This is my first post, so bare with me.
I rebuilt an older computer of mine, but it’s not too old. It has 1gb ram, p4 1.8ghz, 300w power supply, 128mb video card, 160gb hard drive.
The problem i’m having is almost identical to this post https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-11184-0.html?forumID=56&threadID=169785 however, it didn’t resolve my problem.
Down to the point. When ANY hardware (hard drives, dvd-roms, etc.) are connected to either IDE (primary or secondary) port, they do not power on, but when I remove the IDE cable from the hardware with only the power cable plugged in, it powers on.
Here’s what i’ve tried:
-I have tried a working IDE cable from another computer, but the same thing happens.
-I tried running a more powerful power supply (450w), but the same thing happens.
-I tried running a smaller working hard drive (80gb), but the same thing happens.
-I made sure the orientation of the IDE cable is correct.
-I have verified the jumpers are in the correct setting.
Could this be a motherboard issue? Perhaps the IDE channels are dead or they shorted somehow?
Any help is greatly appreciated. Please let me know if i’m on the right track.
