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Bad MotherBoard Or PSU?

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December 11, 2011 6:45:30 AM

ok im trying to build a computer i plugged everything in but the fan on my power supply does not spin and the fans inside the tower do not work eather my motherboard has a Green LED light on it.. but when i push the on button on my tower nothing happens..is this because my motherboard or PSU is bad?

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a b ) Power supply
a b V Motherboard
December 11, 2011 12:00:45 PM

Click the power button on the motherboard itself and see if it works.
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a b ) Power supply
December 11, 2011 2:00:31 PM

When things don't work... Read the manual. This may be a simple connection issue. Make sure all connections are correct. Check them again.
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December 11, 2011 5:25:24 PM

how do i click the power button on the motherboard itself is it labled powersw? if so it just has to pins sticking up how will i power it on?
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a b ) Power supply
a b V Motherboard
December 11, 2011 5:30:57 PM

detroit1992 said:
how do i click the power button on the motherboard itself is it labled powersw? if so it just has to pins sticking up how will i power it on?

What is the board? Boards generally have a power button that has the general power symbol on it. Te Powersw is where you plug your front power into.
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December 11, 2011 5:45:32 PM

i have m4a88tm Asus
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a c 723 ) Power supply
a c 1188 V Motherboard
December 11, 2011 5:56:44 PM

detroit1992 said:
i have m4a88tm Asus

You have to plug your case connections in the front panel connections for the switches and and other features on the case to work.
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a b ) Power supply
a b V Motherboard
December 11, 2011 5:58:31 PM

Hm, it doesn't have one. Can you try another PSU or board? Any beep codes? If a light is on the board, obviously, the PSU is giving out power. But, maybe there is an error in the board. Check your manual too. Maybe you can get an explanation from that.
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a b ) Power supply
a b V Motherboard
December 11, 2011 5:59:10 PM

rolli59 said:
You have to plug your case connections in the front panel connections for the switches and and other features on the case to work.

He said he plugged it all in.
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a c 723 ) Power supply
a c 1188 V Motherboard
December 11, 2011 6:02:02 PM

Then Try shorting the two pins with a flat screwdriver (same as using a button)
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a b ) Power supply
a b V Motherboard
December 11, 2011 6:07:51 PM

rolli59 said:
Then Try shorting the two pins with a flat screwdriver (same as using a button)

What does that mean? I know I am not the one who needs help, but I would love to know!
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a c 723 ) Power supply
a c 1188 V Motherboard
December 11, 2011 6:16:20 PM

If the power button in the case is broken all we have to do to start up the computer is to short out those two pins for a moment. That is all the power button does when you press it.
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a b ) Power supply
a b V Motherboard
December 11, 2011 6:17:55 PM

rolli59 said:
If the power button in the case is broken all we have to do to start up the computer is to short out those two pins for a moment. That is all the power button does when you press it.

And you short them out by touching the two pins together?
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a c 723 ) Power supply
a c 1188 V Motherboard
December 11, 2011 6:23:10 PM

By touching a screwdriver between them gives it a start signal.
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a b ) Power supply
a b V Motherboard
December 11, 2011 6:23:55 PM

rolli59 said:
By touching a screwdriver between them gives it a start signal.

Got it. Sounds like it would work!
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December 11, 2011 7:33:28 PM

do i touch the 2 pins while the power cord is pluged in and the psu in on or do i have to do it while its off?
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a c 723 ) Power supply
a c 1188 V Motherboard
December 11, 2011 7:40:15 PM

Every thing plugged in and PSU switch on!
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