Problems with computer startup(Please Help!)

josephe · 07-08-2008, 08:50 PM

I got a big problem with my new computer.I had build this computer from components what I had bought on the Ebay.
The config is the following:
MSI P6N SLI V2 motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo 1333FSB 4MB cache
2 GB Corsair XMS2 800Mhz
500 GB Maxtor 7200 rpm
ASUS 8800GTS 320MB DDR3 320-bit
850W power supply
The problem is that the motherboard was used and when I stared my computer first time the monitor power light is just flashing,all the fans are running,the motherboard is under power but I hear an intresting noise like (whistle) from the PC.I have met with this problem when the BIOS setup was faulty so I had to clear the CMOS with the JBAT1 jumper.But on this motherboard in the manual is SW1 swich to clear the BIOS but I can't find it anywhere.I got the same JBAT1 jumper wich is not in the manual.I have tryed this but nothing had changed.Even when you put the jumper on the clear config the computer should not turn on but my PC had turned on.So I dont know what to do now.Please help!!

hackapelite · 07-09-2008, 12:32 AM

That "whistling" noise is probably caused by a faulty mechanical component, like a fan, HD or in some cases optical drives. Is there any chance you could pinpoint the source of the sound?

The rest of your story/playing around with jumpers... I don't really get it

josephe · 07-09-2008, 06:45 AM

When I had removed the graphics card the computer is running without any noise.
The thing what I tryed to explain is to how to reset the BIOS on the basic settings.
This is the download link to the motherboard manual.Maybe somebody can find that swich or jumper what is for restore the BIOS basic settings.
http://download1.msi.com.tw/files/do.../E7346v1.0.zip

hackapelite · 07-09-2008, 10:58 AM

If you can't find the jumper, removing the battery and leaving it out for a few minutes should clear the CMOS/reset BIOS. If it doesn't, leave the battery out overnight, that should be plenty enough time.

josephe · 07-09-2008, 08:17 PM

The problem is gone and the PC is running perfectly.But I got another problem.I still have an older Dell VGA monitor with the maximal 85 Hertz.I used the DVI to VGA adapter but my monitor turns off.I have to buy a new LCD screen?

josephe · 07-10-2008, 08:47 PM

Any ideas?

cohen · 07-10-2008, 10:30 PM

are you running dual screen??? If so, just try with one monitor.

Also can you try and test the computer with another monitor?

josephe · 07-11-2008, 06:45 AM

No I have tryed only on one monitor.Cause this card got only 2 DVI out,so I have to use the DVI to VGA adapter,but the monitor turns off and the power light is just flashing. When I first turn the computer on and after this the monitor then the monitor is not turning off but the scree

n remains black.

josephe · 07-11-2008, 07:55 PM

I have tryed with a different monitor as well but the problem is still the same.The graphics cards with DVI out only are not compatible with the VGA monitors?????

hackapelite · 07-12-2008, 12:36 AM

^ It could be that. Did the adapters some with the video card? If they didn't, it might be that the card doesn't support VGA output (even w/ an adapter), If the adapters did come with the card, they should definitely work.

07-08-2008, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
josephe Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 44	Problems with computer startup(Please Help!) I got a big problem with my new computer.I had build this computer from components what I had bought on the Ebay. The config is the following: MSI P6N SLI V2 motherboard Intel Core 2 Duo 1333FSB 4MB cache 2 GB Corsair XMS2 800Mhz 500 GB Maxtor 7200 rpm ASUS 8800GTS 320MB DDR3 320-bit 850W power supply The problem is that the motherboard was used and when I stared my computer first time the monitor power light is just flashing,all the fans are running,the motherboard is under power but I hear an intresting noise like (whistle) from the PC.I have met with this problem when the BIOS setup was faulty so I had to clear the CMOS with the JBAT1 jumper.But on this motherboard in the manual is SW1 swich to clear the BIOS but I can't find it anywhere.I got the same JBAT1 jumper wich is not in the manual.I have tryed this but nothing had changed.Even when you put the jumper on the clear config the computer should not turn on but my PC had turned on.So I dont know what to do now.Please help!! __________________ MSI K8MM3V AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2GB CORSAIR XMS Platinum DDR400 overclock 466 MSI 7600 GS 512MB DDR2 WD 250GB SATA HDD 7200rpm 500W PowerX

