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HELP!! my computer died (details inside)

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DougS

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Ok, everthing was running fine last night. Got up to use the bathroom, came back, and screen was dark. Thought it was screen saver, but got no response from using keyboard/mouse.

So I turned off the computer, let it sit a few minutes, then restarted. NO POST (no beeps anyway). Power supply seems to be operating normally (fans running, power to drives, etc.). Tried to reboot a couple times, and same result each time: system starts, accesses floppy/HD/cd-rom drive then sits with no beeps.

I tried to boot from floppy as well as using the Windows XP CD to no avail (even though these drives are "running" the info isn't going anywhere (how's that for a technical description).

So, now the big question: what next? I can't even seem to get any diagnostics going, accessing BIOS ain't happening...time to order a new motherboard? other guesses? HELP!!

TIA,

DOUG

PS--this is a asus a7n8x deluxe v.2
 
Tried new power supply and reseated everything on the motherboard (memory, cpu, video card, pci cards) and checked all connections. Still no go. Guess I'm getting a new motherboard, can't think of anything else.

Doug
 
Pull out your memory and check it on another person's system for post, and if you want, MemTest86+. Clear your CMOS- you might have to do it more than once if the computer is MB is being flaky. Good luck.
 
Go to the local computer store and see if they have a proc that you can slip into your MB and post it with. We do this where I work for $5.
 
a proc that you can slip into your MB and post it with
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He means testing your board with a known good processor to rule out a bad cpu before buying a new board. Its part of any good tech's troubleshooting process as well as testing your processor in a known good board. Its not uncommon to lose more than one piece of hardware when something like you explained happens. This is the route I'd take before shelling out a bunch of money.
 
I had the same problem about a year ago. I came back and the computer was running, but non responsive to the KB/Mouse. So I shut it off and the only thing that would run was the Fans and You could hear the HD spool up.

So I figured it was the MoBo & Replaced it with no success

Then I went up and bought a new processor..... Still no Post

Then I went out and bought a new POWER SUPPLY and guess what? - Boots like a light bulb!!!!

I checked the voltages on the old power supply and they were way under where they should be

It seems a Fan and Hard Drive Puck will work with great tolerances in Voltage, but the MoBo and CPU have to be real close

So now I have a spare MoBo and CPU, and spent $400 on a $75 problem

 
Yeah, I swapped out my Fortron 300W for a Antec True Power 300W. Same problem...Maybe I should buy one of those p/s testers for $10 or so just to make sure.

Doug
 
I had the same problem about a year ago. I came back and the computer was running, but non responsive to the KB/Mouse. So I shut it off and the only thing that would run was the Fans and You could hear the HD spool up. So I figured it was the MoBo & Replaced it with no success. Then I went up and bought a new processor..... Still no Post. Then I went out and bought a new POWER SUPPLY and guess what? - Boots like a light bulb!!!! I checked the voltages on the old power supply and they were way under where they should be. It seems a Fan and Hard Drive Puck will work with great tolerances in Voltage, but the MoBo and CPU have to be real close.

So now I have a spare MoBo and CPU, and spent $400 on a $75 problem
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I thought of that too. Check your system with a known good Power Supply first before proceding. Still, the message written in between the lines is systematically go through and eliminate each piece of hardware until you find the culprit.
 
Well, I took out the video card and put in an old one and it posted... Grr, looks like my month old ATI Radeon 9800 Pro is now a $100+ paperweight. Thanks for the suggestions all.

Doug
 
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