So everything went well and I installed XP, all the drivers and the service packs and updates. 100% good, speedy little PC, awesome video performance. I am happy.
This morning, I start-up the PC... it stays on for 3 seconds and then shuts down. Tried again and again... same thing. I thought maybe a bad BIOS battery (some Macs behave like that when the battery is dying). So I changed the battery with a new one... Still shuts down after 3 seconds.
Then I tried booting while holding the reset button. It stays on as long as I keep my finger on the button. As soon as I release it, it shuts down. Frustration...

Just wondered if anyone experienced that particular problem with a M2N-E or other Asus mobo?
I tried to disconnect everything, including the video card and HD, and it still shuts down after 3 seconds. What I don't understand is that it ran fine for several days without a hitch.
Thank you in advance for any insight or any anecdotes about this evil mobo...
Robert