Built computer doesn't work :-(

[Steve]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Dina Lerret" <bunniqula at ...>
wrote:
>
> The computer I was building doesn't work.  Almost same problem as
this person:
> ...  I turn on the computer and the front power light comes on 
> but none of the fans turn on (e.g. CPU, power supply, and case 
> fans, which aren't hooked up to the motherboard--they're hooked
>  up to a 'hardcano'on the Thermaltake case, ...
> 
> ...edited...
> 
> Dina
>

bboyminn:

You should be aware that if the FAN plugs on the motherboard are THREE
WIRE fans, one of the wires is a feedback signal indicating that the
fan is working. If the fan is not working, or the feedback signal is
not there, the power supply is shut down before it even has a chance
to start up. Basically, you turn the power on and hear a faint 'click'
and ...nothing.

If you do not have fans pluged into the motherboard, then that is very
likely your problem. Also, one of those fan plugs is considered the
Processor fan, in all likelihood that is the one that is causing the
problem.

If you have futher question, and you need expert help, here are two
good sources.

Virtual DR - Various Windows OS, Software, Internet, other problems
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/index.php?

You can read without registering, but you can't post. It's worth
registering, and they never send you any email except when someone
responds to your post.

Hardware Central - run by the same organization, but geared more
toward hardware.
http://discussions.hardwarecentral.com/

I will be happy to answer question here in the group or directly.

Steve/bboyminn