Odd Case (Or Mobo) Problem

[Xedafen]

I have had the strangest things happen to me lately. My computer randomly turns on at random times. I believe it is a problem with the case or possible mobo but i doubt it, but it just randomly boots up. I dont know of any kind of virus that has this capability since the computer is off, but I noticed something even STRANGER. When my pc boots up randomly, it skips the bios screen, skips the password, and goes straight to the desktop and connects to the internet. At first i thought I just forgot to turn my PC off and it was in sleep mode, but that was not the case. It is officially OFF and just turns on. P.S. I built this pc and it was my first build. Any suggestions on why this happens?

[Pak_Track]

Ghosts. Or it could quite possibly be a hardware problem, coupled with a software problem. I have seen PC's simply hibernating when the shutdown button is pressed. That coupled with faulty or improperly connected front panel headers or crappy mobo could be causing this. Is there a start button on your mobo and are you sure it's not getting pressed by your cables or shit?

[Kulverstukas]

I have had this issue at work - computers would randomly start when they are powered down. Some computers start right when you connect the power cable.
I wasn't able to figure it out, but power surge is a likely candidate. Then it could be a PSU problem as well, sending false signals to the mobo and makes it start.
Have you had any power surges? I'd recommend to try with a different PSU.

[defalt]

I have had this issue at work - computers would randomly start when they are powered down. Some computers start right when you connect the power cable.
I wasn't able to figure it out, but power surge is a likely candidate. Then it could be a PSU problem as well, sending false signals to the mobo and makes it start.
Have you had any power surges? I'd recommend to try with a different PSU.

Yes, speaking of this - do you know what PSU you have specifically?

[Kulverstukas]

Yes, speaking of this - do you know what PSU you have specifically?

Unfortunately, no. It was some 300w one.

[proxx]

Does it happen with the power unplugged?

[defalt]

Unfortunately, no. It was some 300w one.

lol, I meant the OP, sorry. 'Cause it might be a PSU problem, so that's why I wonder what PSU OP has, if he happens to know specifically.

[Xedafen]

lol, I meant the OP, sorry. 'Cause it might be a PSU problem, so that's why I wonder what PSU OP has, if he happens to know specifically.

Sorry this is a quite a late response, but I have a really bad psu. Its a 500w raidmax, i think thats the problem.

[Xedafen]

Ghosts. Or it could quite possibly be a hardware problem, coupled with a software problem. I have seen PC's simply hibernating when the shutdown button is pressed. That coupled with faulty or improperly connected front panel headers or crappy mobo could be causing this. Is there a start button on your mobo and are you sure it's not getting pressed by your cables or shit?

its not, and theres no button on the mobo.

[Xedafen]

Does it happen with the power unplugged?

no

[iTpHo3NiX]

A couple things come to mind

1. Hardware issue
2. Software Issue
3. Configuration Issue

1a. If hardware is causing it, its most likely a PSU issue. Troubleshooting step would be to try another PSU and see if the problem persists
1b. It could also be a cableing issue, unplug all connections and remove the motherboard. Make sure there is no other metal other than the motherboard screws for mounting purposes in the case. Use compressed air to clean dust and reconnect everything and ensure cables are properly connected. Also inspect cabeling for exposed wire.

2a. If the problem is a software issue, try to think any new software that you installed when the problem started. Google around to see if other people had similar issues after installing the software. Uninstall and see if the problem persists.

3a. If it a configuration issue be sure to inspect your system with malware that may have set up a scheduled task, power button/shutdown button behavior and other possible configuration issues.
3b. Check your BIOS settings for booting preferences. Check on WOL (Wake-on-Lan), mouse movement, or keyboard settings to power the computer on. Troubleshooting set would be to reset bios or clear CMOS (jumper or batter disconnect) and see if the problem persists.

This type of issue can be caused by several different options. I would try checking for a software and configuration problems before replacing hardware. I would also inspect all cables before replacing hardware.

Hope that helps and gives you some things to try

[EpicOut]

There is a wake-up function implemented in intel's chipsets, so i don't know if you have intel stuff, but if you do, you must verify Wake-on-Lan is not activated. So if after that your computer remains to turns on randomly, re-install your OS or if you are practiced, you can attempt to pown the virus, because it looks like a virus. gl

[iTpHo3NiX]

There is a wake-up function implemented in intel's chipsets, so i don't know if you have intel stuff, but if you do, you must verify Wake-on-Lan is not activated. So if after that your computer remains to turns on randomly, re-install your OS or if you are practiced, you can attempt to pown the virus, because it looks like a virus. gl

You're retarded.

1. Intel is not the only chip set that supports WOL. In fact the chip set doesn't have anything to do with it. Most BIOS's have this functionality.
2. Reinstalling an OS isn't going to solve a hardware issue.
3. How the fuck do you know what a virus looks like? The cause MAY be a virus but there are several other things that could cause the issue

[EpicOut]

Nice bait, what i wanted to say is, his problem looks like not as an hardware problem fgt," When my pc boots up randomly, it skips the bios screen, skips the password, and goes straight to the desktop and connects to the internet
"

[iTpHo3NiX]

Nice bait, what i wanted to say is, his problem looks like not as an hardware problem fgt," When my pc boots up randomly, it skips the bios screen, skips the password, and goes straight to the desktop and connects to the internet
"

Assuming the computer doesn't go to hibernate when the shutdown or power button is pressed and can be awoken by mouse movement.

I can tell you're just one of those kids that thinks reloading an OS solves all problems. Nothing you've said contributed new or more information to this thread, and not to mention INCORRECT information. So whose the faggot now?