I got a new motherboard and installed it(first time doing so) but the whole cpu won't turn on now!!! what did i do wrong?? what should i have done? Please give steps on how to install one the right way...thanks.. i have no idea how active this forum is but please help..thanks..
Try hooking it up outside of the case on any non-static surface. Also, make sure you have a Pentium 4 compliant power supply rated for at least 300W if not better. Also make sure that the power and reset switches are setup correctly.
i think the problem is with my power source i have a 145w one.....i need a 250w or 300 right????!?!? thanks guys/gals *hugs everyone*
And a good brand. I suggest Antec or Sparkle power supplies. Buy a crappy brand and you'll get crappy results. 300W is the bare minimum you want anymore---and sometimes may not be enough. I found that out with a Premier 300W, P4 compatible power supply and an Iwill P4D. The system was pretty basic in it's configuration, but would not boot at all with that Premier, despite it working perfectly with a dual Pentium 3 system. I have an Antec 350W in their right now and it works well.
