Windows 7
Gigabyte ga-p55m-ud2
i7-860
1 1/2 yrs old
My computer has worked great for more than a year, but when I went to turn it on today the fan powered on, but stayed running strong. Usually it runs loudly for about half a second, and then gets quiet. I turned on my monitor to see if the BIOS was available, but it was not. There was no info on the screen.
On the case, the power light turns on, and the DVD-R drive reader light links a couple times before stopping.
I have turned it off after about a minute each time I turn it on for fear of burning out any hardware. I was at first fearful of a virus, however, I think it is more like that it is a hardware failure. I have very little experience with technical computer hardware (mostly installing cards and harddrives).
I have many pictures and videos that I haven't backed up yet on the harddrive, as well as documents I need for school, so just tossing the drive isn't an option. (i know, this is completely my fault for not backing it up)
My phase leds read green, green, yellow, red if that means anything. I cannot find info on them.
Much gratitude in advance,
Harvey
Gigabyte ga-p55m-ud2
i7-860
1 1/2 yrs old
My computer has worked great for more than a year, but when I went to turn it on today the fan powered on, but stayed running strong. Usually it runs loudly for about half a second, and then gets quiet. I turned on my monitor to see if the BIOS was available, but it was not. There was no info on the screen.
On the case, the power light turns on, and the DVD-R drive reader light links a couple times before stopping.
I have turned it off after about a minute each time I turn it on for fear of burning out any hardware. I was at first fearful of a virus, however, I think it is more like that it is a hardware failure. I have very little experience with technical computer hardware (mostly installing cards and harddrives).
I have many pictures and videos that I haven't backed up yet on the harddrive, as well as documents I need for school, so just tossing the drive isn't an option. (i know, this is completely my fault for not backing it up)
My phase leds read green, green, yellow, red if that means anything. I cannot find info on them.
Much gratitude in advance,
Harvey