Won't PowerUp ??
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Topic: Won't PowerUp ??
Posted By: tcichowicz
Subject: Won't PowerUp ??
Date Posted: 11 May 2015 at 7:23pm
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Just purchased a Q1900B-ITX motherboard -- also the following : Sabrent AD-LCD12LCD AC adapter ITX 20pin power supply adapter 4Gig Kit (2-2GB DDR3 - 1066 SODIMM MAC) Crucial CT2KG3S1067M 120GB SSD 2.5 HHD Kingston SSDNOW (tried with both RGB & HDMI video ... same result) Plugged everything in, push the power button the blue LED 'blinks' 3 times then stays on blue solid. and nothing appears on the screen? what am I missing? ------------- ~TomC. |
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Posted By: Xaltar
Date Posted: 17 May 2015 at 2:50pm
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First up, try hook it up to a proper PSU, using adapters and LCD monitor power supplies is where I would immediately throw my suspicion as to the booting problem. If it boots with a proper PSU you can then try and reconnect your AC adapter and make sure all the connections on it are sound, if it still won't boot then it is most likely that the power adapter does not supply sufficient power for your system. This seems likely to me, after a quick look the AC power adapter you listed does not have a good reputation. It is stated as a 74w unit which should be enough for your system if it operates at its rated output but most cheaper units do not. Good luck
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Posted By: tcichowicz
Date Posted: 18 May 2015 at 6:12pm
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Thanks; I did try that but no change; I've got another PSu that I've give a shot too; however I'm curious about the blinking power LED -- these kind of things usually indicate - problems ie; memory issues, etc ... is there a troublingshooting error code source of info arount for these little guys? ------------- ~TomC. |
Posted By: tcichowicz
Date Posted: 18 May 2015 at 9:39pm
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Found the problem .. it was the "TYPE" of memory I had installed -- changed them and it booted right up! ------------- ~TomC. |
Posted By: Xaltar
Date Posted: 19 May 2015 at 12:29am
You mean the brand wasn't supported? Either way great to hear 
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