New System. Start-up Hesitation.

airtight_python · 02-05-2009, 12:08 AM

Hello. I don't recall if I have properly introduced myself. My name is Brandon and I like computers. ;)

I have just built a system utilizing an Intel DX48BT2 motherboard, Intel Q9550 CPU, 4GB of Mushkin HP DDR3 12800 and an Evga 9800 GT graphics card. It's all powered by a Thermaltake 750W modular PSU and enclosed in an NZXT Tempest case. Running Vista Ultimate Edition.

CPU operating temp stays 47 - 49 degrees Celsius at 1.11-1.15v with the use of an Arctic Pro 7 cooler (via Intel DCC). MCH voltage, 1.18v. Only two of the 140mm exhaust fans are currently powered as well as two 120mm intake fans. I did not have to configure anything via BIOS for it to detect properly. I am not using SATA 0 header as it is partially violated by the graphics card.

To the issue:

When the power button is pressed, the system powers up for about 1 second and turns off. It does so two or three times and finally starts up and begins the boot process. What is my issue?

airtight_python · 02-05-2009, 11:20 PM

!!!!!

**wrench97** · 02-06-2009, 01:19 PM

What Bios version do you have?

airtight_python · 02-08-2009, 06:34 AM

I flashed it to the most current. I believe it may be the 9800GT drawing a bit much at start-up...

**wrench97** · 02-08-2009, 06:39 AM

The toughpower 750w should power that card without a problem have you tried switching the power leads to the card?

airtight_python · 02-08-2009, 06:43 AM

I have not, but I will. I used the native 8 pin connector and just added a 6 pin adapter. The PSU does have modular 6 pin cables that I'll try out. Thanks.

02-05-2009, 12:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
airtight_python Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 21 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 My System	New System. Start-up Hesitation. Hello. I don't recall if I have properly introduced myself. My name is Brandon and I like computers. ;) I have just built a system utilizing an Intel DX48BT2 motherboard, Intel Q9550 CPU, 4GB of Mushkin HP DDR3 12800 and an Evga 9800 GT graphics card. It's all powered by a Thermaltake 750W modular PSU and enclosed in an NZXT Tempest case. Running Vista Ultimate Edition. CPU operating temp stays 47 - 49 degrees Celsius at 1.11-1.15v with the use of an Arctic Pro 7 cooler (via Intel DCC). MCH voltage, 1.18v. Only two of the 140mm exhaust fans are currently powered as well as two 120mm intake fans. I did not have to configure anything via BIOS for it to detect properly. I am not using SATA 0 header as it is partially violated by the graphics card. To the issue: When the power button is pressed, the system powers up for about 1 second and turns off. It does so two or three times and finally starts up and begins the boot process. What is my issue? Last edited by airtight_python; 02-05-2009 at 12:13 AM.

02-05-2009, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
airtight_python Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 21 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 My System	Re: New System. Start-up Hesitation. !!!!!

02-06-2009, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,681 OS: Win7	Re: New System. Start-up Hesitation. What Bios version do you have? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

02-08-2009, 06:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
airtight_python Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 21 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 My System	Re: New System. Start-up Hesitation. I flashed it to the most current. I believe it may be the 9800GT drawing a bit much at start-up...

02-08-2009, 06:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,681 OS: Win7	Re: New System. Start-up Hesitation. The toughpower 750w should power that card without a problem have you tried switching the power leads to the card? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

02-08-2009, 06:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
airtight_python Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 21 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 My System	Re: New System. Start-up Hesitation. I have not, but I will. I used the native 8 pin connector and just added a 6 pin adapter. The PSU does have modular 6 pin cables that I'll try out. Thanks.