No Post/blank monitor

ljyoung · 07-13-2007, 04:58 PM

Quite suddenly my computer began displaying the title malfunction - no post with blank monitors. I have tried/checked the following:
1. Reseated RAM and/or switched RAM positions.
2. Reseated video cards.
3. Used one or both video cards.
4. F8 or F1 during boot.
5. All monitors (I have a 3 screen multiple monitor setup) work on another computer.
6. Cleared the CMOS.
7. Removed all hardware except for a single monitor.
8. Am currently checking the keyboard.
Nothing has worked so far. Anyone with any other thoughts?
TIA
lj

**TheMatt** · 07-14-2007, 02:46 PM

Do the fans spin up when you turn on the computer, and do they turn back off?

Try another PSU and see if you get any success. Also, try booting with only one stick of RAM, the video card, motherboard, processor, and a keyboard. See if you get anything. Repeat with each stick of RAM you have.

Also, reseat the CPU to make sure it is secure in the socket. Reapply the thermal paste and reattach the heatsink, making sure it is 100% secure.

Post your system specs using this as a guide: http://www.techsupportforum.com/558208-post1.html

ljyoung · 07-15-2007, 01:12 AM

Thank you for your help. Let me prep as you've suggested and then I will get back to you.

lj

07-13-2007, 04:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
ljyoung Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 OS: WinXP	No Post/blank monitor Quite suddenly my computer began displaying the title malfunction - no post with blank monitors. I have tried/checked the following: 1. Reseated RAM and/or switched RAM positions. 2. Reseated video cards. 3. Used one or both video cards. 4. F8 or F1 during boot. 5. All monitors (I have a 3 screen multiple monitor setup) work on another computer. 6. Cleared the CMOS. 7. Removed all hardware except for a single monitor. 8. Am currently checking the keyboard. Nothing has worked so far. Anyone with any other thoughts? TIA lj

07-14-2007, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: No Post/blank monitor Do the fans spin up when you turn on the computer, and do they turn back off? Try another PSU and see if you get any success. Also, try booting with only one stick of RAM, the video card, motherboard, processor, and a keyboard. See if you get anything. Repeat with each stick of RAM you have. Also, reseat the CPU to make sure it is secure in the socket. Reapply the thermal paste and reattach the heatsink, making sure it is 100% secure. Post your system specs using this as a guide: http://www.techsupportforum.com/558208-post1.html __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

07-15-2007, 01:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
ljyoung Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 OS: WinXP	Re: No Post/blank monitor Thank you for your help. Let me prep as you've suggested and then I will get back to you. lj