Computer isn't starting properly.

2006-12-03 08:08:44

#1

Doctor Strangelove: Real Battlefield Veterinarian.; +1,758|6924

When I try to start my computer the orange light showing harddrive work stays for like 1 minute then goes out and nothing happens after that and my moniter and keyboard don't detect my comp being on.

My specs are on my xfire profile page. Please help.

2006-12-03 08:11:38

#2

d4rkst4r: biggie smalls; +72|6909|Ontario, Canada

how are you telling us this is your comp isnt working?

"you know life is what we make it, and a chance is like a picture, it'd be nice if you just take it"

2006-12-03 08:24:52

#3

avman633: Member; +116|6820

probably has 2 comps, i do

2006-12-03 08:51:26

#4

Doctor Strangelove: Real Battlefield Veterinarian.; +1,758|6924

d4rkst4r wrote:
how are you telling us this is your comp isnt working?

psp

2006-12-03 09:43:04

#5

chuyskywalker: Admin; +2,439|7303|"Frisco"

HD Light for a minute or so, but no BIOS screen? God, that could be any number of things. Do you have on board video? I'd plug in just the monitor and a keyboard and then disconnect EVERYTHING internal. HD's, ram, external video cards, sound, etc. Then turn it on and see if you even get the typical beeps of a monitor complaining about No Ram. Stick some ram back in and see if you get a BIOS screen.

2006-12-03 10:02:55

#6

jcurts: Member; +25|6821|Coventry, UK

I dont have xfire, so I cant check your pc config.

Please post what config do you have so we can help you.

As chuy said, it can be loads of things.

2006-12-03 10:21:20

#7

Doctor Strangelove: Real Battlefield Veterinarian.; +1,758|6924

chuyskywalker wrote:
HD Light for a minute or so, but no BIOS screen? God, that could be any number of things. Do you have on board video? I'd plug in just the monitor and a keyboard and then disconnect EVERYTHING internal. HD's, ram, external video cards, sound, etc. Then turn it on and see if you even get the typical beeps of a monitor complaining about No Ram. Stick some ram back in and see if you get a BIOS screen.

How do I disconnect the ram?

2006-12-03 10:59:02

#8

chuyskywalker: Admin; +2,439|7303|"Frisco"

Take it out? Ok, nvm. If you're not up to a hardware level where you're comfortable taking our ram, this problem may be beyond your technical ability to fix.

2006-12-03 11:02:00

#9

Mitch: 16 more years; +877|6981|South Florida

doctastrangelove1964 wrote:
chuyskywalker wrote:
HD Light for a minute or so, but no BIOS screen? God, that could be any number of things. Do you have on board video? I'd plug in just the monitor and a keyboard and then disconnect EVERYTHING internal. HD's, ram, external video cards, sound, etc. Then turn it on and see if you even get the typical beeps of a monitor complaining about No Ram. Stick some ram back in and see if you get a BIOS screen.
How do I disconnect the ram?

Yes. If you've never taken apart a computer then i don't recommend trying, it could break something even worse.

15 more years! 15 more years!

2006-12-03 11:28:58

#10

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7056|132 and Bush

doctastrangelove1964 wrote:
When I try to start my computer the orange light showing harddrive work stays for like 1 minute then goes out and nothing happens after that and my moniter and keyboard don't detect my comp being on.

My specs are on my xfire profile page. Please help.

Are you able to see anything on your monitor before it craps out? Do you have a boot disc or a Windows installation cd?

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2006-12-03 11:32:43

#11

buLLet_t00th: Mr. Boombastic; +178|6898|Stealth City, UK

Your computer is constantly on the blink!

2006-12-03 13:01:08

#12

Doctor Strangelove: Real Battlefield Veterinarian.; +1,758|6924

Kmarion wrote:
doctastrangelove1964 wrote:
When I try to start my computer the orange light showing harddrive work stays for like 1 minute then goes out and nothing happens after that and my moniter and keyboard don't detect my comp being on.

My specs are on my xfire profile page. Please help.
Are you able to see anything on your monitor before it craps out? Do you have a boot disc or a Windows installation cd?

I think so. XP proffessional.

2006-12-03 13:04:42

#13

[TUF]Whiskey_Oktober: mmmm...Toasty!; +91|7178|Oregon

if you have your win xp cd, pop it in and try to boot off of it. if that works, do a repair install.

2006-12-03 13:11:55

#14

Jbrar: rawr; +86|6997|Winterpeg, Canada

Now if you're still unsure of what to do, start lookin for a computer shop or anyone who can help you (like physically aid you in fixing). remember to pay attention to what they do, try to understand.

2006-12-03 13:19:24

#15

Gawwad: My way or Haddaway!; +212|7141|Espoo, Finland

I think restarting your BIOS would be a good idea. I'm sure someone knows a site where it is shown in easy to follow steps. Or check your Motherboard manual.

2006-12-03 13:41:53

#16

Doctor Strangelove: Real Battlefield Veterinarian.; +1,758|6924

[TUF]Whiskey_Oktober wrote:
if you have your win xp cd, pop it in and try to boot off of it. if that works, do a repair install.

Okay how do I do that?

If it helps it started well I was playing Oblivion. After a while it locked up, I heard a loud jamming sound and all the colors got screwed up. I then restarted and it stayed at a screen saying "boot from CD" (in that case the Oblivion disk). So I restarted and took the disk out and then it was like it is now.

2006-12-03 13:55:05

#17

Gawwad: My way or Haddaway!; +212|7141|Espoo, Finland

doctastrangelove1964 wrote:
[TUF]Whiskey_Oktober wrote:
if you have your win xp cd, pop it in and try to boot off of it. if that works, do a repair install.
Okay how do I do that?

If it helps it started well I was playing Oblivion. After a while it locked up, I heard a loud jamming sound and all the colors got screwed up. I then restarted and it stayed at a screen saying "boot from CD" (in that case the Oblivion disk). So I restarted and took the disk out and then it was like it is now.

Try to hit delete while the computer is starting. If you manage to get in to BIOS try and locate something that refers to booting and has a list of devices (HD, CD, DVD...) and check that the first option (HD - Hard-drive) is set to on or automatic or something similiar.

2006-12-03 14:47:25

#18

Doctor Strangelove: Real Battlefield Veterinarian.; +1,758|6924

How do I boot from the CD?

Last edited by doctastrangelove1964 (2006-12-03 16:48:38)

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