Hi there,

I've built a system out of spare parts as an exercise and when I test it I get a "No Signal" message on the monitor. I kept a written record of every action I have taken with the system so I could backtrack and find errors. The Monitor port is integrated onto the MotherBoard (Don't have a graphics adaptor I could bypass with).
These are the steps I've taken to get to this point:

1) I Began with Shell with Motherboard and power supply.
2) I installed a sound card, modem and etherlink card. Installed the HDD and FDD and CDD.
3) Installed RAM.
4) Attached all the power cables and connectors to everything.
5) Connected all IDE devices
6) Power supply was faulty so replaced with another (It doesn't fit into shell, it is just to run the system so I can test it and is temporary).
7) Connected peripherals and recieved "No Signal" from monitor, which then put's itself into sleep/hybernation mode in a matter of seconds. Swapped monitors with the one on this computer but same problem arises, so RULED out monitor itself.

These are the system specs (at this given time):

- PWA-Titan M Motherboard (ASSY 411694400001-R)
- Origionally had MiTAK MPU-75FP Powersupply, replaced with Samsung PSCD151404A
- SoundForte SF16-FMP-02 Sound Card
- Dynalink V1433VQH-R Acf Modem (p/n: 88702097)
- Fast Etherlink XL PCI (3C905B-TX)
- Panasonic JU-257A606P FDD
- Quantum Fireball 4GB HDD
- Mitsumi CRMC-FX32105 CDD
- Compaq 323012-001 64MB SDRAM

Thanks for your help.Did anything work before the swapping of the bad power supply?

If the motherboard requires a P9 connection does the power supply lack this power to your motherboard for the CPU?

What wattage is the power supply and do you know that all parts are good? Too low of wattage could cause no video, no post.

Check your Cables to drives and make sure Pin 1 is to Pin 1 for all... seen on some older cables where you can put it in wrong and cause no boot.

DaveI doubt his motherboard has a p9 connection seeing that it is a pretty old motherboard(not to say anything bad I do have a pc with an old motherboard). Quote

I doubt his motherboard has a p9 connection seeing that it is a pretty old motherboard(not to say anything bad I do have a pc with an old motherboard).