computer auto restarts after shutdown
My OS is Windows 7 64-bit and when I do a shutdown on my P8Z77-V Pro/Thunderbolt computer it shuts down but then immediately starts up again. I have to manually shut the power in order to shut it down....
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Hello, I have a Dell Optiplex 3010. The motherboard is the MIH61R-MB and currently has a Intel i5-3470 installed. I am trying to replace this with an Intel i3-2120 so I can use the i5 elsewhere but...
View ArticleBIOS Password not excepting password sony vaio vgn
I had a bios password on my sony vaio vgn-nw24s, I decided to take off the password as I was tired of having to put it on everytime, when I cleared the password in the bios and saved settings &...
View ArticleCrashes and reboots every time I play a game?
Hi Guys I've seen this question around so much, but I can't seem to find a definitive answer or solution to it :( So basically this is the first gaming rig I've ever built (I think I did Ok) runs every...
View ArticleMonitor Colour Issue
I've tried my PC with a several VGA cables as well as a spare monitor and I still get the same results; the colors are distorted. Everything that is supposed to be red is actually black while...
View ArticleCPU Socket Cover Question..
Hi..Are all CPU socket covers the same or more to the point if an incorrect socket cover is put on a 1156 Motherboard CPU socket could it cause damage to the pins... Thanks Hk
View ArticleBit of a fun thought problem
Say I have a spare computer knocking around and I feel that the CPU is being wasted just sat there doing nothing. Is there a way for another workstation to use that processing power? Without writing...
View ArticleStuck on splash screen
I am working on an emachines ET1810-01. I have replaced the power supply and motherboard. The machine will power on but hangs on the "e" splash screen. However it will boot if I short the BIOS jumper...
View Articlesystem restart
My pc with winXP restarts automatically on its own for no reason. there is no virus in my pc and it also restarts in safe mode. there is no issue with the power supply, infact it has a 3KV power suply....
View ArticlePower On.
Hello, Im setting up a NAS and I've transplanted the motherboard,psu ect. into a new case. i got it all in place pushed the power button and ... nothing. interestingly when i fist apply power as in...
View ArticleNo Video With MSI A55M-P33
I am running a new machine with the following components: MSI A55M-P33 motherboard AMD A6 5400K processor Radeon HD7770 graphics card with monitor plugged into DVI port 2x Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB...
View Article[SOLVED] Shut Down PC while in BIOS
I tried Googling it but the only thing someone suggested was Quote: There is no other way.. why not let the computer boot all the way and then shut it off.. unless you have a very old PC that takes...
View ArticleWondering if Now is the time to upgrade my computer, please help!
I have three semesters left before I graduate and my computer is mainly used for School, as well as playing Warcraft, Diablo III, Neverwinter, etc... My main goal is to increase my FPS with these...
View ArticleIs this a coincidence or is it some sort of short circuit
I wasn't quite sure in which forum to post this question. If I am on the wrong one please indicate :) We have a small shop and in that shop we have a computer that we use at the POS (point of sales)....
View ArticleNew processor help.
Hey I am looking for help in picking a new processor as my old one has died and I don't know a great deal about them I use my computer mainly for gaming mostly mmo's like Star wars the old...
View Articlebios chip in hcl 02102 laptap
I have hcl 02102 laptop given by tamilnadu sate goverment india. i tried to reinstall win 7. after finishing installation the laptop was dead. power light is on and cpu fan is running, but no display....
View Articlehow to find mobo manufacture of laptops
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View ArticleCrashing only while playing games
Hi guys, I have been having occasional crashes where my monitor goes black and my PC stops responding, sometimes with a loud continuous noise, since I built it. They have always occurred while playing...
View ArticleComputer not starting
For the last couple of days I've been having some trouble with my computers clock reseting after every time power is lost (psu switched off/unplugged), this lasted about 3 days. I assumed this was...
View Articlenew processor, won't boot up! :(
hello gurus, I had an old PC which was quite dated and decided to restore it. it had an old athlon 64 single core processor and I purchased an athlon 64 x2 from ebay to replace it. I got the CPU, no...
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