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Cant boot onto anything, brand new motherboard.
I just got back from vacation andwent to turn on my pc which worked before on my Gigabyte GA78LMTS2 and now cant boot into Windows, instalation media, anything. it just hangs on the BIOS load screen. I am using AHCI for my sata. Any help?
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro With Media Center
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom Build
CPU
AMD Phenom ll X4 840
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2
Memory
Crucial 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 TI
Sound Card
Realtek ALC887 (OnBoard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V196WLB, HP w1907
Screen Resolution
1440, 900 (60 Hz)
Hard Drives
WD Caviar SE16 (568 GB),
WD Caviar Blue (500 GB)
PSU
Corsiar CX 600
Case
Some case from 2001
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Gateway USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wave Cable
Browser
IE11, Safari, Chrome
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, MalwareBytes, EMET v4.0
Other Info
Rosewell front USB and cardreader,
HP DVD burner(x2),
Pinnacle Systems Firewire card
Hi there. Any beep or beeps for BIOS post?
OS
8.1 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer T690
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual Core
Motherboard
Acer/Intel E946GZ
Memory
2GB (max upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
Sound Card
Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL1917W A LCD
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
Thumb drives
PSU
Standard 250 watt
Case
Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
Cooling
Dual case fans + CPU fan
Keyboard
Acer Windows PS/2
Mouse
Wireless Microsoft Arc
Internet Speed
54mbp/s
Browser
IE11
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
I did post, being able to go into the BIOS.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro With Media Center
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom Build
CPU
AMD Phenom ll X4 840
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2
Memory
Crucial 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 TI
Sound Card
Realtek ALC887 (OnBoard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V196WLB, HP w1907
Screen Resolution
1440, 900 (60 Hz)
Hard Drives
WD Caviar SE16 (568 GB),
WD Caviar Blue (500 GB)
PSU
Corsiar CX 600
Case
Some case from 2001
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Gateway USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wave Cable
Browser
IE11, Safari, Chrome
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, MalwareBytes, EMET v4.0
Other Info
Rosewell front USB and cardreader,
HP DVD burner(x2),
Pinnacle Systems Firewire card
Could be a hardware problem or corrupt boot sector. Did you try to reseat items on the motherboard? You would know to take all precautions, but just to be sure.
You could try a hard reset CMOS or boot from Win install DVD and do a system repair.
OS
8.1 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer T690
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual Core
Motherboard
Acer/Intel E946GZ
Memory
2GB (max upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
Sound Card
Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL1917W A LCD
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
Thumb drives
PSU
Standard 250 watt
Case
Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
Cooling
Dual case fans + CPU fan
Keyboard
Acer Windows PS/2
Mouse
Wireless Microsoft Arc
Internet Speed
54mbp/s
Browser
IE11
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
I cant boot into the installation media AT ALL I will reseat everything, and reset.the CMOS. I will check back when Im done
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro With Media Center
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom Build
CPU
AMD Phenom ll X4 840
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2
Memory
Crucial 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 TI
Sound Card
Realtek ALC887 (OnBoard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V196WLB, HP w1907
Screen Resolution
1440, 900 (60 Hz)
Hard Drives
WD Caviar SE16 (568 GB),
WD Caviar Blue (500 GB)
PSU
Corsiar CX 600
Case
Some case from 2001
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Gateway USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wave Cable
Browser
IE11, Safari, Chrome
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, MalwareBytes, EMET v4.0
Other Info
Rosewell front USB and cardreader,
HP DVD burner(x2),
Pinnacle Systems Firewire card
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro With Media Center
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom Build
CPU
AMD Phenom ll X4 840
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2
Memory
Crucial 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 TI
Sound Card
Realtek ALC887 (OnBoard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V196WLB, HP w1907
Screen Resolution
1440, 900 (60 Hz)
Hard Drives
WD Caviar SE16 (568 GB),
WD Caviar Blue (500 GB)
PSU
Corsiar CX 600
Case
Some case from 2001
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Gateway USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wave Cable
Browser
IE11, Safari, Chrome
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, MalwareBytes, EMET v4.0
Other Info
Rosewell front USB and cardreader,
HP DVD burner(x2),
Pinnacle Systems Firewire card
Sorry for the delay. Got lost in upgrading my Lumia.
Bummer! I had a similar problem with this older Acer this past winter, but BIOS did not post. I unhooked HD and all peripherals > Everything. While I was at it I changed the Cmos battery. Then proceeded to hook everything back up one at a time starting with HD and rebooted after each. When all was done, all was well. Really never did find out what it was.
I don't know what else to tell you. What could possibly go wrong sitting off other than a drained Cmos battery?
OS
8.1 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer T690
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual Core
Motherboard
Acer/Intel E946GZ
Memory
2GB (max upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
Sound Card
Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL1917W A LCD
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
Thumb drives
PSU
Standard 250 watt
Case
Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
Cooling
Dual case fans + CPU fan
Keyboard
Acer Windows PS/2
Mouse
Wireless Microsoft Arc
Internet Speed
54mbp/s
Browser
IE11
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
It sounds like a defective mainboard to me. But changing the bios battery is indeed something you could try. You could also try to remove all but one ram element from the ram banks. Try to boot with every ram element you've got (insert only one at a time) to check if there is a defective ram element. Disconnecting all drives would also be something you could try. If all those steps do not help I would definitely say you've got a defective mainboard.
