The computer started when you removed the plug from the socket but doesn't power up anymore.
The computer started when you removed the plug from the socket but doesn't power up anymore.
I was adjusting my GPU to see if I could push it over the limit. Discovered a good balance on Valley and ran some game tests; everything performed well. I decided to push it further for stability testing, using the last light bench settings, applying standard configurations, and running benchmark loads for about 30 seconds. Then my screen turned brown instead of going black. I repeatedly tried resetting the GPU, pressing the reset button, holding the power switch for a few seconds, but nothing happened. Eventually, I flipped the power supply off at the outlet, restarted the PC, and it booted up fine—though slower than normal. After resetting the GPU to defaults, I told it to shut down, but the monitor and fans kept running even without a display, and the HDD indicator stayed off. It felt odd, so I turned it back on again. Now it seems it refuses to show anything at all—no DVI, HDMI, or any sound from the motherboard speakers. Everything looks powered on except for the screen. This is really frustrating because I need this PC for my third-year university assignments and can't afford to replace parts.
Navigate to the rear of your system.
Examine the back panel of the Psu; you'll notice a rocker switch.
Switch it to the opposite position.
Disconnect the switch at the wall outlet, wait ten seconds, then reconnect it.
After that, reset the switch to its original setting on the back of the Psu.
Activate your PC using the tower power button.
It should now start functioning properly.
You inadvertently triggered a protection circuit in the PSU.
This action clears the protection circuit.
Shauan here:
Check the rear of your system. On the back of the Psu you'll notice a rocker switch. Move it to the opposite position. Switch off the wall socket and count ten seconds. Then turn it back on at the wall, and finally switch the rocker switch on the back of the Psu back to its original setting. Power on your PC using the towers power button. It should start working properly.
You triggered a protection circuit in the PSU, which resets it. After that, it powers up but doesn't produce any beeps or display output on my monitor. I also attempted to clear the CMOS, which brought me to BIOS but when I save the defaults (overriding my CPU overclock) and try to reset, it shows the ASUS quickboot splash screen but fails to load into Windows, leaving only a black screen.