I just installed a new motherboard, power supply, cpu, etc. I've done this many times before, and am quite perplexed at why my hard drive is not running. My cdrom has the light on, is getting power, but it's not blinking. Usually when this happens it's because I've gotten the IDE cable wacky, in the wrong direction, but I've checked these things over and over. My new cpu is working, as is its fan, and the power supply fan is also running. I've plugged in everything the way I always do, but am getting nowhere, but frustrated.
The reason I replaced these things was because I got this static when I turned on my computer, and it wouldn't boot. Originally, I unplugged the floppy and the static stopped and it worked for a couple of hours. So, logically, I thought of the power supply. Put that in, still got the static, so figured it was the connector on the motherboard. So, I ordered the new motherboard with the proper cpu/fan, and it all seems to be alive, except my hard drive isn't running, it does have heat/warmth from the power however. I'm trying to be specific enough for you to help me.
Thank you so much, in advance.
Sincerely,
Meli
The reason I replaced these things was because I got this static when I turned on my computer, and it wouldn't boot. Originally, I unplugged the floppy and the static stopped and it worked for a couple of hours. So, logically, I thought of the power supply. Put that in, still got the static, so figured it was the connector on the motherboard. So, I ordered the new motherboard with the proper cpu/fan, and it all seems to be alive, except my hard drive isn't running, it does have heat/warmth from the power however. I'm trying to be specific enough for you to help me.
Thank you so much, in advance.
Sincerely,
Meli