P3V4X wont POST

Shadowdancer · 17th March 2002, 3:34 AM

Maybe someone inhere can help me out. I got a P3V4X via ebay to replace my current ECS mobo. The darn thing wont POST. Actually, if i push the power button, nothing happens, even the green LED near the AGP slot doesnt light up. Are there any specific items i should pay attention on, before drawing the conclusion that this board is defective?

The Jaymon · 17th March 2002, 1:01 PM

1. Make sure your PSU is working
2. If the PSU is working, check that all your cables (esp ATX power) are seated correctly and tightly
3. Download the P3V4X manual from the Asus site and check that you've plugged the power and reset button lead's in the correct polarity.
4. If you still don't get a power light near the AGP slot, the mobo is prolly stuffed!

PersianImmortal · 17th March 2002, 5:38 PM

Yes sounds like the mobo is not getting power (or enough of it) - hence the green light is off. This usually means a damaged motherboard. Unless you're skilled at electronics, I don't know how you'd track down the actual source of damage.

Jaymons suggestions are probably all you can do. In particular, try a new (or different) PSU, and only install the CPU and RAM and see if the mobo beeps or the light turns on.

Good luck.

Pike · 19th March 2002, 2:46 PM

Hi,

Had some fun when I got my P3V4X a couple of years ago. It's been chuggin' away without any probs though.

There was a problem with the mounting points with this board. If you do the mobo mounting screw nearest the AGP slot up too tight, it can short the board. Use fibre washers on all the mounting points.

You could just have a dud PSU though. Ohh and on that point, you'll need at least a 300W PSU too.

Pike

Powermike · 20th March 2002, 9:55 AM

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Originally posted by Pike
You could just have a dud PSU though. Ohh and on that point, you'll need at least a 300W PSU too.[/B]

Hmmm, I never used a 300W PSU with my P3V4X, I still don't...see signature...

Powermike

zAp · 22nd March 2002, 3:00 PM

Just a stab in the dark, but triple check your soft on lead is plugged in the correct spot, straining my memory but doesnt it sit out on its lonesome somewhere on the P3V4X?

Shadowdancer · 23rd March 2002, 6:13 AM

Thanks for all the tips. I have done some excessive testing in the mean time and this is what comes out:

1. PSU = Enermax EG365V-PE <- brandnew i tried 3 different PSU's: no luck

2. When the keyboard is plugged in, the 3 leds on it blink if you switch on the PSU ( not the ATX soft-switch but the swith on the PSU)

3. If the keyboard is not connected, the fan of the CPU starts to turn, nothing else happens.

Thats it...nothing else happens. I guess this board is ready for the garbage bin

Powermike · 23rd March 2002, 9:03 AM

Please post your complete hardware configuration (CPU, Graphics Card, Memory, etc.)...

Powermike

Peacekeeper · 23rd March 2002, 9:28 AM

I will add another possibility. Check the floppy power connector is on ALL 4 pins. I accidently put it on 3 and the PC never turned on. It became dead as a dodo.

The fact that the green led is not on is a worry

Shadowdancer · 24th March 2002, 8:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Powermike
Please post your complete hardware configuration (CPU, Graphics Card, Memory, etc.)...

Powermike

My complete specs are under the hyperlink below except for the mobo ofcourse, as thats my current one

Powermike · 24th March 2002, 9:20 AM

Do you use a Slotket? Only the ASUS Slotkets S370-133, S370-L and the recommended S370-DL run properly on the P3V-4X. If you don't use an adaptor I would suppose the board to be defective, you hardware configuration really should function on that board...

Powermike

Shadowdancer · 24th March 2002, 9:25 AM

Nope, genuine Slot1 CPU. I have given up on the board also and will get my money back from the seller. Too bad, i was in search for a P3V4X for a long time, the quest continues, i guess

Powermike · 24th March 2002, 9:40 AM

I still have my old P3V4X in the cupboard, but a shipment from germany would be quite complicated I think...

Powermike

StOo_Burger · 25th March 2002, 6:40 PM

I have one I may sell... How much are you offering?

Shadowdancer · 29th March 2002, 1:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Powermike
I still have my old P3V4X in the cupboard, but a shipment from germany would be quite complicated I think...

Powermike

Heh, thats funny, Mike! I live in Belgium. That isnt that far, now is it? How much would you be asking for that one?

17th March 2002, 3:34 AM	#1
Shadowdancer Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 28	P3V4X wont POST Maybe someone inhere can help me out. I got a P3V4X via ebay to replace my current ECS mobo. The darn thing wont POST. Actually, if i push the power button, nothing happens, even the green LED near the AGP slot doesnt light up. Are there any specific items i should pay attention on, before drawing the conclusion that this board is defective? __________________ http://users.pandora.be/dominique.daenen/shadey6.gif Last edited by Shadowdancer; 17th March 2002 at 3:40 AM.

