asus k7v333 grounding problem. Doesn't want to run inside the case. What to do.

[gtr]

When i screw in the case the board doesnt' want to run? I even tried it without the back plate. Do i have to electric tape the board because i have no idea that to do. I'm heard other having the same problem with this board but would like to know thier solutions.

XP1800
DDR 2100
GeForce 3 TI200
300 Watt antec power supply.

Could a stronger powersupply help? I'm clueless on that to do. I've installed windows and it runs fine outside of the case.:confused:

[Bovon]

Please confine the posts to one thread for each problem. When someone posts the same problem in different forums, it will confuse the members who are trying to help. No one has time to chase down several different threads for the same problem to see who has suggested what.

If your board works outside of the case, but does not work when screwed down in the case, its because some of the mounting holes are grounded when they are not supposed to be. Only one of the holes are really needed to be grounded. This hole is the one at the rear of the motherboard near the serial and other outlets on an ATX motherboard. The other holes can be insulated with small insulating washers...sometimes the mainboard comes with several cardboard (or thick paper) washers. Put these on the back of the board and put another washer on the screw so that the hole will be completely insulated from the metal part of the case. If you do not have these card board washers or do not have enough...most well stocked hardware stores have small insulating washers...some are made with clear plastic.

[gtr]

I put a strip of electical tape on the serial side of the mobo. It seem to be working now, thanks.

[wallie_x]

I used nylon screws with the paper washers as the threads of the metal screws may still make contact with the metal grommet and ground out the board. I also taped the backing plate with elec. tape where the peripherals plug into because the board has small metal risers that touch the latter (to provide stability when plugging in periphrals). I then cut out the backing plates access holes with an exacto knife. Also, if the board's side touches the case anywhere, run a strip of elec. tape along the area to further isolate the board. Good Luck wallie :cool: