PC Occasionally doesn't start

TheGameNerd · 27 Jun 2013 at 09:04

So, I built my new gaming PC a week ago, and I'm experiencing some problems. When I turn the system on, it will go through POST, and then go to the 'Starting Windows' screen. But then, it just won't to anything, and the screen just goes into standby as it can't find an input.

NOTE: this doesn't always happen. Sometimes, the system starts up fine, and it seems as nothing is wrong.

Anyway, if the system fails to start, I have to turn the PC off by the power button, and when I turn it back on, it prompts me with "Windows failed to start" and then asks me if I want to run 'Startup Repair' or 'Start Windows Normally'. If I choose 'Start Windows Normally' the computer will start up fine (or it has everytime I have tried it). If I choose 'Startup Repair', the system will ask me to restore to a system restore point. I do this, and it seems as everything is fine.

But then, it does it again. I try the same thing, restoring to a system restore point, but it doesn't seem to help.

Does anyone know why this is happening and how I can fix this? Because I'm getting kind of desperate and thinking about reinstalling Windows.

Thanks, Will.

Spikey · 27 Jun 2013 at 10:34

What is your PSU?

Ethermaster · 27 Jun 2013 at 10:38

What make of RAM is that and the Motherboard?

I know there where some issues with the Gigabyte Z87-D3HP and Crucial RAM .....
A BIOS update resolved the issue.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18518575

Tee Hee Johnson · 27 Jun 2013 at 10:47

My media center does this, totally different configuration... never sussed it out.

Its had different cpu, motherboard and graphics card... still does it. Im guessing it could be PSU, but im not to bothered at the moment!

TheGameNerd · 27 Jun 2013 at 23:01

Ethermaster said:
What make of RAM is that and the Motherboard?

I know there where some issues with the Gigabyte Z87-D3HP and Crucial RAM .....
A BIOS update resolved the issue.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18518575

Yes, if I recall correctly I am using Crucial RAM.

Do you think it is worth updating my BIOS or should I use different RAM and see if it works?

Ethermaster · 27 Jun 2013 at 23:08

Try a clearing the CMOS first (take the battery out of your motherboard for approximately a minute), still no job try a BIOS update by flashing with the latest official release from Gigabyte still no joy grad another kit.....(try this first if you can borrow a kit from a friend).

TheGameNerd · 27 Jun 2013 at 23:29

Ethermaster said:
Try a clearing the CMOS first (take the battery out of your motherboard for approximately a minute), still no job try a BIOS update by flashing with the latest official release from Gigabyte still no joy grad another kit.....(try this first if you can borrow a kit from a friend).

I'll try what you suggested, and if it doesn't work, I can try the RAM that my Dad has in his PC and see if that makes a difference.

TheGameNerd · 28 Jun 2013 at 18:22

Okay, so I've flashed the BIOS to the latest stable version and the problem seems to be fixed. I hold my breath every time my PC boots though, just in case. I've rebooted about 6 times and haven't had the issue yet.

I'll post again if the issue comes back.

Ethermaster · 28 Jun 2013 at 20:45

Glad that seems to have resolved the issue for you

Spikey · 29 Jun 2013 at 13:03

Glad it's sorted, I've got the same board and I also had stability issues/BSOD's , I updated the BIOS and my drivers and it's solid as a rock now.