Daily Quiz: Troubleshooting 101

[TheMajor]

Or simply reset the wireless router. Somebody else can post a Q.

 

[Apokalipse]

yup, that's the other one

 

[Sprooty]

Timmy has built a new computer system including a pentium 4 S478 Processor. When he pushes the power button to turn on the PC, the PC turns on for about 1 second, the fans spin but only momentaraly. Same thing happens every time he trys to power up.

What is tims problem?

(I did this when i build my 1st computer.. i had to take it to a computer techy only to find...Stupid me!)

 

[TheMajor]

He forgot his heatsink?

 

[PZEROFGH]

can we stop using tim and let someone else come in the story

 

[IBMan]

grounding out? pins where power switch/reset switch/leds plugged in wrong?

 

[HAVOC]

The problem timmy is facing here, i've had a similar problem with my first ever build. After completing the whole build i'd press the power button on the case and al the fans would start for a second and stop. I couldn't figure out what the hell was wrong. After more carefully looking at the MOBO manual I realized that the (CMOS JUMPER) was in the "CLEAR" position by default. Some MOBO companies do this to save the life of the CMOS battery on the self. After moving the jumper to the normal position, pressed the power button and like magic, the PC actually completed POST!
Problem solved.

There are other things that will cause these symptoms, but, i'm going to go with this answer...

Ok, to keep this thread going i'm going to post another Problem.

 

[Sprooty]

that wasnt the answer i was looking for

want the to keep guessing? or want the answer i was looking for?

 

[TheMajor]

Forgot to connect 4pin power connector to mobo.

 

[Apokalipse]

that would power on and all, but just not work