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Computer boots one day, and that's bout it

by lokidragon Dec 27, 2004 10:46AM PST

Hello,

Just built a computer wtih a ASRock v788 board, 512 dual channel ddr mem, a Viper case (500 watt power suppy), pentinum 4 3.2 gig w/prescott..

i had everything hooked up on the board right, it booted up worked fine for one night, then poof, next morn'n won't boot, won't power on.

I hit the power and it would flicker on..then back off before even reaching the bios or anything. I am completly stumped. I tried Switching the power and reset button connections on the front panal layout, I tried taking everything out, even if it's just the board connected, still no power up. I doubt it's the processor, It has an uber big heat sinkn, and plenty of fans to keep it cooled,

so HELP!!

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I have a system like that I have to fix!

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 27, 2004 11:19AM PST

I traced it back to the power supply. To power up I must remove the AC cord for a 10 count, put the cord in and it boots. Since it works, I'm waiting for a replacement supply from shipping.

Try that.

Bob

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