSU, and processor, that should rid me of all problems.

Master_DX · Jul 24, 2008

Guys, I just want to know one question, I found out that my pc doesn't boot up because of my GPU (who knows why), I just want to know if the Asus P5Q has problems with older cards that are PCI-E 16x 1.0 instead of 2.0, I don't understant whyit doesn't even boot up.

Am I stuck and need to break my wallet and buy a new GPU or is there a solution out there?

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