boot problems

Forum discussion tagged with boot problems.
  1. kadookie

    Question System freezes on boot ?

    Hi. For a while now, I’ve had issues booting my pc. I’ll start up and sometimes it will pause on the CPU debug, sometimes on DRAM debug. Usually it makes it to the MSI boot screen, but then the screen freezes. Very rarely makes it to desktop. I am at my wit’s end on this because I have tried...
  2. I

    Question System needed to be troubleshoot

    First kindly note my current machine specifications: Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p Type 7484 Tower Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.40GHz/2M/800 RAM: 2*2 GB (4GB) DDR3 Hard Drive: 320 GB Samsung Chipset: Intel Q45/Q43 Express Chipset Windows: Windows 7 Professional 32-bit SP1...
  3. RealAstroHere

    Question CPU_FAN header has 4 pins, we used 3. SOLVED

    SOLVED: Hey Forum,me and my dad started to build a system today, the specs are the following: Intel Core i9 13900KF GigaByte Aorus 750 Elite AX Corsair H100i Elite LCD ASUS ROG Strix 4090 OC G.Skill Trident Z5-6200 (DDR5) 2x16GB Samsung 990 Pro 2TB Corsair iCue 4000x Corsair HX1200 So, we've...
  4. A

    Question Having trouble getting rid of linux on a dual boot. (Not all options showing up)

    Hello. So I hope I am putting this in the right forum area. I am getting my computer ready to go to windows 11, but this is a windows 10 problem. I'm doing dual boot and I want to get rid of the linux partition so I have been reading up on this. I would like to have it boot automatically to...
  5. F

    Question My PC takes hours to boot

    Hello everyone, I hope you can help me with my problem. I have an Optiplex 7010 SFF, with 4GB of RAM. The PC worked fine, but when I installed Windows 10 on the PC, I got a BSOD, it happens I think after the first reset and just before the creation of the user. The PC still works, but it can...
  6. KokoAkos

    Question Windows 10 won't boot from new SSD

    So I have ASUS FX503VD, and I bought Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB. Next to ssd, there is 1TB HDD. Of course I want to do a clean install to SSD, but I have some problem. When I install Windows 10 to SSD, it goes properly in the beginning, and the system reboot the laptop. After this, it doesn't...
  7. B

    [SOLVED] Not booting, ticking sound from mobo. Broken mobo?

    Hi, my good people, I just attempted to build a new rig, but nothing happens when i try to boot. No fans, LEDs or anything is turning on, just completely dead. I have ofc triple checked the PSU switch, tried different outlets etc., but still nothing. I suspected i had connected the pwr pin...
  8. NoGoodAnything

    Question Computer boots into windows then shuts off and then the second time I turn it on it works fine?

    So I just installed a M.2 and whenever I turn on the computer everything will boot up fine I can get past the log in screen but after a while it will just shut off and then the second time I turn it on everything will work fine. Well this same thing happened to me a while back and it happened...
  9. F

    Question Windows 8.1 Won't Boot After Fresh Install

    Hello Brother! Recently my Windows 8.1 wasn't working and giving bluescreen errors and automatic startup repairs. First I solved it by pulling the rams out and inserting again. It worked but after sometime it again showed same issues and didn't worked even trying the ram fix. So I did a clean...
  10. S

    Question ~2012 MacBook white screen on boot

    So I have this problem where a MacBook doesn’t boot. It is stuck on a completely white screen. No logo or anything. It plays the startup sound, the old classic one that’s been on macs for ages, but it never goes further than that. I’ve tried everything I can find, but nothing has worked...
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    [SOLVED] New RAM Boot problems

    Hello All! I recently purchased a new G. Skill Ripjaws DDR4-3600 8x2 get from my old g.skill 3200- 4x2 kit. I sold the old kit, got the new kit today, and I am having trouble booting. The computer will start, but nothing will happen. I took the computer apart, dusted everything, and then put...
  12. M

    Question B450 tomahawk showing red vga "EZ" light, won't boot. Screen shows only "_".

    Hello community. I decided to upgrade my PC and installed: Ryzen 3600 32 GB DDr4 ram MSI B450 tomahawk Sabrent M2 SSD 1tb I decided to keep my good old rx 480 that was running Titanfall 2 flawlessly just last night. After I build my PC, I boot it up and lots of lights and fans go off...
  13. Y

    [SOLVED] Is my CPU really DOA? I just need to know!

    So as title suggests, i'm thinking more and more that i'm one of the unlucky few to receive a DOA CPU... I recently upgraded a few parts in my system (new ssd and AIO cooler), the main being i went from Ryzen 1700x to a 3600. I'm running an ASROCK x370 board. The chip is compatible with the...
  14. _dawn_chorus_

    [SOLVED] GVRB ram useless? Motherboard compatibility issues

    I cannot get a new build to boot with 2 sticks of RAM, boots fine with one. After trying everything under the sun I noticed the Ram is GVBR, and I cannot seem to find an available motherboard that is compatible in the QVL list on G.SKILL's website. So I am assuming its and issue with...
  15. Carter McGee

    Question I can't boot up my PC. And if I do almost everything is ”Not Responding”

    My computer has been working fine from the time I built it (1 week ago) until today. It posts but it doesn't load up to where I sign in. I would then go into the boot setting and will not change anything and will just click save and restart. After 5 min of waiting it then loads up to where I...
  16. R

    Question Please enter setup to recover bios settings

    I just switched to Intel and finished my build and it boots to bios screen but won’t go to windows no matter what I do I have a 9700k with a z390-e I have a hard drive and an ssd as my boot drive from my previous amd build if anyone has any suggestions it would be helpful.
  17. G

    [SOLVED] PC won't boot straight away in cold temperatures, same applies to waking up from sleep

    My PC started acting weirdly a few days ago, it takes a few restarts to boot when left off for a long time ( a few hours), same happens during sleep mode, if I leave it asleep for any more than a few minutes it immediately crashes when I wake it. I noticed this behavior only started occuring now...
  18. Ghandi587

    Question My PC went to sleep and won't turn on.

