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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by DaDream, Apr 29, 2013.

  1. DaDream

    DaDream Member

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    No offense about the geek reference. I somewhat consider myself one too but don't have the great knowledge of all things computer.

    My problem: I have a mother board (Asus p2p55d-evo). Well when I install it to my case it won't turn on. It appears to be grounding out. I will turn on for a second then turn back off, after a couple seconds it tries again and the same cycle goes on. I know it works because I remove it from the case and place it on a cardboard box and it will start normally.
    I have the spacer bolts behind it and washers on the connecting screws. I even tried making little squares out of packaging tape to put on the bottom side of the board where it touches the spacing bolts. Nothing seems to work.
    I did the clear CMOS but still not turning on when installed to case.

    All advice is much appreciated.

    This is a new install and I have no OS installed. I don't even have the hard drives connected yet. Processor= I5
     
  2. chow_yun_fat

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    Check your ram
     
  3. RedRedemption

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    Get a big magnet and run it across your hard drive on both sides. It'll help recalibrate the electric field that is causing your computer so much trouble.
     
  4. DaDream

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    I have tried it with one stick at Dimma1 and with both dimma1 and dimmb1. Nothing. both are securely installed.

    funny one Red
     
  5. fallenphoenix

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    have you checked that your ram is compatible with your motherboard?
     
  6. Salvy

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    If it works fine on cardboard just do this then...

    [​IMG]
     
  7. Dr of Dunk

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    If it boots up (and you're sure it does) outside the case, then I can't think of anything else other than a grounding issue. You're using more than 1 mounting screw, right? lol.
     
  8. DaDream

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    Yes.

    Yes, I have been trying all , 2 , 4, .......
     
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    Sounds like a shorting issue.
    Friend had a similar problem and in his case, there was a screw in the case
    which was in contact with the motherboard circuits.

    I am guessing it be a similar reason.
    This is me guessing from the fact that it works when not in the case.
     
  11. Harrisment

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    Yeah, I have seen this happen when a screw got loose and was sitting underneath the motherboard. This can very easily short out your motherboard, so I'd check that first.
     
  12. DaDream

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    trust me. I have already look for the obvious signs. a screw unaligned, area of case that may be touching Mobo. wires.......

    From the link above it my be that I need plastic standoff's
     
  13. DaDream

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    Oh yeah, I don't have the back plate that goes with my mobo to install on the where the back ports are. I was figuring that it is not necessary but maybe it is. ?????
     
  14. calcium

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    Maybe borrow another case and install it there to see if it works.
    If so, then it's something to do with the case.
     
  15. DaDream

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    I have installed it in 2 different cases and is doing the same thing
     
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    Sounds like your board sucks bruh. Maybe teeter it one direction while you turn it on to pinpoint where the grounding is.
     
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    I don't know what orientation is your motherboard right now and if it is to the right or to the left, but it's a smaller cable with a harness that says 12V. I believe it's at about 1:30 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo0pKKoCveE .

    What's the model of your motherboard? I can't find a picture of the one you wrote on your OP. :eek:
     
  20. DaDream

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    Yeah , you mean that long connector with like 20/24 pins. Yes I have that connected. Same thing
     

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