False Starts

Discussion in 'General Hardware' started by Charkosh, Mar 13, 2007.

  1. Charkosh

    Charkosh Geek Trainee

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    Hey guys, quick question for ya.
    I recently assembled a new computer and everything is working just fine save for 1 thing.Everytime I turn on my computer after its been off for more than an hour or so, I get a false start. The computer turns everything on, starts booting then after ~3-4 seconds will turn off. When I hit the power button again it boots up just fine. So I'm curious as to your thoughts. I think it might be all the juice required to start everything (the fans etc etc) up, but the 580 W should be able to handle that.

    System:
    Hiper 580W PSU
    intel E6400 2.1Ghz
    1gb ram OCZ
    eVGA 8800 GTS
    XION Onyx case (2x 120mm fan, 1x 140mm fan)
     
  2. DaRuSsIaMaN

    DaRuSsIaMaN Geek Comrade

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    Well it can't hurt to test it, right? So maybe you should try finding another (preferably better) PSU and just try it out. *shrug*

    I wish I had a better idea heh =\
     
  3. donkey42

    donkey42 plank

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    what's the make & model of your mobo
     
  4. Charkosh

    Charkosh Geek Trainee

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    Asus P5n-e Sli
     
  5. Karanislove

    Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv

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    Me too have not exact idea about this problem but you can try couple of tools, might be helpful for you...:unsure:
    Check Memory : Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool
    Check and see if your Mobo is not making contact with the Case..
    Do ATX reset, Remove the Power cable from the Back of Case...Presss and hold the power button for 30secs approx and then hook back that cable n then c if problem goes away...
    Try Reset your BIOS settings....
     
  6. donkey42

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    i was thinking that maybe there is an alarm or timer in the BIOS, but i can't find anything in your mobo manual, have a look at your power management settings in both the BIOS & your OS - you may find a solution
     

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