Holy sh!t

[Tweeker_Tweeker]

Man, I just made my new computer. It has no RAM yet but it has an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Antec Mini 300 case, a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R mobo and an Antec Earthwatts 650v power supply. It also has an Asus Radeon 5770 video card.(also a USB keyboard) No RAM and no CD-ROM. I tried to run it without em, and it didn't work. I pulled out the main power supply to the motherboard and the lights flash and the fans whirled. I stuck it in partway and after some adjustment it worked, but the power was about halfway in. The fans went on and the lights went on, but the processor fan didn't go on. I was about to hook up the monitor... I had been working on this all day so I looked out the window, raised my fists and yelled "I WIN!!!!" Then, a sizzling sound. I'm like "What the hell?" I looked at the computer and... son of a gun.... it was on fire. It was really only sparking, but the motherboard is scorched. It is only by the blue block next to the USB header on the mobo.
Any idea what is up here? I dont want to try starting it again unless I have a good hunch on what to do.
PS- That keyboard is toast.

EDIT - The keyboard works again, I think the cable wasn't in all the way
PPS - I still want advice, not just a poll!

[artdrivers]

Re: Holy sh!t

Look in your motherboard manual in the back for Gigabyte's contact info, and RMA your motherboard.

[flyfisher]

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I think you should buy a Dell.

[Igorek]

Re: Holy sh!t

^ Alien is better

[mv2devnull]

Re: Holy sh!t

1. Lack of descriptive thread title does not help your cause.

2. Touching components without disconnecting power supply first? A big no. That does read in the manual of every component.

[PrairieDawg]

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What was the point of trying to boot without the RAM? You were playing with the power connections while they were plugged in and you planned to hook up the monitor while doing so??? WOW! I usually encourage people to build their own computer but in your case I suggest that IF you can get your motherboard replaced that it may be best to find someone with experience to do the actual assembly. Hopefully no other parts got fried (such as videocard and power supply unit).

[Psycho101]

[Judge-dredd]

Re: Holy sh!t

First of return board for a new one

with all due respect pay some one or sit down and read direction fully and follow them

[screwtech02]

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Wonder why no one has stated the obvious here??? Why, why, why, should gigabyte, or ANYONE else rma/exchange this guys board??? Obviously from his post, he should'nt even be allowed to have a pocket calculator.... Asemble stuff with NO ram, then fool with power, and then ASK what you should do next???? As Mr. Foxworthey would say "Here's your sign"........

[BoombasticSloth]

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Because he is probably not going to tell Gigabyte how it all happened.

[PrairieDawg]

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Tweeker Tweeker I notice your location is listed as "by the crack dealer" ..... have you been sampling the product ?

[RCA Victor]

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Troll much?

[Psycho101]

• Assemble it outside the case and test all components first
• When mounting into the case fit the PSU first if possible and have the flex plugged into the PSU and outlet but with the wall/PSU switch off. This means the case is earthed. Alternatively earth yourself to a pipe/radiator regularly
• NEVER ever plug and unplug any connection with the power on. Unless it is designed to be hot swapped like some HD's, USB keys etc, power down first. Definitely do not mess with power leads with the PC on.
• Take your time and be patient. Many problems can occur if someone tries to rush a build, excited to get their rig running ASAP. If a job's worth doing it's worth doing well!

[BoombasticSloth]

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• When mounting into the case fit the PSU first if possible and have the flex plugged into the PSU and outlet but with the wall/PSU switch off. This means the case is earthed. Alternatively earth yourself to a pipe/radiator regularly
• NEVER ever plug and unplug any connection with the power on. Unless it is designed to be hot swapped like some HD's, USB keys etc, power down first. Definitely do not mess with power leads with the PC on.
• Take your time and be patient. Many problems can occur if someone tries to rush a build, excited to get their rig running ASAP. If a job's worth doing it's worth doing well!

As always good suggestion. Even though it is a little big off topic, another good reason to mount the PSU first in the case is to run your 4 or 8pin EPS/ATX 12v Power plug behind the mobo tray and up through the top hole of the mobo tray before mounting your mobo. Some cases have smaller holes or may not have holes for wire management for that 4/8pin plug which may make it more difficult if the mobo is installed before the psu. It will also give you an option to feed it through the hs cutout on the mobo tray if there are no holes cut out at the top of the case.

Like Psycho mentioned, always ground yourself. Touching the back of a case when the power supply plug is inserted into the wall or touching the screw off a light switch is another way. Just make sure the screw has some of the paint removed otherwise it will be insulated and you won't be grounded. This reminds me of an incident when I told a buddy to ground himself when I was helping him assemble his computer. He would touch the back of the computer case a few times and looked at me with pride that he was grounding himself and knew what he was doing. I laughed and said, you dumba$$, the psu isn't even plugged into the wall switch yet. bhabhbahahahah.

Whenever I plug or unplug components on computers that aren't hot swappable, I turn off all power, and even unplug the electric plug from the back of the psu. I even turn off monitor and unplug monitor power plug. I then ground myself by touching the screw on the light switch.

[NobodyUKnow]

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As my old pappy used to say, "If you don't have time to do it right the first time, how are going to have time to do it over."