Server Boot Stalls

[bob1286]

I have a Pentium 4 Unit, that I converted from my older gaming pc to a file Server running Data Center 2008.  When I turn it on, it  won't all ways load Windows.  There is a splash screen, that shows and then boots Windows only it's not going past it.

It's a Pentium 4 Socket 478 3.0 GHZ, Intel SE7210TP1-E Sever Board, DDR RAM 4 GB, Maxtor IDE Drive 250, 500 WATT PSU, E-SATA Add-On

[DaveLembke]

I'd look at the capacitors on the motherboard and see if any are swollen or leaking. If capacitors are fine and it still hangs at post, I would swap out the power supply next as for the power supply might be weak. If your bios has ability to show voltages, go into it and look for any that are very low in comparison to where they should be.

Its also possible that the hard drive is on its way out, however since it is not getting to a error message, I suspect Capacitors or Power supply problem, given its age and likelihood of these problems.