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Solved Windows Boot Problem
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Hey all,
Just to start with This is not about the PC in my Specs
Right to business..
I've been having a problem with a Pc i built a couple months back, it has now stopped booting properly.
I can Boot into Ubuntu Live Cd But that doesn't Help the issue.
The only common Factor is that it sits on the 2nd Post screen and will not advance or change.
It has 1.5Gb DDR2 Memory which is all fine (Tested in my machine)
It has a 160 GB HDD (SATA)
Old Celeron 3.33GHz Cpu (Cant Remember the Model)
And its a MSI 7274 MOtherboard..
Any help is appreciated.
(I will put up a Photo in a Little Bit)
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This is where it gets stuck and does nothing more...
I left this to run for a Day in the hopes it would fix it but nothing happened.
Windows 8.1 Intel i5 3750k OC'd 4.0Ghz 16GB Vengence Corsair GTX 770 OC 2GB Windforce Computer typePC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberCustom Build OSWindows 8.1 CPUIntel i5 3750k OC'd 4.0Ghz MotherboardP8Z77-V LX3 Memory16GB Vengence Corsair Graphics Card(s)GTX 770 OC 2GB Windforce Sound CardC-Media 7.1 Surround Card Monitor(s) DisplaysAsus 3D 23" & BenQ 24" & LG 19" Screen Resolution1920*1080, 1920*1080, 1440*900 Hard DrivesCrucial 512GB SSD
WD 1.5 TB
WD 500Gb PSU850MW Silverstone CaseinWin DragonRider Cooling4 * 140mm LED Akasa, One 140mm Fan Akasa KeyboardCorsair k95 MouseR.A.T 7 Contagion Internet Speed152 Mb Fiber Optic AntivirusESET Nod32 BrowserWaterfox x64 / Chrome x64 Other InfoFreenas / Plex Media server
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Alrighty Thanks Theog I will go and Try that now.
I'll Report back with my findings.
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WD 1.5 TB
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Right i Just Tried That and No go, It still Hung after only the bare minimum of hardware was in it.
(CPU, RAM, MB)
Windows 8.1 Intel i5 3750k OC'd 4.0Ghz 16GB Vengence Corsair GTX 770 OC 2GB Windforce Computer typePC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberCustom Build OSWindows 8.1 CPUIntel i5 3750k OC'd 4.0Ghz MotherboardP8Z77-V LX3 Memory16GB Vengence Corsair Graphics Card(s)GTX 770 OC 2GB Windforce Sound CardC-Media 7.1 Surround Card Monitor(s) DisplaysAsus 3D 23" & BenQ 24" & LG 19" Screen Resolution1920*1080, 1920*1080, 1440*900 Hard DrivesCrucial 512GB SSD
WD 1.5 TB
WD 500Gb PSU850MW Silverstone CaseinWin DragonRider Cooling4 * 140mm LED Akasa, One 140mm Fan Akasa KeyboardCorsair k95 MouseR.A.T 7 Contagion Internet Speed152 Mb Fiber Optic AntivirusESET Nod32 BrowserWaterfox x64 / Chrome x64 Other InfoFreenas / Plex Media server
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As a Follow on from the Previous Suggestions of emptying the motherboard and reconnecting i have come to an error from the bios. It makes a Warning Beeping Sound and i dont know what it means.
Could Anyone help me ?
I've Added the Video into this to show you Exactly what it does.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJB2M-eOMMA
Windows 8.1 Intel i5 3750k OC'd 4.0Ghz 16GB Vengence Corsair GTX 770 OC 2GB Windforce Computer typePC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberCustom Build OSWindows 8.1 CPUIntel i5 3750k OC'd 4.0Ghz MotherboardP8Z77-V LX3 Memory16GB Vengence Corsair Graphics Card(s)GTX 770 OC 2GB Windforce Sound CardC-Media 7.1 Surround Card Monitor(s) DisplaysAsus 3D 23" & BenQ 24" & LG 19" Screen Resolution1920*1080, 1920*1080, 1440*900 Hard DrivesCrucial 512GB SSD
WD 1.5 TB
WD 500Gb PSU850MW Silverstone CaseinWin DragonRider Cooling4 * 140mm LED Akasa, One 140mm Fan Akasa KeyboardCorsair k95 MouseR.A.T 7 Contagion Internet Speed152 Mb Fiber Optic AntivirusESET Nod32 BrowserWaterfox x64 / Chrome x64 Other InfoFreenas / Plex Media server
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This link lists all the different beep codes and what they mean.
