Booting problems

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-04-28 02:33pm

Okey, everything is plugged in, when the system is plugged into the power outlet, a tiny "Standby light" activates on the motherboard, I press the power button...

Only no power, nothing happens.

I've re-did the front panel connectors, hasn't helped. Everything is connected right.

Any clues?

If pictures would help, I can provide.

Melchior · Post by **Melchior** » 2005-04-28 02:44pm

Does the power supply work correctly?

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-04-28 02:46pm

Melchior wrote:Does the power supply work correctly?

I'm guessing yes, because the motherboard power on light is functioning.

Melchior · Post by **Melchior** » 2005-04-28 02:53pm

Ace Pace wrote:
Melchior wrote:Does the power supply work correctly?
I'm guessing yes, because the motherboard power on light is functioning.

Try checking the motherboard's manual, maybe there is some exotic switch somewhere you need to activate.

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-04-28 03:01pm

Melchior wrote:
Ace Pace wrote:
Melchior wrote:Does the power supply work correctly?
I'm guessing yes, because the motherboard power on light is functioning.
Try checking the motherboard's manual, maybe there is some exotic switch somewhere you need to activate.

Not as far as I can read, you can try downloading the Manual here.

Melchior · Post by **Melchior** » 2005-04-28 03:07pm

Stupid question: are you sure that power button on the case works?

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-04-28 03:15pm

Melchior wrote:Stupid question: are you sure that power button on the case works?

I think thats the problem i'm not sure, and not sure of how to fix it IF that is the problem, and not some connector.

Melchior · Post by **Melchior** » 2005-04-28 03:20pm

Do you have another case to try the thing in?

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-04-28 03:32pm

Melchior wrote:Do you have another case to try the thing in?

No, I'd really rather keep the current PC functioning.

Melchior · Post by **Melchior** » 2005-04-28 03:34pm

Ace Pace wrote:
Melchior wrote:Do you have another case to try the thing in?
No, I'd really rather keep the current PC functioning.

You just need to wire the cables to a different button, they should be long enough.

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-04-28 03:35pm

Melchior wrote:
Ace Pace wrote:
Melchior wrote:Do you have another case to try the thing in?
No, I'd really rather keep the current PC functioning.
You just need to wire the cables to a different button, they should be long enough.

You mean connecting the (for example) the reset button to the power connectors?

Melchior · Post by **Melchior** » 2005-04-28 03:40pm

Ace Pace wrote: You mean connecting the (for example) the reset button to the power connectors?

You could try, but i don't know if it is a good idea.
I meant to the power button in another case, without removing anything else from both cases.

White Haven · Post by **White Haven** » 2005-04-28 03:43pm

Make sure there are no extra standoffs installed in the case that the board doesn't have holes in. While it usually won't fry the board, a minor short caused by an extra standoff will prevent it from booting. Check all connections, of course, but I imagine you've done that about eleventy-seven times, so that's likely irrelevant.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2005-04-28 04:15pm

Ace Pace wrote:
Melchior wrote:
Ace Pace wrote: No, I'd really rather keep the current PC functioning.
You just need to wire the cables to a different button, they should be long enough.
You mean connecting the (for example) the reset button to the power connectors?

No, he means that IF you have another case connect THAT case's power switch to your board's power connector. If it IS the switch, that should point it out.
I take it that 'nothing happens' means even the PSU fan doesn't start, right?

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-04-28 04:18pm

Batman wrote:
Ace Pace wrote:
Melchior wrote: You just need to wire the cables to a different button, they should be long enough.
You mean connecting the (for example) the reset button to the power connectors?
No, he means that IF you have another case connect THAT case's power switch to your board's power connector. If it IS the switch, that should point it out.
I take it that 'nothing happens' means even the PSU fan doesn't start, right?

Ah, I get it... I'll see if I can try that.

And the PSU fan, no, dead, but its obvious the PSU is passing power on.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2005-04-28 04:35pm

Ace Pace wrote: And the PSU fan, no, dead, but its obvious the PSU is passing power on.

I'm asking because IF it did, it's definitely not the switch or the switch connectors.

jcow79 · Post by **jcow79** » 2005-04-28 08:42pm

I posted this on your other thread over in pictures but check the CMOS clear jumper. I've had motherboards come out of the box with it set to clear. This could cause this.

Also, unplug everything from the motherboard except for maybe a fan and THEN see if the fan comes on. Perhaps one of your devices if screwing everything up.