MSI 970 Gmaing MOBO NO POWER!!!

[PCMDDOCTORS]

Hello, I just got my new parts in. I was reusing my RAM an PSU cause its new as of 3 months ago.

MOBO: MSI 970 Gaming
CPU: AMD Phenom II x6 1055T w/ stock cooler - not overclocking
RAM: 8GB DDR3 1066
PSU: Thermatake 600W

I got everything hooked up and no power. I get a blink of a red light and the CPU fan spins for half a second then nothing.

I followed the instructions right as I have build many PC's in the past and have never had this happen. Can anyone help Please???

 

[OhioLeda]

Once you have these things hooked up you are ready to try and POST the motherboard. Refer to your motherboard manual to identify the 2 pins on the motherboard that are for your “power” switch. Take a flathead screw driver and tap these two pins to power on the motherboard combo.

You should now see basic POST information coming up on the screen. If you do not you may want to double check the steps listed above to make sure you did not miss a step.

If you have performed all the steps above correctly check the list below of common troubleshooting checks to check for any configuration problems or hardware issues.

Make sure you are jumping the correct pins on the motherboard for the “power” switch. Refer to your motherboard manual as the colors can vary with every motherboard.
Make sure the VGA cable from the monitor is securely connected to your onboard video or video card.
Make sure your monitor is turned on.
Check to make sure the CPU fan is plugged into the 3 pin connection on your motherboard. A fan that is not spinning can lead people to believe the board is not powering on.
Check to make sure your memory is aligned and installed correctly in the memory socket. It is not uncommon that one side of the memory latched into place but the other side did not. When in doubt remove your RAM and reseat it in the memory socket.
Double-check that your ATX power connections are firmly inserted into the board. Give each one a slight tug to make sure it doesn’t pop out of the connection indicating that it wasn’t making solid contact.
Check the power switch on the rear of your power supply. It is a black switch that has a one and zero on it. 0 indicates the power supply is turned “off” and 1 indicates the power supply is turned on.
Try resetting your CMOS. This can be done with the 3 pin jumper indicated in your manual. (This is commonly located near the battery.) You can also remove the battery for about one minute from your motherboard. Make sure the AC power cable is disconnected from your power supply when you do this as any slight charge in the board will allow the system to retain the settings we are trying to reset.
Make sure that the wall outlet you are plugged into is not controlled by a wall switch. If it is, make sure the switch is turned on.
Check to make sure the AC cable connected to your power supply is securely plugged in.
If you are plugged into a power strip try plugging directly into a wall outlet to eliminate any variables between the motherboard combo and the outlet. (For testing purposes, It is recommend to use a power strip for normal use.)
Reseat your CPU by removing the processor from the motherboard, and reinstalling it. When you remove the CPU visually inspect the pins on the CPU or the CPU socket to make sure none of them are bent. Double check the tabs or arrows on the CPU and the CPU socket to make sure the CPU is aligned properly. The CPU should lay flat in the socket, and requires no force to install. You should be able to place it gently into the socket.

 

[PCMDDOCTORS]

I have tested mobo and psu outside and inside the case, it works both times. It's when I hook up everything else then it decides to not work.

I have followed the book and the video guide to see what case cords go where. I have done that right. What else could it be after that? Could my case cords be bad, it's brand new?

 

[OhioLeda]

This is a Tough One!
Add a card.. Try it..
and repeat.. Until you figure out which it is stopping it..

Look in the manual for what the red LED may mean, as motherboard power lights are usually green.

 

[PCMDDOCTORS]

I don't like this now. I thought it might be a bad power switch lead but I can't even jump start it. Something has to be shorting the mobo, but what?

 

[OhioLeda]

Check the mobo case mounting standoffs and make sure all are right sizes and insulated.. None over tightened..
Hopefully there is not a hairline crack in the mobo tracing.. This could cause that as well..

 

[PCMDDOCTORS]

The mobo powers on inside the case with no extras like SSD, HDD, ODD, Video card, Fans, Power wires. CPU has to be seated right for this so it's not that. PSU & Mobo both work inside and outside the case. It's when I add everything else is the problem but I don't see why as they don't interfere with the mobo in any way or am I wrong?

 

[OhioLeda]

BACK.. had to take a break and watch Mom..
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2660806/?ref_=nv_sr_2
That show cracks me up!

I don't know what else to try other than what I said..
Install one part at a time, test it.. Add another.. test it.. etc..

When I was a bench tech years ago it was nice being able to just plop alternate components in to figure out what one was bad.. NOW.. Buying them to do this.. Sucks if you get it wrong.

 

[UnderAttack]

if you do check both mb and power are work by their own test,
I believe it will be the memory , cpu , gpu or other issue!
you may want to put each one on side for the test! to figure out which get the issue

 

[jlgrim]

I've had that problem before check your cpu and make sure no pins are bent on the backside. I had two pins bent on mine and it did the same thing it's worth a try.