atx 2.03 and Abit Be6-2 - locks up - what to do

[jouty]

Hi!



I bought a new case for my computer and this case is atx 2.03
-compliant. To my surprise my computer won't boot up with the new
power-supply (the furtherst I've gone is to get the green screen
in the beginning of the Windows-screen). Instead I have to use my old
power, with what I had some problems and that was the reason why I decided to buy a new case.

I am enquiring wheather there is any problems with using the atx 2.03 power with old memory -combs (66 Mhz or so), my processor is Cel500 (not overclocked) and the motherboard is Abit Be6-2. If there are problems with these, could you point me to the right direction by giving an URL, where to get additional information on the subject.

I already went and got the power-supply exchanged to another atx 2.03 power and the problems are still similar.






Best wishes and thank you for any help,








Jouty

 

[MCS]

Does it work fine if you put your old PSU back in?

 

[jouty]

Well, I decided to buy the new case to get a tower and new power supply unit.
As it turned out, the new power was a total disappointment for not letting
the computer boot.

I now use the old power supply and I still have the old problems: computer locks
up after about an hour's use. If I have the case open, systems will run stable
without a problem. I thought there was something wrong with the power and that's
why I bought the new case+power. I still think there's something wrong with my old
power because of the lock-ups, but the new power sure didn't help.






Jouty

 

[MCS]

<< If I have the case open, systems will run stable >>



Sounds like a heat problem to me. You say it locks after an hour of use. Tell tale signs of inadequate cooling.

 

[jouty]

Yes, that is most probable with the old PSU. However, the system was running stable for about one year
and the lock-ups just emerged from nowhere.

But, any comments on why the system won't boot to Windows with the new PSU?



Thank you for the suggestions,




Jouty

 

[MCS]

How about some more detailed system specs and some information on the old and new power supplies?