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[Solved] MSI 865PE Neo2 - won't power up

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tomservo   06-24-2009 at 05:21:55 PM

System: MSI 865PE Neo2 with P4 2.6 800 MHz FSB, 1.5 gig RAM

The computer shut down without warning, and would not turn back on. I checked all of the connections (fine) however the only evidence of power when turning on the front power switch was a brief flash of the DVD light. I noted that the inside of the case was hot (apparently the kids had left it on for days on end). I replaced the generic 400W power supply with a 500W unit.

When I turn on the power supply power, the CPU and video card fans both twitch. When I turn on the power at the power switch on the front of the machine, they sometimes also twitch, but no other evidence of power is present.

I tried disconnecting each of the peripherals in orderto see if something was causing a drain, but nothing made any difference.

Is it the board, the CPU, or...?

Thanks!

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Most likely the MB, but make sure you have tried clearing the CMOS before declaring it a loss.
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Mondoman   06-25-2009 at 04:04:11 AM
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Most likely the MB, but make sure you have tried clearing the CMOS before declaring it a loss.

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tomservo   06-25-2009 at 08:07:42 PM

Mondoman wrote :

Most likely the MB, but make sure you have tried clearing the CMOS before declaring it a loss.



How do you clear the CMOS without powering up the computer? Thanks!

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Mondoman   06-26-2009 at 01:21:50 PM

You definitely do not want power connected when clearing the CMOS! It usually involves moving a jumper -- the procedure for your specific MB will be described in the MB manual.

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tomservo   07-03-2009 at 03:09:13 PM

Tried clearing the CMOS but nothing happened. Looks like she's dead. :(

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