computer wont turn on

I just finished building a computer and I plugged it in and nothing. the fan did move one time but just for a second. what did do wrong?

 

Did you switch the power supply on?

Are the front panel switches connected to the correct mainboard pins?

 

the power supply is on and the front panel switches are connected just like in the diagram

 

the power switch does feel a little loose though compared to the reset switch

 

try disconnecting the power switch and shorting the two pins with a screwdriver.

 

I did that and I saw a red light just for a second and then I couldnt get it to do that again.

 

I just unplugged everything and used the screwdriver and now its running! so should i just start plugging everything back in?

 

^turn it back off, finish hooking up, power on and your good to go.

 

Hook 'em up one at a time, you probably had a shroted LED or a jamed switch.

 

Now the only problem I have is I cant get sound. I loaded the cd that came with the mobo and that didn't solve the problem.

 

Well if the drivers are installed, make sure windows volume control isnt on mute, nor are the speakers on mute or turned off.

 

Unplug and replug the speakers. If still nothing, you may have to select your audio output device. Also, get the latest drivers and never use any of the drivers on that CD again...they are all outdated by the time those cds are printed.