Weird power up issue

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#1 a_kraker99
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I just got done building my new computer but I am having a really odd power up issue. My computer will start and turn off after 1 second. Then start automatically again and shut down after a few more seconds. Eventually it will start running and keep running and there are no issues. Got any idea what this could be?

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#2 a_kraker99
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anyone?
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#3 obolishknig
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YEa Mine does that too. I dunno why but it runs fine otherwise :/
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Something off the top of my head to try, reset bios/cmos, sometimes it's a jumper or just pull the battery for a while.... different for each mobo. I don't know if it'll work as i've never had this problem to try and fix.
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#5 a_kraker99
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Thanks for the tip. I reset the CMOS before I even started building the computer so that shouldnt be the problem.
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#6 kodex1717
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After having my computer off for a while, it does something similar. There's nothing wrong with your board, it's just how some of them work.
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#7 a_kraker99
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I think I figured out what the problem is. Someone on another forum told me about a so called "double boot issue". Apparently the Intel p45 and p35 chipsets behave this way on some motherboards. Other motherboard manufacturers have fixed the problem with BIOS updates but foxconn hasnt yet. I guess it was something that was done on purpose to warm up the integrated circuits and prevent cold boot issues.

That is what I am hoping is the problem anyways. If you ahve any other ideas let me know.

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#8 bungie93
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It is probably the power cable, make sure it is plugged in all the way. The same problem happened to me awhile ago.