Hi, Everybody... The A7V has a standard Standby function for the motherboard ( don't even think about to disengage this haven't figured out yet how that works). But when you first turn the pc on the system runs for a few seconds and turns back to the standby mode. This is very normal. When you push on the front ATX power button the system will begin to boot...and runs fine... The best thing is to get a surge protector and leave the comp in standby mode when you don't use it. so you haven't have to push the power button twice... -- Anne Meinema [log in to unmask] www.clockspeeding.cjb.net or http://clockspeeding.cjb.net Site Description/Sections : Formula 1, Delta Force, Overclocking and More The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along with our NOSPIN Power Linux CD... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml