on board power button

[mikebl]

MB: GA-Z68XP-UD5 LGA 1155

In the past couple of days I needed to re-install Win7 and update all drivers. Now my computer will not turn on unless I press the on-board power button. Once the computer is running and I turn it off for a few minutes,  it will start up using the power button on the case. Now, this morning after I shut down last night, I had to reach in and press the on-board button again and using my power on button on my case, it fired right up.

Any suggestions?

Thank you

[dmdilks]

One thing you can try is remove the plug from the front panel for the power button. Then try to use a small screw driver and short out the two pins.

If it starts up on every try doing it that way than you have a problem with the start button. If doesn't start than you might have a problem with board with those pins.

[mikebl]

I understand what your saying about the case power button, but shouldn't the on-baord power button always be lit when the computer is shut down.

[dmdilks]

I can't really answer that one. It has been some time when the last time I ran a motherboard with a power button.