The Basics in Desktop Computer Troubleshooting Part 3
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Topic: Computer Troubleshooting

1. Computer turns on but does not boot (power led lights up and ATX PSU fan is turning). In many instances you here a BEEPING sound.

a.       Try reinserting the DIMMs (memory chip), the PCI or AGP video card or the processor. These hardware should be keyed into the respective cutouts on the motherboard.  Press firmly down until it seats correctly.

(Note: Handle these modules only by their edges or wear grounding strap)

b.      One of these may be defective - Motherboard, memory, video card, processor.

(Note: In changing defective hardware, check your Motherboard specification for details)

c.       Check Motherboard jumpers

d.      Check CMOS configuration

e.      You came up with this problem after overclocking or after accidentally overclocking your CPU because you did not read the manual. The only solution is to clear the BIOS if it does not reset automatically to default.

f.        You updated the wrong BIOS configuration. Install the previous BIOS