Computer Boot Problem

Left the computer on overnite, as ususal. I run a McAfee virus scan each night, and the software updates automatically. In the morning the screen was dark. Restarted the computer-it goes through post, check memory, hard drive, etc, goes to next screen where it goes blank again and the HD stops turning. Tried a bare bones boot to no avail. At times can get into Bios settings, but the screen blanks before getting anything done. Upgraded to a new mobo, processor, HD, PS-exact same thing happens. The only original components are the monitor (LCD), RAM, Keyboard (Microsoft), and mouse (Microsoft optical). Stumped.

 

Welcome to MG.

As you seem to have changed most things but not yet the RAM (one of the most common failure modes I would try removing a stick at a time and trying a reboot bewteen removals. Of course if you've only one stick then you'll need to try a new stick.

 

I have 2 sticks. I tried both, then swapped one at a time with the same result. Tonight I'll pull the RAM out of my other computer and give it a try. Then, I'll get the hammer and make further minor adjustments. I'll repost tonight after the RAM switch.

 

If it doesn't proove to be a memory problem see:

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=933622#post933622

Studio T