No power available, not even after connecting the bridging pins?
No power available, not even after connecting the bridging pins?
I'm trying to figure out a strange problem with my Aorus X570 pro Wi-Fi. The chip isn't being recognized, and I've noticed it works temporarily when I restart or unplug it. Recently, it started working fine but then shut down after about forty minutes. This is happening occasionally and is quite bothersome. Today, something unexpected occurred: after a normal start-up, the computer suddenly turned off. It was odd because my girlfriend was playing Sims for hours without any issues.
I've already talked to the user and confirmed it's not due to user error—they were just using normal tasks. Now the issue is even more frustrating since the PC stopped responding when I tried to power it on again. I double-checked the connection, tested the pins, and even used a screwdriver between the pins (a metal one), but it still wouldn't turn on.
I suspect the problem might be with the PSU because I mistakenly chose fans that spin at minimum RPMs above zero. They're still running while the PC is connected. I've tried clearing CMOS and using the Qflash function, but neither fixed the issue or improved fan speed. It seems like a hardware problem, but I'm not sure if replacing the motherboard is necessary. I'm open to suggestions on whether it's worth getting a new one or if I should seek local tech help.
Ryzen 7 3700x
Aorus X570 pro wifi
Corsair rm750e
Gigabyte 2080 super
Ensure your power connections to the motherboard are securely fastened in both the motherboard sockets and on the PSU end. Weak contact may cause these problems, which are increasingly common with modern modular PSUs. While the system is off, verify that all memory and PCIe devices are properly seated. Have you made any recent changes or installations?
Turn the switch on the back of the PSU or disconnect it from the wall outlet before working on any components inside the PC. Even when the PC is off, power continues to flow through the motherboard if the switch isn't flipped on the PSU.
I’ll check the PSU connections tonight when I get home, already verified the MoBo connections are secure. Also re-seated the GPU since I suspected that could be the problem—thought it might just take time to boot and the GPU could be damaged, affecting video output. I’ll also try the RAM next.
In terms of changes, I moved it from the floor to the desk, so there haven’t been any hardware or software updates in the past four months. It’s been working okay except for the Wi-Fi issue. I considered PBO or XMP problems, but cleared CMOS and tried a QFlash—no success, so it’s probably not the main issue.