Pentium D820 & ECSp4800pro-m . System does not boot

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Hi,
I bought this new combo deal in Fry's.
Mobo : ECS P4800Pro-M
CPU : Pentium D820
RAM : 512 MB PC3200


I assembled the system and when I press the power button, the fan
starts to run , the CD drive is powered up. The problem is there is
no display. The BIOS does not start.
I have an onboard VGA.
The options tried :
1. Reseated all the components
2. Moved the RAM to a different Bank
3. Removed the processor and placed it again to make sure it is
seated well.
4. Removed the RAM and unplugged all the cables except the CPU

The problem still persists. The fans and all other devices are
powered up. The system doesnot boot. Niether does it create any beeps
to identify the problem. Any suggestions on this would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
ZHB3623
 
Hi,
I bought this new combo deal in Fry's.
Mobo : ECS P4800Pro-M
CPU : Pentium D820
RAM : 512 MB PC3200


I assembled the system and when I press the power button, the fan
starts to run , the CD drive is powered up. The problem is there is
no display. The BIOS does not start.
I have an onboard VGA.
The options tried :
1. Reseated all the components
2. Moved the RAM to a different Bank
3. Removed the processor and placed it again to make sure it is
seated well.
4. Removed the RAM and unplugged all the cables except the CPU

The problem still persists. The fans and all other devices are
powered up. The system doesnot boot. Niether does it create any beeps
to identify the problem. Any suggestions on this would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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ZHB3623
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First guess: power supply. Cheap ones aren't worht the powder to blow
them away. Failing that, mainboard. This is why building a one-off
system may not be time or cost effective.
 
zhb3623 said:
Hi,
I bought this new combo deal in Fry's.
Mobo : ECS P4800Pro-M
CPU : Pentium D820
RAM : 512 MB PC3200


I assembled the system and when I press the power button, the fan
starts to run , the CD drive is powered up. The problem is there is
no display. The BIOS does not start.
I have an onboard VGA.
The options tried :
1. Reseated all the components
2. Moved the RAM to a different Bank
3. Removed the processor and placed it again to make sure it is
seated well.
4. Removed the RAM and unplugged all the cables except the CPU

The problem still persists. The fans and all other devices are
powered up. The system doesnot boot. Niether does it create any beeps
to identify the problem. Any suggestions on this would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
ZHB3623
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It's a bad power supply or a bad mainboard. Either is equally likely
 
zhb3623 said:
Hi,
I bought this new combo deal in Fry's.
Mobo : ECS P4800Pro-M
CPU : Pentium D820
RAM : 512 MB PC3200


I assembled the system and when I press the power button, the fan
starts to run , the CD drive is powered up. The problem is there is
no display. The BIOS does not start.
I have an onboard VGA.
The options tried :
1. Reseated all the components
2. Moved the RAM to a different Bank
3. Removed the processor and placed it again to make sure it is
seated well.
4. Removed the RAM and unplugged all the cables except the CPU

The problem still persists. The fans and all other devices are
powered up. The system doesnot boot. Niether does it create any beeps
to identify the problem. Any suggestions on this would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
ZHB3623
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There are several different versions of that board.

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWeb/Products/ProdMBModel.aspx?CategoryID=1&TypeID=32&MenuID=93&LanID=9

While it isn't too likely, is it possible the BIOS version is old ?
The ECS site does not describe what happens with older BIOS
releases. If you can borrow a Celeron D LGA775, I'd try installing
that, and then upgrade the BIOS (assuming it is an old release).
The "CPU Support" page is a link on each motherboard product page.
This is the link for V1.0 .

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWeb/Produc...3&LanID=9&DetailID=552&DetailName=CPU Support

Also, the HDD LEDs glowing continuously is not a good sign.
Disconnect the hard drive ribbon (or SATA) cables and try again
(to see if you can get any beeps). The motherboard could be
bad, and that might be what is keeping the drive lights running.
Disconnecting the hard drive, is just in case the drive is bad.
You want to give the motherboard a fair chance, after all.

The customer reviews on Newegg can give you some idea as to
how common DOA boards are, for any of their listed models. Some
boards/brands have more DOA (dead on arrival) than others.

Also, if you are about to remove the motherboard from the computer
case, have a look at the brass standoffs. A standoff should only
be installed, where there is a tin-plated hole to mount it to.
Standoffs are not supposed to touch any copper tracks, or areas
not designed for a standoff. On some motherboards, one hole is
"missing", and a standoff installed underneath that spot, can
fry stuff.

Did you connect the ATX 12V 2x2 square power connector ? The
processor won't run without it (Biostar boards excepted).

Paul
 
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