On button power failure -- causes intermittent start

This behavior started about one month ago on my 2008 mac pro. It does not seem identical to anything I have seen posted, so I discuss here. Previously the computer has been rock solid for two years. I have replaced the battery on the motherboard, updated to the the latest firmware, and reset the PMU. Here is the behavior:
1) When I hit the power on button. I hear a "click" then nothing happens.
2) If I unplug the computer from wall power, plug it back in, THEN when I hit the power on button the computer starts about 20% of the time. If it does not...
3) I find that opening the case, pulling one of the hard drives out (any of them) reinserting hard drive and then hitting the on button will get a successful start.
My conclusion is this is either:
1) A problem with the boot disk -- needs a reformat?
or
2) A problem with the power supply?
or
3) Something else?
Any ideas for solutions welcomed!
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I took my computer into my local Apple Store (Santa Monica) and they agreed something was wrong but could not diagnose -- they replaced the motherboard with a new motherboard. This DID NOT fix the problem. The workaround for me -- clunky solution -- Is:
(1) I set the computer to automatically start up at 6AM via the energy saver control panel. It does not do this but "something" happens internally - something gets tripped.
(2) Then, I turn the power ON & OFF at the power strip plugged into the wall before starting. I hear a "click" from inside the Mac Pro.
(3) Now if I hit the power button it starts up. Seems to run normal from there but freezes in SLEEP.
My personal theory is that one of the software updates beyond 10.6.x does not support energy management on this motherboard. Apple is not going to admit to that. What? Give me a new box?
I am still under Applecare...
I have very standard hardware but 3 internal 2TB drives. I have considered it is one of these drives that is not able to negotiate the start-up signalling or to handle sleep. Maybe. I have tried several different brands, they all exhibit the same behavior.

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When we go to the event viewer, it tells us:
Service cannot be started. Hyperion.DimensionServer.ProcessManager.Interface.ProcessManagerException: Dimension Server started but failed to initialize on machine CSHMISHYPTST. Check the error log on that machine.
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.ProcessManager.EngineManager.StartEngine(Machine machine, EngineType engineType)
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.ProcessManager.EngineManager.InitializeReadWriteEngine()
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.ProcessManager.EngineManager.Load()
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.ProcessManager.ProcessManager.Initialize()
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.ProcessManager.Service.OnStart(String[] args)
at System.ServiceProcess.ServiceBase.ServiceQueuedMainCallback(Object state)
Went into D:\Hyperion\logs\epma and looked at the "dimension_server.log":
2010-09-21 12:45:08,939 [Engine Startup] Hyperion.DimensionServer.Program.LogMessage(:0) - An error occurred during initialization of engine ID 1: Object reference not set to an instance of an object..
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.RelationshipMemberList.Add(RelationshipMember item)
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.Dimension.<LoadSharedMembers>b__11(RelationshipRecord relationship)
at Hyperion.DataAccessLayerCore.DALRowset`1.Read()
at Hyperion.DataAccessLayerCore.SelectCommand`1.Execute(Action`1 callback)
at Hyperion.DataAccessLayerCore.GenericDAO.Select[T](Action`1 callback, SetParamsEvent`1 onSetParams)
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.DAO.DimensionDAO.LoadRelationships(Int32 libraryID, Int32 dimensionID, Boolean primary, Action`1 action)
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.DAO.DimensionDAO.LoadSharedMembers(Int32 libraryID, Int32 dimensionID, Action`1 action)
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.Dimension.LoadSharedMembers()
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.Dimension.LoadMembers()
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.Library.Load()
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.Global.Initialize(String jobManagerConnectString)
at Hyperion.DimensionServer.Program.Main(String[] args)
Looking for some suggestions or ideas. Have tried searching the forums and Google, but haven't had any success.

Ironically I just got alerted by Oracle that EPMA patch 03 had been pulled from the MOS site and replaced by patch 04.
You are receiving this notification because our records indicate that you have downloaded Oracle Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management Architect 11.1.1.3.03 Service Fix – Patch 9650100.
Please be advised that Oracle Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management Architect 11.1.1.3.03 Service Fix - Patch 9650100 has been removed from My Oracle Support and is superseded by Oracle Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management Architect 11.1.1.3.04 Service Pack – Patch 9800827.
Patch 9650100 is now obsolete and you should use Oracle Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management Architect 11.1.1.3.04 Service Pack - Patch 9800827, which corrects file packaging issues, from My Oracle Support (https://support.oracle.com) instead.
Please thoroughly review the Readme for Oracle Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management Architect 11.1.1.3.04 Service Pack - Patch 9800827 prior to implementing.
Best regards,
Chris

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Thanks for your quick response Pete!
I definetely feel like I should just bring this back to get a new one since I just got it. Although it went on, once I shut it down it would take me quite a few tries to start up again. Kinda frustrated cuz I got tons of school work to do.
Have a good night! (midnight in nyc)

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