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mobo turns on automatically

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by Crick, Nov 4, 2006.

  1. Crick Newcomer, in training

    when power supply is plugged in =/
    Crick, Nov 4, 2006
    #1

  2. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,521   +9

    What? What do you mean?
    cfitzarl, Nov 4, 2006
    #2

  3. Crick Newcomer, in training

    my pc just starts up automatically.. when i plug in the power supply.. the fan will be running and so on but theres nothing showing on my monitor. i have to unplug the power cord to shut it off.
    Crick, Nov 4, 2006
    #3

  4. dmill89 TechSpot Guru Posts: 737

    Unfortunately that is usually a sign of a dead motherboard. A short in the motherboard will oftain send the on signal to the powersupply even tough the powerbutton has not been pressed.
    dmill89, Nov 4, 2006
    #4
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