Can't switch on after powering down (P5N32-E)

[_Cush]

Hi,

I'm not sure whether this should be in the power supply forum, or even the asus sub forum so apologies if I've got it wrong:

Whenever I power off the computer at the mains (after shutting down) when I reconnect the power I can't turn the pc on for a long time. I haven't timed it but it's probably more than an hour.

The onboard LED on the motherboard (p5n32-e) flashes green when I reconnect the power. It's only when it stays green will I be able to switch the pc on.

I've looked all over the place for an explanation of what a flashing LED means to no avail.

It means if I want to open up the case, say to install a new memory module, I have to wait hours before I can turn it on again!

Any help greatly appreciated.

James

 

[Onus]

What is your PSU brand and model?
I Googled, and the very few listings I found were rather old, but suggested a mobo problem. Reset CMOS to defaults.

 

[_Cush]

What is your PSU brand and model?
I Googled, and the very few listings I found were rather old, but suggested a mobo problem. Reset CMOS to defaults.

well I can try that later, have to wait for ages til it'll let me turn it on!


in the meantime, it's an Atrix 600w

thanks.

 

[_Cush]

This did not help.

The green LED is flashing again, it will be some hours (basically tomorrow) before I can try something else.

It is a very frustrating thing to test, because each failed test means I have to wait ages for the next one!

🙁