So my shtutle will not boot up at all??

[Rufio]

I let my friend borrow my shuttle.

she returned it a few months later.

she said that it was getting slower and slower over time, and every time they reset it, it took longer to boot.

finally, now when i press the power button, i hear it power up, but nothing happens. no boot screen, no post.

what's wrong w/it?!???

 

[Psychosylph]

Need more info as to model, equipment, etc....

But, a good way to start is to strip it down to just the processor and memory and try booting it that way (probably should clear the CMOS, too). If that works, add things one at a time until it exhibits problems. If it doesn't, you'll need a few replacement parts to troubleshoot with...

 

[kaymack]

Do you know what your friend was doing with it for the "few months"? What applications was she running, or was it just web surfing? Could she have picked up a virus? Could she have "accidently" monkeyed with the bios? I would probably make sure that the memory is well seated and clear the CMOS with the jumper and then see if it will post. Other than that, we may need more information.

 

[Rufio]

SN41G2 is the model
she is a web designer, running macromedia and photoshop apps.

i will isolate all the crap and see if it works.
i'm not looking forward to it!

 

[Psychosylph]

A full cofiguration list might help, as we can mention if there are any known issues. Good luck!

 

[Rufio]

so i fixed it.


I unplugged it. reset the cmos (via jumper)

plugged it back in.

held down the insert key and powered it up.

it booted to the bios screen. cmos was jacked.

i went tot he shuttle site and got updates on cmos and bios.

ran them.

works great!

 

[aZhE]

you da man!

 

[Rufio]

Originally posted by: aZhE
you da man!

thx

btw, i found all this out on the Shuttle website.

VERY good FAQ! hehe

 

[JetBlack69]

Originally posted by: Rufio

Originally posted by: aZhE
you da man!

thx

btw, i found all this out on the Shuttle website.

VERY good FAQ! hehe

Yeah, I had to do the insert trick on my shuttle too.

 

[Rufio]

Originally posted by: JetBlack69

Originally posted by: Rufio

Originally posted by: aZhE
you da man!

thx

btw, i found all this out on the Shuttle website.

VERY good FAQ! hehe

Yeah, I had to do the insert trick on my shuttle too.

why does that insert trick work anyway??

 

[kaymack]

Rufio, now that you fixed it, any clue as to how it got that way? Wonder what your friend did or was doing to shake the cmos up.

 

[Rufio]

Originally posted by: kaymack
Rufio, now that you fixed it, any clue as to how it got that way? Wonder what your friend did or was doing to shake the cmos up.

i read it's something to do w/cmos corruption..

just update it and you'll be alright. ;D

 

[JetBlack69]

Originally posted by: kaymack
Rufio, now that you fixed it, any clue as to how it got that way? Wonder what your friend did or was doing to shake the cmos up.

I was adjusting some memory stuff in the bios and that's how mine happened.