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| Thread ID: 81089 | 2007-07-15 21:52:00 | PC turning it's self on??? | meg_h_nz (6960) | Press F1 |
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| 569354 | 2007-07-16 00:45:00 | just checked my BIOS settings. There is no "wake on LAN" option. It does however have: PME event wake up.......enabled This is from an Intel page "The Wake-on-LAN cable is not usually required for computers equipped with a PCI 2.2 compliant bus, as the wake up signal is routed through the PCI bus. This is done through the PCI connector pin defined as PME (Power Management Event)." So PME is probably same as "wake on LAN" and worth trying before ripping out the PSU :) |
PaulD (232) | ||
| 569355 | 2007-07-16 00:47:00 | So PME is probably same as "wake on LAN" and worth trying before ripping out the PSU :) The PSU may need replacing (whether it relates to the original ? or not, or whether it fixes the prob (which I doubt), anyway. Since as already said, 350W may not be enough for a P4 3.2 system. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 569356 | 2007-07-16 00:56:00 | The thing is that the power supply is only one thing that could be the problem. You could put in a new one and still have the problem. My approach would be to check all connections and have a close inspection of the on off switch. Next would be power supply and I have seen people with this problem and keep using the PC until it stops completely as it has fried the motherboard. Unfortunately a process of elimination. sorry lost me on this one:confused: should I 1) check the connections 2) inspect on/off switch 3) then replace the PSU |
meg_h_nz (6960) | ||
| 569357 | 2007-07-16 01:02:00 | The PSU may need replacing (whether it relates to the original ? or not, or whether it fixes the prob (which I doubt), anyway. Since as already said, 350W may not be enough for a P4 3.2 system. I have had other problems in the past (Games crashing/hanging etc) and have had more than one person advise that my PSU might be the problem there too. What do you think about these two? www.ascent.co.nz www.ascent.co.nz Many thanks |
meg_h_nz (6960) | ||
| 569358 | 2007-07-16 01:02:00 | sorry lost me on this one:confused: should I 1) check the connections 2) inspect on/off switch 3) then replace the PSU The connections must be alright coz: 1. It turns on when its meant to. 2. All cd's/dvd's,hdd's work right? 3. You're seeing something on the screen arent you? 4. It's not crashing is it? 5. When u press the on/button it turns on doesnt it? Its not sticking is it? If Yes, to 1-3, and no to 4-5 there's nothing wrong with the connections, or the on/off button. Its most probably just as previously posted those 2 options in the BIOS that have to be disabled. I would still get another PSU (whether or not it'll fix the original ?, which I doubt), thats 400W+. For your system. If its crashing with games (it could be a power issue, depending on what else is installed in the system, and with a 350W, it may run out of power, pretty fast). The more you have in the case, obviously it needs power from somewhere. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 569359 | 2007-07-16 01:14:00 | I have had other problems in the past (Games crashing/hanging etc) and have had more than one person advise that my PSU might be the problem there too. What do you think about these two? www.ascent.co.nz www.ascent.co.nz Many thanks Does the PCI-E card in your case need power as well? If it does I would go for the 2nd link. Since its got a PCI-E 16 power connector. What else is in your case, besides whats in your sig?? Anything else? And what about external USB devices?? That are plugged into any USB ports? |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 569360 | 2007-07-16 01:21:00 | Does the PCI-E card in your case need power as well? If it does I would go for the 2nd link. Since its got a PCI-E 16 power connector. What else is in your case, besides whats in your sig?? Anything else? And what about external USB devices?? That are plugged into any USB ports? My PCI-E card dosent need seprate power but as I want to upgrade at some stage it would make sense to go for one that has a PCI-E 16. As for USB devices: Modem (Own power) External HD (with own power) Wireless keyboard & mouse nothing else |
meg_h_nz (6960) | ||
| 569361 | 2007-07-16 01:30:00 | My PCI-E card doesnt need separate power but as I want to upgrade at some stage it would make sense to go for one that has a PCI-E 16 . Ok thats good! As for USB devices: Modem (Own power) External HD (with own power) Wireless keyboard & mouse nothing else Ok, those shouldnt be a prob, since 2 have power as well . |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 569362 | 2007-07-16 01:35:00 | Thanks Speedy (and others) for your help. I will get a new PSU this week. Have a great week Meg |
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