Randy Loflin wrote:
> One of my computers has developed a problem that I need help in
defining and fixing.
> 
> Symptoms - The computer failed to respond to keyboard or mouse inputs. I had to 
> power down manually with the power switch. On repowering, the bios
settings show no 
> IDE devices. When I select auto for the devices, they are listed
correctly. Then I select 
> exit and save. The computer reboots, runs through automatic checkdisk, says the 
> disks are OK, reboots and hangs. Repeat ad infinitum.
> 
> Is my bios going flaky? This is an Asus A7V8X motherboard. I don't
think it's the little 
> bios battery since this occurred with the system powered up, and the
date and time are 
> correct in the bios. Anybody got any ideas?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Randy
> 
> 
> jloflin{at}elp.rr.com
> 
Shut down and open system.

Remove and re-seat cables to the drives.

Remove and re-seat all PCI cards.

With Anti-static strap on, remove and reseat all memory moules.

remove excessive dust.

Check fans are operating and system is not overheating.

re-assemble case and test.

Cheers/2

Ed.


 
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