07-09-2008, 12:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
hackapelite VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VIC, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,811	That "whistling" noise is probably caused by a faulty mechanical component, like a fan, HD or in some cases optical drives. Is there any chance you could pinpoint the source of the sound? The rest of your story/playing around with jumpers... I don't really get it __________________ Plays AssaultCube and Sauerbraten. Last edited by hackapelite; 07-09-2008 at 12:33 AM. Reason: spelling

07-09-2008, 06:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
josephe Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 44	When I had removed the graphics card the computer is running without any noise. The thing what I tryed to explain is to how to reset the BIOS on the basic settings. This is the download link to the motherboard manual.Maybe somebody can find that swich or jumper what is for restore the BIOS basic settings. http://download1.msi.com.tw/files/do.../E7346v1.0.zip __________________ MSI K8MM3V AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2GB CORSAIR XMS Platinum DDR400 overclock 466 MSI 7600 GS 512MB DDR2 WD 250GB SATA HDD 7200rpm 500W PowerX

07-09-2008, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
hackapelite VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VIC, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,811	If you can't find the jumper, removing the battery and leaving it out for a few minutes should clear the CMOS/reset BIOS. If it doesn't, leave the battery out overnight, that should be plenty enough time. __________________ Plays AssaultCube and Sauerbraten.

07-09-2008, 08:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
josephe Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 44	The problem is gone and the PC is running perfectly.But I got another problem.I still have an older Dell VGA monitor with the maximal 85 Hertz.I used the DVI to VGA adapter but my monitor turns off.I have to buy a new LCD screen? __________________ MSI K8MM3V AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2GB CORSAIR XMS Platinum DDR400 overclock 466 MSI 7600 GS 512MB DDR2 WD 250GB SATA HDD 7200rpm 500W PowerX

07-10-2008, 08:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
josephe Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 44	Any ideas? __________________ MSI K8MM3V AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2GB CORSAIR XMS Platinum DDR400 overclock 466 MSI 7600 GS 512MB DDR2 WD 250GB SATA HDD 7200rpm 500W PowerX

07-10-2008, 10:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 8,409	are you running dual screen??? If so, just try with one monitor. Also can you try and test the computer with another monitor? __________________ I am back - and i am looking for a new start. Cohenl - ColoRanks - Host 4 Post

07-11-2008, 06:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
josephe Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 44	No I have tryed only on one monitor.Cause this card got only 2 DVI out,so I have to use the DVI to VGA adapter,but the monitor turns off and the power light is just flashing. When I first turn the computer on and after this the monitor then the monitor is not turning off but the screen remains black. __________________ MSI K8MM3V AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2GB CORSAIR XMS Platinum DDR400 overclock 466 MSI 7600 GS 512MB DDR2 WD 250GB SATA HDD 7200rpm 500W PowerX

07-11-2008, 07:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
josephe Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 44	I have tryed with a different monitor as well but the problem is still the same.The graphics cards with DVI out only are not compatible with the VGA monitors????? __________________ MSI K8MM3V AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2GB CORSAIR XMS Platinum DDR400 overclock 466 MSI 7600 GS 512MB DDR2 WD 250GB SATA HDD 7200rpm 500W PowerX

07-12-2008, 12:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
hackapelite VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VIC, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,811	^ It could be that. Did the adapters some with the video card? If they didn't, it might be that the card doesn't support VGA output (even w/ an adapter), If the adapters did come with the card, they should definitely work. __________________ Plays AssaultCube and Sauerbraten.

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