Problem with ATX Mobo / Core2Duo

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I have an Intel DG965WH motherboard and the Core2Duo 6300 Processor. I
recently was putting the computer together and currently I do not get
anything when I press the power button on the case. I've taken the
following steps:

1) Removed everything except the processor from the motherboard and
tried powering it up
a) The motherboard has a green light that does light up on it
b) all jumpers and fans/lights have been unplugged
c) ONLY the processor, processor fan, and on/off switch are
plugged into the motherboard besides the PSU

2) jumped the ATX power supply (24 pin) to test it to see if it was
working
--> The ATX power supply does turn on and the fan spins up

**This is where it gets wierd**

If I plug in JUST the 24 pin connector to the motherboard (ATX 2.0 or
whatever it is) and DO NOT plug in the 2x2 connector for the processor,
the fans (main processor cooling fan, case fans, powersupply) will all
turn on for about 1.5 seconds and then everything will power down.

It seems that if I plug the PSU into that 4 pin connector that is used
to power the main processor it causes the motherboard to be
unresponsive when the power button is pressed on the case.

I have a dual-core processor that is supported by the board, and when I
try that processor I get the same results, but I have no way to test
the Core2Duo 6300, so it is not gaurnteed to be good.

I'm trying to figure out if this would be caused by a bad processor or
a bad motherboard or a bad PSU.

ANY and all help or ideas is GREATLY appricated.

note: the PSU has worked great for just over a year and is a good
brand name.

thanks!
 
Kivx said:
I have an Intel DG965WH motherboard and the Core2Duo 6300 Processor.
I recently was putting the computer together and currently I do not
get anything when I press the power button on the case. I've taken
the following steps:
Click to expand...
1) Removed everything except the processor from
the motherboard and tried powering it up
a) The motherboard has a green light that does light up on it
Click to expand...

Presumably you mean when its plugged in, before you press the power button.
b) all jumpers and fans/lights have been unplugged
c) ONLY the processor, processor fan, and on/off switch
are plugged into the motherboard besides the PSU
Click to expand...

Bit dangerous testing that config, particularly no cpu fan.
2) jumped the ATX power supply (24 pin) to test it to see if it was working
--> The ATX power supply does turn on and the fan spins up
Click to expand...
**This is where it gets wierd**
Nope.

If I plug in JUST the 24 pin connector to the motherboard
(ATX 2.0 or whatever it is) and DO NOT plug in the 2x2
connector for the processor, the fans (main processor
cooling fan, case fans, powersupply) will all turn on for
about 1.5 seconds and then everything will power down.
Click to expand...

Thats normal with some motherboards.
It seems that if I plug the PSU into that 4 pin connector that is
used to power the main processor it causes the motherboard to
be unresponsive when the power button is pressed on the case.
Click to expand...

Thats certainly unusual.
I have a dual-core processor that is supported by the board, and
when I try that processor I get the same results, but I have no way
to test the Core2Duo 6300, so it is not gaurnteed to be good.
Click to expand...

Very uncommon to see them delivered dead.
I'm trying to figure out if this would be caused by a bad processor
Click to expand...

Very unlikely.
or a bad motherboard or a bad PSU.
Click to expand...
ANY and all help or ideas is GREATLY appricated.
Click to expand...

Try resetting the cmos and check that its not jumpered to reset by default.
note: the PSU has worked great for just over a year and is a good brand name.
Click to expand...

Its certainly possible that its a bad motherboard that loads the +12V down
too much when the 4 pin connector is plugged in and so the power supply wont start.

Can also just be that the total load on the +12V is too high for the power supply
in that config. Give some more detail on the power supply and its wattage.
 
Kivx said:
I have an Intel DG965WH motherboard and the Core2Duo 6300 Processor. I
recently was putting the computer together and currently I do not get
anything when I press the power button on the case. I've taken the
following steps:
Click to expand...

One thing you should know is that the processor you're using is only
supported with bios revision 0816 and greater. This is NOT the first
release BIOS. The first release is 0500.


http://downloadmirror.intel.com/df-support/12125/ENG/MQ_1577_ReleaseNotes.pdf
http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/wh/wh_proc.htm

The Current BIOS revision is 1577

http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scr...XP+Professional&lang=eng&strOSs=44&submit=Go!

http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scr...&OSFullName=Windows* XP Professional&lang=eng

This could be a pain, but you can try using an earlier p4. And Applying
the upgrade, then try your Core2 again.
 
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