I built a new PC and when I first started it I got a usb overcurrent error. I plugged the front panel connectors in wrong so I plugged them in correctly and everything was working fine for a week. Then the stock fan was being really loud and it was really hot so I tried to install a new air cooler and everything works fine on the new cpu fan but now I'm getting an overcurrent error again. I checked the front panel connectors and everything was fine but I'm still getting it. The cpu cooler was a xigmatek dark knight night hawk edition.
Specs
- Cpu- AMD FX 6300
- GPU- GTX 750
- Motherboard- Asus M5A78l-M LX PLUS
- PSU- Corsair TX 750w
- HDD- 1TB seagate
- Case- NZXT Source 220
- Ram- 8GB Adata XPG
- OS- Windows 8
Try to run the system without the front panel connectors connected. If the error goes away then its the front panel or something you have plugged in them. If the error is still there then its the motherboard. Either something touching it or you tightened the screws to tight, etc.
I loosened the screws and check the motherboard for anything that could short circuit it and I don't know how I could turn on the computer with out the front panel connectors.
Take a flathead screwdriver and connect the two pins on your motherboard that you would have connected the two wires for the front panel power. This will jump start your computer without the front panel. All the front panel power button does is close the circuit when you push it. The screwdriver just closes the circuit manually.
Edit: When I say connect, I mean touch both pins at the same time with the end of the screwdriver for a second or less. Don't try to bend them towards each other until they touch. That would be very bad!
What do I do if it is the front panel connectors do I need a new case?
I'll be honest this is an issue I am unfamiliar with. Have you confirmed that the front panel was the problem? If so you could try to RMA the case. I can't give you any advice beyond that other than trying to isolate precisely which front panel connector is causing the issue (USB?) and from there determine if you can live without it.
It's the motherboard and I'm buying a new one but will I need a new os. I heard that your operating system is tied to your motherboard.
Yes but I've always been able to call in and get a new key. It is completely automated, but when the machine lady asks if you have used your license on another computer say no. I haven't tried this with windows 8 but it worked for windows 7 when I replaced the motherboard on my parents machine a few years ago.
why would i have to say no
If you say yes they will basically tell you tough luck, buy a new key. I'm all for developers getting their money for every copy of windows you use, but in this case I don't think it is ethical for microsoft to force you to buy their product twice just because you received faulty hardware. And if you are only replacing one component it pretty much is the same computer. You wouldn't say that you bought a new car if you replaced the transmission would you?
thanks for all the help do you know the number to get a new key and do i need to download all my programs again like steam and games on steam
It's a good idea to reformat your OS drive when you get a new board so you will have to reinstall everything. After windows is reinstalled you will get some sort of notification telling you there is an issue with your key. This notification will include the number you need to call.
As a side note, I was just reading the terms of service from microsoft on windows and it never defines computer to be strictly the motherboard, so I don't think it is incorrect to say that you have never installed your software on another computer.
Here is the definition of computer:
"Computer. In this agreement, “computer” means a hardware system (whether physical or virtual) with an internal storage device capable of running the software. A hardware partition or blade is considered to be a computer. The software is licensed to run on up to two processors on the licensed computer."
I take this to mean the machine as a whole, not one particular component. Even if it did it also says that you may transfer the software to another computer as long as it belongs to you and you remove the software from the original computer. Naturally the operating system isn't even stored on the motherboard so to my knowledge you wouldn't be violating the terms of service in any way.
EDIT: If you have a retail copy of windows the process may be a lot simpler. You may not even have to reformat. If you got the OEM version you will have to do what I told you. To check if you have the OEM version right click on "my computer" or "this pc" and look for the letters OEM where it says product ID.
Here is a related thread on another forum.
Thanks for all the help how do I reformat my harddrive though
Just reinstall windows the same way you did when you first built your computer.