Hi, im generally good with computers, but when i tried to fix up a friends old machine, I ran across an issue.
Initially it would start entering windows, or startup repair and freeze before it got to anything.
I disconnected the HDD and booted from a usb linux and i am now able to get into linux, but only for like 15 minutes before it freezes with the cursor and everything still on the screen, but immobile.
A problem that occasionally happens is the computer will attempt to boot, aka lights on fans spinning etc but it will stop and restart several times until it finally shows bios. I have not figured out the cause to this. My first guess is a faulty motherboard
System specs: 4x2gb ddr3 ram
Motherboard:Edit: ASUS M4N78 Pro
CPU: amd phenomx4 940 3ghz
no hard drive currently installed
psu:ultra 500watt
GPU: Nvidia GT240
Things I have already tried:
Flashing Bios
Restoring Windows
Tested each ram stick in different slots.
Disconnected Hardrive and booted Linux from flashdrive
Re-seated CPU
Checked cables connected to motherboard.
Held the powersuply button for 30 seconds then plugged back in.
So i guess it has to be the MOBO or CPU?
given that these are from 2009, should i just scrap them and move on?
Sorry for such a broad question with little info, im just wondering if anybody had dealt with a similar problem.
Initially it would start entering windows, or startup repair and freeze before it got to anything.
I disconnected the HDD and booted from a usb linux and i am now able to get into linux, but only for like 15 minutes before it freezes with the cursor and everything still on the screen, but immobile.
A problem that occasionally happens is the computer will attempt to boot, aka lights on fans spinning etc but it will stop and restart several times until it finally shows bios. I have not figured out the cause to this. My first guess is a faulty motherboard
System specs: 4x2gb ddr3 ram
Motherboard:Edit: ASUS M4N78 Pro
CPU: amd phenomx4 940 3ghz
no hard drive currently installed
psu:ultra 500watt
GPU: Nvidia GT240
Things I have already tried:
Flashing Bios
Restoring Windows
Tested each ram stick in different slots.
Disconnected Hardrive and booted Linux from flashdrive
Re-seated CPU
Checked cables connected to motherboard.
Held the powersuply button for 30 seconds then plugged back in.
So i guess it has to be the MOBO or CPU?
given that these are from 2009, should i just scrap them and move on?
Sorry for such a broad question with little info, im just wondering if anybody had dealt with a similar problem.
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