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I have the Dell server and it was running fine. But it was not powering up and i chnaged the power supply it did the same thing.

i turns on for few seconds and then it turn offs.

I then removed the 4pin "ATX12V" from motherboard and it started ok.

can i keep it removed

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To be clear, you are talking about pins 11-12/23-24 of the splittable 20/24 pin motherboard connector right, not the standalone 4-pin standby power connector? – Synetech Mar 13 '11 at 18:51

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No, that provides additional power to the CPU. As soon as the CPU is under enough load to require additional power you will most likely either blue screen or shut down.

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My desktop is still under warranty , so should i call dell – Moorage Jul 2 '10 at 3:37
@Moorage - I would. – MDMarra Jul 2 '10 at 4:11
I have attached the Hard drives on other pc so that server OS keep ru ning , will the dell people rquired those hard drives or they can fix the PC without those drivez – Moorage Jul 2 '10 at 4:41
@Moorage - I don't work for Dell, so I can't answer that question. I quick call to their support should clear up any questions that you have. – MDMarra Jul 2 '10 at 4:46

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