Direct3D on all games.

[GlowStars]

Just a test... please ignore

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Still using a G200 PCI...

[Raptor^]

I spose you could have broke something by switching the power to 230v, I think the current levels are different. Be glad you didn't set it to 115v on 230v mains tho... sparks fly (literally) if you do that.

I faced a similar prob, turning the mains on would make the computer come on and it would stay on for 4 secs (the time u need to hold the power switch down) and then go off again.
This was my brother's comp and he had shorted a load of stuff with metal connectors.
Unfortunately, even when we fixed the shorts, the mobo was still somewhat fried (one of the fan connectors didn't work and it locked up all the time) so we sent it back and got another

If you're SURE that you have everything connected up right and its not shorting anywhere, I guess the mobo could be faulty (or you've fried it with your voltage changing).

I'm not an Athlon expert though, there could be some far simpler solution to your problem

[HedsSpaz]

Unfortunately Raptor, your right. Switching the PSU voltage like that, no matter where you are, is about the euquivilant of calling forth balefire upon your mobo(and very possibly anything attached to it).

There probably isn't a simpler solution. If you haven't gotten it working yet then it's probably dead. Make up some excuse about it just not working and how you think it's a bad board and demand(or ask semi-politely)that it be replaced.

Good luck.

[TheDarkHorizon]

Good News
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Yea, I called tech-support and they told me the thing about switching to 230v being a bad idea, so I immediately tested all my cards on my other system, and they worked. I found out what was wrong with the computer, It did matter which way the cables went in for the panel (reset button, power switch, etc) so now everything works fine, Diablo II in Direct3D! Finally. Thanks guys. (Damned SD11)

[McRhea]

Uh oh.... this is starting to get long... any of you regulars remember MY thread? Hehehehehe... sure hope you guys can resolve it before it gets to that point... LOL

And for those of you that are new here, ALBPM's remmark about "FREE BEER" is a classic. He used that waaaaaay back when I was having problems too. That sure does bring back memories...

[runderwo]

Setting the P/S to 230V on a 115/120V AC line will not hurt a thing, it simply won't work...

You are setting the _expected_ line voltage that is coming into the supply.. if the P/S is expecting too much, the step-down transformer will simply cut the line power down to where not enough is delivered. The OPPOSITE is true however if you set a standard power suply to 115 and plug it into a hot 220... expect some toast there.

Too little power never killed anything... except for a Capcom CPS-2 arcade board.