Monitor goes black

[mirza911]

It is usually fine but every once in a while while im playing games or doing w/e the screen goes black like it goes to sleep but moving the mouse wont do anything and the speakers stop giving sound. then i have to shut the PC down and usually it wont beep once when i turn it back on unless u shake it up a bit.....(the whole tower) could it be wiring or what? and i tried switching monitors it does the same thing so its a problem on the inside. maybe the video card idk..... help?

 

[Memphis101]

I've got the same problem I believe. I missed your topic somehow before I created mine.

 

[Fardringle]

If you can resolve the problem by physically shaking the computer, then something is loose inside and you should reseat all components and connections in the PC to make sure they are connected properly.

 

[robisbell]

Motherboard Manufacturer with Model Board Version and BIOS Revision:
CPU Manufacturer and Model:
RAM Manufacturer and Model:
PSU Manufacturer and Model:

 

[mirza911]

Motherboard Manufacturer with Model Board Version and BIOS Revision:Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. 8IPE1000-G/L (idk what bios revision is)
CPU Manufacturer and Model:Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
RAM Manufacturer and Model:Centon DDR-SDRAM PC-3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400] 1GB and 2x MOSEL DDR-SDRAM PC-3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400] 256MB
PSU Manufacturer and Model: im not sure about this it came stock with my dell PC about 5 years ago and it is 350W

 

[robisbell]

okay, get a program called PC Wizard, check the bios revision with it as well as your memory modules specific info, plus kindly post the voltage readings it receives.

 

[mirza911]

Voltage CPU : 1.43 V
+5V Voltage : 4.97 V
+12V Voltage : 12.19 V

Idk what u meant by memory modules this is all i got for physical memory tell me if u want some dif and where to find it.

A0 (RAS 1, RAS 2) : 256 (Single Bank)
A1 (RAS 3, RAS 4) : 1024 (Double Bank)
A2 (RAS 5, RAS 6) : 256 (Single Bank)
A3 : Empty

Information SPD EEPROM (A0) :
Manufacturer : MOSEL
Part Number : V826632K24SCTG-D3
Serial Number : 40072002
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC-3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
Size : 256 MB (1 rows, 4 banks)
Module Buffered : No
Module Registered : No
Module SLi Ready (EPP) : No
Width : 64-bit
Error Correction Capability : No
Max. Burst Length : 8
Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
Prefetch Buffer : 2-bit
Manufacture : Week 3 of 2005
Supported Frequencies : 133 MHz, 166 MHz, 200 MHz
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 2.5 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 3 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 3 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 6 clocks @133 MHz, 7 clocks @166 MHz, 8 clocks @200 MHz

Information SPD EEPROM (A1) :
Manufacturer : Centon
Part Number : JIYG18TVB 1GB
Serial Number : Unspecified
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC-3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
Size : 1024 MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Buffered : No
Module Registered : No
Module SLi Ready (EPP) : No
Width : 64-bit
Error Correction Capability : No
Max. Burst Length : 8
Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
Prefetch Buffer : 2-bit
Manufacture : 2000
Supported Frequencies : 133 MHz, 166 MHz, 200 MHz
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 2.5 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 3 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 3 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 6 clocks @133 MHz, 7 clocks @166 MHz, 8 clocks @200 MHz

Information SPD EEPROM (A2) :
Manufacturer : MOSEL
Part Number : V826632K24SCTG-D3
Serial Number : 2E072001
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC-3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
Size : 256 MB (1 rows, 4 banks)
Module Buffered : No
Module Registered : No
Module SLi Ready (EPP) : No
Width : 64-bit
Error Correction Capability : No
Max. Burst Length : 8
Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
Prefetch Buffer : 2-bit
Manufacture : Week 3 of 2005
Supported Frequencies : 133 MHz, 166 MHz, 200 MHz
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 2.5 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 3 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 3 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 6 clocks @133 MHz, 7 clocks @166 MHz, 8 clocks @200 MHz

Memory Controller Information :
Memory Controller : SDRAM
Number of connectors : 4
Max. Module Size : 0 MB
Supported Speed : Unspecified
Supported Voltages : 2.9v
Error Detection Method : 8-bit Parity
Error Correction Capability : None
Current/Supported Interleave : 1-way/1-way

and honestly i have no idea how or where to get the bios revision ive looked and cant find it....?

 

[BigZ1981]

Originally posted by: Fardringle
If you can resolve the problem by physically shaking the computer, then something is loose inside and you should reseat all components and connections in the PC to make sure they are connected properly.

I agree...take everything off & reseat all connections.....especially the vid card.

 

[robisbell]

I do not see a 3.3V reading. that's a puzzle, but now that we know that you have mismatched ram, I'd strip it down and try reseating everything, and if no joy, then test electrical outlet, UPS/Surge Protector, and PSU.