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wont start up, overclocked too much
Name: deerhunter9934 Date: March 30, 2006 at 19:48:02 Pacific OS: xp pro CPU/Ram: 1.3 duron/512 pc133
Comment:
i have a k7s5a pro mobo and 1.3 duron and 512 ram, i overclocked my computer too much, wouldnt start so i put a dif cpu in and then it worked, i but the other one back in and tried to overclock again but i used the lowest setting i could, it was too much again, but i tried everything and it wont start up anymore after that one, everything has been checked good except mobo, whats the deal? is there a certain way to reset cmos? help plz
Name: tambes Date: March 31, 2006 at 01:45:36 Pacific
Reply:
Unplug the power cable from the back of your pc, open up the case and remove the CMOS battery for about a minute or two and then put it back in. This should reset BIOS to factory default.
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Response Number 2
Name: deerhunter9934 Date: April 1, 2006 at 10:33:41 Pacific
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ive tried that, it still wont work, anything else i could try?
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Response Number 3
Name: ian209 Date: April 4, 2006 at 20:06:25 Pacific
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I think its a dead mobo prob... You might have accidently pushed the heatink too hard while installing or something. If by doesn't start up, do u mean not POST BEEP? If thats the case, try refering to your mobo's manual and look for a clear CMOS procedure. Another thing you can do is look for a 3 pin thing with a jumper on it (Usually close to the CMOS battery) and switch it to the opposite place for a minute or so and then switch it back. After that , turn ure comp back on. Hopefully it isn't a dead mobo. Does you comp beep when u turn it on?
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