is a SDD Required?

[Tarun123]

So this is my first build, the computer is not booting up 🙁 im not to sure if its because i haven't pluged my ssd yet (im waiting for my ssd to be delivered) and i have no other memory hooked to the computer expect for the ram. Should i hope for the components to work?

 

[Herc08]

So you do not even have a hard drive? Are you at least able to get into the BIOS?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Wait till you have all your components before you try to boot.

 

[Tarun123]

So you do not even have a hard drive? Are you at least able to get into the BIOS?

I don't currently have the hdd (I'm waiting for it to be delivered) there is no response, the monitor says there is no signal, and i can't even hear the power supply, or the fans working.

Thank you

 

[Herc08]

So you do not even have a hard drive? Are you at least able to get into the BIOS?

there is no response, the monitor says there is no signal, and i can't even hear the power supply, or the fans working.

Even without the hard drive, the fans should spin. i would follow Blackbird's advice and wait until you have all of the componenets. Then re-seat all of the cables.

 

[Tarun123]

So you do not even have a hard drive? Are you at least able to get into the BIOS?

there is no response, the monitor says there is no signal, and i can't even hear the power supply, or the fans working.

Even without the hard drive, the fans should spin. i would follow Blackbird's advice and wait until you have all of the componenets. Then re-seat all of the cables.

Okay, ill wait however i am abit worried as, the fans should be running without the connection of a hdd

 

[Tarun123]

Wait till you have all your components before you try to boot.

Thanks for replying, I guess ill have to wait it out. Do you have any other suggestions whilst i wait, to double check if the computer will turn on?
Thanks once more

 

[SkyNetRising]

there is no response, the monitor says there is no signal, and i can't even hear the power supply, or the fans working.

Have you checked this sticky topic?
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

I'd say - something is not properly connected.
PC should be able to boot into BIOS, if only HDD/SSD is missing.
Check power connections from PSU and power-on switch from front panel.

 

[Tarun123]

there is no response, the monitor says there is no signal, and i can't even hear the power supply, or the fans working.

Have you checked this sticky topic?
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

I'd say - something is not properly connected.
PC should be able to boot into BIOS, if only HDD/SSD is missing.
Check power connections from PSU and power-on switch from front panel.

I have checked that the power supply is not faulty (using the paper clip method) and it is not, I have unplugged and plugged all the connectors to the motherboard, but yet no reponse. The only place I might have gone wrong is the front pin connectors, if you could help that would be great, the motherboard is an "asus m5a78l-m plus/usb3" the manual is near enough useless. the motherboard has a mini diagram of the front panel assignment, however it is hard to understand, if you could help that would be great.

Many thanks

 

[SkyNetRising]

This should be pinout of your front panel connector:
(it's for slightly different asus model, but front panel connector should be the same)
PWRBTN - is what you're looking for.

 

[Tarun123]

This should be pinout of your front panel connector:
(it's for slightly different asus model, but front panel connector should be the same)
PWRBTN - is what you're looking for.

Thanks for the guidance once more, much appreciated. I have gone and followed this pin assignment and yet no signal, boot up or sight of life

 

[SkyNetRising]

Check this list again - point by point:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

Try pressing reset switch instead of power button
(in case if you have connected reset switch, where power button should be).

 

[Tarun123]

Check this list again - point by point:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

Try pressing reset switch instead of power button
(in case if you have connected reset switch, where power button should be).

Thanks mate for hanging around and helping out so much, but still no sight of life, i think the mobo may be faulty, is there a way of checking?

Many Thanks

 

[SkyNetRising]

Are you sure you checked every point in that list?

Try assembling your PC outside of the case.
Use only:

• motherboard;
  cpu with cpu heatsink;
  1 ram module;
  PSU;
  power switch connector from case (or alternatively you can use screwdriver to short power switch contacts on board);
  onboard speaker;
  monitor connected to integrated GPU

Connect everything and try to start it up.

If still not working, post photos of how you have connected everything.

 

[Tarun123]

Are you sure you checked every point in that list?

Try assembling your PC outside of the case.
Use only:

• motherboard;
  cpu with cpu heatsink;
  1 ram module;
  PSU;
  power switch connector from case (or alternatively you can use screwdriver to short power switch contacts on board);
  onboard speaker;
  monitor connected to integrated GPU

Connect everything and try to start it up.

If still not working, post photos of how you have connected everything.

I am so grateful first of all how you are supporting me, ill try building the computer out of the case, this may be a silly question but how do i post photos(via ur, what website do i usel)?

Many Thanks

 

[SkyNetRising]

Use imgur.com or tinypic.com

 

[Tarun123]

Use imgur.com or tinypic.com

So i tired it and yet nothing happen, the psu fan span for a second when i tired to turn the computer on.
photo of me doing it, i did have the VGA cable pluged in, but took it out
http://i65.tinypic.com/262s8i9.jpg
http://tinypic.com/r/2hhdutv/9
http://tinypic.com/r/i75tmt/9

do you see any error in the assigement of the connectors?

 

[SkyNetRising]

What is that?! Have you connected molex power connector to chasis fan header?
That's completely wrong thing to do. Motherboard can be damaged that way.

Also for now disconnect front panel audio and front panel usb connectors
and retry powering on your PC.
(BTW - can't see if ATX 12V power cable is properly connected)

 

[Tarun123]

What is that?! Have you connected molex power connector to chasis fan header?
That's completely wrong thing to do. Motherboard can be damaged that way.

Also for now disconnect front panel audio and front panel usb connectors
and retry powering on your PC.
(BTW - can't see if ATX 12V power cable is properly connected)

Thanks for all the support, i have near enough completed the build, just one more question is there much point if i brought one of these wifi adapters??

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Antennas/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=pd_lpo_147_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NTRV633QZZT4KCFWRQGX

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Antennas/dp/B006BSPTAQ/ref=pd_lpo_147_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=NTRV633QZZT4KCFWRQGX&th=1

 

[SkyNetRising]

is there much point if i brought one of these wifi adapters??

If you intend to use wifi, then yes.
If you have ethernet cable available, then no. Cable connection is far superior to wifi in terms of speed and reliability.

 

[Tarun123]

is there much point if i brought one of these wifi adapters??

If you intend to use wifi, then yes.
If you have ethernet cable available, then no. Cable connection is far superior to wifi in terms of speed and reliability.

i dont have an ethernet socket available to my set up, so will i have to get the wifi adapter(which adapter is the best for around £20)?