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..

PC Turns off randomly..

By dark_xzyph3r
June 18, 2015 in Troubleshooting

https://linustechtips.com/topic/389241-pc-turns-off-randomly/

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Go to solution Solved by kfarris, June 19, 2015

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?

Posted June 19, 2015

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