Issues with the PC failing to turn on are common. Check power connections and ensure the outlet works.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Issues with the PC failing to turn on are common. Check power connections and ensure the outlet works.

Lilghost234
Junior Member

12-16-2023, 04:14 PM

Hello, your mini ITX PC won’t power on at all—no sound, no lights, it looks like a dead machine. I’m not sure what’s wrong yet. You might be dealing with a CMOS battery issue. If the battery is faulty, you can try using a laptop battery as a temporary solution. For replacement, check the ATX motherboard specifications to see if it supports laptop batteries. To test the PC, you could run basic diagnostics or use a multimeter to check for power and voltage. Let me know what you find!

Lilghost234

12-16-2023, 04:14 PM #1

pookey56
Member

12-16-2023, 11:02 PM

Verify all connections are secure—24-pin MOBO, 4-pin 12V CPU, GPU 6+2 PCIe—and ensure the power supply is activated. Check the front panel setup thoroughly.

pookey56

12-16-2023, 11:02 PM #2

Verify all connections are secure—24-pin MOBO, 4-pin 12V CPU, GPU 6+2 PCIe—and ensure the power supply is activated. Check the front panel setup thoroughly.

Sebluigi
Senior Member

727

12-17-2023, 12:45 AM

Your CMOS battery needs to appear in a specific pattern. Various boards place it differently.

Sebluigi

12-17-2023, 12:45 AM #3

Your CMOS battery needs to appear in a specific pattern. Various boards place it differently.

RottiePvP
Member

180

12-17-2023, 01:01 AM

You're using an MSI Z170i Gaming Pro AC motherboard with a mini-ITX design. The system relies on a 2-pin CMOS battery, and the board features a dual-pin connector.

RottiePvP

12-17-2023, 01:01 AM #4

You're using an MSI Z170i Gaming Pro AC motherboard with a mini-ITX design. The system relies on a 2-pin CMOS battery, and the board features a dual-pin connector.

Nicky1117
Member

108

01-07-2024, 05:16 PM

Absolutely, I also avoid connecting the GPU just to verify~

Nicky1117

01-07-2024, 05:16 PM #5

Absolutely, I also avoid connecting the GPU just to verify~

Fluffy_Moose
Junior Member

01-07-2024, 10:07 PM

It’s best to check your PSU or try a different one. If there’s no power at all, the unit might be faulty.

Fluffy_Moose

01-07-2024, 10:07 PM #6

It’s best to check your PSU or try a different one. If there’s no power at all, the unit might be faulty.

rosie2435
Senior Member

475

01-20-2024, 07:17 AM

I tried switching the PSU from B4, but the issue remains (PC won’t power on).

rosie2435

01-20-2024, 07:17 AM #7

I tried switching the PSU from B4, but the issue remains (PC won’t power on).

juri1990
Senior Member

441

01-21-2024, 07:36 AM

You're asking if your computer's processor works with this device. It's a 5-year-old system, so compatibility might be a bit tricky!

juri1990

01-21-2024, 07:36 AM #8

You're asking if your computer's processor works with this device. It's a 5-year-old system, so compatibility might be a bit tricky!