Problem with the P4P800-e mobo; can't power it up

CarlosTheJackal · 01-07-2006, 08:27 AM

After coming home one day, I couldn't turn on my computer. It has been recently put together and it has been fine up until now. I don't even get the LED standby signal. Is this a problem with my PSU or mobo? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

batty_professor · 01-07-2006, 08:57 AM

Sudden death, and no LED's tells me it's probably the power supply. There is a rare possibility the power supply has "locked up" meaning the oscillator that controls the internal functions has stopped. Sometimes this can be restarted by disconnecting the AC line for a period of time so all internal voltages dissipate. If you try this, leave it disconnected for an hour or so, and then reconnect. See if that brings it back up. But if it does, I would expect it to happen again. Also check that 115/230 switch on the power supply, next to the power cord. Make sure it's set correctly.

CarlosTheJackal · 01-07-2006, 07:05 PM

None of the above has worked; so is my PSU faulty or is it the accident-prone motherboard I bought?

**linderman** · 01-09-2006, 05:58 PM

your P4P800-E is no accident prone motherboard >>>>> there are 3 or four of us here running this board and NONE have had problems >>>> I have sold over 17 of them myself >>>>> no clunkers yet !!

I would look to the PSU what make and model PSU is it ??????

cheers

joe

**Barry_R** · 01-09-2006, 10:48 PM

I concur, no LED = probable bad PSU. It could be the mobo but before tearing into it I would try a good quality PSU like an Enermax or Antec at 500 + watts.

What make and wattage is your PSU?

Is it a generic PSU that comes with the Case?

CarlosTheJackal · 01-10-2006, 02:29 PM

My PSU is the one that came with http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811144026.

I think its definately my PSU.

01-07-2006, 08:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
CarlosTheJackal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3 OS: XP SP2	Problem with the P4P800-e mobo; can't power it up After coming home one day, I couldn't turn on my computer. It has been recently put together and it has been fine up until now. I don't even get the LED standby signal. Is this a problem with my PSU or mobo? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

01-07-2006, 08:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Sudden death, and no LED's tells me it's probably the power supply. There is a rare possibility the power supply has "locked up" meaning the oscillator that controls the internal functions has stopped. Sometimes this can be restarted by disconnecting the AC line for a period of time so all internal voltages dissipate. If you try this, leave it disconnected for an hour or so, and then reconnect. See if that brings it back up. But if it does, I would expect it to happen again. Also check that 115/230 switch on the power supply, next to the power cord. Make sure it's set correctly. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

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linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,375 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	your P4P800-E is no accident prone motherboard >>>>> there are 3 or four of us here running this board and NONE have had problems >>>> I have sold over 17 of them myself >>>>> no clunkers yet !! I would look to the PSU what make and model PSU is it ?????? cheers joe __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

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CarlosTheJackal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3 OS: XP SP2	My PSU is the one that came with http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811144026. I think its definately my PSU. Last edited by CarlosTheJackal; 01-10-2006 at 02:56 PM.

01-07-2006, 07:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
CarlosTheJackal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3 OS: XP SP2	None of the above has worked; so is my PSU faulty or is it the accident-prone motherboard I bought?

01-09-2006, 10:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Barry_R TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California Posts: 700 OS: Win XP Home, Linux Mint My System	I concur, no LED = probable bad PSU. It could be the mobo but before tearing into it I would try a good quality PSU like an Enermax or Antec at 500 + watts. What make and wattage is your PSU? Is it a generic PSU that comes with the Case?