Computer Wont Boot At All.

SyncMaster · TweakNOOB Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 23

Bios i increased the voltage thinking it do no harm, but well now my computer will not turn on, i think i went into bios its what u do that u click delete and go to M.I.T. Im using a gigabyte K8 Triton AGP8x/Dual Channel DDr 400, Amd Athlon 64, urgent help needed!!! Or is my computer a gonner=( and there is nothing i can do.My monitor is a samsung syncmaster 193s LCD, its little light just flashes over and over please help. My monitors power thingy just turns on meaning theres power to it but that about all. Help pleas!!!!
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2old2care · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 10:27 am Post subject:

SM....you need to chill....

Moderators....this belongs in the other thread.

Did you ever get your memory checked out?
Did you ever get your BIOS reset?

Why, if not, would you start just overclocking a compy that isn't working?
IF, there hasn't been any damage...the first thing is to get you BIOS reset, so the thing will boot. Then we will work on getting it stable.

download and read this....it tells you things about your motherboard...

http://www.gigabyte-usa.com/Motherboard/Support/Manual/Manual_GA-K8NS%20Pro.htm

We need to know exactly what cpu you have, to tell you the correct voltage either 1.4 or 1.5 volts. (vcore) The memory voltage we can start at 2.7volts. (Vdimm) we may raise or lower these (by no more than .1) later.
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ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

reset CMOS....consult manual on this......then load bios defaults.

hopefully no chip damage was done...what did you raise the voltage to?
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SyncMaster · TweakNOOB Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 23

i reset cmos still nothing and i dont know how to reset bios O_Oi think i fired my gfx card or hardrive
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AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor
3000+
512 MB of Ram
Physical Address Extension

Video Card – FX5500
MotherBoard
Gigabyte K8 Triton 939 Socket
Dual Channel DDR400

Hard drive 80gigs

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2old2care · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:16 pm Post subject:

Resetting CMOS is the same as resetting the BIOS.
Did you read the manual on how to do it...I'm sure it said to unplug the compy while resetting.
The next question is....what does come on? Do fans work? Is the little LED on the motherboard lit? Are you getting any beeps? IF the video board is toasted, and were removed from the system, when the computer is powered on it would beep 3 times. The HDD is moot at this point and can be disconnected from power until you can recover your ability to boot.

Like ToggleHead asked...how high, and which voltage did you raise?
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SyncMaster · TweakNOOB Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 23

fans power on um i here my fans working on my gfx card, and i hear everything working but still black screen and nothing, i upped voltage .75
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AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor
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512 MB of Ram
Physical Address Extension

Video Card – FX5500
MotherBoard
Gigabyte K8 Triton 939 Socket
Dual Channel DDR400

Hard drive 80gigs

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2old2care · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:24 pm Post subject:

You upped your CPU voltage (Vcore) to 2.25 volts Shock

I didn't realize the BIOS would let you go that high. Do you get any beeps?
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fussnfeathers · Lord of the Tweak Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 2763

Yowtch. That's WAY too high for the VCore.

If you're getting no beeps at all, no video, and cannot enter the BIOS, it's likely you fried your processor cranking it that high. It only takes a split second to do that.
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geekzta127 · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:44 pm Post subject:

i've had the same issues with my motherboard, same brand as yours. its a 8knxp. It stoppod working after i overclocked my cpu. tested all the parts in another computer(recommend you should too). Found the problem was my mobo. sent in for rma, got it back, oc'd it up again, no problems. I asked them what was the problem, they said it was the southbridge chip. But your situation could be different so i suggest testing the parts out, since you already resested the bios and it still doesnt work. But as fnf said most likely the cpu w/ voltage that high.

SyncMaster · TweakNOOB Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 23

even with as good as a power supply i had wow, im sending it in for repair then its nuts, i didnt know that be frying my system doh im stoopid lol
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AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor
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512 MB of Ram
Physical Address Extension

Video Card – FX5500
MotherBoard
Gigabyte K8 Triton 939 Socket
Dual Channel DDR400

Hard drive 80gigs

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geekzta127 · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:13 pm Post subject:

hey its all good, problems happen, lol life is full of it.

