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posted by bmt76 on Oct 23, 2006

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My computer was acting funny, it was rebooting on its own about 2-3 times a day, when it would reboot it would stay on the screen where it counts memory etc. for about 7-10 minutes before going to Windows, thought it was a CPU done.

I went to work and got the CPU out of my computer there, put it in and started my computer, it started to boot, monitor came on and saw boot screen and then it died, monitor shut off, fans shut off, but green light is on the front of case, reset button does nothing and neither does power button. Only way to reboot is to unplug.

Put my old CPU back in and it does the same.

So what did I when I changed the CPU and what was wronng before I changed the CPU. Is my motherboard done?

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

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5 Other Users Have The Same Problem

Comment by Eugee, posted on Aug 25, 2008

I dust my system took out my cpu[LGA] clean the surroundings of the socket and re fixed my cpu on the board checked the keying before switching it on after the POST when the operating system started to load the cpu stoped and the green light stayed on.I turned it on again and the cpu stoped the fan stoped but green light stayed on this time with a sharp beep sound.I repeated the process again and this time immediately after the POST the cpu and the fan stopped but green light stayed on.
From Eugene [GHANA]

Comment by treinenbaas, posted on Aug 10, 2008

When I power up, I can hear all the fans starting. About 30 seconds all power drops. I replaced the power supply which gave me the same results.
Could it be the motherboard?????
Gerry V.

Comment by Andre2749, posted on Apr 17, 2008

I turn on the computer and the computer shuts off and the green light stays on

Comment by hobbspond, posted on Feb 29, 2008

computer powers off for no reason, then will also power off & on while booting, green light on. It will then run fine it does it intermittently.

Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 26, 2008

when my computer turn it on in few min. and it appear the logo of windows xp and then it shotdown itseft then totaly off the cpu.

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posted on Oct 23, 2006

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Make sure the cooling fan is properly seated on the CPU, and make sure you have enough (but not too much!) thermal compound covering the CPU's core. That *should* fix the issue.

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Solution #2

posted on Jun 25, 2008

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i thing it is a old or bad cabaster

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Solution #3

posted on Jun 20, 2008

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try to use a installer xp cd and use a repair console, chkdsk /p
.........b'cause i try this for many times its work it...try it to find!!!!!

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Solution #4

posted on May 30, 2008

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Another thing thing to consider is the quality and capacity of the power supply. If the power supply is bad it won't supply power properly which will cause the motherboard to work incorrectly if it works at all. If the power supply is too weak or worn out then the undervoltages will cause the same type of problems.

As habib suggests make sure that the CPU cooler is properly installed with either a thermal pad or thermal compound. Failure to do so may damage the CPU.

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Solution #5

posted on Apr 18, 2008

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Solution #6

posted on Apr 08, 2008

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It could be bad RAM. Our HP Pavilion Media Centre did same thing. I ran disk doctor and found that there were failing areas in the system memory. I had to send my unit back 3 times until they actually fixed it. I really think it was bad RAM though. They never really told me what exactly was the problem.

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Solution #7

posted on Mar 06, 2008

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the issue might be with your cooling fan. install it properly, try installing an extra cooler ant that should help you.

Hope it helps

Regards
Grydor.

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Solution #8

posted on Jan 23, 2008

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buy another computer

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Solution #9

posted on Jan 04, 2008

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Make sure the cooling fan is properly seated on the CPU.
and clear cmos.

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Solution #10

posted on Dec 29, 2007

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It seems as if it would be memory but i think the PSU should be checked. Along with the connections, CPU , and reseat the memory. This motherboard is picky with the RAM.

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Solution #11

posted on Oct 15, 2007

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1. check the cpu fan is properly working with normal speed..

2. go to bios setup and restore all settings to default.

3. if windows start and problem comes after some time , then it might be virus. so, go for a virus scan.

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Solution #12

posted on Oct 01, 2007

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swap the power supply

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Solution #13

posted on Sep 24, 2007

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reebooting as habib said might really be overheating. In any case, since I work with these damn boads, I tell you I changed every part in a computer wearing that board and with the same illness you describe, and the problem still persisted, untill I ended up replacing the board, still with a Biostar but this time with a P4M890, let's be real... same crap different name, but let's also be honest, in 3 months it didn't do that anymore (not it faces other problems like getting stuck in Post and loading the RAM with static electricity).
Try Habib solution, if it persits, I really recoment you dive in you paperwork in a quest for your warranty!

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Solution #14

posted on May 23, 2007

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fixed! motherboard to the trash, installed new one and solved problems!

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Solution #15

posted on May 23, 2007

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although the fault is probably relating to the temp of the processor being too high causing reboot meaning the first answer is correct it could also be a power issue, ie the main power psu unit is failing to deliver enough power to the motherboard and/or processor. Recheck all power connectors on the motherboard but do it with safety in mind at all times.

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Solution #16

posted on Apr 01, 2007

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First check if it's not over heating(make sure all your fans turn on)Then run an antivirus scan. If all that checks out, then try unplugging your harddrive, to see if boots normally, if it does, then try your harddrive on another pc which you know works. It could be your harddrive going out.If your harddrive works great on another pc. I could be motherboard related problem.If your harddrive doesnot work fine on another pc then backup your files.

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