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I have a Gateway GT5032 and it won't post, it does not beep or anything!!!
Specs:
RAM: Installed: 1024 MB 400 MHz (PC3200) DDR memory (two 512 MB modules)
Expandable to: 4 GB
CPU: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor 4200+
* 2.2 GHz
* 2000 MHz front side bus
* L2 cache: 512 KB x2
MOBO: Foxconn C51GU01 Motherboard
Symptoms:
PC won't boot at all!
Automatically tuns on when power is connected to Power supply
The only thing connected to the mother board is the power connectors, CPU, CPU heat skin, CPU fan, and RAM. When I try to turn off the PC I have to hold the power button for 6 seconds. I tested the RAM on an other machine and it's fine.
I made it work for one day. I took it apart completely and rebuilt it with the same parts and wola! it worked!!, but next morning I powered it on and it was dead once again.
I think it all comes down to 2 things: the Mother Board or the CPU.
I need help or tips can some one explain to me why did my computer decided to work when I reseated everything and the next day it broke? and oin addition can some one give me tips or help me trouble shoot if it's something else like the BIOS??
Specs:
RAM: Installed: 1024 MB 400 MHz (PC3200) DDR memory (two 512 MB modules)
Expandable to: 4 GB
CPU: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor 4200+
* 2.2 GHz
* 2000 MHz front side bus
* L2 cache: 512 KB x2
MOBO: Foxconn C51GU01 Motherboard
Symptoms:
PC won't boot at all!
Automatically tuns on when power is connected to Power supply
The only thing connected to the mother board is the power connectors, CPU, CPU heat skin, CPU fan, and RAM. When I try to turn off the PC I have to hold the power button for 6 seconds. I tested the RAM on an other machine and it's fine.
I made it work for one day. I took it apart completely and rebuilt it with the same parts and wola! it worked!!, but next morning I powered it on and it was dead once again.
I think it all comes down to 2 things: the Mother Board or the CPU.
I need help or tips can some one explain to me why did my computer decided to work when I reseated everything and the next day it broke? and oin addition can some one give me tips or help me trouble shoot if it's something else like the BIOS??
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You will need a beeper.. it can tell you allot. You can use any beeper from any PC. Every motherboard has beeper (or PC speaker) connectors.
For the troubleshooting, it means the world.
Also, try this combination:
PSU + MOBO + VGA
(no RAM)
.. and see if you get any video feedback on the monitor. (like, error codes)
For the troubleshooting, it means the world.
Also, try this combination:
PSU + MOBO + VGA
(no RAM)
.. and see if you get any video feedback on the monitor. (like, error codes)
Last edited by Chaky : Jul 21st, 2008 at 3:28 am.
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thanks!!
Is there something like a card that you can plug in to a PCI slot and tell you what's wrong?
Is there something like a card that you can plug in to a PCI slot and tell you what's wrong?
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Originally Posted by Chaky 
You will need a beeper.. it can tell you allot. You can use any beeper from any PC. Every motherboard has beeper (or PC speaker) connectors.
For the troubleshooting, it means the world.
Also, try this combination:
PSU + MOBO + VGA
(no RAM)
.. and see if you get any video feedback on the monitor. (like, error codes)
No it did not work, no beep. I herd of a PCMI Post card analyzer. It' thinking that it's the MOBO or CPU. The CPU heats up and all. This one is a real challenge for me!
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There are number of PCI/ISA post card analyzers. Prices ranging from $5 to $70.
Like this one.
You might try different PSU. It is not impossible that your PSU is causing this, but my first two suspects are CPU and motherboard.
Like this one.
You might try different PSU. It is not impossible that your PSU is causing this, but my first two suspects are CPU and motherboard.
I say what I see. If you find my words offensive, then you find reality offensive.
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so you get no display?but it powers on automatically and you must hold the power button for shutdown? am I correct?
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