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Leizu

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    Computer freezes, before POST
    « on: July 09, 2008, 10:13:46 AM »
    I just replaced a motherboard in a home built computer.  It is an Intel D865PESO socket 478 Motherboard with a 2.4Ghz CPU, AGP interface.  The only other piece of hardware installed is a GeForce Ti4200 video card.  My power supply is 650 Watts.

    This must have been a Gateway replacement board because on startup I get a default Gateway splash screen with the press F2 for BIOS or F12 for MENU,  and that is all I get...everything stops there.  It will not POST and it will not allow me to go to BIOS.  It almost acts like my keyboard doesn't work when I press F2 or F12 or delete or anything else, but I have power to it.

    I have tried reconnecting everything and also RAM swaps and removals, IDE ribbon removals and absence of Floppy Drive.
    My keyboard has a PC connector and I have not tried a USB keyboard, yet.

    Anyone seen this before?
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    Leizu

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      Re: Computer freezes, before POST
      « Reply #1 on: July 09, 2008, 01:50:55 PM »
      Someone just suggested that I pull the battery and reset my CMOS to default settings.  What do you guys think?
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      drmsucks



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        Re: Computer freezes, before POST
        « Reply #2 on: July 09, 2008, 03:31:10 PM »
        Can't hurt! :)
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        Re: Computer freezes, before POST
        « Reply #3 on: July 10, 2008, 10:29:22 AM »
        You might also want to try it with a PS2 Keyboard and mouse...
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          Re: Computer freezes, before POST
          « Reply #4 on: July 10, 2008, 10:36:41 AM »
          Quote from: patio on July 10, 2008, 10:29:22 AM
          You might also want to try it with a PS2 Keyboard and mouse...

          I think that is what he's using:

          Quote from: Leizu on July 09, 2008, 10:13:46 AM
          My keyboard has a PC connector and I have not tried a USB keyboard, yet.

          @Leizu: Have you tried the keyboard with another computer? How is the mouse connected - PS2 or USB?
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          Leizu

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            Re: Computer freezes, before POST
            « Reply #5 on: July 10, 2008, 11:15:11 AM »
            Clearing the CMOS worked...all working fine...thanks to all
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              Re: Computer freezes, before POST
              « Reply #6 on: July 10, 2008, 11:51:28 AM »
              Quote from: Leizu on July 10, 2008, 11:15:11 AM
              Clearing the CMOS worked...all working fine...thanks to all

              Good job!
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