congo, thanx for all you help mate. i tried clearing the cmos with the jumper as per the manual's instructions and still nothing......
i phoned the retailer and had a chat with them and they say it prob a dead board and are sending a new one (i hope).
hope to get it soon and try again...... i wont it up and running cos i know it gonna be a killer!
so what parts are prone to breaking when static is about?? is it just the mobo? i use a writs band so it doesnt matter but just curious bloody frustrating all od this.
T.