Computer components continue to operate even after power is cut off.
Computer components continue to operate even after power is cut off.
About a week ago, I assembled a new computer, and now when I shut it down, the fans continue to operate along with the LED lights. Restarting the system normally resolves the issue, as the fans and LEDs power off and then back on again. However, shutting down in safe mode results in a freeze at the shutdown screen. Despite this problem, my graphics card functions correctly, and I’ve been using the computer for approximately 14 hours daily without issues.
I recently disconnected my power supply from the mainboard, causing a BIOS reset. Subsequently, it powered down completely and rapidly. If you reset the BIOS, press F2 during startup to access the boot selection menu. Choose your desired drive to boot, and the process is finished.
I attempted to power it off through safe mode four times, but it consistently freezes during the shutdown process. I believe there’s a problem with the software.
I recently disconnected my power supply from the mainboard, causing a BIOS reset. Following this, it powered down cleanly and rapidly. When resetting the BIOS, simply press F2 during startup to access the boot selection menu. Choose your desired device to boot from, and that’s all there is to it.
I’ve encountered a peculiar situation, and something else noteworthy is my recent processor upgrade – I swapped out my CPU for an AMD FX-8350. This initiated the problem. My system features LEDs on the fan of the AMD Wraith Cooler, including a small AMD logo that illuminates with lights surrounding it; it's visually appealing, though admittedly, my case is fully enclosed and lacks any windows.
Despite the logo LED remaining active around the CPU Wraith Cooler, the fan associated with it ceases operation along with the ring-shaped CPU LED. However, an exhaust fan positioned directly above the CPU incorporates an LED – a four-prong unit connected to the motherboard and sharing a connection with another exhaust fan utilizing a splitter without LEDs; this three-prong exhaust fan entirely shuts down, accompanied by dimming of its LED and reduced brightness upon power loss.
Interestingly, when I toggled the switch on my power supply, anticipating residual electricity, the power supply continued to exhibit a faint light and spinning AMD logo upon waking up this morning. The power supply is relatively new, and I hadn’t experienced this issue prior to installing my new CPU. However, the motherboard itself – an M5A78L-M-PLUS-USB3 – wasn't initially the best choice; it was simply compatible with an AMD Athlon II processor, and since then I've been adding new components.
I intend to attempt removing the battery and unplugging the system. I’ve already performed a default BIOS reset, and it came equipped with the latest firmware. If that fails, perhaps I will explore flashing the BIOS – I understand this process is generally straightforward for this particular board. Initially, I just required a compatible replacement, and I paid around fifty or sixty dollars for it. Currently, all components except the hard drive and RAM are new, including the power supply (a Thermaltake 650W). I plan to disconnect the power supply after shutdown due to time constraints. My question is: could this potentially cause damage? Specifically, will continuous fan operation with the AMD logo running or not? Thank you for your input; I've also read a similar post detailing the same problem where the user updated their BIOS and performed a jumper reset, but I prefer not to utilize that method.