having trouble with my first build

[nickscriv123]

ok, so I just started building my first build. I did outside the case build first to see if everything is working, I installed the RAM and the CPU with the heat sick. I connected the power supply to the oulet and connected the 24 pin cable to the mobo and connected the other power supply cable to the ATX_v12 slot and then I turned on the power supply and nothing happened. I tried to turn on the motherboard by touching the 2 CLR_CMOS pins with a screwdriver but nothing is happening. All of my parts are new. I noticed that my power supply came with 2 4 pin connectors for the ATX_12 slot so I just plugged in one of the 4 pin connectors to the 4 pin ATX_12v header and left the other one just hanging there. Maybe I have to get some kind of splitter so I could connect both into the header? Idk. what do you guys think? This is my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RGfb7P

 

[BadActor]

You need to touch the front panel pwr pins to boot the motherboard. Clear CMOS pins are something entirely different. Sounds like you did everything else right.

 

[nickscriv123]

You need to touch the front panel pwr pins to boot the motherboard. Clear CMOS pins are something entirely different. Sounds like you did everything else right.

The only other pins I see are labeled SPDIF_O. would those be the power pin?

 

[BadActor]

The white header on the bottom right side of the motherboard. Look in your manual to see which to pins are for the power switch.

 

[BadActor]

The 3rd and 4th pins from the left , on top.

 

[nickscriv123]

The white header on the bottom right side of the motherboard. Look in your manual to see which to pins are for the power switch.

ok I got it to power on. you were right! I really appreciate your help!

 

[BadActor]

NP, good luck!