Computer POST and beep codes
One thing I did notice was that your power supply fan was noisy - have you checked to see whether it's loose or wants a drop of oil?
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This link lists all the different beep codes and what they mean.
Computer POST and beep codes
One thing I did notice was that your power supply fan was noisy - have you checked to see whether it's loose or wants a drop of oil?
Erm yeah the Fan might Have been one of two things, I have a second PC on the left just out of shot with 3 fans whiring at once, Other then that it might need oil but its only 1.5 years old
And those beep codes didnt really do much to help...
But thanks for the Link ill save it for later Times
The Problem Remains that it still Hangs, COuld it Be A HDD issue?
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WD 1.5 TB
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try removint the fan and putting a fresh coat of thermal paste... that might help.
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Try clearing your BIOS.
Clear CMOS - 3 Ways To Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS
Than
Unplug all parts, & refit one at time with a reboot each time.
1) Your MOBO is finding two cable plugged in, but only one cable plugged to a drive.
2) Start over with the above.
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try removint the fan and putting a fresh coat of thermal paste... that might help.
Thanks For the Tip, I Had Already Done that which is Why the Beeping noise occured, I had put too much on and it was overheating as it wasnt conducting properly
Try clearing your BIOS.
Clear CMOS - 3 Ways To Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS
Than
Unplug all parts, & refit one at time with a reboot each time.
1) Your MOBO is finding two cable plugged in, but only one cable plugged to a drive.
2) Start over with the above.
When i unplugged everything i have left it that way, so it is quite literally the Ram, Cpu and MB.
The Above Combo gives the 'Cannot Find Bootable Media' Warning On the Second Post Screen.
If i Plug the HDD in it Hangs.. Which is What i am now thinking is Causing it.
I have also Managed to Boot into Ubuntu Live CD, However The Windows Install Disk Does Nothing?
Windows 8.1 Intel i5 3750k OC'd 4.0Ghz 16GB Vengence Corsair GTX 770 OC 2GB Windforce Computer typePC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberCustom Build OSWindows 8.1 CPUIntel i5 3750k OC'd 4.0Ghz MotherboardP8Z77-V LX3 Memory16GB Vengence Corsair Graphics Card(s)GTX 770 OC 2GB Windforce Sound CardC-Media 7.1 Surround Card Monitor(s) DisplaysAsus 3D 23" & BenQ 24" & LG 19" Screen Resolution1920*1080, 1920*1080, 1440*900 Hard DrivesCrucial 512GB SSD
WD 1.5 TB
WD 500Gb PSU850MW Silverstone CaseinWin DragonRider Cooling4 * 140mm LED Akasa, One 140mm Fan Akasa KeyboardCorsair k95 MouseR.A.T 7 Contagion Internet Speed152 Mb Fiber Optic AntivirusESET Nod32 BrowserWaterfox x64 / Chrome x64 Other InfoFreenas / Plex Media server
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Thanks all for the Help,
I figured it out though, the HDD was Corrupt...
Trojans,Malware,Spyware... And the HDD Killer Which didnt work
Managed to get back into the Files Externally however i will be reinstalling the OS.
Cheers again
Windows 8.1 Intel i5 3750k OC'd 4.0Ghz 16GB Vengence Corsair GTX 770 OC 2GB Windforce Computer typePC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberCustom Build OSWindows 8.1 CPUIntel i5 3750k OC'd 4.0Ghz MotherboardP8Z77-V LX3 Memory16GB Vengence Corsair Graphics Card(s)GTX 770 OC 2GB Windforce Sound CardC-Media 7.1 Surround Card Monitor(s) DisplaysAsus 3D 23" & BenQ 24" & LG 19" Screen Resolution1920*1080, 1920*1080, 1440*900 Hard DrivesCrucial 512GB SSD
WD 1.5 TB
WD 500Gb PSU850MW Silverstone CaseinWin DragonRider Cooling4 * 140mm LED Akasa, One 140mm Fan Akasa KeyboardCorsair k95 MouseR.A.T 7 Contagion Internet Speed152 Mb Fiber Optic AntivirusESET Nod32 BrowserWaterfox x64 / Chrome x64 Other InfoFreenas / Plex Media server
Q6600
6Gb DDR3
6TB ZFS Raid
500W PSu
2 x Intel NIC's
You're very welcome. Pleased to hear you've found the solution and thanks for letting us know.
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