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Resolved Computer wont boot

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by dave1234, 2012/11/11.

  1. 2012/11/11
    dave1234

    dave1234 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hello,
    I had to move computer to other room and was off 2 weeks due to Sandy flood.
    At first startup it wont boot and beeps.

    Thanks
    Dave
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi Dave. How many beeps do you get when you boot up the machine?

    Have you tried connecting just the monitor, keyboard and power cables and booting the computer?

    If the motherboard uses integrated video, see if connecting to the integrated VGA port helps.

    Do the system fans spin? Do you see anything on the monitor?
     
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    Arie

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    As Even suggested, list the number & sequence of beeps (for example: long - long - short).

    You should also re-seat all components & check all connections. Good chance something came loose during move.
     
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    dave1234

    dave1234 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    On boot up Bios says
    Unsupported video configuration detected

    it saysto reattach the cable monitor to the video connector.

    Not certain how it was disconnected, someone did fast due to flood...

    Now I have HDMI cable out of video card to monitor, power cables are on...
    what else?
     
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    dave1234

    dave1234 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Fixed. Changed out HDMI cable for DVI? cable and it works. !
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Great. Glad changing from the HDMI cable to DVI solved the issue. :)

    Since this issue is now resolved, please mark this thread as 'Resolved'.

     
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