My second post on this ;(
My PC won't turn off. It will turn on and run Windows fine, but, whether I shut-down out of Windows or if I just power off from the BIOS, etc., my PC will automatically start up again.
It WILL power down -- but it's powering back up within 2-10 seconds. I don't know why.
My PC was working fine for months until recently when I had to return a RAM stick that was faulty, and formatted/reinstalled Windows. I know have TWO working DIMMs again but it is STILL reseting itself. I also got rid of my old Soundblaster Audigy card and used the audiomax daughter card that came with my aBit A8N mobo. Still would restart. Unplugged the Audiomax card; still restarts!
My specs
A64 4400+ CPU
aBit A8N mobo
G.Skill 2x1gb low latency RAM
74GB Raptor; 250GB Maxtor
eVGA 7800GT SO CE
Antec Smartpower 450W PSU
Samsung DVDRW
Here's what I've eliminated:
1) It's not a network issue. My ethernet is unplugged. All "wakeup" settings in the BIOS and from Windows are turned off.
2) It's not a Virus or spyware (have run countless checks).
3) It's not a Windows install issue (I've reinstalled Windows from a fresh format).
4) It's not a Windows power setting -- I've changed the reg setting that handles this.
5) It's not a cable issue; I've reseated every cable and plug out of the PSU.
I can't think what else it would be. Should I do a new PSU? New mobo? I'm totally clueless and need help! Which one would make sense to try and replace first?
My PC won't turn off. It will turn on and run Windows fine, but, whether I shut-down out of Windows or if I just power off from the BIOS, etc., my PC will automatically start up again.
It WILL power down -- but it's powering back up within 2-10 seconds. I don't know why.
My PC was working fine for months until recently when I had to return a RAM stick that was faulty, and formatted/reinstalled Windows. I know have TWO working DIMMs again but it is STILL reseting itself. I also got rid of my old Soundblaster Audigy card and used the audiomax daughter card that came with my aBit A8N mobo. Still would restart. Unplugged the Audiomax card; still restarts!
My specs
A64 4400+ CPU
aBit A8N mobo
G.Skill 2x1gb low latency RAM
74GB Raptor; 250GB Maxtor
eVGA 7800GT SO CE
Antec Smartpower 450W PSU
Samsung DVDRW
Here's what I've eliminated:
1) It's not a network issue. My ethernet is unplugged. All "wakeup" settings in the BIOS and from Windows are turned off.
2) It's not a Virus or spyware (have run countless checks).
3) It's not a Windows install issue (I've reinstalled Windows from a fresh format).
4) It's not a Windows power setting -- I've changed the reg setting that handles this.
5) It's not a cable issue; I've reseated every cable and plug out of the PSU.
I can't think what else it would be. Should I do a new PSU? New mobo? I'm totally clueless and need help! Which one would make sense to try and replace first?