hp pavilion a1600n wont boot

[srini0603]

I have an hp pavilion a1600n desktop. It turns on for a second or so then it turns off automatically. there is no beep sound or anything from the pc.

could it be a corrupt bios or something else? If I want to update the bios? how do I do it? I am not sure on what brand the board is?

any help?

Thanks.

[srini0603]

ok. I found out the board on the desktop. its Asus A8M2N-LA . Does any one have an .iso file for this? I want to update the bios using .iso file.

[styrafoam]

Your motherboard is most likely dead, updating the bios won't fix it. Unless you know someone who is handy with a soldering iron(and only have bad capacitors on the mobo) then its time for a new computer. Or a motherboard/cpu/ram & power supply upgrade in the very least.

[VirtualLarry]

How old is that PC? The PSU may have given out. Or it might be the mobo.

[crashtech]

That PC is circa 2006. Time to kiss it goodbye.

Seriously, I have faster stuff than that in my junk drawer.

[crashtech]

On the bright side, it looks like the case, though ugly, might accept standard ATX components. So depending on your goal, this might be a good beginning or learning tool.

[srini0603]

its my friend desktop. they gave it to me to fix it. I have no clue on what the config on the desktop. on the good side it boots now and I am able to login to bios and it just hangs there.

[styrafoam]

www.badcaps.net/

I have seen so many nforce + amd store bought computers from the 2000's that behave the same way that I would probably put $100 on it sight unseen.

[srini0603]

even if the mobo is faulty..would it still boot and would I be able to go in to bios??

[styrafoam]

Originally Posted by srini0603

even if the mobo is faulty..would it still boot and would I be able to go in to bios??

Yes, that is possible. Just open the case and look. There are pictures on the site I linked that will explain what to look for.