Here goes... A few weeks ago after switching my pc off (which is a rare occurance) it wouldn't turn back on, it got to the boot screen and restarted itself. I run memtest86 which indicated no errors. So then I decided Id get a new PSU and I bought one (TBH Wether related to the problem or not I was in desperate need of a new PSU) and now when the pc is switched on it checks the RAM and just stops.....it won't let me press delete and go into my BIOS and it doesn't go any further. Any ideas? Cheers guys, Nic
well you've either got a underpowered or bad PSU, what make & model is your new PSU ?[ot]i'd have thought a decent 300 - 350W PSU would do for your spec[/ot] either that or something is overheating, you could use Speedfan to help you track down any overheating
Ahh thats the answer I didn't want eBay.co.uk: Enermax EG365-VE PSU (item 160108856953 end time 25-Apr-07 11:31:35 BST) Thats the PSU I just got. I'll check speedfan but not sure how to boot from disc without being able to access my BIOS :S
sorry can you mail the seller and ask how old this PSU is[ot]tried looking on net but no luck[/ot] :swear:, yeah forgot you can't boot:doh:, you can't even check temps in BIOS:doh:[ot]don't know another way to check temps, i'll just have a quick look on net[/ot] Edit: BTW: does it ever reach POST ?, if so does it give any beep codes ? what mobo do you have ?[ot]any error codes on a display on mobo or any LED indicators on mobo[/ot] do you have a PCI POST test card[ot]long shot[/ot]
Emailed. Let you know when I get a reply No test card....error codes. One beep on startup as it does standardly. Asus 7N8X-X
sorry for delay, had to go out 2day, right, lets take a step back and look @ the full picture right lets assume the PSU is ok until we know more :doh: are all fans clean and correctly fitted ? (remove and reattach to be sure)[ot]yes i do have a habit of overdiagnosing a problem[/ot]BTW: are you using any thermal compound (although newer HS / F come with thermal compound already attached) Edit: can't find your mobo on asus's site, could you please try to find it, TIA
I can't oot from a disc. The guy said the age of it should be in the manual but I don't see it. None of there fans were touched but I took them all off and reattached as advised My brother built the pc so Im not sure I'll ask him next time I see him ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Thanks for your help mate I know I'm a pain in the ass
check the copyright date, probably on the back of the manual or inside the front or back page yeah, but are they clean and free from dust thankies it gives me something to do shut up or i'll slap the back of your legs
Hey there this kind of sounds like my problem I'm having with my newly built computer..... Don't want to hi-jack the thread or anthing... But I've got a new computer, when I boot it up everything seems to come on fine but the monitor takes ages to come on.... When it does the Asus graphics screen comes up then jumps to a black screen with writing about something (too short a time to get what it says) but it says press any key to continue. Pressing the key just makes the screen go blank..... Leaving it wthout pressing a key makes it go blank after 3 seconds.... So it's not coming up with BIOS or anything, very much like you're problem. Perhaps they are both the same problem?
It does mention something about the HDD.....I've got two 320gb Sata's.... I removed them and it then goes to mention the DVD-RW instead... Really strange, I've been having a lot of problems with my new computer.....(graphics card was broken on arrival, etc etc ( really is annoying me to be honest)
that's correct, check the boot priority in the BIOS for an explanation @Nic & Extol are your HDD's detected
i've just PM'd Big B & Addis (cos B is offline) for their help[ot]as i think i'm over diagnosing the problem[/ot]
I'd try clearing CMOS by removing the battery by the following: shut the system off, unplug the cable from the wall to the PSU itself, then moving the CMOS jumper to the clear position and leave it like that for an hour.
