[Resolved] POST only every at alternate start ups

bipbop · 10-22-2005

This problem doesn't bother me too much, as I hardly ever switch off or restart my PC, but..... it is frustrating when I do.

Every time I restart my PC, it doesn't pass the POST, unless I restart it again, then it passes the POST ok. Does anybody have any ideas, coz it seem really weird to me.
:icon_scra

This problem has been occurring consistently for over a year now, the PC is only 18 months old.

Thank you.

Hengis · 10-22-2005

I suggest you update the bios.

Tell us exactly what make and model your PC is or the motherboard make and model and we can help you further.

bipbop · 10-23-2005

My motherboard is an ASRock K7S8X v3 (BIOS P2.20).

I have never upgraded the BIOS - I'm a bit weary of doing so (is this feeling justifiable? - this is my only PC). :huh:

However, I will do it if necessary. What are the implications?

bipbop · 10-29-2005

My floppy drive began to freeze up during start up, so I never managed to even start upgrading the BIOS. Have now changed my MOBO, so problem solved. Thanks

Hengis · 10-29-2005

Thanks for telling us bipbop...I feel that as your last post wasn't replied to, we let you down in some way

but at least you have resolved the issue

10-22-2005	#1
bipbop Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 48	[Resolved] POST only every at alternate start ups This problem doesn't bother me too much, as I hardly ever switch off or restart my PC, but..... it is frustrating when I do. Every time I restart my PC, it doesn't pass the POST, unless I restart it again, then it passes the POST ok. Does anybody have any ideas, coz it seem really weird to me. :icon_scra This problem has been occurring consistently for over a year now, the PC is only 18 months old. Thank you.

10-22-2005	#2
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 14,068 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	I suggest you update the bios. Tell us exactly what make and model your PC is or the motherboard make and model and we can help you further. __________________ Pre-Work / System File Checker / Promote PCHF!

10-29-2005	#5
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 14,068 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Thanks for telling us bipbop...I feel that as your last post wasn't replied to, we let you down in some way but at least you have resolved the issue __________________ Pre-Work / System File Checker / Promote PCHF!

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10-23-2005	#3
bipbop Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 48	My motherboard is an ASRock K7S8X v3 (BIOS P2.20). I have never upgraded the BIOS - I'm a bit weary of doing so (is this feeling justifiable? - this is my only PC). :huh: However, I will do it if necessary. What are the implications?