Re: computer will not turn on
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what
video card
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m/board
power supply
brand
wattage
are you running
[SOLVED] computer will not turn on
hello
I'm new to this place and recently my computer just crashed on me.
basically, it will not boot up, it won't even get to the opening motherboard splash screen...
I am using a MSI k8n Diamond motherboard and the D-LED indicator light shows:
RED | GREEN
---------------
GREEN | RED
which, according to the manual, says:
"Processor Initialization
This will show information regarding the processor (like
brand name, system bus, etc...)"
but it also says that if the processor is damaged or not installed properly than all of the D-LED lights will be red.
I see a no signal message on my monitor and get no other problem indicators. there is one beep when i turn it on, which is normal.
could this be a HD issue or a motherboard issue or something different entirely? I'm kind of in the dark and any help would be greatly apprciated
thanks in advance.
I'm new to this place and recently my computer just crashed on me.
basically, it will not boot up, it won't even get to the opening motherboard splash screen...
I am using a MSI k8n Diamond motherboard and the D-LED indicator light shows:
RED | GREEN
---------------
GREEN | RED
which, according to the manual, says:
"Processor Initialization
This will show information regarding the processor (like
brand name, system bus, etc...)"
but it also says that if the processor is damaged or not installed properly than all of the D-LED lights will be red.
I see a no signal message on my monitor and get no other problem indicators. there is one beep when i turn it on, which is normal.
could this be a HD issue or a motherboard issue or something different entirely? I'm kind of in the dark and any help would be greatly apprciated
thanks in advance.
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Re: computer will not turn on
video card-
FG Tech BFGR78256GTXOC Geforce 7800GTX OC Overclocked 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 Video Card
CPU-
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Manchester 2000MHz HT 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Dual Core Processor
Memory-
CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory
Case&Power Supply-
Antec LifeStyle SONATA II Piano Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450Watt SmartPower 2.0 ATX 12V V2.0 for AMD & Intel systems Power Supply
Motherboard-
MSI K8N Diamond Plus Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI X16 ATX AMD Motherboard
Ive been using this set up for about 2 years now and up until last night, everything seemed A-OK
video card-
FG Tech BFGR78256GTXOC Geforce 7800GTX OC Overclocked 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 Video Card
CPU-
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Manchester 2000MHz HT 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Dual Core Processor
Memory-
CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory
Case&Power Supply-
Antec LifeStyle SONATA II Piano Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450Watt SmartPower 2.0 ATX 12V V2.0 for AMD & Intel systems Power Supply
Motherboard-
MSI K8N Diamond Plus Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI X16 ATX AMD Motherboard
Ive been using this set up for about 2 years now and up until last night, everything seemed A-OK
Re: computer will not turn on
the psu has a max output of 410w combined 12 line amps are 32=available=24
see if you can borrow a quality 550+ to try in it with a min of 26a available on the 12v line
the psu has a max output of 410w combined 12 line amps are 32=available=24
see if you can borrow a quality 550+ to try in it with a min of 26a available on the 12v line
Re: computer will not turn on
would this have happened after 2 years of use? the computer has worked fine for that time with the current power supply unit.
would this have happened after 2 years of use? the computer has worked fine for that time with the current power supply unit.
Re: computer will not turn on
oh and it does power up.would this have happened after 2 years of use? the computer has worked fine for that time with the current power supply unit.
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when you tax something near it's limits in the end something is going to give way
we always recommend buying case and psu as seperate items
when you tax something near it's limits in the end something is going to give way
we always recommend buying case and psu as seperate items
Re: computer will not turn on
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182030
sorry if my questions are stupid or annoying (it wouldn't be the first time :tongue
but i am still kind of a beginner to troubleshooting and PC building in general :grin:
do you think this would be a good PSU to try?when you tax something near it's limits in the end something is going to give way
we always recommend buying case and psu as seperate items
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182030
sorry if my questions are stupid or annoying (it wouldn't be the first time :tongue
but i am still kind of a beginner to troubleshooting and PC building in general :grin:Re: computer will not turn on
no they are not a recommended brand it would do to check with but not to buy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004&Tpk=corsair+550w
see if you can borrow one to check with first
no they are not a recommended brand it would do to check with but not to buy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004&Tpk=corsair+550w
see if you can borrow one to check with first
Re: computer will not turn on
cant find one to borrow...might have to buy...would you suggest PSU in previous post?
cant find one to borrow...might have to buy...would you suggest PSU in previous post?
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yes it's top quality
yes it's top quality
Re: computer will not turn on
I used that power supply...no change in behaviour...HD mounts and works fine in a 3.5 external enclosure.
I used that power supply...no change in behaviour...HD mounts and works fine in a 3.5 external enclosure.
Re: computer will not turn on
when it is connected to the m/b can you see it listed correctly in the bios
if not try a new cable on it
when it is connected to the m/b can you see it listed correctly in the bios
if not try a new cable on it
Re: computer will not turn on
nothing comes up on my monitor. like i said earlier in the thread all i can see is a "no signal" message so i cannot read the bios.
nothing comes up on my monitor. like i said earlier in the thread all i can see is a "no signal" message so i cannot read the bios.
Re: computer will not turn on
have a look through these
http://www.bosamar.com/K9N/faq.html#q5
http://www.bosamar.com/K9N/trouble.html
reseat and redo the paste on the cpu with some arctic silver
http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm
are you still getting the single post beep
have a look through these
http://www.bosamar.com/K9N/faq.html#q5
http://www.bosamar.com/K9N/trouble.html
reseat and redo the paste on the cpu with some arctic silver
http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm
are you still getting the single post beep
Re: computer will not turn on
well i cleared the CMOS and now i can see the bios.
new problem...I can boot up Windows with one RAM stick in there but I get an error message saying that there is limited virtual memory and instructs me to set up a paging file (the performance is also understandably very slow). when i put in the second RAM in I get a blue screen of death that only stays up for a second or so and i cannot read what it says. did the CMOS clear take away the settings for a second RAM stick? if so, how can i update that?
well i cleared the CMOS and now i can see the bios.
new problem...I can boot up Windows with one RAM stick in there but I get an error message saying that there is limited virtual memory and instructs me to set up a paging file (the performance is also understandably very slow). when i put in the second RAM in I get a blue screen of death that only stays up for a second or so and i cannot read what it says. did the CMOS clear take away the settings for a second RAM stick? if so, how can i update that?
Re: computer will not turn on
run memtest on the ram 1 stick at a time with it in the slot closest to the cpu
http://www.memtest.org/
run memtest on the ram 1 stick at a time with it in the slot closest to the cpu
http://www.memtest.org/
Re: computer will not turn on
I cannot get memtest to run...i tried using the USB thumb drive version and the ISO CD drive version and neither of them boot ... i either get a non bootable device message or i get nothing and it goes right to windows.
I cannot get memtest to run...i tried using the USB thumb drive version and the ISO CD drive version and neither of them boot ... i either get a non bootable device message or i get nothing and it goes right to windows.
Re: computer will not turn on
have you set the bios to boot from cd first,before trying to boot from the cd
have you set the bios to boot from cd first,before trying to boot from the cd
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yah but for some reason it must not have liked that CD so i burned another and it is working fine...do you just want me to post errors when its finished? or is there anything i should report on top of that?
yah but for some reason it must not have liked that CD so i burned another and it is working fine...do you just want me to post errors when its finished? or is there anything i should report on top of that?
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