Win 98 boot prob.

[Fr4gm4n]

Hi ppl
Strange one here....atm I am working on a win 98 pc trying to solve a boot problem, when the pc is first switched on the hdd light comes on and stays on...the monitor light flicks to green and then to the amber stand-by light...and thats it, nothing else :/
However, if I pull the power lead from the back and plug back in it boots normally. Anyone have any ideas to solve this?

Cheers,
Steve

[rpertusio]

Hrmm, I don't have a solution. However, it sounds like when the computer is shut off, the 'standby' power (that runs through the board even when 'off') is somehow contributing to the problem. When you unplug the PSU, the power discharges and you can start 'fresh' again.

I'd look for any 'shorts' in the computer case... there may be something grounding itself against the case. If you wanted to test this theory, remove everything (motherboard and all) from the case, and place it on a non-conductive surface (such as a telephone book or wood) and hook it up. See if the problem persists.

- rp

[Fr4gm4n]

Hmmm, thats an idea...I'll check for shorts before going any further...thanks rp

Steve.