try default settings in the bios, or a bios update
also, depending on the cpu you use, you may need the update : http://support.asus.de/cpu
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Browse All TopicsI have a new build with an ASUS P6T, there is no video until you press the reset switch on the motherboard. I've changed video cards with the same result. Using the reset switch on the case does no good only the one on the motherboard. This works everytime. The problem only happens upon initial power up, once you get the system running restarts of the machine work normally
When no video, the machine seems to act normally except for the video. Cann't tell for sure if the system boots, all the fans and the dives are spinning.
Any suggestions?
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try default settings in the bios, or a bios update
also, depending on the cpu you use, you may need the update : http://support.asus.de/cpu
What is wattage rating of system SMPS..mention here - 550
how many hardware attached to ur system,,, list here..
2 1tb hard drive
1 floppy
1dvd
1 monitor
1GEForce 210
or if u could do just cross check with high wattage smps..
The only question I would have, if it is the power suply why does it work evertime after I push the reset button on the Motherboard?
as i mentioned, it could cause of filter capacitors of SMPS....when u starts ur system,,, SMPS starts power according to requirement of hardware,,,,but cause of faulty SMPS filter capacitors,,,, system shutdowns cause, it cant take enough power from smps.... or pressing reset button it will starts as a cold boot condition..
well, for surity,,,, u can cross check,,, whether its really smps problem or something else..
what cpu do you have ?
for some, it can be it needs a bios update (happened to me several times) :
http://support.asus.de/cpu
well it leaves only mobo or PS
can you test with another power supply? (i don't think it needs 550 W)
calculate what you need : http://www.extreme.outervi
I replaced the mobo once and had them test it before I left the store, it worked correctly there and didn't when I installed it at home.
I replaced the power supply and received the same problems
I've used every pci-ex16 slot on the boeard same result
I've used at least 3 graphics cards same result
I've replaced the memory, same result
The only thing left is the CPU, but don't understand why using the reset switch on the mobo would affect what the cpu does
thx
With a speaker hooked up this is what I get
Machine powered up no beeps, the machine does not come up
Push and hold external reset switch for 4 seconds, there are no beeps and the machine does not come up
Push and hold the reset switch on the motherboard for 4 seconds there is a single beep and the machine comes up
If I push the reset switch without holding it for at least 4 seconds I get no beep and the machine does not come up.
Any ideas?
I thought the next thing I would do is pull the motherboard and hook up the essentials outside of the case and see if the monitor works at power.
If that doesn't work I'll replace the motherboard again and verify it step by step outside of the case. I've been reading a lot on various board that these boards have this problem, maybe you just have to keep trying them until you get one that works.
thx
the only option i see is contacting ASUS with your problem : http://support.asus.com/co
you can try the live support site (did not work for me) or your dealer
i do hope you post results - i'm also out of ideas !
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by: xtreminatorPosted on 2009-10-31 at 01:07:04ID: 25708842
check in bios for initial display seetings
set it to according to ur graphics type (PCI/AGP/PCI-e)
and check for problem....