    Motherboard LED is on when power is supplied, but if I press the power button on the Mobo to turn it on, nothing happens. Light stays on, no fans spin, not even a beep (I don't believe I have a way to enable sound for the mobo sadly.) Recently my Motherboard straight up died on me. Was a...
  19. EnderZip

    Question My PC unable to boot! Help!!!

    So recently my pc keep suddenly shut down when i was gaming or watching youtube. The screen goes black, the numlock on the keyboard turn off too but the fan still spinning! I wait for like 5 minutes and the fan were still spinning! I tried to hold the power button but it still not shutdown...
  20. V

    Question Rx 590 Nitro + Boot Fast artifact

    Hi people! About a month ago I bought an AMD Rx 590 Nitro +.When i boot into Windows 10, right before the login picture shows up there is a colored line showing up (not every time though).I don't know what is that but as soon as the pc gets into windows everything normal. These are some...
  21. randomname6969

    worth upgrading from a gtx 970 to a gtx 1080 ti?

    So im planning on upgrading my GPU and im currently using a Gigabyte gtx 970 3x windforce oc edition. Is it worth it to get a 1080 TI for 1080p 144hz gaming or would it be better to get a 1080 or 1070 ti
  22. D

    Can't type in anything including my password to open the computer. Keyboard won't work. Thought mine was broken bought a wir

    Can't type in anything including my password to open the computer. Keyboard won't work. Thought mine was broken bought a wir
  23. C

    Looking for 750w+ power supply w/ 4 x 8 pin PCI-E

    I am looking for a 750w+ power supply that has 4 x 8 pin PCI-E for around 50 dollars. I an needing to power two Sapphire R9 Nitro Fury Cards for mining, which pull 250-300 watts each. If this is not possible for the price, I am considering the use of adaptors, however I am almost certain Molex...
  24. johnx125

    Strange behavior while shutting down computer

    Yesterday night my computer took about 5-7 minutes to shut down and not only that... before shutting down it went on the "Preparing Windows" screen for a few seconds and then it finally shut itself down. I've never seen this behavior before!! My computer is fine now and shuts down in 20 seconds...
  25. D

    I have a new open HP still in box it's new how much can I sell it for and where?

    I have a omen HP 15.6" new in box 999$ after tax like 1100$ never used how much can I sell it for and where
  26. EPiC-PoTaTo-chiP

    Can't install windows 10 on SSD and get my stuff back.

    Hi Guys! Okay, so this is going to be a quite long one, but here goes... I were about to play a game with my friend, i booted up my PC and then the screens goes black, after showing me the MSI logo (i have a MSI motherboard). I tried numerous things, and since i couldn't fix it, i dicided i...
  27. P

    i6700K+ROG Hero Alpha+Kraken X61 Temperature Issue?

    Hi Guys, just want to ask you experienced folks to see if my setup is OK. I've seen multiple online sources with the same setup but their CPU Core temperature does not exceed 70 Deg. C. Anyone with same setup kindly share their numbers? Any ideas what may be wrong? What baffles me is that so...
  28. G

    Keyboard Malfunction - Multiple Key Presses

    Hi. I'm using a DELL Inspiron 15 5547. Oddly, whenever I press: - 3 or 4 (number keys on top of the alphabet keys), '43' gets typed in. - e or r, 're' gets typed in. - d or f, 'fd' gets typed in. - c or v, 'vc' gets typed in. Anybody here encountered the same issue? Using the on-screen keyboard...
  29. M

    Alright Boys. CPU Temps. Help Please.

    So..I noticed after a little while, all 4 of my CPU cores start to idle at 70C. Now. When I log off (Not restart) then log back in, the cores cool back down. I don't know what's causing. Does anyone know how to find the culprit/fix it? Thank you in advance.
  30. Thundurh

    Monitor effects performance?

    I just bought a GTX 970 paired with an i5 4690k and well, i'm getting a bit of lag and stuttering in games. Currently I have an ASUS VS208N-P monitor, which I will link. I'm thinking it might be causing some lag and stuttering because it just simply can't keep up with my card. I am thinking...
  31. C

    Is there a problem with my graphics card?

    Despite my hours of searching I haven't found a solution. I've recently installed a GTX 660 into my GA-M55plus-S3G REV:1.2 Motherboard. I'm pretty sure my corsair GS700 can handle that Graphics Card, motherboard, and 1 HDD. My problem is, after I installed it, it worked for a few moments...
  32. J

    Asus VS239HV vs. AOC i2367Fm

    Asus VS239HV: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GGQFP9S AOC i2367Fm: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FV2TQAM Hi all! I'm looking to upgrade a monitor, from a seven-year-old Dell (1680x1050) to one of the budget IPS monitors listed above. I can't extend the budget much further (£120-ish being...
  33. R

    Building new pc, would like some opinions.

    Parts already bought: CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 What is your opinion on these parts? For CPU Cooler i'm pretty much decided for Corsair H100i. For a case i'm thinking...
  34. A

    my ide hard is making a beep sound at the startup and it doesnt boot up,,,, help ??

    last night i started my PC the usual way, i found my hard disk wont boot up its making a beeping sound and then the msg comes up saying " restart your computer and select proper boot drvice" its a seagte barracuda, IDE hard disk help ??
  35. U

    i7 860 or 8350

    which one should i purchase