computer wont boot....

ericosuave · 10-28-2009, 01:10 PM

Hello, im having a problem with my computer... The problem started when my computer went into sleep mode.. than when I tried to wake it up.. it never woke up.. so i tried to restart it and the damn thing comes on for a split second and dies..

I replaced the power supply, and it still does the same thing. I took out all the memory and disconnected everything from the board except the CPU and the power supply.. No IDE's or graphics cards are connected.

Is there any way that I can test the CPU to make sure that it is not fried?

At this point I have no idea what steps to take next. Anyone have any suggestions, besides taking it to a computer repair shop?

Thanks!

**Tyree** · 10-28-2009, 02:04 PM

PC specs?
Prebuilt- Brand Name & Model Number
Custom Build- Brand & Model of Mobo-CPU-RAM-Graphics-PSU.

ericosuave · 10-28-2009, 02:32 PM

gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R -motherboard
socket 775 intel 2.8 core 2
OC tech - pc2 6400 1GB dual channel X 2
EVGA geforce 8800 GTS
ANTEC 650W EA-650

I just got the computer to turn on doing a bench test... the computer is running with the hard drives and everything connected.. however, nothing is showing up on the screen... it seems like it doesnt make it to BIOS. everything runs but nothing is booting...

**Tyree** · 10-28-2009, 02:37 PM

Time to substitute parts. Have you tried another monitor?

ericosuave · 10-28-2009, 02:41 PM

i know its not the monitor.. usually there is a BEEP when the computer starts... but there is no BEEP.. it just runs.. fans and everything but no output.. What would keep it to start into BIOS?

I think it may either be the CPU or the mobo...

is there any way to test these independently?

I dont have any other machines laying around to test them on either.. :(

you think if i took it in to a computer shop they would test it for me?

**wrench97** · 10-28-2009, 02:56 PM

Clear the CMOS load failsafe defaults and see if it posts without any drives hooked up.

Horusrogue · 10-28-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrench97

Clear the CMOS load failsafe defaults and see if it posts without any drives hooked up.

Was about to suggest that.

Remember to both short the pins and remove the battery itself. That covers both ways to reset it.

ericosuave · 10-28-2009, 03:29 PM

I cleared the CMOS by removing the battery and booting the computer up without the battery and hard drive... still nothing. I replaced the battery and still does the same thing..

**wrench97** · 10-28-2009, 03:52 PM

Pull one stick of ram and try it, if still not booting swap the sticks try again.

10-28-2009, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
ericosuave Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: winXP	computer wont boot.... Hello, im having a problem with my computer... The problem started when my computer went into sleep mode.. than when I tried to wake it up.. it never woke up.. so i tried to restart it and the damn thing comes on for a split second and dies.. I replaced the power supply, and it still does the same thing. I took out all the memory and disconnected everything from the board except the CPU and the power supply.. No IDE's or graphics cards are connected. Is there any way that I can test the CPU to make sure that it is not fried? At this point I have no idea what steps to take next. Anyone have any suggestions, besides taking it to a computer repair shop? Thanks!

10-28-2009, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,496 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: computer wont boot.... PC specs? Prebuilt- Brand Name & Model Number Custom Build- Brand & Model of Mobo-CPU-RAM-Graphics-PSU. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-28-2009, 02:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
ericosuave Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: winXP	Re: computer wont boot.... gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R -motherboard socket 775 intel 2.8 core 2 OC tech - pc2 6400 1GB dual channel X 2 EVGA geforce 8800 GTS ANTEC 650W EA-650 I just got the computer to turn on doing a bench test... the computer is running with the hard drives and everything connected.. however, nothing is showing up on the screen... it seems like it doesnt make it to BIOS. everything runs but nothing is booting...

10-28-2009, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,496 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: computer wont boot.... Time to substitute parts. Have you tried another monitor? __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-28-2009, 02:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
ericosuave Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: winXP	Re: computer wont boot.... i know its not the monitor.. usually there is a BEEP when the computer starts... but there is no BEEP.. it just runs.. fans and everything but no output.. What would keep it to start into BIOS? I think it may either be the CPU or the mobo... is there any way to test these independently? I dont have any other machines laying around to test them on either.. :( you think if i took it in to a computer shop they would test it for me? Last edited by ericosuave; 10-28-2009 at 02:53 PM.

10-28-2009, 02:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,444 OS: Win7	Re: computer wont boot.... Clear the CMOS load failsafe defaults and see if it posts without any drives hooked up. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

10-28-2009, 03:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
ericosuave Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: winXP	Re: computer wont boot.... I cleared the CMOS by removing the battery and booting the computer up without the battery and hard drive... still nothing. I replaced the battery and still does the same thing..

10-28-2009, 03:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,444 OS: Win7	Re: computer wont boot.... Pull one stick of ram and try it, if still not booting swap the sticks try again. __________________ Power Supply and Selection