New PC not booting

[mark_a_scott]

just build a PC with the following:

Striker Extreme
Q6600
8gb OCZ gold
4x1tb WD
Gainward 8800Ultra
2x SATA DVDs
OCZ 850 PSU

All connected up fine (using both the 4+20 asus socket AND the extra 4pin ATX

Powered up - Blue Leds light + Power + Reset + CMOS. also the LCD display shows CPU INIT. NO fans spin (CPU, CASE nor GPU)

Is it because the CPU is too new and I need to flash the baord? if so will I need an old C2D? (dunno what version bios I have)

Do I have enough Power? (850w should be plenty I thought?) or have I completely buggered something?

[Koolpc]

Could be a faulty PSU mate, Have you another you can try? Is the CPU seated properly? All connections correct (Power switch the right way around / polarity).

[merple]

Try pushing the light button on the back panel, its supposed to be on the out position if I remember correct.
Have you tried it with only one stick of ram?

[mark_a_scott]

Saw an article on the ASUS site saing that the blue LEDS use standby power which means the board wont boot with them on.

(2 stupid questions!)

1, can I flash the BIOS without a CPU on board?
2, there was a black bit of meshed plastic with the Antec P182, what is it and where does it go? (no mentions of bodily orifices please )

[merple]

1: No idea, never tried
2: On the top, over the fan. You must have seen pictures before you bought it?

[mountainmachine]

Have you tried booting it with minimal ram installed, as 8gb could be your problem if 1 of the sticks has a fault. Also check the mb accepts 2gb sticks in each slot as i know mine wont for example.