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Old January 15th 08, 05:37 AM posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
pcbldrNinetyEight
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Default Computer will not start

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On Jan 14, 9:44 pm, pcbldrNinetyEight pcbldrninetyeight.com wrote:
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I did not build this computer ... but I am trying to fix it. The
computer is a custom build.


I have an Altec SLK1650 case. I am trying to track down a problem.
If I can get the computer to start the computer works fine. When I
press the button to start the computer it will make the appropriate
sounds but within 1 second the computer dies. If I press the
start button repeatedly it will act like it is going to start for
progressively longer times until it finally it continues running.
At this point the operating system is not running but the fans are
running. I then push the reset button and then the computer start
starts normally. I replaced the power supply (350W) with a 450W
but that did not help. At this point the computer will not start
at all. If I hold the reset button in and press the start button
the computer will sound like it is running but will not boot. When
I release the reset button the computer dies. Just wondering if it
might have something to do with the start or reset buttons. Any
suggestions will be greatly appreciated.


Thanks in advance for the help ... Michael


You didn't describe the hardware. Make sure the CMOS jumper is set
properly.

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pcbldrNinetyEight


I would assume that the CMOS jumper is set properly because the
machine has worked and nothing was changed.


I misunderstood. I was watching Tony Bourdain and making posts during
the commercials. In future I must do one or the other but not both.

What other bits is this PC made of?

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pcbldrNinetyEight