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!

J.B · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:49

What keyboard are you using? Wireless?

Most motherboards support USB keyboard in the BIOS though.

What happens after it prompts for BIOS or boot menu?

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!

J.B · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:56

I would suggest you beg steal or borrow a USB keyboard might be a delay in the time it takes to connect wirelessly.

If you just leave it it should either boot from the CD or say no boot media (or words to that effect) it not doing that implies there could be a bigger problem than the keyboard. Check your connections to your HDD and CD/DVD

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!

J.B · 19 Nov 2009 at 00:21

How very odd, you should at least be getting the "no boot media" message. I would suggest then disconnecting the hard drives and DVD drive as well as any other peripherals to see if it goes past post then.

Might also be worth clearing the CMOS.

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?

J.B · 19 Nov 2009 at 09:13

I imagine so unless they do something clever when setting the BIOS. It could be the overclock causing the problem though. Try disconnecting the CD and HDD and anything else first so basicly you just got RAM,CPU,mobo and GFX

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!

Shakeel · 19 Nov 2009 at 17:08

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

which bundle did you buy? if you reset the cmos it will run at the defualt speeds but will have an ocd profile in the bios

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!

RJC · 19 Nov 2009 at 18:02

Couple of things to check, might not make any difference but worth a shot!

Try only 1 memory module in each of the ram slots, is the 8 pin for cpu power connected, this often gets missed

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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?

mjd · 19 Nov 2009 at 19:46

If its anything like my htpc then that could well be your problem.
The bios screens are shown as out of range on my tv, but POST and everything thereafter are fine. To test the theory disconnect everything bar your optical drive with the OS CD loaded.

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.