Hardware
by bikerwill
by nicknielsen
Do you hear it beep? Do you get a monitor display at all? If not, make sure your CPU is properly inserted and secured. Make sure the memory is in the lowest-numbered slot (0 or 1, depending on the mainboard mfr).
And, as Santeewelding noted, check the power connections.
by bikerwill
by nicknielsen
POST - http://www.pcguide.com/ref/mbsys/bios/bootPOST-c.html
Beep Codes - http://www.pcguide.com/ts/x/sys/beep/index.htm
You can also check the Asus website and documentation for troubleshooting tips.
by bikerwill
by thechas
Make sure that the clear CMOS or reset jumper is in the normal or run position. This is usually not connected.
Next, make sure that the power supply is a good match for the motherboard and that ALL power connections to the motherboard are connected.
Also, make sure that the CPU is supported by the revision and BIOS version of the motherboard.
It never hurts to take the time to check all of the jumpers and connections on the motherboard.
On a few systems, I have had to reset the CMOS so that the BIOS would detect the installed CPU.
Chas
by nicknielsen
From the way the OP was worded, I think they got something like this: http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/220139
From the sounds of things, given this is an initial assembly, there's no telling what could be causing it, although I'm inclined to think it's a power problem.
by bikerwill
by dldorrance
From a CNET review of the MB is this partial post:
"Cons: Two minor issues with this board. The front panel connectors are not labeled correctly. Power and Reset switch are labeled wrong per the diagram in the manual."
http://reviews.cnet.com/motherboards/asus-m2n68-am-motherboard/4505-3049_7-33311626.html
by ansugisalas
That just means that the buttons do the wrong things, right?
This sounds more basic.
Try taking it all apart again, and starting over. Be pedantic in following the (amended) instructions of the manual... make sure that you're careful of making assumptions.
by bikerwill
Thanks everybody :
It turned out the cpu was not locked in properly I reseated the Cpu and locked it in with the lever cleaned up old compound and used new compound and The computer now Boots up many thanks
by ansugisalas
and so did Nicknielsen before me :)
Edit: whatshisface found his face
by nicknielsen
by nicknielsen
I certainly hope you've not been plugging and unplugging connectors while power is applied.
Which 4-pin connector are you referring to? Your system should have at least two: the ATX12 connector (the one with black and yellow wires coming from the power supply), and, from the looks of things, the connector from the CPU fan. Both of these will need to be connected properly for the system to work.
In fact, if the black and yellow cable is not connected to the motherboard, the system [u]will not[/u] boot.
by bikerwill
by nicknielsen
the capabilities of long-distance troubleshooting. You need to check the output voltages from the power supply, if you know how. Connect a multimeter between the black and yellow wires and you should see 12VDC±.2V, between the black and red wires and you should see 5VDC±.1V.
Insert the black lead from the meter into the ATX12V connector at one of the black wires (push it down next to the wire). Insert the red lead at one of the yellow wires. Do the same with black and red on the ATX (20-pin) connector. If you already knew this, ignore the previous paragraph.
by nicknielsen
by ansugisalas
Check one component at a time. Be pedantic.
Check all the switch-settings... CPU power settings from the CPU manual... just like on the first try.
Sometimes it's just an insertation problem, sometimes an overlooked setting.
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