I have read the "won't post" sticky but that seems primarily aimed at new builds. Have done some checks based on that though and wondering what the next logical move is?
System: Asrock H61M-U3S3, 2600K CPU, 16GB Corsair memory, 4SSDs,1 hard drive,1 DVD. Completely fan-less (No-Fan cooler), Seasonic x400 platinum PSU. I know it's old but it's brilliant and totally silent (and would be very hard to recreate today)!
As per title, had been working well with no errors or other signs of impending doom. It didn't like being told to sleep though so was on when I went to bed but was off when I woke up. Pressed power button. Nothing. So, I've tried:
1 - It runs on a Cyberpower UPS which seemed happy. I unpluggd the PC kettle plug and powered another appliance from it OK so incoming supply is good.
2 - A bit of googling suggested PSU or Motherboard as most likely suspects so ordered a Corsair RM650X which I fitted this morning but has made no difference.
3 - Tried disconnecting all the peripherals - no diifferent.
4 - Made up a motherboard "speaker" but never get a sound from it. No display on this board.
5 - Pulled the CPU 12V plug from board and metered while pushing power on - nothing.
6 - Pulled the power switch header and metered the switch from there - OK.
So it would seem that the PSU is ready to supply power. (I have a power meter in line and can see the increase in current draw when I switch on at the PSU switch) and the mobo is receiving the signal telling it to power on but the message isn't getting through to the PSU? What happens between signal in and signal out?
I have a replacement mobo coming (to UK from America) but it won't be here for a couple of weeks apparently (don't ask me why it takes so long!).
I think the only only things I haven't done are unplugging/swapping the RAM cards and clearing the CMOS. Neither are straightforward as the CPU cooler has to be removed to get at anything (It's LARGE). The CMOS thing fills me with dread. It says settings have to be re-entered. I don't know what setting they are and if I did I probably don't know what they're set to! Sounds like the sort of thing that could result in weeks of grief though I guess it'll be no different if I have to replace the mobo?
Any input re observations above or guidance re best course of action greatly welcome.
System: Asrock H61M-U3S3, 2600K CPU, 16GB Corsair memory, 4SSDs,1 hard drive,1 DVD. Completely fan-less (No-Fan cooler), Seasonic x400 platinum PSU. I know it's old but it's brilliant and totally silent (and would be very hard to recreate today)!
As per title, had been working well with no errors or other signs of impending doom. It didn't like being told to sleep though so was on when I went to bed but was off when I woke up. Pressed power button. Nothing. So, I've tried:
1 - It runs on a Cyberpower UPS which seemed happy. I unpluggd the PC kettle plug and powered another appliance from it OK so incoming supply is good.
2 - A bit of googling suggested PSU or Motherboard as most likely suspects so ordered a Corsair RM650X which I fitted this morning but has made no difference.
3 - Tried disconnecting all the peripherals - no diifferent.
4 - Made up a motherboard "speaker" but never get a sound from it. No display on this board.
5 - Pulled the CPU 12V plug from board and metered while pushing power on - nothing.
6 - Pulled the power switch header and metered the switch from there - OK.
So it would seem that the PSU is ready to supply power. (I have a power meter in line and can see the increase in current draw when I switch on at the PSU switch) and the mobo is receiving the signal telling it to power on but the message isn't getting through to the PSU? What happens between signal in and signal out?
I have a replacement mobo coming (to UK from America) but it won't be here for a couple of weeks apparently (don't ask me why it takes so long!).
I think the only only things I haven't done are unplugging/swapping the RAM cards and clearing the CMOS. Neither are straightforward as the CPU cooler has to be removed to get at anything (It's LARGE). The CMOS thing fills me with dread. It says settings have to be re-entered. I don't know what setting they are and if I did I probably don't know what they're set to! Sounds like the sort of thing that could result in weeks of grief though I guess it'll be no different if I have to replace the mobo?
Any input re observations above or guidance re best course of action greatly welcome.
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