Quote Originally Posted by Hor$eman View Post
You should be able to post, with the following (checklist).

Ensure the cpu is set properly, and no pins are bent.
Ensure adequate thermal paste is used, and the cpu heatsink is properly set.
Connect additional power to the CPU.
Install RAM.
1 stick: blue slot closest to CPU
2 sticks: two blue slots
3 sticks: two blue slots and white slot closest to CPU
4 slots...

A PSU is connected to the motherboard.
A video card is installed in the top PCI-E slot. Connect power to the card if required.
A Keyboard is connected.
A monitor is connected.

Power the PSU on.
Power the monitor on.
Press the power button.

If no joy, what does the poster say?
i was using a regualr PCI (non express) card
the poster says cpu-init