[SOLVED] power supply won't shut down

nicholas1943 · 10-06-2007, 06:16 AM

I have built a pc system using a thermaltake TR2 500 watt power supply and when I shut down the pc the power supply remains running and I can't restart the computer until I turn off and then on the main power switch on the power supply. Any ideas?
Thanks

**TheMatt** · 10-06-2007, 05:04 PM

That is really strange. Do you have a multimeter or Power Supply tester you can use to test the power supply?

nicholas1943 · 10-07-2007, 05:33 AM

Yes, I have a multimeter, but what will I test for?

**TheMatt** · 10-07-2007, 08:05 AM

The three DC output voltages as well as the Power_Good signal.

What are your specs?

nicholas1943 · 10-07-2007, 08:32 AM

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Conroe 2/13 GHz LGA Processor
Mainboard: ASUS P5K LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX
Memory: Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) 240 pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Bb/s
Video: ASUS EN8400GS/HTP/256M GeForce 8400GS 256MB 64 bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready video card
CD Rom: Sony CD-RW CRX320E SCSI CD Rom and Sony DVD-RW DW D22A SCSI CD Rom
Power Supply: Thermaltake W0093RU ATX 12V 2.0 Version 500W
Printer: HP Officejet pro 7700L

**TheMatt** · 10-07-2007, 08:58 PM

It is definitely sounding like a PSU issue. The PSU is adequate for the system despite the fact that it is on the lower quality side, but it sounds defective.

There are two lines that have me particularly interested. The 5VSB which should be providing 5V of voltage even after you turn the computer off, and the Power_On, which should be providing ~5V of voltage until you push the power button, when it should stop providing that voltage.

This article is still under construction but may be of some use. Also look at this post.

nicholas1943 · 10-08-2007, 08:45 AM

Thanks for your input. You indicate the PSU is on the low quality side. What PSU would you recommend instead?

**TheMatt** · 10-08-2007, 12:30 PM

This one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002

**speedster123** · 10-09-2007, 05:27 AM

here is a 650 trio with a rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371001

10-06-2007, 06:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
nicholas1943 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18 OS: Windows xp pro sp2	[SOLVED] power supply won't shut down I have built a pc system using a thermaltake TR2 500 watt power supply and when I shut down the pc the power supply remains running and I can't restart the computer until I turn off and then on the main power switch on the power supply. Any ideas? Thanks

10-06-2007, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,693 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: power supply won't shut down That is really strange. Do you have a multimeter or Power Supply tester you can use to test the power supply? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

10-07-2007, 05:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
nicholas1943 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18 OS: Windows xp pro sp2	Re: power supply won't shut down Yes, I have a multimeter, but what will I test for?

10-07-2007, 08:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,693 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: power supply won't shut down The three DC output voltages as well as the Power_Good signal. What are your specs? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

10-07-2007, 08:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
nicholas1943 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18 OS: Windows xp pro sp2	Re: power supply won't shut down CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Conroe 2/13 GHz LGA Processor Mainboard: ASUS P5K LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Memory: Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) 240 pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Bb/s Video: ASUS EN8400GS/HTP/256M GeForce 8400GS 256MB 64 bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready video card CD Rom: Sony CD-RW CRX320E SCSI CD Rom and Sony DVD-RW DW D22A SCSI CD Rom Power Supply: Thermaltake W0093RU ATX 12V 2.0 Version 500W Printer: HP Officejet pro 7700L

10-07-2007, 08:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,693 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: power supply won't shut down It is definitely sounding like a PSU issue. The PSU is adequate for the system despite the fact that it is on the lower quality side, but it sounds defective. There are two lines that have me particularly interested. The 5VSB which should be providing 5V of voltage even after you turn the computer off, and the Power_On, which should be providing ~5V of voltage until you push the power button, when it should stop providing that voltage. This article is still under construction but may be of some use. Also look at this post. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides Last edited by TheMatt : 10-07-2007 at 09:00 PM.

10-08-2007, 08:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
nicholas1943 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18 OS: Windows xp pro sp2	Re: power supply won't shut down Thanks for your input. You indicate the PSU is on the low quality side. What PSU would you recommend instead?

10-08-2007, 12:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,693 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: power supply won't shut down This one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002 __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

10-09-2007, 05:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York Posts: 4,022 OS: xp pro My System	Re: power supply won't shut down here is a 650 trio with a rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371001 __________________