Did you try to place the video card in more than one slot? Some cards have shorter "fingers" and may not seat correctly. Also, does your MB make any beeping sounds during the power up, and if so how many beeps, the MB manufacturer may have on-line what their definition is, Ken Leitman http://winteldirections.blogspot.com/ -----Original Message----- From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Charles R. Buchanan Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 7:59 AM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Re: OT: Help! :-O On Tue, 25 Jul 2006 10:48:47 +0200, "Sorin Srbu" <sorin.srbu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> took time to say the following: SS> Charles R. Buchanan <> wrote on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 5:39 AM: SS> SS> Did you connect power to all power-inlets on the mobo? Some mobos have more SS> than one power-inlet. Although the full size MB I have as a spare (with the same class of cpu) has the extra power jack, this micro sized board doesn't have that four plug socket. SS> Anyway, the problems you describe are almost similar to those that I have at SS> work. Nine times out of then it's the PSU. Try borrowing, or buy a new one - SS> it'll last forever anyway 8-), quality PSU with at least 300W (400+ SS> recommended) and try with that one. I've tried two power supplies so far. Would buying another one make a difference? :-( SS> A failing PSU is number one on the computer-won't-start-syndrome. Number two SS> is a bad HD shared with a broken cpu-fan, and number three and far below is a SS> overheated/burned CPU (sometimes a consequence of number two). Video didn't show even without the HD's hooked up. Two different CPU's (on the new MB) ----------------------------------------- The information contained in this transmission may be privileged and confidential and is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, any review, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Please note that we do not accept account orders and/or instructions by e-mail, and therefore will not be responsible for carrying out such orders and/or instructions. If you, as the intended recipient of this message, the purpose of which is to inform and update our clients, prospects and consultants of developments relating to our services and products, would not like to receive further e-mail correspondence from the sender, please "reply" to the sender indicating your wishes. In the U.S.: 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105. ***************************** New Site from The Kenzig Group! Windows Vista Links, list options and info are available at: http://www.VistaPop.com ***************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm