Must Unplug/Replug PC to Boot... Goes Straight to BIOS

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cplads

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After turning off my computer it requires me to unplug it and replug it back in before it will power up again. When I do so it boots to bios and requires me to do the f1 to recover bios settings, everytime the motherboard also beeps and when I attempt to push on before doing the unplug/replug the mobo light will come on but does not start. After it starts everything works 100% but it's just annoying me that I can't relax knowing everything is fully functional!

Hi everyone so I'll keep things brief as I'm new to these forums, as I've said above I can't turn on my PC unless I do those steps and everytime I do it won't go straight to windows. This started after I moved all my PC parts into a new case and added a new video card. :(

Steps to fix so far...

    1.Bought new PSU (my previous was nearly 4 years old and too high wattage anyway)

    2.Installed latest BIOS (not sure I did this right but it didn't seem to change anything)

    3.Fixed windows updates that were causing errors

    4.Removed CMOS battery for 60 seconds, then put back in and rebooted
 
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MundoDragon
I would try replacing the CMOS battery first, unless you are ready for a motherboard upgrade, then by all means... If not, just try popping a new battery in and see if the issue persists. Sounds to me like that could be the problem.
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I would recommend removing the battery for more than 60 seconds. Many motherboards can hold the charge way past this, which makes anything less irrelevant. I usually recommend 10-15 minutes, just to be sure the charge has dissipated. Sounds to me it could be a failing battery though, which would make the above useless. If it persists, I would consider flat out replacing it and see if that helps.
 
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cplads

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Thanks Mundo I'll retry this and let you know how it goes, assuming it doesn't help I'll keep this open for more solutions!
 
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So I tried this for a long time as you said and nothings changed, I also got a new surge protector and changed outlets and that also hasn't fixed the problem.. could the mobo just need to be replaced?
 
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I would try replacing the CMOS battery first, unless you are ready for a motherboard upgrade, then by all means... If not, just try popping a new battery in and see if the issue persists. Sounds to me like that could be the problem.
 
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