John,

What kind of machine is it?  Brand? model? AT? ATX?

In any case, you are probably correct.  It sounds like the MoBo is shot.

If it is an AT system then the fact that the power switch did not work could
indicate a power supply problem  Do not put in a new MoBo until you test the
power supply or it may "eat" the new board as well.

Jim Meagher
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----- Original Message -----
From: John Hillen <[log in to unmask]>


> Hi Guys & Gals,
>
>     I find myself in need of some help.  I think my computer crash big
time
> today.  Here is what happen.
>
>     First it froze up, even the mouse pointer would not move.  I tried the
> old Ctl, Alt, Del reset but nothing happened so I pushed the reset button.
> That was all she wrote so to speak.  The monitor went to a black screen,
the
> hard drive light went on and the CD light went on.  There it sat, not
doing
> anything.  I tried to shut it off but the power button would not work so I
> unplugged it.  I waited for approximately 3 minutes and plugged it back
in,
> Nothing.  It just sat there again, lights on but nobody home.  It doesn't
> even go through the Power On Self Test.
>
>     I think maybe the system board, how do you all see the solution to
this
> problem.  Any and all help will be appreciated.

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