Computer Will Not Boot
#1
Posted 08 April 2006 - 08:45 PM
I have Reset the CMOS with no luck.
The graphics card works, I tested it in another computer.
The monitor works, I tested it on the other computer.
I have tried most of the basic stuff, and for the love of god do not tell me to check for spyware. I can conclude this is a hardware issue, but I cant figure anything out.
I had just come back from doing some homework, and the computer was off. When I went to turn it on, it didnt work. I went out to dinner, and it still doesnt work. I've tried re-seating the ram too, but that doesnt affect it. I assume everything is okay, but obviously it is not.
No mod night for me
#2
Posted 08 April 2006 - 08:48 PM
#3
Posted 08 April 2006 - 08:49 PM
#4
Posted 08 April 2006 - 08:51 PM
Fine, I disconnected what I could, and have only 1 optical drive and one hard drive. All has always worked. 420 watts is plenty.Power supply?
Does your RAM have heat sinks? Remove them, and reseat it.
No.
#5
Posted 08 April 2006 - 08:52 PM
I had that exact same issue and that fixed my problem. I guess its not a ram seating issue then, unless its just not seating right. Sorry I couldnt help manFine, I disconnected what I could, and have only 1 optical drive and one hard drive. All has always worked. 420 watts is plenty.
Power supply?Does your RAM have heat sinks? Remove them, and reseat it.
No.
#6
Posted 08 April 2006 - 08:54 PM
#7
Posted 08 April 2006 - 09:19 PM
#8
Posted 08 April 2006 - 10:21 PM
#9
Posted 08 April 2006 - 10:34 PM
#10
Posted 08 April 2006 - 10:43 PM
Take your PC to the nearest store, ask if they have a mobo and or some ram you could test with to see which isnt working properly, or test using your own.
#12
Posted 08 April 2006 - 11:03 PM
How is that an easy fix?here easy fix http://www.badcaps.net/
I'm going to get a replacement for the problem ram, which I believe was sized bad.
I will also get a replacement motherboard, because this one is fried.
Both are under warranty, so I should get them for free. I hope.
#13
Posted 09 April 2006 - 12:29 PM
i had almost the exact same problem with my pc during the hurricane.. i got a voltmeter for my 400watt psu and it showed it was giving some juice. i figured it wasnt the problem. my mobo beeped when it had a problem POSTing so i figured it was RAM or GFX... nope... they worked just fine.
i got tired of it for a while so i kept fiddling with the power connection to my mobo and every once in a while i got it to boot. that was the solid evidence i needed. BAD PSU. even though it was giving juice it wasn't functioning properly. if it was a generic brand like mine which was a compusa 400watt... it dies fast.
i ordered a 480 thermaltake butterfly... LOW AND BEHOLD IT RUNS and it even purrs. no problems ever since... but my RAM went bad just recently but it still runs and get a blue screen every ten minutes. WOOHOO.
soo... try switching out your psu and see if that is what the problem is.
#14
Posted 09 April 2006 - 12:38 PM
i had almost the exact same problem with my pc during the hurricane.. i got a voltmeter for my 400watt psu and it showed it was giving some juice. i figured it wasnt the problem. my mobo beeped when it had a problem POSTing so i figured it was RAM or GFX... nope... they worked just fine.
I dont even get a POST or a beep. Everything spins up fine, and I have a 420 watt (not true) but only 1 optical drive and 1 hard drive. One PCI Card, a motherboard, a Athlon64 3000+ and a Radeon 9600XT (which does not take an additional connector).
I have reset the CMOS too, with no result either.
#15
Posted 09 April 2006 - 01:01 PM
i had almost the exact same problem with my pc during the hurricane.. i got a voltmeter for my 400watt psu and it showed it was giving some juice. i figured it wasnt the problem. my mobo beeped when it had a problem POSTing so i figured it was RAM or GFX... nope... they worked just fine.
I dont even get a POST or a beep. Everything spins up fine, and I have a 420 watt (not true) but only 1 optical drive and 1 hard drive. One PCI Card, a motherboard, a Athlon64 3000+ and a Radeon 9600XT (which does not take an additional connector).
I have reset the CMOS too, with no result either.
u still didnt say if u tried switching power supplies
#16
Posted 09 April 2006 - 02:28 PM
#17
Posted 09 April 2006 - 03:03 PM
#18
Posted 09 April 2006 - 03:19 PM
I have also made a new discovery, the kingston is bad in any computer I put it in, it is going back for free replacement. If I put the PQI ram into the second computer, it works fine, thats good! But no matter what RAM I put into this mobo, or no ram at all, I get nothing.
So:
Kingston - Replace @ Fries
PQI - Keep
Motherboard- Replace @ Newegg
Now, I am having problems finding NewEgg replacement stuff. I have a ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 ->This<- Can anybody help me find the returns/exchange information reguarding it? I am assuming I still fall under policy here http://www.newegg.co...eturnPolicy.asp
I bought it in December 13th 2005, I believe I am still okay.
#19
Posted 10 April 2006 - 03:18 AM
2nd youre ok for warenty!! all you need is the "RMA" thing (the faq : http://www.newegg.co...il.asp?Module=6 )
go in ur acount and clik on rma request and follw the step!!!!!!!!
it will probabli take a few week before you receve youre new part!!!!
#20
Posted 10 April 2006 - 07:31 AM
I know the motherboard is dead, and I know I am replacing it through newegg. I have already looked at my RMA and I can request one for a replacement. The Kingston I wil return tonight to Fry's because I also need a new headset.