This one I've heard of before. It turns out that when the CPU was installed the person didn't remove the protective film on the underside of the CPU heatsink. You should double-check your CPU installation. Make sure the sticker is removed from the underside and that the thermal pad is in contact with the top die of the CPU.
--- In [email protected], Maccy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi folks, > > I'm attempting to upgrade a system by replacing the current mobo (Athlon > 700) with an ABIT board and Sempron CPU. > > PSU was replaced for one with a 12V connector and RAM replaced with PC2700 > DDR DIMMS. > > Trouble is the system fires (CPU fan spins) up for about 30 seconds and > then powers straight off. > > I've double checked component compatibility, and tried alternative PSUs > and RAM. I've also tried with the bare mobo out of the case sitting flat > on an anti-static bag. > > Any ideas? Faulty mobo, or have I missed something? > > Many TIA > > Maccy If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
