Hi guys
Let me start of by saying, this is an awesome place, I've managed to troubleshoot many problems using the knowledge gained from here. However, I now have an issue that even some of the solutions found here don't seem to work for. I must apologize in advance for the essay that precedes.
My computer starts up, begins loading windows, then shuts down. (does not work in safe mode either)
What I have tried so far:
I've stripped it down to the bare essentials, no graphics card, no sound card, using only one 2 gig ram chip, removed all drives except the master hard drive.
At first I thought it could be the CPU temperature that was causing it, so I monitored the temperature in the bios, it was in the around 58 degrees Celsius. Although its higher than normal, its still not high enough to cause any issues. I did apply new thermal grease and the temp is down to around 45 now.
I have replace power cables.
I replaced the power supply.
I have tried alternate power sources. (different plug points)
I have tried alternative chips of ram in different slots.
I have tried another hard drive (empty drive to load an O.S)
I have tried loading various versions of windows and Linux. All installations fail due the the pc shutting down about half way through the installation. Even the using a live Linux disc wont work.
Note: If I start up the pc and go straight to the bios, it doesn't shut down, I have stayed in the bios for about an hour and it does not shut down. How can this be? What is happening when the O.S is loading that it causes a shutdown?
Having tried all of the above, I now believe that it is either a motherboard or CPU problem. As these are the only two components that have not been changed, because I cannot get a spare.
My question is, how can I test which it is? I don't want to have to replace both components due to cost.
My thanks in advance guys.
Be kind with the criticism. Its my first post here
Let me start of by saying, this is an awesome place, I've managed to troubleshoot many problems using the knowledge gained from here. However, I now have an issue that even some of the solutions found here don't seem to work for. I must apologize in advance for the essay that precedes.
My computer starts up, begins loading windows, then shuts down. (does not work in safe mode either)
What I have tried so far:
I've stripped it down to the bare essentials, no graphics card, no sound card, using only one 2 gig ram chip, removed all drives except the master hard drive.
At first I thought it could be the CPU temperature that was causing it, so I monitored the temperature in the bios, it was in the around 58 degrees Celsius. Although its higher than normal, its still not high enough to cause any issues. I did apply new thermal grease and the temp is down to around 45 now.
I have replace power cables.
I replaced the power supply.
I have tried alternate power sources. (different plug points)
I have tried alternative chips of ram in different slots.
I have tried another hard drive (empty drive to load an O.S)
I have tried loading various versions of windows and Linux. All installations fail due the the pc shutting down about half way through the installation. Even the using a live Linux disc wont work.
Note: If I start up the pc and go straight to the bios, it doesn't shut down, I have stayed in the bios for about an hour and it does not shut down. How can this be? What is happening when the O.S is loading that it causes a shutdown?
Having tried all of the above, I now believe that it is either a motherboard or CPU problem. As these are the only two components that have not been changed, because I cannot get a spare.
My question is, how can I test which it is? I don't want to have to replace both components due to cost.
My thanks in advance guys.
Be kind with the criticism. Its my first post here
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