Computer Problems

higydfc · 07-04-2006, 11:16 AM

Hi. Earlier on today when I was trying to connect my mp3 player to my computer I put the wrong end of the usb cable into the computer due to the fact I never had my glasses on. This immediately reset the computer and when the computer went back on the mouse nor the keyboard would work. The keyboard lights flash on when the computer is first put on but go off by the time the desktop appears. I thought I may be able to reinstall the drivers but I wouldn't be able to get the cd on. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

dai · 07-04-2006, 01:13 PM

reset the cmos and try it,if no good if they are usb try serial connection ones
you canuse converter plugs to connect them
you may have lost the m/b or just those connections

higydfc · 07-04-2006, 02:45 PM

Thanks for replying. How do I reset cmos?

TheUnlimited · 07-04-2006, 02:56 PM

If you have the manual, it'll usually tell you to unplug the system and short out a specific set of jumpers for a short time. That resets the CMOS.

**twajetmech** · 07-04-2006, 04:19 PM

If you can't find the manual, you can also remove the cmos battery from the motherboard, and unplug the computer for an hour, that will reset the cmoss. However, I reccomend that you first write down all the bios settings before resetting them, and make note of the cmos battery position before removing it.

07-04-2006, 11:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
higydfc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Computer Problems Hi. Earlier on today when I was trying to connect my mp3 player to my computer I put the wrong end of the usb cable into the computer due to the fact I never had my glasses on. This immediately reset the computer and when the computer went back on the mouse nor the keyboard would work. The keyboard lights flash on when the computer is first put on but go off by the time the desktop appears. I thought I may be able to reinstall the drivers but I wouldn't be able to get the cd on. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

07-04-2006, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,575 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	reset the cmos and try it,if no good if they are usb try serial connection ones you canuse converter plugs to connect them you may have lost the m/b or just those connections __________________

07-04-2006, 04:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
twajetmech I helped the forums. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LGA, NYC Posts: 2,387 OS: XP-Pro Sp2 & XP-Pro Sp2 Tablet Edition, Vista Ultimate My System	If you can't find the manual, you can also remove the cmos battery from the motherboard, and unplug the computer for an hour, that will reset the cmoss. However, I reccomend that you first write down all the bios settings before resetting them, and make note of the cmos battery position before removing it. __________________ PSU Selection/Info // Bench test // Thermal Paste // Memory Selection // Bios Beep Codes // CPU-Z// Posting System Specs

07-04-2006, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
higydfc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Thanks for replying. How do I reset cmos?

07-04-2006, 02:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheUnlimited Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New England Posts: 139 OS: Windows XP Home SP3 My System	If you have the manual, it'll usually tell you to unplug the system and short out a specific set of jumpers for a short time. That resets the CMOS.