Mitch,
Yes, it's in a case (Antec), and the power switch (when pushed) does start
the PSU. If I take out the CPU and turn it on (in which case it does NOT
shut down in a coupla sec.), the power switch will turn it off when held in
for 4-5 sec., as it's supposed to, otherwise I might suspect the switch was
shorted out. I may try yer screwdriver trick just to make sure.
At first, I had the sink & fan mounted on the CPU, since I wasn't
anticipating any trouble. With all the troubleshooting, I dismounted the
sink/fan from the CPU and have left it plugged in but upside down next to
the CPU, assuming that the CPU won't overheat in 30-60 sec. When, as, and
if I ever get it to boot as far as the vid sign-on and BIOS, I will shut it
down and remount it on the CPU.
--Steve
> Steve do you have the power switch jumper from the case frontpanel to the
> mobo power pins? You cant use a regular jumper or it will shutdown as you
> describe after a short period. If I dont have the mobo in a case then
leave
> the jumper off and use a screwdriver or something similar to momentarily
> short the pins to fire it up.
> One other note is that AMD CPU's are notoriously fragile when mounting the
> heatsink/fan. Take a close look at the CPU and be sure you havent damaged
> it.
> Mitch
> > Hi again Tom,
> > According to the Asus Website, the A7N8X Deluxe wants Corsair
CMX512-3200C
> > RAM...which is exactly what was in there. Nonetheless, I "borrowed" 2
> > sticks of RAM from the Fragbox. No joy. Same thing: fans would spool
up,
> > but 5 sec. later, the mobo would shut itself off.
> > ...and KingsHead,
> > I made damn sure the CPU fan was hooked up to the appropriate header.
It
> > is.
> > I can't follow your suggestion to hold down the DEL key during boot-up
to
> > access the BIOS 'cuz it doesn't boot. No vid-card sign-on, no nuthin.
> Just
> > 5 sec. of fan activity, then silence. And a very dark screen.
> > I will try clearing the BIOS, as per Goy's suggestion. I don't think
the
> > PSU (brand new) is the prob, but I will put the DMM on it and see if its
> > producing appropriate voltages.
> > Thanks again, guys.
> > --Steve
> > > Thanks, Tom, I'll check it out (I can steal 2 sticks of PC3200 RAM
from
> my
> > > FragBox).
> > > > This is a quick reply......without having time to check my notes and
> > > > confirm.....sorry I'm late getting out to the track.
> > > > But......
> > > > Sounds like a ram problem. Is the Corsair ram rated for that mobo?
> > Some
> > > > Corsair sticks won't work in it (even though the ASUS site says they
> > > > will....don't believe it.....check their boards for what will and
will
> > not
> > > > work). I have two of these mobo's by the way (with Corsair ram in
> both,
> > > but
> > > > not the kind you are using). Do you have them in the correct slots?
> > You
> > > > have to have them in #2 and #3 (not #1) for some reason...but can't
> > > remember
> > > > it right at this moment, without checking my install notes.
> > > > Achim Trensz......fairly regular on here, knows these mobo's
backwards
> > and
> > > > forward. Try making a post to him or email him direction at:
> > > > Sorry I can't be more specific or helpful.....but hopefully this
will
> > get
> > > > you started down the right path of discovery. Achim knows his stuff
> on
> > > > these boards.....he'll have you up and running quickly, I bet you!
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Tom