OS
Windows 8.1 Update 1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
self built
CPU
AMD FX-8350
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD7 Rev. 3
Memory
16 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac GTX 770 Amp 2 GB
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
GDATA Internet Security
No problem
I will try the battery. Would any watch battery work?
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro With Media Center
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom Build
CPU
AMD Phenom ll X4 840
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2
Memory
Crucial 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 TI
Sound Card
Realtek ALC887 (OnBoard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V196WLB, HP w1907
Screen Resolution
1440, 900 (60 Hz)
Hard Drives
WD Caviar SE16 (568 GB),
WD Caviar Blue (500 GB)
PSU
Corsiar CX 600
Case
Some case from 2001
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Gateway USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wave Cable
Browser
IE11, Safari, Chrome
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, MalwareBytes, EMET v4.0
Other Info
Rosewell front USB and cardreader,
HP DVD burner(x2),
Pinnacle Systems Firewire card
I would match the voltage.
OS
8.1 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer T690
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual Core
Motherboard
Acer/Intel E946GZ
Memory
2GB (max upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
Sound Card
Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL1917W A LCD
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
Thumb drives
PSU
Standard 250 watt
Case
Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
Cooling
Dual case fans + CPU fan
Keyboard
Acer Windows PS/2
Mouse
Wireless Microsoft Arc
Internet Speed
54mbp/s
Browser
IE11
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro With Media Center
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom Build
CPU
AMD Phenom ll X4 840
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2
Memory
Crucial 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 TI
Sound Card
Realtek ALC887 (OnBoard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V196WLB, HP w1907
Screen Resolution
1440, 900 (60 Hz)
Hard Drives
WD Caviar SE16 (568 GB),
WD Caviar Blue (500 GB)
PSU
Corsiar CX 600
Case
Some case from 2001
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Gateway USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wave Cable
Browser
IE11, Safari, Chrome
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, MalwareBytes, EMET v4.0
Other Info
Rosewell front USB and cardreader,
HP DVD burner(x2),
Pinnacle Systems Firewire card
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro With Media Center
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom Build
CPU
AMD Phenom ll X4 840
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2
Memory
Crucial 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 TI
Sound Card
Realtek ALC887 (OnBoard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V196WLB, HP w1907
Screen Resolution
1440, 900 (60 Hz)
Hard Drives
WD Caviar SE16 (568 GB),
WD Caviar Blue (500 GB)
PSU
Corsiar CX 600
Case
Some case from 2001
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Gateway USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wave Cable
Browser
IE11, Safari, Chrome
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, MalwareBytes, EMET v4.0
Other Info
Rosewell front USB and cardreader,
HP DVD burner(x2),
Pinnacle Systems Firewire card
Well, we know it's not BIOS if it's posting. All the Cmos battery does is hold the changed settings of BIOS. I suspected that wasn't it. The next would be the HD(s).
You're not dual booting with OS X, correct?
Is there another machine you could slave the Windows drive in to test?
OS
8.1 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer T690
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual Core
Motherboard
Acer/Intel E946GZ
Memory
2GB (max upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
Sound Card
Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL1917W A LCD
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
Thumb drives
PSU
Standard 250 watt
Case
Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
Cooling
Dual case fans + CPU fan
Keyboard
Acer Windows PS/2
Mouse
Wireless Microsoft Arc
Internet Speed
54mbp/s
Browser
IE11
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
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Hi there
You see a POST so this fix won't apply -- but I have seen cases where if the tiny micro switch that is the POWER ON LED is not connected then the whole kybosh won't power up at all -- such a tiny thing !!!!!!.
What I'd do though if you get any POST - is remove EVERYTHING including the memory modules except the monitor. Start by putting in ONE memory module and see if you get at least NO OPSYS found. (Operating system missing or similar). If that works add your keyboard and have another boot. Keep going and do the HDDs LAST. You should eventually get one bootable device to work.
Put in the rest of the memory modules after you've got to the stage where the BIOS can boot. !! a 4GB or even a 2GB module is enough to test the functionality of the peripherals (HDD's / Optical media (DVD's) etc.
Ensure you have the LAN disconnected too while you do the tests -- a bad LAN card can also cause havoc at boot time.
Cheers
jimbo
OS
Linux Centos 7, W8.1, W7, W2K3 Server W10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Monitor(s) Displays
1 X LG 40 inch TV
Hard Drives
SSD's * 3 (Samsung 840 series) 250 GB
2 X 3 TB sata
5 X 1 TB sata
Internet Speed
0.12 GB/s (120Mb/s)
Well, we know it's not BIOS if it's posting. All the Cmos battery does is hold the changed settings of BIOS. I suspected that wasn't it. The next would be the HD(s).
You're not dual booting with OS X, correct?
