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DarkLocke   09-14-2008 at 02:38:23 AM

Okay, so yesterday my computer wouldnt boot up at all. First I thought it was cmos, it wasnt. Then I thought it was my powersupply, its not (bought a new one now i have to return it). So, my computer will turn on, the standby light on my mother board is constant green like usual. I took off my heat sink and put my finger on top of my processor, after i turn it on the processor isnt heating up at all, not even warm. Would the processor still heat up if the computer doesnt boot bios?

Also, Even though the light is on on my motherboard, is it still possible something is wrong with it too?

Thanks for any suggestions or help.

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samfms   09-14-2008 at 03:24:02 AM
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here is what i would do:
disconnect all non essential components:
- only keep one memory module if you have more than one.
- disconnect non-primeary hard drives and any optical drives
- remove any PCI(e) cards you might have installed e.g. Sound card, TV tuner, wireless adapter, etc.

try turning-on computer at this point...if still no success try to reseat your graphics card, your memory module and your processor (each done individually)...after doing this try and turn on the computer and troubleshoot using the bare-minimum of components....after you find a solution..start reconnecting the previous parts gradually.

Good Luck

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blackwidow_rsa   09-14-2008 at 03:24:21 AM
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You have to include your pc's specs so we can troubleshoot better

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DarkLocke   09-14-2008 at 08:26:19 PM
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My specs are...

Core 2 duo E6600
ASUS P5N 670i mobo
8800 GTX
2gb OCZ 800

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