Built computer doesn't work :-(

[Dina Lerret]

On 2/27/06, Steve <bboyminn at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 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

I know there are at least three spots (front, rear, aux) on the
motherboard where case fans are plugged in, however, these connections
go through the hardcano temp sensor, which has its own on/off switch,
and not the motherboard.  I would have to unplug the three pin
connections from the hardcano and directly hook them up to the
motherboard.  While the CPU fan only had a three pin plug that is
hooked up to the motherboard.

> 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.

I don't hear anything and my ear is within half a foot of an open case.

I followed both case and motherboard instructions and studied every
part of that motherboard.  Intel came with a very detailed instruction
booklet and diagram--both of which are in color--which is why I went
with this board, besides it being a recommended solid board.

The easiest test I've thought of is to unhook the hardcano, including
removing the fan plugs, from the Thermaltake tower and hook it up to a
spare power on another working tower.

Dina