Does this look right?

[chris1784]

I've been having problems with my computer taking a while to start a cold boot, so I think it might be the PSU. Do these voltage readings look right? thanks

 

[outlw6669]

No, I don't think your computer would run at all if your voltages really were that far off.
Try checking in you bios to see what voltages are being read.

How long does it take for you system to start up?
It will always take longer to fully boot than to reboot but you should check that quick boot is enabled in your bios just to be sure.

What are your system specs?

 

[chris1784]

at first boot, the pc doesn't read the HDD, i have to wait 10-20 minutes until i can start restart it so that the HDD is visible to the PC. My bios doesn't show the PSU stats, I need i might need to go buy a voltage meter. What do you think?

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel
Case: LOGISYS Computer CS822BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower
Memory: Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400 2GB Kit DDR2-800 XMS2-6400 Xtreme Performance Memory
CPU: Intel CPU Core 2 Duo E6320 1.86GHz FSB 1066MHz 4M LGA775
HDD: Seagate SV35 Series ST3160812SV 160GB Serial ATA 7200RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer
Cooler: Thermaltake CL-P0378 Silent 775D CPU Cooler
PSU: Antec true power trio 550 watts
Vid Card: x1950xt 256mb

1x80mm fan 1x92mm fan 1x120mm fan

 

[spuddyt]

your mistaken if you think the bios doesn't show CPU voltages - it almost certainly does - i would guess you didn't look because you thought it would be to do with the PSU and you know thats not connected right? all bios(es - is that plural bios?) that i've seen (that aren't locked intentionally by an OEM) have the option to at the very least check, if not change the voltage settings for the CPU

 

[chookman]

your mistaken if you think the bios doesn't show CPU voltages - it almost certainly does - i would guess you didn't look because you thought it would be to do with the PSU and you know thats not connected right? all bios(es - is that plural bios?) that i've seen (that aren't locked intentionally by an OEM) have the option to at the very least check, if not change the voltage settings for the CPU

Because its a Acronym (Basic Input/Output System) wouldnt the plural be BIOS's?

Anyways... i would also have a look in the BIOS for the PSU output readings because if speedfan is correct your computer wouldnt boot (not enough supplied on 12v)

 

[Shadow703793]

^ Agreed.

@OP: Check under "PC Health Status" for voltages. You can't trust SpeedFan voltages for any thing other than core voltages.

 

[outlw6669]

Interesting.

According to the manual the bios does not give voltage readings.
It only displays an OK or Fail flag.

Very interesting indeed...

Sounds like your HD may be on it's way out.
In any case, I would recommend giving your whole system a pass with the Ultimate Boot CD.
With any luck this will point you in the right direction.

Best Luck!


EDIT: The manual is for the F1 bios, maybe you can try an update to the F12 or F13i bios.

 

[chookman]

Interesting.

According to the manual the bios does not give voltage readings.
It only displays an OK or Fail flag.


http://i.neoseeker.com/neo_image/152389/article/ga-p965-ds3/pchealth.jpg

Very interesting indeed...

Sounds like your HD may be on it's way out.
In any case, I would recommend giving your whole system a pass with the Ultimate Boot CD.
With any luck this will point you in the right direction.

Best Luck!


EDIT: The manual is for the F1 bios, maybe you can try an update to the F12 or F13i bios.

Even if it only flags it at least youll know it its not .58v on the 12v rail, cause im sure it would flag before then... would be interesting to know what the % difference is before it flags as fail

 

[chris1784]

There is nothing wrong with the HD, I used it on another computer and it started up right away. Ill try that boot cd. and I'll post watever i find...

thanks guys