If you're using a micro-atx mobo/build, the Silverstone SG01 Evolution may fit the billing.
SG01 at the Egg
I think it runs about $100-$120 ish these days
It was some sort of issue with the outlets in my room. The PC shutdown fine in other areas of my home. Wow, to see that the source of my problems was the freakin' outlet is crazy. Thanks.
Got the hot fix installed properly and I did some further testing with my system...and it doesn't seem like it's the OS and the mobo now.
It's some sort of weird issue with power. I took the PC to work and had the IT guy look at it and it shut down with no problems on all attempts. I tested...
It's confirmed - the hotfix causes a whole new issue for my system. I called MS up for tech support but the person I spoke with admitted that this is an issue that's been reported by 3 other users without any resolutions thus far. I'm waiting for their callback at this point. Maybe I should just...
Yup that's the link I used. Looks like I messed up the instructions a bit, haha. I guess the frustration has affected my reading ability. Will report back tomorrow night!
Update: I found out the exact source of the problem and it is Windows and how it is detecting my dual-core processor. I decided to do some more testing this weekend so I reinstalled the illegitimate copy of windows xp today, but shutdown didn't work at first. I powered back on and checked...
No need to apologize dude; I appreciate all help/advice I receive. I'm pretty sure it isn't the power management options because I did check, but I'll check it again tonight.
I'll probably try another reinstall with Windows XP SP1 and work my way up patch wise after I've tried out some of...
I'll give that program a shot later tonight Bchivers.
In response to Hennessy1:
So yesterday, I decided to wipe my hard drive and reinstall (friend's suggestion). I used an older windows xp sp2 pro disc that my buddy gave me and after installation, my pc shuts down completely.
The only...
yeah i actually did check it out before i posted. None of what I did which was suggested on the site helped...fans are still spinning.
It's a good stable board aside from this annoying issue. I can't seem to get ahold of tech support at Biostar and I'm really disappointed at their poor...
Hey everyone, I didn't want to start a new thread so I'm going to bump this up because I'm currently experiencing the same issue with some minor differences from the OP.
I recently bought a Biostar TA690G and have been having problems shutting down Windows XP SP2 (Fresh Install). Everything...
Available for pre-order at outpost for $100.
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