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Hello, my computer is able to turn on but no peripherals work. I have tried using different memory configuration (taking out ram, adding it, swapping sticks around) to no avail. I have tried to reset the CMOS but I am not entirely sure I did that correctly as the PC would not turn on at all when I put the jumper on the different reset pins. I am fairly sure my graphics card is working and so are my monitors. Unfortunately my mobo has no POST beep as it does not have a built in speaker. Monitors and USB don't work. I have tried using a different old motherboard to rule out problems with anything else but that also has the same problem. The other mobo is a Biostar A780L3L.
Please help, Facepunch.
So, it powers on, but doesn't post? On either board, using the same RAM, processor, etc? Am I understanding this correctly?
If that's what's happening, I'd say it's either bad RAM or the Processor. Probably the RAM though. And it still doesn't post with just one single stick of RAM by it self? Did you try all of them(however many you have :P)?
Yeah, same RAM, CPU etc. And it is not POSTing. Correct.
I have 4 sticks of 2GB each. I have tried them in every configuration possible and still no POST. What would cause all 4 sticks of RAM to go bad at the same time?
Thanks for replying.
I've had this issue (the peripherals not working), and what happened was, for some reason, the RAM had worked its way out of socket by just the slightest bit. Swapped around the sticks and it worked properly.
When your RAM goes and your system is hot (powered on,) your peripherals will stop working and you may see graphical corruption on your screen.
Have you run each stick with no other sticks? For best results, try this in the memory bank closest to the CPU. No speaker on mobo? The fuck? You don't have a little digital display or anything?
[QUOTE=Irkalla;39033068]I've had this issue (the peripherals not working), and what happened was, for some reason, the RAM had worked its way out of socket by just the slightest bit. Swapped around the sticks and it worked properly.
When your RAM goes and your system is hot (powered on,) your peripherals will stop working and you may see graphical corruption on your screen.
Have you run each stick with no other sticks? For best results, try this in the memory bank closest to the CPU. No speaker on mobo? The fuck? You don't have a little digital display or anything?[/QUOTE]
"I have tried using different memory configuration (taking out ram, adding it, swapping sticks around) to no avail. "
Please read the OP.
No speaker or display of any kind.
Pretty hard to tell what's wrong when you don't have a motherboard speaker, since you're unsure if the CMOS resetting worked, try just pulling the battery and unplugging the power. Check if your CPU power and GPU power are in, reseat GPU, remove all nonessential peripherals (only need a keyboard)
[QUOTE=Shadaez;39040801]Pretty hard to tell what's wrong when you don't have a motherboard speaker, since you're unsure if the CMOS resetting worked, try just pulling the battery and unplugging the power. Check if your CPU power and GPU power are in, reseat GPU, remove all nonessential peripherals (only need a keyboard)[/QUOTE]
I know there is a slot for a speaker so I will go and buy that at Maplin tomorrow if they are open. Should only be like 60p or something.
Cheers for the reprep.
Okay, so I plugged in the motherboard speaker, turned it on and no beeps sounded. At all.
What does that mean?
Dead Mobo I think.
[editline]2nd January 2013[/editline]
You're sure you got the speaker on the right posts?
[QUOTE=Ricool06;39026427]
I have tried to reset the CMOS but I am not entirely sure I did that correctly as the PC would not turn on at all when I put the jumper on the different reset pins.
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You should never ever turn on the PC when the CMOS jumper is in the reset position. When resetting the BIOS, the power cord should be disconnected as well.
Some motherboard manuals state that resetting the BIOS while having the jumper in the reset position, may damage the motherboard. Though I can't confirm this, you were being careless doing so and you should always turn the the manual before doing something you are not sure of.
- Try re-seating your CPU, and use only 1 RAM module (unless your mobo requires a pair which I think it doesn't).
- Make sure the RAM slots are free of dust; use a vacuum cleaner. Double check with a flashlight shining in the socket, confirm that the pins themselves are free of dust. Same goes for the modules.
- Make sure the mobo is free of any smack like dust.
- Disconnect all other devices like hard drives, CD/DVD/Blu-ray drives, card readers etc.
