[ale] Strange start-up problems

[Paul Cartwright]

On Tuesday 23 January 2007 19:38, Greg wrote:
> The other day my primary workstation went out for no reason. ?I
> methodically started pulling out cards until I got it to start again with
> just a single drive (SATA) and the AGP video card in it. ?It ran for a
> short period of time (5 minutes) and went out. ?Now when I plug it in (with
> the power supply switch off) and turn on the power switch the only thing
> that happens is the fans will turn for a few revolutions, a red light on
> the motherboard will light up and power will flow thru the mouse/keyboard
> to my KBM switch.  
>
> Does anyone have any ideas on what could be the reason for the pc's
> non-starting behaviour ? ?Since I see a light on the mobo light up I
> "think" the power supply is ok. ?My first guess is a failed mobo, but when
> I have had them go out I get nothing at all from them.

makes me think the power supply died. Just because you get a light doesn't 
mean there is enough power to make it work.

-- 
Paul Cartwright
Registered Linux user # 367800