I Can't Find My Triangle :) lol

[BuBzXXL]

Hey guys today I got my new computer parts at home and when I was going to install my i5-3570k in my Asus Sabertooth z77 I couldn't find the triangle on the motherboard. PLEASE help. I feel like a major newb

THANKS!!! lol

ALSO I'll keep this thread updated on things I'll need help with throughout the night!
Thanks again,
BuBz

 

[pdxalex]

Oh, no, no... no sides yet, lol.

First you should double-check everything. Check all cables and peripherals to make sure everything is seated properly. Check your motherboard to see if everything is plugged in (there will be a few missing as discussed earlier, SPDIF, etc). Make sure everything is plugged in where it's supposed to.

 

[pdxalex]

Before you power up, I also need to make clear you understand I'm merely trying to help and everything you're doing is at your own risk. I obviously can't see what's going on, if perhaps something is plugged in incorrectly or in the wrong place, something's missing, if your CPU isn't seated correctly, etc, etc.

There's really only so much one can do from here. I'll be a happy camper if it boots, lol. If not, don't blame me!

 

[BuBzXXL]

Ok, I'm pretty sure I see everything. CD Drive plugged in Check, HDD Check, Molex's Check, CPU fan Check, LED things in bottom right of mobo Check, USB 3.0 Check, 24pin check, Assist fans check, I've checked everything. Now for the dumbest question I will ask probably. How do I plug it into a TV(waiting on monitor) Do I just plug in a HDMI to the TV like a xbox?

 

[pdxalex]

Btw, I take it you also plugged in your SSD to the SATA3 controller.

I'm trying to think of anything else.

 

[BuBzXXL]

Before you power up, I also need to make clear you understand I'm merely trying to help and everything you're doing is at your own risk. I obviously can't see what's going on, if perhaps something is plugged in incorrectly or in the wrong place, something's missing, if your CPU isn't seated correctly, etc, etc.

There's really only so much one can do from here. I'll be a happy camper if it boots, lol. If not, don't blame me!

Yeah I know. I wouldn't blame you lol. The main thing I'm hoping is that I didn't bend and prongs on the CPU

 

[BuBzXXL]

Sata 3 Controller? Theres a controller?! lol You mean the things next to the USB 3.0?

 

[pdxalex]

How do I plug it into a TV(waiting on monitor) Do I just plug in a HDMI to the TV like a xbox?

I'd think so, lol... I've never used my PCs HDMI out but it shouldn't behave any different.

 

[pdxalex]

Sata 3 Controller? Theres a controller?! lol You mean the things next to the USB 3.0?

*bonks head on table*

Yeah... I think your board has
2x Intel Sata 6GB/s
2x ASmedia Sata 6GB/s
4x Intel Sata 3GB/s

For your SSD, use an Intel 6GB/s

(edit: according to manual they're the brown ones)

I wouldn't even bother with the HDD for now.

 

[BuBzXXL]

Oh yeah I did that xD I just didin't know the name of what they were called

 

[BuBzXXL]

Sooo? I'm kind of scared D:

 

[pdxalex]

Oh ok, lol...

So you've checked everything? Compared all connections with the manuals too? That was almost too quick.

Did you read what I wrote above, by proceeding at your own risk? lol

 

[pdxalex]

Sooo? I'm kind of scared D:

Well heck, I'm anxious myself. I would hate for something to go wrong.

Again, it's your call, lol.

 

[BuBzXXL]

Yeah did you see my reply? The only manual I got was with the mobo? You have no idea how nervous I am.. D:

 

[BuBzXXL]

Like what should I do? Should I go plug it in to a wall and see if it even starts?

 

[pdxalex]

I know some of the instructions leave much to be desired, but you can also find other relevant info online or ask specific questions in the respective manufacturers' forums if need be.

 

[pdxalex]

The only thing I'm kind of curious about is their 24 pin ATX connector. It's odd they split it from the PSU... from what I understand you have one 18pin and one 10pin coming out of the PSU... and they basically link up to form the 24pin connector, yes?

 

[BuBzXXL]

Yup, the two on the left are plugged to the PSU and the one on the right is in the mobo

 

[BuBzXXL]

http://s1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa346/Paul_Rich/Mobile%20Uploads/?action=view&current=IMG_4264.jpg#!oZZ14QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs1193.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa346%2FPaul_Rich%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3DIMG_9763.jpg

Forgot the link xD

 

[pdxalex]

Yeah... i'd just be kinda curious to see the whole cable as it looks straightened out.

But it appears the Sesonic PSUs are the same. Buried in another forum somewhere:
"The Seasonic 24 pin connector actually has 28 cables going into a 10 Pin and 18 Pin housing"

 

[pdxalex]

Oh, I can see from the pics here, first pic with cables - the cable on the right
http://xfxforce.com/en-gb/Products/Power-Supply/XFX/Pro-Series/ProSeries-1000W-PSU.aspx

 

[BuBzXXL]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En0IOML5uAo

You can skip to 6:10

 

[BuBzXXL]

Yup thats it

 

[pdxalex]

So... you have the 18 pin, the 10 pin below... and next to the 10 pin you have the 8pin going to 8pin socket for your CPU right... lol

In your PSU, you have nothing plugged in the top right.
Nothing plugged into your PCI-E connectors

It looks good to me. From where I'm sitting. lol

 

[pdxalex]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En0IOML5uAo

You can skip to 6:10

Ah, yeah.

Weird stuff. I wonder why they didn't just go 24-pin to 24-pin. Guess they have their reasons.

 

[BuBzXXL]

I'll just take another picture nothing in the very top right nothing in the bottom connectors. Ask for any pictures you want to see for corrections etc ..