Fixed: Computer not starting

Ben25 · 06-22-2009

Hey,

My computer has been running fine since I built it a few months ago.

However, now when I try to start it up either it doesn't power up at all and nothing happens at all or it will start, stay on for about 5/10 secs then cut out, but nothing happens on the screen.

What is causing this? PSU failing or CPU overheating/failed?

I haven't opened the case since it was built but did overclock the CPU yesterday (wont be doing that again if it is the CPU

) but it still started fine last night when it was restarted...

Thanks.

smokeycheech · 06-22-2009

Hello Ben25! Welcome to PCHF!

We have a fantastic team of techs here as well as a very knowledgeable member community and I am sure we will be able to help you

I would hazard a guess that your issue is due to the overclocking, even if your PC did start ok last night, although I am not an expert!

I will move this to the overclocking forum and mark it as open, then your thread should get the attention it needs

Someone will be with you as soon as possible, thank you for your patience.

Regards,

Smokeycheech

LinuX · 06-22-2009

Hi and welcome to the forum

Do you hear any beeps? Beeps are a good way to identify your problem. You could also try resetting your BIOS settings. Just place the 'clear CMOS' or 'reset BIOS' jumper on your motherboard (the manual will tell you where it's located) from the default position to the other 2 pins, then place it back after a few seconds/minutes. Then try booting again. Unfortunately, your overclocking settings in the BIOS will be lost.

Ben25 · 06-22-2009

Originally Posted by smokeycheech

Hello Ben25! Welcome to PCHF!

We have a fantastic team of techs here as well as a very knowledgeable member community and I am sure we will be able to help you

I would hazard a guess that your issue is due to the overclocking, even if your PC did start ok last night, although I am not an expert!

I will move this to the overclocking forum and mark it as open, then your thread should get the attention it needs

Someone will be with you as soon as possible, thank you for your patience.

Regards,

Smokeycheech

Thanks, wasn't really sure where to put the post as I wasn't sure what the problem was.

Linux - Thanks, will try it when I find my manual and post again if it works.

Ben25 · 06-22-2009

I am now writing this from my main computer, so it worked!

Thanks LinuX!

jay2 · 06-22-2009

Good to read, marked as fixed.

06-22-2009	#1
Ben25 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 PC Experience: Experienced	Computer not starting Hey, My computer has been running fine since I built it a few months ago. However, now when I try to start it up either it doesn't power up at all and nothing happens at all or it will start, stay on for about 5/10 secs then cut out, but nothing happens on the screen. What is causing this? PSU failing or CPU overheating/failed? I haven't opened the case since it was built but did overclock the CPU yesterday (wont be doing that again if it is the CPU ) but it still started fine last night when it was restarted... Thanks. Last edited by jay2; 06-22-2009 at 10:03 PM.

06-22-2009	#2
smokeycheech Mod Team Leader Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Skynet HQ (kinda near PCHF bunker) Posts: 2,091 PC Experience: Learning more every day!	Re: Computer not starting Hello Ben25! Welcome to PCHF! We have a fantastic team of techs here as well as a very knowledgeable member community and I am sure we will be able to help you I would hazard a guess that your issue is due to the overclocking, even if your PC did start ok last night, although I am not an expert! I will move this to the overclocking forum and mark it as open, then your thread should get the attention it needs Someone will be with you as soon as possible, thank you for your patience. Regards, Smokeycheech __________________ Prework~Speedfan~CCleaner~Rules~CCCP~BSOD *If an elephant never forgets, how come they never win mastermind?*

06-22-2009	#3
LinuX Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 30 PC Experience: Experienced	Re: Computer not starting Hi and welcome to the forum Do you hear any beeps? Beeps are a good way to identify your problem. You could also try resetting your BIOS settings. Just place the 'clear CMOS' or 'reset BIOS' jumper on your motherboard (the manual will tell you where it's located) from the default position to the other 2 pins, then place it back after a few seconds/minutes. Then try booting again. Unfortunately, your overclocking settings in the BIOS will be lost. __________________ "I would love to change the world, but they won't give me the source code"

06-22-2009	#4
Ben25 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 PC Experience: Experienced	Re: Computer not starting Originally Posted by smokeycheech Hello Ben25! Welcome to PCHF! We have a fantastic team of techs here as well as a very knowledgeable member community and I am sure we will be able to help you I would hazard a guess that your issue is due to the overclocking, even if your PC did start ok last night, although I am not an expert! I will move this to the overclocking forum and mark it as open, then your thread should get the attention it needs Someone will be with you as soon as possible, thank you for your patience. Regards, Smokeycheech Thanks, wasn't really sure where to put the post as I wasn't sure what the problem was. Linux - Thanks, will try it when I find my manual and post again if it works.

06-22-2009	#5
Ben25 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 PC Experience: Experienced	Re: Computer not starting I am now writing this from my main computer, so it worked! Thanks LinuX!

06-22-2009	#6
jay2 Tech Support Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in the pic ;) Posts: 922 PC Experience: A lot.	Re: Computer not starting Good to read, marked as fixed. __________________ Comptia A+/Network A+/CISCO/OCR/V-TEC Qualified. Home Updates/PC Fixer. Trainee Game Dev.

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