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| Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008
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| Pc won't start Hello there, my pc won't start. the fan comes on but it doesn't boot, just a long loud beep. the second system has about the same problem, power gets in but it just isn't coming on, even the power button doesn't start the button. my rams are ok though |
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| ABX Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CT
Posts: 633
| Re: Pc won't start A beep usually means theres something wrong with the BIOS. This should help you troubleshoot a little bit: PC Hell: BIOS Error Beep Codes Computer Post / Beep codes
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| Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003
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| Re: Pc won't start Disconnect the HDD's and DVD drives, FDD's, PCI Cards, onboard USB devices (internal USB devices that plug into the 9-pin internal USB ports), and see if it boots now. Reset the BIOS by shorting the CMOS Jumper. If your Video Card requires extra power, make sure you plug a power cable into it. If your Power Supply is a cheap no-name one that says "550watts", its actually a ~300watt PSU, so dont trust those ratings. Buy a brand name PSU that has a "true" rating. Your PC will complain if its not getting enuf power. Also try booting with just one memory module, and ensure you insert the module in slot 1. Try the other module if it still wont boot. Another cause could be that the CPU installer applied too much pressure to the motherboard, causing dry joints on the PCB, requiring replacement.
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