Computer wont boot... Please help

RaPiDo987 · Jun 27, 2010

Hey Guys!

Just bought a new hard drive for my friends comp and installed win xp pro on it. Everything was going great all windows updates were installed. Then the comp decided not to boot up when I was about to give it to him. :banghead:

Could not figure out why it was not booting so decide to clear the CMOS. Tried to do a full system restore and now it won't pass the first step...

Can anyone help me?

Mobo: MSI 7211 http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=bios&maincat_no=1&prod_no=234
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB
CPU:???

EDIT: I update the bios using MSI uploader and don't know if that has anything to do with it. I included pic of the bios...
Will try using the memtest and a different win cd.... Thanks

Edit 2: Can't seem to find v.4 bios on the website... can any one please point me to a trust worthy site?

dr_dream · Jun 27, 2010

If you have made a BIOS reset and it still doesn't work, try to test the memories with memtest+, so we can exclude them. Also try another Windows XP version

Deleted member 24505 · Jun 27, 2010

Try changing the ide lead for a 80 wire one,on the bios screen it says no 80 conductor cable detected. Maybe the drive will only work with a 80 wire(conductor) cable.

erocker · Jun 27, 2010

4th pic from the left it shows no HDD.

60c at idle in the bios is a bit concerning as well.

BUCK NASTY · Jun 27, 2010

^^ +1 to erocker. Reset CMOS and check sata and HD power cables. Is the HD spinning up?

twilyth · Jun 27, 2010

the one stick of memory in the photo - is that in the primary channel? Usually the first channel is closest to the cpu.

edit, doesn't really matter since it boots I guess.

RaPiDo987 · Jun 27, 2010

tigger said:
Try changing the ide lead for a 80 wire one,on the bios screen it says no 80 conductor cable detected. Maybe the drive will only work with a 80 wire(conductor) cable.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME????!!!!! :banghead:

ALL THIS FOR A FREAKEN CABLE???? :mad:

I freaken LOVE you tigger!!! :toast:

Tigger->

<-Me

Problem solve..

dr_dream · Jun 27, 2010

1. Put the optical unit as Secondary Master and find the problem for the HDD, it should be set as Primary Master !
2. The CPU idle temperature is damn high.

LE: I was a bit late, sorry

RaPiDo987 · Jun 27, 2010

erocker said:
4th pic from the left it shows no HDD.

60c at idle in the bios is a bit concerning as well.

Wow, didn't notice that... Thanks... Will clean out and put new thermal one it... :toast:

RaPiDo987 · Jun 27, 2010

Next problem...
I update to SP3 and now I get this log in screen. View attachment 36630 I had this problem before... How can I delete this and make it log on regular...

Thanks :toast:

twilyth · Jun 28, 2010

there are a couple methods here - http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm

I used to use #1

Deleted member 24505 · Jun 28, 2010

Glad i could help

RaPiDo987 · Jun 28, 2010

tigger said:
Glad i could help

LOL... I freaken hate this COMPUTER :banghead:

I clean out the heatsink and applied some new thermal past and now it not booting to windows again. Cleared CMOS again, and got this message at the beginning

I don't know what the heck is going on... CPU temp was at 54C idle...

Someone? :cry:

twilyth · Jun 28, 2010

It says it loaded the default values. Those are usually the "fail safe" version. What happened after that?

Kantastic · Jun 28, 2010

Go to your boot settings and remove the floppy drive in the boot sequence.

The CPU is running extraordinarily hot so I would suggest you double check that you're mounting it properly, that or download RealTemp and see if it's a BIOS bug.

Fail-safe settings probably set everything to default so if you've overclocked or something those will be reset to default. Just go back in and make the changes according to what you had prior to that.

Bundy · Jun 28, 2010

+1 to check your CPU heatsink mounting. The fan is running like a turbine and the idle temp is too high. It seems like it isn't clamped down fully.

RaPiDo987 · Jun 28, 2010

Thanks guys.... I think I figure out what happen. The maid dvd rom was set to slave and was plug is as a master. I switch the jumpers to the correct settings a everything boots up correctly now... weird...

RaPiDo987 · Jun 28, 2010

Love computers but hate troubleshooting...

RaPiDo987 · Jun 28, 2010

twilyth said:
there are a couple methods here - http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm

I used to use #1

#1 work, THANKS

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! :rockout:

Indra EMC · Jun 28, 2010

RaPiDo987 said:
#1 work, THANKS

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!

So your problem was "Windows" right....

first time i read this thread, i think your bios or others firmware have a problem.

RaPiDo987 · Jun 28, 2010

Indra EMC said:
So your problem was "Windows" right....

first time i read this thread, i think your bios or others firmware have a problem.

LOL... Good one!!! :toast:

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Memory	Kingston HyperX T1 Series 4GB
Video Card(s)	XFX Radeon HD 4890 1Gb XT
Storage	1 TB
Display(s)	Acer H233Hbmid Black 23" 5ms HDMI Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor
Case	Thermaltake M9
Power Supply	700w Rocketfish
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Storage	WD m.2
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Motherboard	BIOSTAR TFORCE TA790GX 128M
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Memory	Kingston HyperX T1 Series 4GB
Video Card(s)	XFX Radeon HD 4890 1Gb XT
Storage	1 TB
Display(s)	Acer H233Hbmid Black 23" 5ms HDMI Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor
Case	Thermaltake M9
Power Supply	700w Rocketfish
Software	Win 7 x64

System Name	O.G Double O.G.
Processor	AMD Phenom II X4 940 BE 3.7Ghz on 1.437V
Motherboard	BIOSTAR TFORCE TA790GX 128M
Cooling	Sunbeam CCTF 120mm (CPU), Scythe 3000 rpm "ULTRA KAZE" x 3,
Memory	Kingston HyperX T1 Series 4GB
Video Card(s)	XFX Radeon HD 4890 1Gb XT
Storage	1 TB
Display(s)	Acer H233Hbmid Black 23" 5ms HDMI Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor
Case	Thermaltake M9
Power Supply	700w Rocketfish
Software	Win 7 x64

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