On Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:51:54 -0500, "glee"
wrote:

"Antares 531" wrote in message
.. .

I've gone through the process of removing and re-installing all the
add-in cards and interconnection cables. This didn't produce any
noticeable changes other than the CPU fan now runs in short bursts of
about 2 or 3 seconds whereas it was just jiggling like it was starting
to run but never actually rotated the fan.

To answer another question...I do have an nVidia e-GeForce 7600 GS
graphics card installed. This is a 512 MB PCI-E video card. I'm not
using the motherboard's graphics output.

I've not yet tested the power supply (PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470
ATX 12V, Ver 2.2), but it seems to be working okay in that all the
drive activity lights blink on and I can hear the drives spin up and
the read/write arms move.

I'm wondering if maybe the BIOS memory chip or battery has gone bad. I
built this computer in October, 2007. It shouldn't be near the point
of battery failure, I wouldn't think. Also, even if the BIOS battery
is dead, wouldn't the boot CD still work? Should I buy a fresh battery
and do a change-out?

Gordon

What happens if you connect your monitor to the onboard video outlet
instead of the video card?

If the CMOS battery was dead, you would still get video, directing you
to BIOS setup to reset everything.

The fact that your drives spin doesn't necessarily mean your PSU is OK.

I haven't tried the on-board video outlet but it does sound like
something worth checking out. If I can get my head on straight later
this morning I'll do this. I'm down with a severe cold and not feeling
up to much in the way of stress.

Gordon