- Jun 10, 2017
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Alright, I've been here before. The last time I tried posting about my POSTing problems on these forums, I received a lot of information about my problem, but in the end I could not fix it. I have come back with some new information I might be able to use to help finally fix it.
So I am going to give a list of things I've tried and the things I've done before the computer refused to POST.
About 2 months ago, I finally got a monitor so I can use my 2 year old PC I built. The monitor worked well without any problems, but I had to switch out the RAM slots and only use 4GB of RAM. The computer POSTed fine after that.
Well, 2 days later I accidentally pressed the sleep button on my keyboard. The computer shut off and when I tried to turn it back on, it didn't POST.
The LEDs would refuse to turn on and the power button would be unresponsive after hitting it.
Also, the LEDs used to flash whenever the PSU was plugged in, but after replacing the PSU this stopped.
The GPU fan wouldn't move when not POSTing, either. This is the main reason I replaced the PSU.
These are the steps I took to try and fix this:
Switch RAM sticks and switch RAM slots.
Changing the HDD LED/LED and power button prongs (The LEDs were in a wrong configuration and usually the case LEDs would turn on to indicate a post)
Taking out the Case inputs (Audio, USB, etc.)
Pulling out the SATA cords.
Changing the CLR CMOS jumper multiple times and exchanging batteries.
Taking out the GPU and trying to use motherboard input
Fully deconstructing and reconstructing the entire PC
Checking CPU and Mobo for static damage/burns
Checking CPU for any lint, dust, metal pieces, etc.
Using a "makeshift" test bench.
Using different HDDs
and using two different PSUs.
After trying all of these steps, I was truly confused on how this problem could spontaneously happen.
Then, after thinking awhile, I thought back on how my RAM affected the POSTing situation. I believe both RAM sticks have failed and it might be what's stopping me from getting the computer finally POST. The computer going to sleep and never waking up must have simply been coincidental.
Also, the GPU might've failed, but that's such a huge piece of hardware (and a huge piece of my wallet, too) that I think that requires much more deliberation.
Also, the Mobo might've failed, causing both RAM slots and the PCI slot to fail, or it might just be the RAM.
Could I get a little help here on what might be causing the computer not to POST?
Also computer specs:
ECS Kam1-I
2x Crucial 4GB RAM
Athlon 5300 2.05Ghz
R7 250X 4GB
Seagate 250GB HDD
WD 500GB HDD (I found this from an old emachines computer and I was running out of space)
Black Rosewill case (I forgot the model number)
So I am going to give a list of things I've tried and the things I've done before the computer refused to POST.
About 2 months ago, I finally got a monitor so I can use my 2 year old PC I built. The monitor worked well without any problems, but I had to switch out the RAM slots and only use 4GB of RAM. The computer POSTed fine after that.
Well, 2 days later I accidentally pressed the sleep button on my keyboard. The computer shut off and when I tried to turn it back on, it didn't POST.
The LEDs would refuse to turn on and the power button would be unresponsive after hitting it.
Also, the LEDs used to flash whenever the PSU was plugged in, but after replacing the PSU this stopped.
The GPU fan wouldn't move when not POSTing, either. This is the main reason I replaced the PSU.
These are the steps I took to try and fix this:
Switch RAM sticks and switch RAM slots.
Changing the HDD LED/LED and power button prongs (The LEDs were in a wrong configuration and usually the case LEDs would turn on to indicate a post)
Taking out the Case inputs (Audio, USB, etc.)
Pulling out the SATA cords.
Changing the CLR CMOS jumper multiple times and exchanging batteries.
Taking out the GPU and trying to use motherboard input
Fully deconstructing and reconstructing the entire PC
Checking CPU and Mobo for static damage/burns
Checking CPU for any lint, dust, metal pieces, etc.
Using a "makeshift" test bench.
Using different HDDs
and using two different PSUs.
After trying all of these steps, I was truly confused on how this problem could spontaneously happen.
Then, after thinking awhile, I thought back on how my RAM affected the POSTing situation. I believe both RAM sticks have failed and it might be what's stopping me from getting the computer finally POST. The computer going to sleep and never waking up must have simply been coincidental.
Also, the GPU might've failed, but that's such a huge piece of hardware (and a huge piece of my wallet, too) that I think that requires much more deliberation.
Also, the Mobo might've failed, causing both RAM slots and the PCI slot to fail, or it might just be the RAM.
Could I get a little help here on what might be causing the computer not to POST?
Also computer specs:
ECS Kam1-I
2x Crucial 4GB RAM
Athlon 5300 2.05Ghz
R7 250X 4GB
Seagate 250GB HDD
WD 500GB HDD (I found this from an old emachines computer and I was running out of space)
Black Rosewill case (I forgot the model number)
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