computer won't start up?!?!?!? - Page 2

polobunny · August 25th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capper

If it isn't doing anything when you push the button, its mobo related.

What about a faulty modem or video card? I've seen peripherals render a computer useless when plugged, but the same computer would work fine when those were unplugged. Rare, but happens. Do as Stinger said and hope for the best, a broken modem.

Capper · August 25th, 2006

if it was the video card or modem it should at least fire up the fans. A DFI board will fire up and show the diagnostic lights...but if nothing at all is happening, its the board

linuxcrazy · August 25th, 2006

Just a thought, but sometimes a faulty USB device attached to the system will malfunction, causing problems. Probably not the case, but it's worth checking.

**stinger608** · August 25th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by linuxcrazy

Just a thought, but sometimes a faulty USB device attached to the system will malfunction, causing problems. Probably not the case, but it's worth checking.

Yes, yes, make sure you don't have a printer, or the likes pluged into a usb port!!! Very good point linuxcrazy. Most all of the usb devices use somewhat of the usb power to read, write, or something along that line. If you have something pluged in that is faulty, it could sure cause a back feed in the power side of the usb.

**gvblake22** · August 25th, 2006

It's always a good idea to strip down to the bare necesities when you are trying to troubleshoot a problem (and that advice only applies to computers, not your personal life!) :thup:

Jokerswild · August 25th, 2006

Do you have the right mixture of gas and oil? Screws my chainsaw up when I don't get that right.

fps justin · August 25th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capper

if it was the video card or modem it should at least fire up the fans. A DFI board will fire up and show the diagnostic lights...but if nothing at all is happening, its the board

NOOOOOOOOO!!! IF THATS THE CASE MY BOARD IS DEAD. :shock:

Tyreal · August 25th, 2006

Have you cleared the CMOS battery?

fps justin · August 25th, 2006

i hate to say it, but it looks like i killed my mobo guys. I took out my HDD, opticals, everything. no boot, not even any spinning fans or any noise at all. :cry:

i hope i can RMA this mobo, i don't have the cash right now to get another good quality mobo.

Tyreal · August 25th, 2006

If its not even starting up there is the possibility that your start button jumper is not working correctly. Take off the power button jumper from your motherboard and use the on board power button.

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Tyreal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 2,571	If its not even starting up there is the possibility that your start button jumper is not working correctly. Take off the power button jumper from your motherboard and use the on board power button. D-Tek Fuzion, MCP655, MCR220

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August 25th, 2006	#13
linuxcrazy Linuxlubber Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Linuxland Posts: 215 Blog Entries: 1	Just a thought, but sometimes a faulty USB device attached to the system will malfunction, causing problems. Probably not the case, but it's worth checking.

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August 25th, 2006	#16
Jokerswild ButtHead Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,291	Do you have the right mixture of gas and oil? Screws my chainsaw up when I don't get that right.