Computer Starts, but Won't Start

K.O · 11-02-2008, 12:48 AM

I've combed the net trying to see if anyone else has had the exactly problem I have, and either my searching's crappy, or I just haven't found anything.
Basically it's like this - My computer used to start up just fine. Then it progressed to not starting up fully. I would turn off/unplug the PSU for half a day to a day and plug it back in to find it working again. I have no idea why, but so far that's working, but I dont know anymore..

What exactly has been happening?
Well, when I try to power on my PC, it hangs immediately. The "working" light on the case remains solid, and the CD-ROM drive's light also stays solid. It doesn't go anywhere, nor does anything come on my monitor. Upon power on, my monitor turns on, says no signal, then goes into power save.

What can possibly be making my system hang IMMEDIATELY out of nowhere? This only started a few weeks ago. Now 1 out of 2 times I turn off my computer, this happens again. I tried switching out the RAM and that doesn't seem to be the problem. I also saw elsewhere that taking out the CMOS for a few works, but it didn't for me.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

K.O · 11-02-2008, 01:27 AM

Sorry to double post, but the Edit button has gone missing. -_-
I just wanted to add that the all the fans/fan lights run normal as well when I power it on. It sounds as if it's working, but nothing progresses at all. :/

belfasteddie · 11-02-2008, 01:30 AM

Suggestion: Boot to the Bios screen and look for Load default settings. Select it and then save and exit.

K.O · 11-02-2008, 01:27 AM

:(

What I mean by "hangs immediately" is that I don't even get that far, lol. It turns on, and that's it basically. No monitor, no loading whatsoever = no getting to Bios screen.
Thanks though. :\

dai · 11-02-2008, 01:57 AM

what are you running
video card
cpu
m/board
ram
power supply
brand
wattage

check the listings in the bios for voltages and tempretures and post them

cmos reset
turn the computer off
remove the power lead from the back
take the side off
remove the cmos battery
move the cmos jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pin 2 and 3 and the back to pins 1 and 2
reinsert the battery
put the side on
replug in the power lead
boot the computer

there can be 2 solder points you touch with a screwdriver
2 pins you touch with a screwdriver or use a jumper
a cmos clear switch or button
there will be a diagram and instructions in your manual

K.O · 11-02-2008, 02:25 AM

Again, I can't get to the Bios, but I guess I could try the cmos reset. :/

AMD 64 +3400 @ 2.4GHz
ASUS K8N
eVGA 6600GT
512x2 (1 GB) Can't remember the brand.. Wanna say Corsair or Kingston
Antec 350W

dai · 11-02-2008, 02:30 AM

12v line amp output on the label on the side of the psu

K.O · 11-02-2008, 02:38 AM

+12V1 max: 10A, min: 1.0A
+12V2 max: 13A, min: 1.0A

Sorry if that's not what you wanted. This is Antec's "Basiq Power" btw.

Edit: Ok, so it's randomly working again, like always, after having it unplugged for the longest time. Is there anyway I can keep this from happening? It's bound to happen the next time I shut down.

dai · 11-02-2008, 03:44 PM

see if you can borrow another psu to try in it
disconnect the cd drive and see if it boots

11-02-2008, 12:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
K.O Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Windows XP SP3	Computer Starts, but Won't Start I've combed the net trying to see if anyone else has had the exactly problem I have, and either my searching's crappy, or I just haven't found anything. Basically it's like this - My computer used to start up just fine. Then it progressed to not starting up fully. I would turn off/unplug the PSU for half a day to a day and plug it back in to find it working again. I have no idea why, but so far that's working, but I dont know anymore.. What exactly has been happening? Well, when I try to power on my PC, it hangs immediately. The "working" light on the case remains solid, and the CD-ROM drive's light also stays solid. It doesn't go anywhere, nor does anything come on my monitor. Upon power on, my monitor turns on, says no signal, then goes into power save. What can possibly be making my system hang IMMEDIATELY out of nowhere? This only started a few weeks ago. Now 1 out of 2 times I turn off my computer, this happens again. I tried switching out the RAM and that doesn't seem to be the problem. I also saw elsewhere that taking out the CMOS for a few works, but it didn't for me. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

11-02-2008, 01:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
K.O Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Computer Starts, but Won't Start Sorry to double post, but the Edit button has gone missing. -_- I just wanted to add that the all the fans/fan lights run normal as well when I power it on. It sounds as if it's working, but nothing progresses at all. :/

11-02-2008, 01:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
belfasteddie tech hardware team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belfast N.I. Posts: 1,552 OS: Puppy Linux 4.12	Re: Computer Starts, but Won't Start Suggestion: Boot to the Bios screen and look for Load default settings. Select it and then save and exit.

11-02-2008, 01:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
K.O Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Computer Starts, but Won't Start :( What I mean by "hangs immediately" is that I don't even get that far, lol. It turns on, and that's it basically. No monitor, no loading whatsoever = no getting to Bios screen. Thanks though. :\

11-02-2008, 01:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,575 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Computer Starts, but Won't Start what are you running video card cpu m/board ram power supply brand wattage check the listings in the bios for voltages and tempretures and post them cmos reset turn the computer off remove the power lead from the back take the side off remove the cmos battery move the cmos jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pin 2 and 3 and the back to pins 1 and 2 reinsert the battery put the side on replug in the power lead boot the computer there can be 2 solder points you touch with a screwdriver 2 pins you touch with a screwdriver or use a jumper a cmos clear switch or button there will be a diagram and instructions in your manual __________________

11-02-2008, 02:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
K.O Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Computer Starts, but Won't Start Again, I can't get to the Bios, but I guess I could try the cmos reset. :/ AMD 64 +3400 @ 2.4GHz ASUS K8N eVGA 6600GT 512x2 (1 GB) Can't remember the brand.. Wanna say Corsair or Kingston Antec 350W

11-02-2008, 02:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,575 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Computer Starts, but Won't Start 12v line amp output on the label on the side of the psu __________________

11-02-2008, 02:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
K.O Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Computer Starts, but Won't Start +12V1 max: 10A, min: 1.0A +12V2 max: 13A, min: 1.0A Sorry if that's not what you wanted. This is Antec's "Basiq Power" btw. Edit: Ok, so it's randomly working again, like always, after having it unplugged for the longest time. Is there anyway I can keep this from happening? It's bound to happen the next time I shut down. Last edited by K.O; 11-02-2008 at 02:51 AM.

11-02-2008, 03:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,575 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Computer Starts, but Won't Start see if you can borrow another psu to try in it disconnect the cd drive and see if it boots __________________