dead mobo?

[b4i7]

im pretty sure it is, just need a second answer

i just hooked up a spare computer and went to power it on, cpu fan kicks on...get blinking lights...everything, except for video

ive tried both vid card and on board, but still nothing

[Killa_Ape]

Does it POST? Or does it make any other sounds? I've had the processor go with the same symptoms.
This should be moved to the computer ain't working section ;p

[b4i7]

yes...i know this should be else where... but im needing a quick answer as i was supposed to sell this computer tomorrow...

no it does not post or make any other noise

[nevermind1534]

Try it with one stick of ram. If it boots, up the DRAM voltage, then re-install the other stick(s) of RAM.

[b4i7]

ive tried with one stick and then the other...ive tried with all hardware removed etc

[billygoat333]

sounds pretty dead to me... but what do I know :P

[XcOM]

have you checked the PSU is good, a fubar'd psu would cause the machine to play funny buggers

[Datech]

Easiest answer is to run to your nearest big box electronics store and pick up a cheap mobo. It sounds to me like the thing is dead, but the spare mobo will tell you for sure.

[FuzzyPlushroom]

Easiest answer is to run to your nearest big box electronics store and pick up a cheap mobo. It sounds to me like the thing is dead, but the spare mobo will tell you for sure.

If you've got a good friend with the same socket in his rig, that's an even cheaper solution. Bit of a pain, though.

You've reset the CMOS and pulled the battery for a minute or so? All the connectors are plugged in (2x2 12v, etc.)? You don't have an extra standoff shorting it out from behind?

[nevermind1534]

And the 20+4 pin plug? A lot of boards won't boot, unless you have all 24 pins of it plugged in.