I have a computer of a friend where there is no video when it starts up. He thinks that it has a virus on it but I am not able to see as I get no video capability on any of my monitors. I have reset the cmos by changing the jumper on the motherboard but with no success. I removed the ram to get a beep code but it produced no beep of any kind. I have cleaned out the dust that was found in the computer and that has not helped. I tried starting the computer with a Knoppix bootable CD but got no response. I tried bypassing the integrated video chip on the motherboard with a pci video card but with no response. I think that the cpu is fried but I am not sure as I do not have another one to replace it. Is there a way to test the cpu as it is? Thank you for your help on this. Please email me at <snipped> with any solution and comments.
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Jump to Postsounds like a dead PSU, motherboard or CPU. Please keep it on site though, warned.
Jump to Postthe bootable linux disk was a good check of cpu , I assume you got some power if the cdrom drive works
Jump to PostYes I seem to be getting power to the cd rom and all fans in the pc. That seems to be all though
ok,sounds like a failing power supply ,not enough just to go all the way .
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