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My friend just bought a new barebone system, AMD Athlon 64bit CPU, and heat sink, and when we got it all hooked together, the computer didn't run.

The strange thing is, is when the IDE Pri. was plugged into the HDD, the HDD didn't turn on, but when you plug it from the HDD, the HDD turns on.

I've tried a few things, and so has he.

Any suggestions would be great. Also, ask more questions if needed.

Thanks.
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Dr Brain · Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:17 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Be less vague. Use more words. Don't abbreviate.

What does "didn't run" mean? No lights? No fans? Nothing on the screen?

I don't understand what you said about the hard drive.
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CypherJF · Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:03 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

They let the magic smoke out again, I can assure you. All they need to do is refill it, and everything will be good.

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Contempt+ · Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 5:28 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Ok, well, nevermind that, we got the computer working. Sorry about the horrible explanation.

The problem now, is we can't find an audio driver for his computer. It's an ASUS motherboad, with Windows XP Professional 64-bit. I've tried microsoft's website, and quite a few others, and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks.

Dr Brain · Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:33 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Try the asus website.

Cyan~Fire · Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:23 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

That is, if the sound card is integrated. If it's not, try the manufacturer's website. (Usually the card/mobo will come with a driver CD, you sure you don't have that?)
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Dr Brain · Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:05 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Seriously, we can't help you when you don't give information.

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Contempt+ · Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:25 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Well, if it was a Sound Blaster sound card, I would have said so.

But anyways, I see what your coming from, and once again, we figured it out.

Thanks though. This topic can be deleted.

Solid_Fire · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 4:01 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

i was thinking you didnt have windows installed, since most barebone (if not, all) dont come with an OS. but you got it working so w/e.
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Contempt+ · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 4:32 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Well, I did say that it has Windows XP Pro 64-bit.

Solid_Fire · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:44 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

You didnt say it the first time...Like i said, most barebone kits dont come with an OS....

Contempt+ · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:47 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Purge · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:49 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

This is Trash Talk; unmoderated as it says. Keep talkin' shit.

Mine GO BOOM · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 2:31 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject: