Computer won't display BIOS/OS

Mysterious-Mark · 11-08-2009, 10:00 AM

Hi,

I've got a very annoying problem, when I start my PC, there is no information being displayed on the screen.

My system specs are:

- ASUS M2N-E SLI motherboard
- 4GB 800mhz RAM
- AMD Athlon 4200+ (2.4Ghz dual core)
- 500Gb hardrive wit Vista Home Premium 64 bit)
- 160GB harddrive with Windows 7 beta on it (I know it's not working anymore)
- Nvidia 8800GTS 640mb

I've done the following:
- Reposition the RAM - and tried it with two other RAM sticks to make sure it wasn't RAM that has blown/the slots

I've looked at the CPU and it doesn't look "blown" - at least I don't think.

I can't resit the GPU as my soundcard is in the way.

However I have noticed that when it turns on, the red LED light does:
- 3 blinks.... 3 blinks.

There are no "beeps" from the BIOS at all!

Can anyone out there care to lend a hand at giving possible solutions!?

Thanks in advance,
Mark :)

**wrench97** · 11-08-2009, 10:36 AM

Try unplugging the power supply press and hold the power button several times, replug the power see if it boots now.

11-08-2009, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mysterious-Mark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1 OS: Vista H-P 64 bit, XP H-E	Computer won't display BIOS/OS Hi, I've got a very annoying problem, when I start my PC, there is no information being displayed on the screen. My system specs are: - ASUS M2N-E SLI motherboard - 4GB 800mhz RAM - AMD Athlon 4200+ (2.4Ghz dual core) - 500Gb hardrive wit Vista Home Premium 64 bit) - 160GB harddrive with Windows 7 beta on it (I know it's not working anymore) - Nvidia 8800GTS 640mb I've done the following: - Reposition the RAM - and tried it with two other RAM sticks to make sure it wasn't RAM that has blown/the slots I've looked at the CPU and it doesn't look "blown" - at least I don't think. I can't resit the GPU as my soundcard is in the way. However I have noticed that when it turns on, the red LED light does: - 3 blinks.... 3 blinks. There are no "beeps" from the BIOS at all! Can anyone out there care to lend a hand at giving possible solutions!? Thanks in advance, Mark :) Last edited by Mysterious-Mark; 11-08-2009 at 10:02 AM.

11-08-2009, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,469 OS: Win7	Re: Computer won't display BIOS/OS Try unplugging the power supply press and hold the power button several times, replug the power see if it boots now. __________________ Power Supply and Selection