Is there another machine you could slave the Windows drive in to test?
Not anymore. I was actualy thinking about that. I will try my system on another motherboard.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro With Media Center
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom Build
CPU
AMD Phenom ll X4 840
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2
Memory
Crucial 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 TI
Sound Card
Realtek ALC887 (OnBoard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V196WLB, HP w1907
Screen Resolution
1440, 900 (60 Hz)
Hard Drives
WD Caviar SE16 (568 GB),
WD Caviar Blue (500 GB)
PSU
Corsiar CX 600
Case
Some case from 2001
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Gateway USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wave Cable
Browser
IE11, Safari, Chrome
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, MalwareBytes, EMET v4.0
Other Info
Rosewell front USB and cardreader,
HP DVD burner(x2),
Pinnacle Systems Firewire card
I just tried hippsie's suggestion and the drive was not detected.
When I remove everything, do I keep my graphics card in or use onboard?
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro With Media Center
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom Build
CPU
AMD Phenom ll X4 840
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2
Memory
Crucial 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 TI
Sound Card
Realtek ALC887 (OnBoard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V196WLB, HP w1907
Screen Resolution
1440, 900 (60 Hz)
Hard Drives
WD Caviar SE16 (568 GB),
WD Caviar Blue (500 GB)
PSU
Corsiar CX 600
Case
Some case from 2001
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Gateway USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wave Cable
Browser
IE11, Safari, Chrome
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, MalwareBytes, EMET v4.0
Other Info
Rosewell front USB and cardreader,
HP DVD burner(x2),
Pinnacle Systems Firewire card
Hi there
You see a POST so this fix won't apply -- but I have seen cases where if the tiny micro switch that is the POWER ON LED is not connected then the whole kybosh won't power up at all -- such a tiny thing !!!!!!.
What I'd do though if you get any POST - is remove EVERYTHING including the memory modules except the monitor. Start by putting in ONE memory module and see if you get at least NO OPSYS found. (Operating system missing or similar). If that works add your keyboard and have another boot. Keep going and do the HDDs LAST. You should eventually get one bootable device to work.
Put in the rest of the memory modules after you've got to the stage where the BIOS can boot. !! a 4GB or even a 2GB module is enough to test the functionality of the peripherals (HDD's / Optical media (DVD's) etc.
Ensure you have the LAN disconnected too while you do the tests -- a bad LAN card can also cause havoc at boot time.
Cheers
jimbo
I never did get OPSYS.
All it did was get past the BIOS splash screen and then go blank and have one flashing line, like in DOS.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro With Media Center
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom Build
CPU
AMD Phenom ll X4 840
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2
Memory
Crucial 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 TI
Sound Card
Realtek ALC887 (OnBoard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V196WLB, HP w1907
Screen Resolution
1440, 900 (60 Hz)
Hard Drives
WD Caviar SE16 (568 GB),
WD Caviar Blue (500 GB)
PSU
Corsiar CX 600
Case
Some case from 2001
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Gateway USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wave Cable
Browser
IE11, Safari, Chrome
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, MalwareBytes, EMET v4.0
Other Info
Rosewell front USB and cardreader,
HP DVD burner(x2),
Pinnacle Systems Firewire card
now I get OPSYS with the drives out.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro With Media Center
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom Build
CPU
AMD Phenom ll X4 840
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2
Memory
Crucial 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 TI
Sound Card
Realtek ALC887 (OnBoard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V196WLB, HP w1907
Screen Resolution
1440, 900 (60 Hz)
Hard Drives
WD Caviar SE16 (568 GB),
WD Caviar Blue (500 GB)
PSU
Corsiar CX 600
Case
Some case from 2001
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Gateway USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wave Cable
Browser
IE11, Safari, Chrome
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, MalwareBytes, EMET v4.0
Other Info
Rosewell front USB and cardreader,
HP DVD burner(x2),
Pinnacle Systems Firewire card
Use the onboard graphics.
Concerning HD on other MB > No automatic attempt (Plug n Play) to install a driver? Did you try both drives?
Did you have a Boot Manager ? If so, which one?
Puzzling thing of it all was that it just sat while on vacation. Just to be sure > It was powered off or asleep?
OS
8.1 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer T690
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual Core
Motherboard
Acer/Intel E946GZ
Memory
2GB (max upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
Sound Card
Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL1917W A LCD
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
Thumb drives
PSU
Standard 250 watt
Case
Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
Cooling
Dual case fans + CPU fan
Keyboard
Acer Windows PS/2
Mouse
Wireless Microsoft Arc
Internet Speed
54mbp/s
Browser
IE11
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
now I get OPSYS with the drives out.
Both drives? Not possible.
OS
8.1 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer T690
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual Core
Motherboard
Acer/Intel E946GZ
Memory
2GB (max upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
Sound Card
Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL1917W A LCD
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
Thumb drives
PSU
Standard 250 watt
Case
Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
Cooling
Dual case fans + CPU fan
Keyboard
Acer Windows PS/2
Mouse
Wireless Microsoft Arc
Internet Speed
54mbp/s
Browser
IE11
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1