Hi everyone, I just built a PC from a barebones kit and no matter what I try I can't get a signal to a monitor, the mobo doesn't beep, and none of the front panel lights come on. I've tried disconnecting everything but the power supply and the CPU fan, but I still get the same result. Thinking that the mobo was DOA, I returned it and low and behold the new mobo is having the same problem. BTW I tried with a different monitor and a different video card (I was using the mobo's onboard video.) Also EVERYTHING else seems to work... all fans, HDD spins, DVD Drive lights up and spins.

Thanks for your help.
~Brian

Are you sure that the monitor is working?

How old is the monitor?

Are you sure that the monitor is working?

How old is the monitor?

Yes I am positive that it works because I use it everyday with my other computer. Also I have tried a different monitor (and video card), as I stated in my question.

About 5 years old, never had a problem.


Update: I ordered a replacement CPU as I can't think of anything else to replace. I will update once I have the new CPU in. BTW if it helps I can snap some photos and list the components.

It's hard to tell from what you said. It could be a simple graphics setting problem.