A previously very reliable desktop running Windows 10 will not allow the password screen to load on initial power up.
The computer remains running with all fans operational. The video screen attempts to load for a second and then goes black with monitor power led still lit.
If I hit the computer reset button the computer will reset then power back up, the monitor and keyboard LEDs will light and a screen will flash...then go black.
If I reset the computer multiple times over a 5-7 min period the password screen will finally load properly and the computer will function normally until I power down.
If after powering down....I immediately attempt to power the computer back up... sometimes the computer will restart normally...but most often the process of requiring multiple power resets over 5-7 mins will be required.
The computer has never failed to start and operate properly after spending up to 7 mins going through multiple resets.
Any Ideas where to look first?
Thank you.
The computer remains running with all fans operational. The video screen attempts to load for a second and then goes black with monitor power led still lit.
If I hit the computer reset button the computer will reset then power back up, the monitor and keyboard LEDs will light and a screen will flash...then go black.
If I reset the computer multiple times over a 5-7 min period the password screen will finally load properly and the computer will function normally until I power down.
If after powering down....I immediately attempt to power the computer back up... sometimes the computer will restart normally...but most often the process of requiring multiple power resets over 5-7 mins will be required.
The computer has never failed to start and operate properly after spending up to 7 mins going through multiple resets.
Any Ideas where to look first?
Thank you.