kenco8801 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Hi I have an AX860 which I purchased new for a custom build I'm trying to determine what is at fault as I cannot power the system. I have connected only the 24pin and EPS 12v to the board, the M/B power light comes on but when I attempt to turn on the system the PSU "clicks" once but the fan does not spin up and neither doe the board. I found a post regarding testing the PSU showing which holes to put a paperclip in. So with that, I disconnected all components, attempted the paper clip tested but still only a single "click" is heard and the fan doesn't spin up. I have the switch on the back in "1 Normal" mode as opposed to Hybrid. In my opinion, the PSU seems to be faulty as my board power light comes on and without the board the PSU still doesn't on. With the board connected, I ensured the CPU fan cable was plugged in. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 check and make sure your 24 pin connector if fully connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenco8801 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 check and make sure your 24 pin connector if fully connected. Checked, checked and checked again. I'm puzzled as to why I get some power (ie the Power light on the M/B comes on) but it doesn't turn on. What is the "click" from the PSU? Overload? Tripping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 you can check the output with a multimeter or use another psu if possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenco8801 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 you can check the output with a multimeter or use another psu if possible I have a multimeter - not that I know how to use it Can you explain how I would check it? I don't have another PSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutz94 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 You can use the sata and molex connector to get your reading from. You can use any standard ATX pinout diagram to find the correct pins to test. Same goes for the PCI cables...it's a good place to read the 12v readings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenco8801 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 and what settings would I use on the multimeter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenco8801 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 You can use the sata and molex connector to get your reading from. You can use any standard ATX pinout diagram to find the correct pins to test. Same goes for the PCI cables...it's a good place to read the 12v readings. I've just used a multimeter against pins 15 & 16 (on the M/B 24-pin connection) on setting V20 and it read 2.13 which as I understand it is just over 2Volts, far less than the supposed 12V it should be pushing out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 and what settings would I use on the multimeter? depends on the multimeter but i think most have 20v which is the next step above 12v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenco8801 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 just taken m/b out of case and tried powering it, still nothing :o( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted June 15, 2013 Corsair Employees Share Posted June 15, 2013 If it will not power on with the Paper Clip test I would suggest we get it replaced please use the link on the left to request an RMA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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