GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem

[PJ]

I just put together a GA-890FXA-UD5 with an AMD Phenom II X6 processor.  I am not getting a beep on startup and no display.  I cleared the CMOS, the CMOS light is on when I power up.  All fans are working.  Could someone suggest where I might look to troubleshoot further.  This is my fifth build, but its been a couple of years since the last one.  Thanks for any suggestions.

[absic]

Hi,

This kind of problem in a new build can be very frustrating. If you could post with more details (see here for the kind of thing that would help: http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,2195.msg10772.html#msg10772 ) it would be easier to offer some advice.

[venganza]

You did put the 4/8-pin in right?

[Dark Mantis]

Also to add to VenGanZa's post don't forget the extra power to the graphics card as well.

[PJ]

Also to add to VenGanZa's post don't forget the extra power to the graphics card as well.

That was it.  THanks to all for the suggestions.  BTW, what is a 4/8 pin?

[Dark Mantis]

The 4/8 pin that VenGanZa was talking about is the EATX extra power lead that fits in a socket by the CPU. On some boards it's four pin and others it's eight. Anyway glad to have helped.

[bofh1971]

I just hate it when that happens too,
I have mastered the art of kicking my own backside for making silly mistakes 

[Dark Mantis]

Haven't we all. It doesn't seem to matter how long you have been building and faultfinding you can still make some of the most stupid mistakes.

[absic]

Haven't we all. It doesn't seem to matter how long you have been building and faultfinding you can still make some of the most stupid mistakes.

Ditto Now have a new ATI4850 Graphics card due to one such mistake. Guess who felt I right idiot! 

Still, on the bright side, I did need a decent spare card for testing!! 

[Dark Mantis]

That's the way I try to look at it. Put a positive spin on it and make out it was intentional

[absic]

Well, at least I got a new Graphics Card past she who must be obeyed. 

[bofh1971]

of course you can always sell it on as "box opened but at least you know it works" 
even with all the little pitfalls its still awesome building machines, just waiting for the big orders to start coming in 

[Dark Mantis]

Your're right I love building but I am more to the side of customising and watercooling systems etc. Nothing like getting a nice new case and then getting the chainsaw out and....

[absic]

Nothing like getting a nice new case and then getting the chainsaw out and....

I'm beginning to worry about you and your state of mind!

[Dark Mantis]

It's taken you this long?
 I can't help it if I like chopping things up
Seriously though I do enjoy making something more personalised. I get excited when I hjave a new project in mind and the more cutting and building it takes the better, especially if I can add a bit of bling(in a tasteful way of course)