New PSU means computer is rebooting after shutdown

Floyd · 3 Aug 2010 at 19:01

Hey all,

Just installed my new 750W Modular corsair PSU and am having a strange issue where whenever i shut the computer down it automatically restarts no matter what I do e.g. shut down via start menu, power button from windows, power button from BIOS etc. I put my old PSU back it and the issue goes away.

The motherboard is an abit IP35 Pro

Ideas anyone?

mjd · 3 Aug 2010 at 19:20

Have some vague recollection of this problem. Check whether 'WOL' is enabled in the bios. Bizarre, but worked for me.

Floyd · 3 Aug 2010 at 20:09

Tried that, didnt work

mjd · 3 Aug 2010 at 21:17

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14795131

Based on the above and general googling I would have a stab with another PSU.

Floyd · 3 Aug 2010 at 21:39

Try another one as In Get it replaced or try another brand......

mjd · 3 Aug 2010 at 22:07

Different brand or model
Seems to be limited to the modular corsair PSUs.

Floyd · 3 Aug 2010 at 22:16

Hmmm, I was thinking of replacing the motherboard and CPU anyway and have a bit of money left over at the end of this month. Should a different motherboard remedy this?

mjd · 4 Aug 2010 at 09:41

I would guess it would, though perhaps worth a quick google for any problems with the new mobo and your corsair PSU before ordering.

Floyd · 4 Aug 2010 at 14:48

Went for the Asus P6X58D-E Intel X58 (Socket 1366) DDR3 Motherboard after some googling which turned up no issues

Thanks for the help!