[BC] Computer problem

[RichardBJohnson at comcast.net]

Verify that the heatsink on the CPU(s) has not loosened up and fallen
off in transit. This has been a major reason why a new computer will
run for only a few seconds.

For the keyboard problem, verify that the keyboard is connected
to the keyboard jack and not the mouse jack! This is another
problem I've encountered and it's not "dumb" because it may
be mis-color-coded! You have it in the correct jack if the
Num-Lock LED will toggle.

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Cheers,
Richard B. Johnson
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http://www.LymanSchool.org


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Glen Kippel" <glen.kippel at gmail.com>
> I just got through putting together a computer from MSI and I ran into a
> couple of problems:  On power-up, it may run for about 15 to 25 seconds and
> then shut off.  Also, I can't get a keyboard to work with it.  Has anyone
> else run into this kind of situation?