Hello,
yesterday I've encountered a problem. My system (Windows 7 Pro SP1) was in Sleep mode and when I woke it up and launched Firefox, my screen froze completely, so I had to push the reset button.
After that, when the BIOS POST screen was displayed while launching, it had some artifacts on it (many rows of dots) and when the startup reached the Windows Loading Screen, the animation went on for a while, but then it froze and the booting didn't proceed.
When I restarted my computer again, a screen appeared saying that my hardware configuration has changed (or something like that) and allowing me to either run the Windows Repair Tool or run system normally. I tried both options (many times) but the Windows Repair Tool, which checked for errors, didn't find any solution. I've also done the Memory Test included in the Windows Repair Tool, but it showed no errors.
After that I tried booting Windows in Safe Mode with network connection, and it succeeded, allowing me to continue my work and write this post.
I browsed the internet looking for possible causes of my problem and came to a suspicion that my graphics card or PSU may be damaged.
Now, I've looked in Device Manager to see if the system recognizes my graphics card, and it does (but I'm not sure if that proves anything).
I'm not really sure what to do next with it. I'm kinda ok with working in Safe Mode (if I have to), but I'd like to know what's the cause of my problem and how to fix it.
I'm sure you'd ask for it sooner or later, so I'm posting my PC's hardware configuration:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz
Motherboard: Asus P5Q
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX280
PSU: beQuiet Straight Power 600W (or 650W, don't remember)
RAM: A-Data 2x2GB (inserted in yellow slots - Dual Channel?)
HDD: Samsung 640GB
If needed I will provide exact model name and numer of the components.
Also, if need be, please redirect me to a similar thread, if that could help.
I'm really counting on your knowledge and help in this matter.
Thanks in advance!
#edit
I forgot to mention, but I did clean the computer's inside with a vacuum cleaner. I've also unplugged the graphics card, gently cleaned it's connectors and plugged it back in (remembering about the 6- and 8-pin power connectors.
yesterday I've encountered a problem. My system (Windows 7 Pro SP1) was in Sleep mode and when I woke it up and launched Firefox, my screen froze completely, so I had to push the reset button.
After that, when the BIOS POST screen was displayed while launching, it had some artifacts on it (many rows of dots) and when the startup reached the Windows Loading Screen, the animation went on for a while, but then it froze and the booting didn't proceed.
When I restarted my computer again, a screen appeared saying that my hardware configuration has changed (or something like that) and allowing me to either run the Windows Repair Tool or run system normally. I tried both options (many times) but the Windows Repair Tool, which checked for errors, didn't find any solution. I've also done the Memory Test included in the Windows Repair Tool, but it showed no errors.
After that I tried booting Windows in Safe Mode with network connection, and it succeeded, allowing me to continue my work and write this post.
I browsed the internet looking for possible causes of my problem and came to a suspicion that my graphics card or PSU may be damaged.
Now, I've looked in Device Manager to see if the system recognizes my graphics card, and it does (but I'm not sure if that proves anything).
I'm not really sure what to do next with it. I'm kinda ok with working in Safe Mode (if I have to), but I'd like to know what's the cause of my problem and how to fix it.
I'm sure you'd ask for it sooner or later, so I'm posting my PC's hardware configuration:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz
Motherboard: Asus P5Q
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX280
PSU: beQuiet Straight Power 600W (or 650W, don't remember)
RAM: A-Data 2x2GB (inserted in yellow slots - Dual Channel?)
HDD: Samsung 640GB
If needed I will provide exact model name and numer of the components.
Also, if need be, please redirect me to a similar thread, if that could help.
I'm really counting on your knowledge and help in this matter.
Thanks in advance!
#edit
I forgot to mention, but I did clean the computer's inside with a vacuum cleaner. I've also unplugged the graphics card, gently cleaned it's connectors and plugged it back in (remembering about the 6- and 8-pin power connectors.