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Computer Build Static Defenses

mjd

mjd

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Hi AT,

I just built several desktops. And I've build several before. But after the build, I'm having what I think are static problems with one of them.

I turns on when I walk by or plug my phone into the USB chain (and there's a small spark to the USB connector). I think I have disabled wake on USB in the Bios. and I think I have disabled it on the mouse and keyboard in the OS.

So, my next theory is static problems.
How do I prevent this from happening. Is there a common build step/problem which I missed?

It is on a piece of cardboard on top of a carpet. I have verified the power outlet's ground is working. And, I am not sure what to do next.

Thanks,
-Mike

Here's the Machine:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YjFI
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card
Case: Lian-Li PC-K62 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Full (32/64-bit)
Monitor: Dell U2410 24.0" Monitor
Monitor: Dell U2410 24.0" Monitor
Keyboard: Filco Ninja Majestouch-2 Wired Standard Keyboard
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse
Headphones: Corsair Vengeance 1500 7.1 Channel Headset
 
mjd said:
I think I have disabled wake on USB in the Bios. and I think I have disabled it on the mouse and keyboard in the OS.
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Not trying to be rude but I would make sure before coming here to ask for help. It is good to know for sure because for all we know could be the problem. 🙂 Try plugging your USBs (sp?) into a HUB and the hub into the computer if you can't figure it out also.
 
Yes, my keyboard and Mouse are plugged into a hub. And I set the bios to not use S5. And turned-off all the wake-on options in the bios. So, I'm more sure than I sounded in the previous message.
But plugging my phone into the USB hub sometimes turns-on the computer.

-M
 
So what is the problem?
Are you worry about the spark?

You discharge yourself when you touch the usb port, it is no big deal.
Usually I touch the computer case to discharge myself before touch the components, and during the winter months there is a nasty shock.

You should NOT be building computer on carpets floor!
 
The computer is built. I built it safely on a neutral table.

The computer turns-on sometimes when I walk-by and sometimes when I plug-in my cell phone to the USB hub.

I have disabled wake-on-USB and wake-on-LAN and my current theory is that it's a static problem.

I don't know how to mitigate this problem.

Your help is appreciated!
-M
 
I would check for faulty power and reset button on the case, sound like vibration is causing the computer to wake from sleep.
 
Put the machine on a wooden shelf disconnected the Usb cellphone,removed the Usb hub, and updated the bios.
Fingers crossed!
 
After a weekend of testing via various removal and isolation, it looks like plugging my HTC One (Android Phone) into the USB hub is the trigger.

I have had no recurrences since Friday when I removed this part.

Sigh,
-M
 
I normally have issues in the other direction: go to plug in a usb stick and short the whole damn thing, causing a restart. I generally just tap the connector onto the outside of the case for a second and then plug it in to prevent the issue, then get the humidifiers running for the rest of the winter.

Stupid fluffy carpet.
 
Mushkins said:
I normally have issues in the other direction: go to plug in a usb stick and short the whole damn thing, causing a restart. I generally just tap the connector onto the outside of the case for a second and then plug it in to prevent the issue, then get the humidifiers running for the rest of the winter.

Stupid fluffy carpet.
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Yeah, I might just have to occasionally lick my phone to discharge it.
Or I'll just charge it from the outlet.
 
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