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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: ian barbour on July 31, 2005, 10:46:31 AM

Title: SOMEONE PLEASE HELP COMP WONT TURN ON!!!!
Post by: ian barbour on July 31, 2005, 10:46:31 AM
ok my computer specs

motherboard - pc chips m863g

processor - amd sempron 2200+ *(this is when overclocked)

windows xp professional

ok the things is my computer wont turn on. nothing at all. i cant access the bios menu. i push the power button and.... nothing, not even the fans start. no lights come on. i am wondering if anything has come out of place on the motherboard, or if its my processor that has overheated.

any help will b much appeciated.
Title: Re: SOMEONE PLEASE HELP COMP WONT TURN ON!!!!
Post by: Raptor on July 31, 2005, 10:52:07 AM
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processor - amd sempron 2200+ *(this is when overclocked)


That may explain why

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COMP WONT TURN ON!!!!



Reset the BIOS.
Title: Re: SOMEONE PLEASE HELP COMP WONT TURN ON!!!!
Post by: ian barbour on July 31, 2005, 10:53:27 AM
how do i reset the BIOs if i cant turn it on. i tried reseting the dim switches. but even after that it wont turn on.
Title: Re: SOMEONE PLEASE HELP COMP WONT TURN ON!!!!
Post by: Raptor on July 31, 2005, 10:57:11 AM
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how do i reset the BIOs if i cant turn it on. i tried reseting the dim switches. but even after that it wont turn on.


To reset the BIOS, take the following steps:

1. Power down computer
2. Take countermeasures against electro-static discharge (http://www.computerhope.com/esd.htm)
3. Remove computer casing
4. Inspect mainboard for a CMOS jump switch or CMOS battery

In case of CMOS jump switch:

Follow instructions provided with the mainboard manual.

In case of CMOS battery:

I. Remove CMOS battery for approximately 10-15 seconds.
II. After 10-15 seconds, place the CMOS battery back.

5. Power on system.

Do not power on the system when CMOS jumper is set to clear_cmos or when CMOS battery is non-present. [/i]
Title: Re: SOMEONE PLEASE HELP COMP WONT TURN ON!!!!
Post by: ian barbour on July 31, 2005, 10:58:54 AM
ok ill try that hopefully it works  ;D
Title: Re: SOMEONE PLEASE HELP COMP WONT TURN ON!!!!
Post by: Raptor on July 31, 2005, 11:11:08 AM
Can you tell us more about the situation you are in, should clearing the CMOS not work?