Need Help, have no idea what the problem is

xodus8 · 10-15-2005, 02:43 PM

I have a P4 2.4

This is my problem

I turn on my PC and the monitor just wont respond, it is like its on standby mode. I dont know what the problem can be, I know the PC works, becuase one time, the monitor responded and the computer was working fine. Then my PC got stuck so I turn it off from the back, and now again the monitor wont respond.

whats the problem, is it the monitor ? the monitor cable ? video card ? maybe something else ?

Please help if you can. Thanks

Tumbleweed36 · 10-15-2005, 08:13 PM

Hi,

Yep, it could be a bunch of those things, but first, I would clear CMOS on this board and see what happens if it was working before the sudden electrical shut down. That can cause the BIOS to become corrupted at times..

xodus8 · 10-16-2005, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

Hi,

Yep, it could be a bunch of those things, but first, I would clear CMOS on this board and see what happens if it was working before the sudden electrical shut down. That can cause the BIOS to become corrupted at times..

How would I go about doing that ? Please explain in detail.

ebackhus · 10-16-2005, 06:21 PM

There are two ways: shhorting the BIOS reset pins and removing the CMOS battery. The easiest is removing the battery. Disconnect all power from the system and open the case. Look for a round button-cell battery and remove that. Keep it out for 30-60 seconds.

10-15-2005, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
xodus8 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Need Help, have no idea what the problem is I have a P4 2.4 This is my problem I turn on my PC and the monitor just wont respond, it is like its on standby mode. I dont know what the problem can be, I know the PC works, becuase one time, the monitor responded and the computer was working fine. Then my PC got stuck so I turn it off from the back, and now again the monitor wont respond. whats the problem, is it the monitor ? the monitor cable ? video card ? maybe something else ? Please help if you can. Thanks

10-15-2005, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,657 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Yep, it could be a bunch of those things, but first, I would clear CMOS on this board and see what happens if it was working before the sudden electrical shut down. That can cause the BIOS to become corrupted at times.. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 10-15-2005 at 08:14 PM.

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,275 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	There are two ways: shhorting the BIOS reset pins and removing the CMOS battery. The easiest is removing the battery. Disconnect all power from the system and open the case. Look for a round button-cell battery and remove that. Keep it out for 30-60 seconds. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.