The Power Switch on my ATX Case turns my PC ON, but not OFF!! Is this normal?

[UKspace]

Just want to make sure the switch isn't damaged. The Motherboard is an ASUS A7V133, with an Enermax 330W PSU.

I am upgrading from an old P166Mhz AT system so I just want to know if this is supposed to happen.

Thanks

 

[RossGr]

Check your bios you should have control over how it works. Try holding it in for 4-5seconds, that is the normal default setting.

 

[bacillus]

hmm, why would you want to turn you pc off at the power on switch & not via the OS? is there something I'm missing here? :frown:

 

[UKspace]

No, just my first time with an ATX system, just want to know out of interest. The switch is important if the system totally crashes and locks up too.

 

[bacillus]

<< The switch is important if the system totally crashes and locks up too. >>


for either of those scenarios I would use the reset switch as opposed to the power switch!

 

[SiliconVandal]

<< for either of those scenarios I would use the reset switch as opposed to the power switch! >>

Of course. THat is most logical. With most mobo's you have to hold it 5 seconds..I just turn my kensington off..

 

[UKspace]

doh! I feel a bit silly now

Do forgive me!

 

[bacillus]

<< doh! I feel a bit silly now >>


you shouldn't be as life is just one long learning curve!

 

[Dulanic]

BTW in your BIOS is is an option that says &quot;Power Button < 4 seconds&quot; which can be set to Soft Off or Suspend... anything over 4 seconds is always Off.

 

[UKspace]

Thanks!

With my AT system I had to physically press the Power Switch to turn the PC off when the &quot;its now safe to turn off your pc&quot; screen appeared. Didn't realise that this wasn't necessary with ATX.

Thanks for humaring me!