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I have this weird issue, that I've had for a very long time. I've spent many hours trying to figure this out, but cannot figure it out.

I purchased a Cisnet machine around 2008, which runs Windows Vista.

Recently, if I turn the machine on, all the fans would start spinning, and the LEDs would turn on, but only for a second and would turn off immediately.

I have tried removing my HDD, and CD player but it still doesn't have an effect.

I accidentally left a 4-pinned 12v connector unplugged, which the machine then turns on. If I plug it back it, it then turns on for a second, then immediately turns off again.

If I leave the 4-pinned 12 volt connect unplugged the fans and LEDs turn on. However, the HDD doesn't spin and the LED doesn't indicate it's being used. As well, there is no output on my monitor, I have tried multiple monitors.

Unfortunately my motherboard doesn't contain a buzzer and doesn't beep. I have tried using speakers on the speaker jacks, but I get no beep either.

My motherboard is P5GZ-MX

I have also verified that my PSU is on the correct voltage, and I have also verified that the motherboard is not touching metal or wires.

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  • Does it make any beepy noises?
    – Jon
    Commented Oct 10, 2013 at 1:43
  • No. I said the motherboard doesn't have a buzzer, and doesn't beep.
    – David Tkachuk
    Commented Oct 10, 2013 at 1:43
  • It sounds like a problem with the processor. Does it get as far as loading the BIOS?
    – Ben Plont
    Commented Oct 10, 2013 at 1:56
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    I would blame a faulty PSU, if the 4-pin connector goes to/from PSU/some device, then either is at fault.
    – Braiam
    Commented Oct 10, 2013 at 2:13
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    have you tried to remove RTC/CMOS-on-board battery and tried to boot it ?
    – maiklos
    Commented Oct 19, 2013 at 7:51

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I have had this problem before and for me it was either a corrupted CMOS or a bad PSU. I'd first try unplugging the computer then removing the CMOS battery for a few seconds. If that doesn't work I would try a different PSU.

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