HostileRadish
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Today, I got the last few parts I needed for my new computer, put it all together, and booted it up to see the monitor saying that there was no signal to the computer. I checked my video card to make sure that it was working by testing it out on another computer. I also tried using a different hard drive in my new system, as well as using one stick of RAM instead of both in all of the different slots. Eventually, I found that the temperature receptor on the bottom of the processor appeared to be obstructing it, so I removed that, put the processor back in, and this time, the monitor made the connection with the computer. For the next couple of hours (and multiple boot ups), it would make the connection with the monitor, but it would stop on the initial memory test, IDE detection, etc. Most of the time, it would stop at the memory test, or even at the processor detection, OCCASIONALLY it would reach the IDE detection, but in all cases, it wouldn't let me go into the CMOS or stop the memory test with the keyboard - and after a little while, the keyboard stopped responding altogether (things like capslock, numlock, etc wouldn't respond. The keyboard and mouse are working for certain). Soon after, the monitor stopped responding when the computer turned on, like before, except this time, I'm pretty certain that everything is set in place correctly. I tried removing the battery as well to try and reset the settings, hoping that it was the issue, but it doesn't appear that it was the problem. Windows is not installed yet either.
My computer specs are:
P4 2.8 GHz (Northwood)
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
512x2 DDR RAM
Soyo SY-P4VTP Motherboard
Thanks!
My computer specs are:
P4 2.8 GHz (Northwood)
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
512x2 DDR RAM
Soyo SY-P4VTP Motherboard
Thanks!