I am completing a new build. I INSTALLED memory and CPU pressed the POWER switch, the CPU came on then immediately shut down. I have changed the direction of the power switch leads on the board, same RESULT. Can anyone suggest what I may be doing wrong?Welcome to the forum !
1.  installing  motherboards requires good  placement of the standoffs   (LITTLE screws  on the back of the motherboard secured to the case)  ..at least  nine*

2. heatsink/ fan  /  cpu    did u  use artic 5  or  a   paste to secure the cpu  to the  heatsink  ?

3. installed memory ...  1#  stick or  two  ?    dual channel  is the WAY to GO*  memory compatible to your  mobo  specs ?

4. I have always  had  issues with the  wires from the case to the mobo  (motherboard)  I always  screwed  them up !  check them  first

post - back  and  what type of  ram/ mother board / cpu  .....   did you  buy?   


asus a8n-sli deluxe
AMD Anthlon 64
2x 1 gig ddr 400 184 memory sticks
Checked wires from case numerous times
used paste to secure heatsink fan

could switch in case be bad?
case & PS new barebones setup.