New mainboard/cpu power problem
 

I recently upgraded my sister's pc to a MSI K7T Turbo2 and AMD T-Bird 1.33gHz. However, I can't seem to get any power to it. I've built about a dozen computers in the past, and I've never had a problem like this. Then again, its been a while since I've messed with anything like this, so perhaps I'm forgetting to do something.

The power supply is a Turbolink Switching Power Supply model # CWT-320ATX. I plug it in and try to power her up, but I get nothing. I removed that power supply and hooked it up to my computer, and it did power it up my pc... so I don't think its a power supply problem.

Anyone know of any other tests I can try to diagnose the problem before I send this board back to newegg for a replacement?

Thanks

If it works with another computer and not the MSI then I'd say it has to be the motherboard. Is there a way to try another PSU on it? If not, then I'd send it back. I've never heard of this problem.

I think the PSU you're using is a 320w by the looks of the model name, so there's plenty of power there to make a T-Bird start.

Yeah, I'd try a different PSU in it, and if it doesn't work, RMA it back. Good luck!

-Lasereth

K well before you do that, hook everything up, and check the Power Switch connector on the mobo. make sure Positive is going to Positive ;)

Take a look at the Jumpers if there is any and make sure none are fucked up.

It may sound stupid, but plug something else in the same socket, maby the power supply isnt getting power?

Unplug everything but the Power Switch, Speaker, and the Proc and boot it up, see if there is an issue with one of the other components.

Finally go on to the Manufactures website and recheck the possition of the power switch and other info. Sometimes there is an error in the printed material and can cause problems.

i second the idea of making sure that the power button is hooked up correctly

Well, I found out what the problem was... I had a bad video card installed. It must have been shorting out the whole board because I removed it and replaced it with another one, and she fired right up.

Thanks for all the help :P

you have worked on ATX powersuplies befor right?

ok here is how to 'hotwire' an ATX powersupply

disconnect it from teh computer and plug it in the wall.

then take a paper clip (im being serius here) and in the large connector (the one that connects to the mother board) connect the green wire to the black wire. this will start the powersupply. if it starts up that means that the powersuply is functioning, next test the voltage level of each

um next what waht kind of wattage is teh powersupply rates at, it may be to low to handle the system, anythign less then 300 is pushing it, im running a 470 and it barly handles my beast.

"<i>disconnect it from teh computer</i>"

<b>teh</b>?

Very leet