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the3eyedblindman:

Motherboard just came outta box today, so i dont think it has to do with the slot, something is just wrong and i cant figure it out! i need help!

the3eyedblindman:

I removed my jumpers off period and then the machine wouldnt power on, then i put them back, the machine powered on but i get no video, i have no idea about "jumpers" period. so maybe thats a problem?

tiggertoo:

Rumbling noise? The only moving parts on a computer are the fans and drives. I would turn on the PC with the covers off and listen for specifically where the noise is coming from.

I assume you verified the monitor is good since you checked the video card in another computer. You may be having a power supply issue. How many watts is it? If you don't know, it should be printed on the power supply. This may also be the source of the noise.

You can also try booting the PC with the hard drive unplugged. If it crashed, it may be loading down your system.

Finally, are you sure about the micro and ram? Granted, you replaced the motherboard, but if the micro or ram are bad, they could short out the new motherboard.

Basically, more info from you would be helpful. How did you get to this point? Why the new motherboard? What's in this system?

[derek]:

Here are a few things to check:

Grounding, verify that there are no standoffs that are causing a ground issue.

Check the tops of the capacitors on the board (in particular around the CPU, and interface ports).  If there are any caps that look bloated, its possible something shorted during installation.

Also, try bringing the system down to a bare minimum: video card only (no other peripheral cards), one memory stick (or if it requires dual, use the pair), unplug the hard drive, and the floppy.  Also The motherboard connectors - only have the power hooked up - sometimes the orientation of the connectors can cause problems; specifically the reset connector (depending on your case).

Of course if this is mounted in a card, most of what I said is useless.  Check the specs on the video card.  If it is AGP, verify that  your motherboard supports the proper AGP voltage. Most motherboards are keyed, but some of the less expensive ones are not.

- derek


the3eyedblindman:

K specs i have so far..... MAxtor 80 gig hard drive hooked up to the motherboard. An AMD athlon 2000 Cpu in a Syntax Motherboard, i have a 256 meg stick of ram and the video card is an ati radion 7000.  All Those are hooked to the motherboard, then i have the small wire which says power from the power switch on the case  hooked to the motherboard so i can turn it on. It powers up but then nothing happens.

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