Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Joe asks:
What If the PC Doesn't Work?
The most common explanation for a newly built computer not powering up is a simple
lack of power. If you see no indication of power whatsoever (no indicator lights glowing
on the motherboard, cooling fans not spinning, and so on), first check to make sure
you correctly plugged the power cable from the power supply into a working electric
wall socket. If that checks out, make sure the switch on the back of the power supply
is flipped to the on position and try pressing the front panel's power button again.
These verification checks resolve the power problem most of the time.
If you still don't see any indication of the PC receiving power, remove the side panels
and trace the front-panel wiring to make sure everything connects in the right place.
Sometimes a wire can get knocked loose while shuffling cables and drives. Also verify
that the graphics card and SDRAM are properly seated. If everything appears to be
correctly hooked up, there is the very small possibility that you have a defective
power supply. If you suspect this to be the case, contact the manufacturer (in our
case, Corsair) for help troubleshooting the power supply and determining if it needs
to be replaced.
PC. However, they do elevate the enthusiasm factor and prove to be good
showcases for demonstrating your new computer's power.
3D Glasses
Because you installed a high-end graphics card driven by NVIDIA technology
and a 3D-compatible monitor, you can add an accessory that will turn your
2D-screen viewing experience into a 3D wonder. The NVIDIA 3D Vision 2
Wireless Glasses Kit includes a wireless infrared transmitter, a few connection
cables, and one pair of active LCD stereoscopic glasses, as shown in
Figure
Configuring the kit is as simple as downloading and installing the latest 3D
Vision 2 drivers from NVIDIA's website, plugging in the USB cable connecting
the computer to the 3D Vision 2 infrared emitter, and pressing the power
button on the left side of the 3D Vision 2 glasses. You're ready to play 3D
content on your computer.
Even though the hype train for 3D games and movies left the station years
ago, the technology is still rather impressive for those immune to the side-
effects that the glasses can have on some people. I have no problems wearing