New build startup problem

Sixieme · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:47

Started the computer up earlier trying to install an o/s get to the bit where it you chose the bios menu or the boot menu when i go to press f12 or del it wont do anything? Any idea much appreciated thanks!

Sixieme · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:52

it lets me press tab which goes to the post screen and displays the information then just goes blank! Its a wireless keyboard but tab works!

Sixieme · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:59

ive tried a ps2 keyboard (think thats right the ones that plug in the purple port in the back) ill try making sure all the connections are pushed in. thanks

Sixieme · 19 Nov 2009 at 00:16

still nothing, knew it wouldnt work first time bugger!

Sixieme · 19 Nov 2009 at 07:58

i bought an overclocked package (motherboard, ram and cpu) if i reset the CMOS will i lose the overclock?

Sixieme · 19 Nov 2009 at 16:45

Still nothing might just take it to a computer repairers. Anyone got anymore ideas? Thanks for thelp help!

Sixieme · 19 Nov 2009 at 17:24

*OVERCLOCKED* Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5300 @ 3.20GHz / Gigabyte GA-P43-ES3G Intel P43 Motherboard / Corsair XMS2 4GB is the package i got! how do i reset the cmos cant see a jumper or a button and heard to be weary about just taking the battery out

Sixieme · 19 Nov 2009 at 17:51

ok i found out how to clear the cmos and still exactly the same loads the mobo splash screen then the screen goes blank and keeps flashing?! Strange!

Sixieme · 19 Nov 2009 at 18:35

Its no use its gonna have to go into the shop tommorow. Thanks for all the help everyone. Wouldnt make any difference being plugged into a hdtv would it instead of a monitor?

Sixieme · 20 Nov 2009 at 01:02

Thanks a lot mjd it was the tv all along plugged it into a hdmi connections and all is good!
Thanks again everyone.