For resetting the CMOS;
- Disconnect power
- Hit the Power button to get rid of residual current
- Reset the CMOS by moving the jumper
- Wait 5 seconds
- Move the jumper back to it's normal state
- Reconnect power
- Try turning on your PC
It might take a bit longer than usual for the PC to boot into POST after a BIOS reset.
[QUOTE=Del91;39072881]Dead Mobo I think.
[editline]2nd January 2013[/editline]
You're sure you got the speaker on the right posts?[/QUOTE]
Yes, it says speaker at the bottom of the motherboard with four uncovered pins. Polarity is aligned correctly.
[editline]3rd January 2013[/editline]
[QUOTE=Drumdevil;39076181]You should never ever turn on the PC when the CMOS jumper is in the reset position. When resetting the BIOS, the power cord should be disconnected as well.
Some motherboard manuals state that resetting the BIOS while having the jumper in the reset position, may damage the motherboard. Though I can't confirm this, you were being careless doing so and you should always turn the the manual before doing something you are not sure of.
- Try re-seating your CPU, and use only 1 RAM module (unless your mobo requires a pair which I think it doesn't).
- Make sure the RAM slots are free of dust; use a vacuum cleaner. Double check with a flashlight shining in the socket, confirm that the pins themselves are free of dust. Same goes for the modules.
- Make sure the mobo is free of any smack like dust.
- Disconnect all other devices like hard drives, CD/DVD/Blu-ray drives, card readers etc.
For resetting the CMOS;
- Disconnect power
- Hit the Power button to get rid of residual current
- Reset the CMOS by moving the jumper
- Wait 5 seconds
- Move the jumper back to it's normal state
- Reconnect power
- Try turning on your PC
It might take a bit longer than usual for the PC to boot into POST after a BIOS reset.[/QUOTE]
I wasn't being careless, I asked my friend to read out the manual to me whilst I had no internet connection.
-I've done that and it does.
-Will do, thank you.
-I have made sure it is very dust free.
-Already done.
Okay, I will try that way of resetting the CMOS, thanks.
[QUOTE=Drumdevil;39076181]You should never ever turn on the PC when the CMOS jumper is in the reset position. When resetting the BIOS, the power cord should be disconnected as well.
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You can do it with Intel boards. It's the only way to clear passwords blocking access to BIOS too. I've had boards that wouldn't clear the password even after removing the battery overnight.
[QUOTE=Del91;39086218]You can do it with Intel boards. It's the only way to clear passwords blocking access to BIOS too. I've had boards that wouldn't clear the password even after removing the battery overnight.[/QUOTE]
I've heard of these aswel. It's very confusing, since there are a number of boards that will actually break if you do that.
I think that's AMD socket boards, but I'm not sure as I've got more experience with Intel boards, some of them just seem bass ackwards.
When in doubt pull the battery though, that'll work 9 times out of 10.
[QUOTE=Del91;39099672]I think that's AMD socket boards, but I'm not sure as I've got more experience with Intel boards, some of them just seem bass ackwards.
When in doubt pull the battery though, that'll work 9 times out of 10.[/QUOTE]
I tried pulling the battery. Doesn't turn on still. I am doubting this is a CMOS reset problem.
No beeps would mean your board is absolutely dead.
RMA or test another board if available.
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[QUOTE=Hyper Iguana;39105637][url]http://i.imgur.com/zNZSA.png[/url][/QUOTE]
Nice one, that would fit nicely in the "How to: Ask for Tech Support & Rules".
Wow that's a really good flow chart. I'm gonna have to show my boss that. :v:
[editline]5th January 2013[/editline]
[QUOTE=Ricool06;39104459]I tried pulling the battery. Doesn't turn on still. I am doubting this is a CMOS reset problem.[/QUOTE]
Yep, like brandy said, it's probably toast.
I told you I have already tested another board and it does the same thing.
Tested the CPU in another PC?
Tested on a bench with no case? (shorts)
Did you try a different PSU?
Then in that case if both boards don't power on, it's probably the PSU.
Or both boards are fried. :v:
Yeah, could be both boards. If the main one went back and your other one hasn't been used in a long time it's possible it went bad due to not being used. (That's a thing)
And the winner is... The motherboard!
Got a new Asrock Z75 motherboard and an Intel i5 to go with it. Thanks for all the help guys.
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