PC Turns off randomly..

[dark_xzyph3r]

Hey everybody, I just re-purposed an old Gateway computer (Not too old) and threw drives in it for a NAS system and when installing ANY OS the computer will just turn off.. It was working fine the other day and I have no idea why it is doing this.. I am currently trying to install Fedora Server and refuses to install..

 

What I have done so far:

 

- I thought it was just the computer pulling too much from the PSU and it was just turning off but I already replaced the PSU and still does this..

- I disconnected all of the drives and tried to boot the installer and it does the same thing.

- I put a new CPU cooler on in case it was overheating but still does the same thing..

 

Please help guys, this NAS has to work in the next couple of days for my studio projects..

[Pony080905]

my pc did this for a while, my power button was broke, try checking your power button, try turning on your pc without the power button 

[dark_xzyph3r]

my pc did this for a while, my power button was broke, try checking your power button, try turning on your pc without the power button 

 

I don't think it is the power button since I can be at the Bios for hours and it doesn't turn off.. I also did 7 Passes of Memtest 86 (It was 7 passes because I did it over night)

[kfarris]

Whats the specs? And fedora may not support your hardware. Or might need to patch fedora depends on hardware. 

 

Edit: Have you tired a different OS? Like Linux mint or Ubuntu just as a test?

[dark_xzyph3r]

Whats the specs? And fedora may not support your hardware. Or might need to patch fedora depends on hardware. 

 

Edit: Have you tired a different OS? Like Linux mint or Ubuntu just as a test?

 

I have no idea the specs Its a Gateway GT5656. I have tried CentOS and Proxmox and oVirt (Proxmox and oVirt are virtualization operating systems, Thats what this computer is going to be for me) 

[kfarris]

Edit link broke here is a new one for specs http://www.engadget.com/products/gateway/gt5656/specs/

 

Ok well acording to what I found it has a nvidia GPU in it. And we all know linux OS's in general have issues with GPU's. So I recommend you try adding the linux driver to the OS and then retry the install. 

 

http://www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/69366/en-usI recommend this driver for your case. And yes this PC supports 64bit.

 

I would also try fedora light edition / LXDE - fedora is what it is called. If install still isn't working correctly. 

 

If you can't get that to work either try this linux version just as is and see if it works (it should) http://www.pclinuxos.com/get-pclinuxos/

If this linux version works then it probably is an issue with support for your hardware in which case you need to find a linux distro that supports it better.

 

 

Edit http://distrowatch.com/here is a site that has all the different linux os's I recommend having a look on their to see what might work for you. 

[dark_xzyph3r]

http://www.cnet.com/products/gateway-gt5656-athlon-64-x2-6000-plus-3-ghz-3-gb-500-gb/specs/ 

 

Ok well acording to what I found it has a nvidia GPU in it. And we all know linux OS's in general have issues with GPU's. So I recommend you try adding the linux driver to the OS and then retry the install. 

 

http://www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/69366/en-usI recommend this driver for your case. And yes this PC supports 64bit.

 

I would also try fedora light edition / LXDE - fedora is what it is called. If install still isn't working correctly. 

 

If you can't get that to work either try this linux version just as is and see if it works (it should) http://www.pclinuxos.com/get-pclinuxos/

If this linux version works then it probably is an issue with support for your hardware in which case you need to find a linux distro that supports it better.

 

 

Edit http://distrowatch.com/here is a site that has all the different linux os's I recommend having a look on their to see what might work for you. 

 

Lol I know this PC supports 64 bit I am not a noob Also I cant use any other linux distros.. It has to be fedora or CentOS since the Virtualization software only supports those two operating systems.. Also how would I add the drivers into the OS? I'm not a noob with computers but I am with llinux

[kfarris]

Try updating the BIOS http://us.gateway.com/gw/en/US/content/drivers-downloadsclick desktops, GT series, GT5656 

 

Then click on bios and download their is only 1 bios download so hopefully its newer than what you have. 

 

Doesn't look like their was any linux drivers for it either.. 

 

 

Edit: What do you mean? "fedora or CentOS since the Virtualization software only supports those two operating systems?" What software? Actually most of the linux distros will run virtualization software as long as the hardware supports it opensuse,linux mint can do it and I know ubuntu can.

 

What software are you planning on using? 

[dark_xzyph3r]

Ok, ill do that and get back to you. 

[kfarris]

Edit again... 

 

 

Ok so lets start with getting a distro any to run on your PC and we will go from their.

 

Where you able to get the light edition of fedora to run? or any of the other suggestions? 

[dark_xzyph3r]

Virtual box is trash I would rather use some better software like oVirt or Proxmox.. This is going into a production environment.

[dark_xzyph3r]

Edit again... 

 

 

Ok so lets start with getting a distro any to run on your PC and we will go from their.