The power supply probably doesnt involve in any issue your having. its all abou tthe the internal mobo. config(bios). youve just raised the voltage to the cpu to high. if you still have warranty they should do it for free. If not still call and they'll as for 50 bucks or so for replacement/repair. As i said still check if any other parts could've been affected from the high voltage. heck the cpu could still be fine, its could just be the sudden change in v. that damaged another part.

SyncMaster · TweakNOOB Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 23

lol i think maybe i burned my ram at it or my gfx
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AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor
3000+
512 MB of Ram
Physical Address Extension

Video Card – FX5500
MotherBoard
Gigabyte K8 Triton 939 Socket
Dual Channel DDR400

Hard drive 80gigs

Microsoft Home Edition

ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

no if you just upped the VCORE, your other hardware should be fine.

Let this bea lesson in things though: "If you dont know what it is/does, DONT play with it"
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SyncMaster · TweakNOOB Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 23

u learn from mistakes i learned mine>< loL life is about error and fix
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Computer
AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor
3000+
512 MB of Ram
Physical Address Extension

Video Card – FX5500
MotherBoard
Gigabyte K8 Triton 939 Socket
Dual Channel DDR400

Hard drive 80gigs

Microsoft Home Edition

geekzta127 · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:29 pm Post subject:

yea i agree with you th, but just like when you up tthe v. on anything you know how it can have side affects. like sata not working you know that kinda stuff or the circuitry causes something to burn other than the cpu.

Yea becareful SM, even if you know what your doing, every system have different expectations. not all are alike.

SyncMaster · TweakNOOB Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 23

ya time to take it to em n say i didnt over clock but it just wsnet boom ^_^
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AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor
3000+
512 MB of Ram
Physical Address Extension

Video Card – FX5500
MotherBoard
Gigabyte K8 Triton 939 Socket
Dual Channel DDR400

Hard drive 80gigs

Microsoft Home Edition

2old2care · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:49 pm Post subject:

Wow, I go to lunch...and everybody posts.

That sounds like the plan...
Put it all back together and ask for warranty repair.
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geekzta127 · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:59 pm Post subject:

hehe. thats the ticket, never tell any company you tinkered with you pc, you know how they are.

*oh sry, we refuse to replace/repair your product because in section 28374 it is stated to not repair overclocked cpu, so kick ur arse good bye. thank you and have a nice day

ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

i agree that upping the vcore can sometimes have effects on some things not functioning....and stranger HAS happened.....just its rare to see a boosted vcore permanently damage anything but the cpu.....next in line would be socket damage i guess....=P

Good luck with the warrenty , what country are you from, how are the rules out there?
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geekzta127 · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:04 pm Post subject:

lol TH =P, anyways SM you said, you ccant see anything on screen right. hmm? my friend fried his cpu, but his computer still booted only except that this time it stated having no processor. Do you hear a beep when you turn on your computer?

Hoedizzy · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:11 pm Post subject:

If it is any major branded computer your warranty is probaby going to be void. Most compaines state (in fine print) that damage to the cpu is not covered. Unless they've been having problems with cpu's burning up lately...

smith.p.sean · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:03 pm Post subject:

and therefore you talk directly with the people at the store, and trade int he one that never worked for a new one... cough....

SyncMaster · TweakNOOB Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 23

i hope the guys r dumb there
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AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor
3000+
512 MB of Ram
Physical Address Extension

Video Card – FX5500
MotherBoard
Gigabyte K8 Triton 939 Socket
Dual Channel DDR400

Hard drive 80gigs

Microsoft Home Edition

smith.p.sean · Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:33 pm Post subject:

i got a 100 bucks that says that they have no idea really bout computers and they are just stuck there selling them. Chances are they arnt going to open it up and be like... ur cpus black.... just tell them it doesnt work.

geekzta127 · Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 5:46 pm Post subject:

lol frnch, i agree. make that 400 bucks. :) ppl who work at computer stores dont know s***.(usually). they might know the specs and all but dont know wth those specs even mean.