17th March 2002, 5:38 PM	#3
PersianImmortal Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Canberra Posts: 6,375	Yes sounds like the mobo is not getting power (or enough of it) - hence the green light is off. This usually means a damaged motherboard. Unless you're skilled at electronics, I don't know how you'd track down the actual source of damage. Jaymons suggestions are probably all you can do. In particular, try a new (or different) PSU, and only install the CPU and RAM and see if the mobo beeps or the light turns on. Good luck. __________________ TweakGuides.com

22nd March 2002, 3:00 PM	#6
zAp Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 294	Just a stab in the dark, but triple check your soft on lead is plugged in the correct spot, straining my memory but doesnt it sit out on its lonesome somewhere on the P3V4X? __________________ Note to self: Think of witty signature. Folding@Home V2 50 Club Member

23rd March 2002, 6:13 AM	#7
Shadowdancer Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 28	Thanks for all the tips. I have done some excessive testing in the mean time and this is what comes out: 1. PSU = Enermax EG365V-PE <- brandnew i tried 3 different PSU's: no luck 2. When the keyboard is plugged in, the 3 leds on it blink if you switch on the PSU ( not the ATX soft-switch but the swith on the PSU) 3. If the keyboard is not connected, the fan of the CPU starts to turn, nothing else happens. Thats it...nothing else happens. I guess this board is ready for the garbage bin __________________ http://users.pandora.be/dominique.daenen/shadey6.gif

23rd March 2002, 9:03 AM	#8
Powermike Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 128	Please post your complete hardware configuration (CPU, Graphics Card, Memory, etc.)... Powermike __________________ My machine: http://pcdb.overclockers.com.au/view...name=Powermike

17th March 2002, 1:01 PM	#2
The Jaymon Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 270	1. Make sure your PSU is working 2. If the PSU is working, check that all your cables (esp ATX power) are seated correctly and tightly 3. Download the P3V4X manual from the Asus site and check that you've plugged the power and reset button lead's in the correct polarity. 4. If you still don't get a power light near the AGP slot, the mobo is prolly stuffed!

19th March 2002, 2:46 PM	#4
Pike Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brisbane. Posts: 1,301	Hi, Had some fun when I got my P3V4X a couple of years ago. It's been chuggin' away without any probs though. There was a problem with the mounting points with this board. If you do the mobo mounting screw nearest the AGP slot up too tight, it can short the board. Use fibre washers on all the mounting points. You could just have a dud PSU though. Ohh and on that point, you'll need at least a 300W PSU too. Pike

23rd March 2002, 9:28 AM	#9
Peacekeeper Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 490	I will add another possibility. Check the floppy power connector is on ALL 4 pins. I accidently put it on 3 and the PC never turned on. It became dead as a dodo. The fact that the green led is not on is a worry __________________ Tony Main PC I7 975 extreme, 12gb ram 2-64Gb SSD (raid 0) 2-1Tb sata2 drives, GT295, Asus Ramage II gene in Midguard case Wife's PC Q9450, Asus P5b, 8Gb ddr2 ram xfx 9800gtx+,150g WG velociraptor 2-320Gb sata drives Thermaltake armor case

24th March 2002, 9:20 AM	#11
Powermike Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 128	Do you use a Slotket? Only the ASUS Slotkets S370-133, S370-L and the recommended S370-DL run properly on the P3V-4X. If you don't use an adaptor I would suppose the board to be defective, you hardware configuration really should function on that board... Powermike __________________ My machine: http://pcdb.overclockers.com.au/view...name=Powermike

24th March 2002, 9:25 AM	#12
Shadowdancer Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 28	Nope, genuine Slot1 CPU. I have given up on the board also and will get my money back from the seller. Too bad, i was in search for a P3V4X for a long time, the quest continues, i guess __________________ http://users.pandora.be/dominique.daenen/shadey6.gif

24th March 2002, 9:40 AM	#13
Powermike Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 128	I still have my old P3V4X in the cupboard, but a shipment from germany would be quite complicated I think... Powermike __________________ My machine: http://pcdb.overclockers.com.au/view...name=Powermike

25th March 2002, 6:40 PM	#14
StOo_Burger Ex-Admin Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane, QLD Posts: 1,997	I have one I may sell... How much are you offering? __________________ ¤ Computer Repairs Brisbane ¤ \| ¤ QuarkIT ¤ \| ¤ ElementaryCreative ¤ ¤ Supporting small business ¤