 

Where you able to get the light edition of fedora to run? or any of the other suggestions? 

 

Nope Also the screen where the computer tries to boot off of the network (It shows the client address and stuff) if reboots on that too... Also the bios update I can't seem to get to work I am used to there being a option in the bios (Or my ASrock board where I can just update the bios over the internet through the bios) 

[dark_xzyph3r]

Try updating the BIOS http://us.gateway.com/gw/en/US/content/drivers-downloadsclick desktops, GT series, GT5656 

 

Then click on bios and download their is only 1 bios download so hopefully its newer than what you have. 

 

Doesn't look like their was any linux drivers for it either.. 

 

 

Edit: What do you mean? "fedora or CentOS since the Virtualization software only supports those two operating systems?" What software? Actually most of the linux distros will run virtualization software as long as the hardware supports it opensuse,linux mint can do it and I know ubuntu can.

 

What software are you planning on using? 

 

I was just talking about oVirt like it works with Gentoo and Debian and I would like to use fedora server because it has graphs that i can pull up on a client computer

[kfarris]

Nope Also the screen where the computer tries to boot off of the network (It shows the client address and stuff) if reboots on that too... Also the bios update I can't seem to get to work I am used to there being a option in the bios (Or my ASrock board where I can just update the bios over the internet through the bios) 

Whats the model number on the motherboard? If you open it up it will say like Asrock FM2 A88x extreme 6 or something like that right on the motherboard. Usually above the first GPU slot or at the bottom area of motherboard.

[dark_xzyph3r]

MCP61PM-AM REV:1.0A

[kfarris]

So when you tried updating the BIOS did you try doing using a flash drive? Over internet wont work...

 

Edit is this your motherboard? http://www.ecsusa.com/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail.aspx?DetailID=1006&CategoryID=1&MenuID=19&LanID=9

 

This is not a asrock motherboard...

 

Download latest driver and try again. with the link i just gave u.

 

 

(NOTE this is why people get angry you say you have an Asrock motherboard and really you had something totally different...) Lol

 

EDIT AGAIN: Here is how to update your BIOS. http://download.ecs.com.tw/dlfileecs/manual/mb/p4/MCP61M-M3/MCP61M-M3_manual.pdf

CHAPTER 3 PAGE 44.

 

If you need me to help you update BIOS please post some photo's of it so I can see what I am dealing with or call me at 1-509-948-9909 This is my cell phone unlimited everything I am in washington so not a big deal for me.. 

 

EDIT LIKE 6: The utility that it speaks of is in the BIOS driver that you download already.. 

[dark_xzyph3r]

I didn't say it was an ASRock mobo I just said I was used to it since thats my main rig's board

[dark_xzyph3r]

Also it isn't the M3 Board it is the AM version

[dark_xzyph3r]

Also just off-topic but I was looking at your rig and we have the same monitor/TV

[kfarris]

Updating the BIOS For you motherboard. 

 

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the

manufacturer’s Web site. Here http://www.ecsusa.com/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail.aspx?DetailID=1006&CategoryID=1&MenuID=19&LanID=9

 

 Install new BIOS as follows:

1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to

allow BIOS flashing. (Note yours probably does look carefully 3 times might be hard to spot)

 

2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced

BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents

BIOS from being overwritten.)

 

3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to

Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system

disk.)

 

4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s

Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device. (NOTE when you download the BIOS it already included the utility in your case.)

 

5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer.

(You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the the boot

priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force

your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)

 

6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file

name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE

040706.ROM

 

7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the

computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash

BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from

being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

[kfarris]

The AM version? Do you see it on that website? 

[dark_xzyph3r]

The AM version? Do you see it on that website? 

 

I think I got it, I just remembered the way I flashed my Graphics Card Its the same way just with a Mobo Bios.. Also I cant boot from that usb Ill post a video of what I am talking about...

[kfarris]

I think I got it, I just remembered the way I flashed my Graphics Card Its the same way just with a Mobo Bios.. Also I cant boot from that usb Ill post a video of what I am talking about...

That would help a lot.. or screen shots either one. Give me a look around at BIOS too if you can just in general. And did you see a  BIOS protection jumper anywhere on the motherboard? 

 

 

Actually Back in the day before UEFI it was always like that... 

[dark_xzyph3r]

Hmm Ill look, I havnt looked yet..

[dark_xzyph3r]

 

That would help a lot.. or screen shots either one. Give me a look around at BIOS too if you can just in general. And did you see a  BIOS protection jumper anywhere on the motherboard? 

 

 

Actually Back in the day before UEFI it was always like that... 

 

 

Heres the video : https://www.dropbox.com/s/q12365yjmdjoc4w/0619150022a.mp4?dl=0