hellomoto Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 Since getting my ultra-D board, I keep having to wait like 30 seconds before I can switch on my computer. Is this normal? I've flashed the BIOS to the 310 version. Whenever I turn on the PSU (normally after off for over a couple of hours) the power LED comes on and then turns off after 30 seconds. After which I am able to turn on my computer. Within the 30 seconds, if I turn on the computer, it doesn't boot. I have an Atec 480W NeoPower. It worked with my Epox board. System stability is fine and I've had no problems at all. I've tried using the onboard power buttons and that makes no difference. As for HDD, I only have 2 and 1 DVD-RW drive. I do however have a molex cable connected into the motherboard. Hope you can help, Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 Hello, What components are you using? - Make a list of everything. (PSU/GFX card/memory- 1 stick? all the same make?) Did you plug all the power connectors into the board? - Floppy connector under the CPU socket. - Are you using a 24pin PSU (very importtant) It is sounding like the PSU is overloaded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Callaghan Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 Sharp is asking the right question. You need to ensure ALL FOUR power connectors are connected to the board. 20-ping ATX, 4pin beside ATX, Molex Connector, and Floppy Connector. Once this is done...it takes about 1 second for the board to charge before you can turn it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellomoto Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 I have the following plugged in the motherboard: 24 Pin 4 pin 4 pin molex I've plugged in the CPU fan socket as normal. I have: 2 x 1GB Corsair XMSPC3200, A64 3200+ Winchester, X850 XT PE OEM. Do I have to plug in a floppy cable in? Where's the socket located? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellomoto Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 Anyone? If the PSU has been on, it boots fine. However, if it's been off for a while, then it takes like 30 seconds to boot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanSeasforMe Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 I have the following plugged in the motherboard: 24 Pin 4 pin 4 pin molex Do I have to plug in a floppy cable in? Where's the socket located? Thanks. Floppy plug in is just below the CPU and just above the PCIE slot. it provides more pathways for the board to feed off of when it gets hungry for juice. ALSO, do you have a rail overloaded with lots of heavy draw items ? Try to space out the connections. I fed one regular rail to the mobo only. (*for clean power.) And then the other rails went to the extras/ fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellomoto Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 I've plugged in the FDD connector and made sure all the cables are firmly in. Will check computer tomorrow after the PSU has cooled. How many orange LED lights are meant to be on? I currently have 2 on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellomoto Posted July 8, 2005 Posted July 8, 2005 OK, I've done the above and it still fails to boot within 30 seconds. I've noticed that one of the orange LEDs doesn't come on when I turn on the PSU. Any other thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted July 8, 2005 Posted July 8, 2005 Any other thoughts? yeah do as people ask we dont ask for a sig full of specs just to make you ignore our request please check the rules and the Important Info threads stuck to the top of this section. If you are looking for help, reading this is the most important first-step for you to take. this helps us tremendously to help you solve your issue if we can see what is in your system every time you post: PLEASE SEE THIS LINK!: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showpost.p...701&postcount=2 Be as thorough as possible please. Voltages, timings, settings, bios version, etc. The more information you give us about the problem, and the more details about your hardware in your sig = more help we can give you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellomoto Posted July 8, 2005 Posted July 8, 2005 Computer consists of: Athlon 64 3200+ Winchester 939 2 x 1GB Corsair XMS3200 located in the orange slots DFI Ultra-D UT NF4 NEC 3500 1 x SATA Western Digital 200GB 1 x IDE Samsung spinpoint 160GB Sound blaster 5.1 PCI X850 XT PE OEM ATI Graphics Card Antec NeoPower 480W Latest motherboard drivers and graphics card drivers installed. Windows XP and SP2 also installed. I initally had a EPOX NF4 EP-9NPA+ which used to boot straight away. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellomoto Posted July 8, 2005 Posted July 8, 2005 Anyone? Will disconnecting the Molex connector make any difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellomoto Posted July 9, 2005 Posted July 9, 2005 I have plugged in all 4 cables and it still doesn't make any difference. Anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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