Having some trouble with a computer I support. For some unknown reason, the computer refuses to power on via the power switch unless you powercycle the PSU (old Sparkle that came with the case) down first. Once you cycle it, the PC works just fine. No issues or lock-ups, etc. The PC even shuts down fine. But once it shuts down, you have to cycle the PSU to get the computer to power on again.
I've never experienced this sort of problem before, so I tried another PSU. I have an old Enermax which as far as I knew, was in working order. It's taken a seat in storage since it isn't up to new power specs (20 + 4 pin connector). I tried hooking it up to the computer. Plugged just into the mobo alone and when you turn it on, it doesn't power on then off, like most PSUs do. It simply stays on. No booting occurs or anything, just continuous power to the motherboard.
For now the old Sparkle is still in the PC since aside from cycling it, it powers the PC just fine. But I need to know if this issue is indicative of a serious problem. I have another PSU (pulled from an Antec case about a year ago) which I can try, but I won't be able to try until later this week. In the meantime, I'd like to see if anyone may have a clue as to what's going on.
K7T Turbo Limited Edition
1GB of Mushkin RAM (2 x 512MB)
Gainward 4200Ti
2 HDDs
CD-Rom
Plextor CD-RW
Thanks.
I've never experienced this sort of problem before, so I tried another PSU. I have an old Enermax which as far as I knew, was in working order. It's taken a seat in storage since it isn't up to new power specs (20 + 4 pin connector). I tried hooking it up to the computer. Plugged just into the mobo alone and when you turn it on, it doesn't power on then off, like most PSUs do. It simply stays on. No booting occurs or anything, just continuous power to the motherboard.
For now the old Sparkle is still in the PC since aside from cycling it, it powers the PC just fine. But I need to know if this issue is indicative of a serious problem. I have another PSU (pulled from an Antec case about a year ago) which I can try, but I won't be able to try until later this week. In the meantime, I'd like to see if anyone may have a clue as to what's going on.
K7T Turbo Limited Edition
1GB of Mushkin RAM (2 x 512MB)
Gainward 4200Ti
2 HDDs
CD-Rom
Plextor CD-RW
Thanks.