standby mode vista problem. probably.

oregon · 04-26-2008, 08:33 AM

After I put my computer in standby mode then turn it back on, it goes to the logon screen. I type in the password, but then the screen goes black and the monitor LED turns orange. It seems to lose the signal. This only happens after putting it in stand-by. Otherwise my computer works flawlessly.

Could vista be causing this, or could it be hardware? When I first got my computer I know this didn't happen, but it gradually started and now it happens every time I put my computer in stand-by. I have no idea why this happens, but am contemplating reinstalling windows. Perhaps that would fix it.

PS: It is not my Bios or graphics drivers. I updated both already and this did not help.

oscaryu1 · 04-26-2008, 03:18 PM

I'm sticking with dying/bad memory, or just a reformat...

oregon · 04-26-2008, 08:37 PM

Memory? I bought name brand memory and it's not old, hasn't done much overclocking, etc. could i test this somehow?

UriA702 · 04-27-2008, 04:09 AM

to test ram download memtest86.

oscaryu1 · 04-27-2008, 04:17 AM

Continuing...

Download the .iso version of Memtest86, burn to a CD, and boot from it like you wood from a OS disc.

**The_Other_One** · 04-27-2008, 05:01 AM

Could be memory, but I kind of doubt it... I do know my laptops have been rather iffy when it comes to suspending/sleeping. My HP would almost always lock up before entering sleep, or bluescreen during sleep and reboot. I know my grandparents Compaq has also done both, and my Fujitsu has locked up once before sleeping... So, Vista does seem to have problems with this.

oregon · 04-27-2008, 07:01 AM

I ran memory test for quite a while but yeah, and I'm pretty sure it was error free. I stopped it after a few hours.

I figured out that the logon screen is the problem. It only loses connection after I type in my password, and it is not freezing, just losing the video signal. I disabled the logon screen and it loaded up normally. why would the logon screen cause a problem in conjunction with sleep mode?

04-26-2008, 08:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
oregon Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: portland, oregon Posts: 876	standby mode vista problem. probably. After I put my computer in standby mode then turn it back on, it goes to the logon screen. I type in the password, but then the screen goes black and the monitor LED turns orange. It seems to lose the signal. This only happens after putting it in stand-by. Otherwise my computer works flawlessly. Could vista be causing this, or could it be hardware? When I first got my computer I know this didn't happen, but it gradually started and now it happens every time I put my computer in stand-by. I have no idea why this happens, but am contemplating reinstalling windows. Perhaps that would fix it. PS: It is not my Bios or graphics drivers. I updated both already and this did not help. __________________ MB: Gigabyte P35-DS3L CPU: Core 2 Duo E6550 @3.5hz GPU: PNY GeForce 8800 GT 512 RAM: 4GBs DDR2-800 (Ballistix and OCZ SLI) CL4 PSU: Antec NeoPower 650W Case: Antec 900 HDD: Seagate SATA 250GB. 7200RPM. 16MB cache

04-26-2008, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,820	I'm sticking with dying/bad memory, or just a reformat... __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

04-26-2008, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
oregon Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: portland, oregon Posts: 876	Memory? I bought name brand memory and it's not old, hasn't done much overclocking, etc. could i test this somehow? __________________ MB: Gigabyte P35-DS3L CPU: Core 2 Duo E6550 @3.5hz GPU: PNY GeForce 8800 GT 512 RAM: 4GBs DDR2-800 (Ballistix and OCZ SLI) CL4 PSU: Antec NeoPower 650W Case: Antec 900 HDD: Seagate SATA 250GB. 7200RPM. 16MB cache

04-27-2008, 04:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
UriA702 Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 276	to test ram download memtest86. __________________ CPU: Wolfdale e8400 Mobo: Asus p5k-se Ram: 4 gb 1066 mhz G.skill 4-4-4-12 Video: EVGA 8800gt Lite-on IDE 20x dvd-ram/16x lite-on dvd-rom Monitor: 22" KDS LCD Raidmax smilodon case 500 watt raidmax psu Photos: http://mynetimages.com/album/uria702

04-27-2008, 04:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,820	Continuing... Download the .iso version of Memtest86, burn to a CD, and boot from it like you wood from a OS disc. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

04-27-2008, 05:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,307	Could be memory, but I kind of doubt it... I do know my laptops have been rather iffy when it comes to suspending/sleeping. My HP would almost always lock up before entering sleep, or bluescreen during sleep and reboot. I know my grandparents Compaq has also done both, and my Fujitsu has locked up once before sleeping... So, Vista does seem to have problems with this. __________________ Urban De-Development * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2048M RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT * C2D T5250 \| 2048M RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100 * G4 1.33GHz \| 512M RAM \| 40G HD \| Radeon 9200

04-27-2008, 07:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
oregon Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: portland, oregon Posts: 876	I ran memory test for quite a while but yeah, and I'm pretty sure it was error free. I stopped it after a few hours. I figured out that the logon screen is the problem. It only loses connection after I type in my password, and it is not freezing, just losing the video signal. I disabled the logon screen and it loaded up normally. why would the logon screen cause a problem in conjunction with sleep mode? __________________ MB: Gigabyte P35-DS3L CPU: Core 2 Duo E6550 @3.5hz GPU: PNY GeForce 8800 GT 512 RAM: 4GBs DDR2-800 (Ballistix and OCZ SLI) CL4 PSU: Antec NeoPower 650W Case: Antec 900 HDD: Seagate SATA 250GB. 7200RPM. 16MB cache

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