Unable to get PC to run after attempted upgrades

musubi · 06-13-2002, 03:14 PM

Help! I am unable to get my PC to run after I attempted to upgrade my harddrive and CD-ROM. Everything powers up, but I do not get video (the monitor is not receiving a signal) and the floppy drive doesn't activate. The CD and my CD burner lights alternate on and off. I've even replaced my motherboard and CPU (ECS K7s5a and 1.33 Thunderbird)so that's not the problem. I've also swapped memory (128MB PC2100 DDR) and still the same problem. I've also put back the original harddrive too. TIA.

Ladogaboy · 06-13-2002, 06:25 PM

If you are not even getting a video signal, then it shouldn't have anything to do with the hard drive. You should be getting a signal before the hard drive starts to power up.

musubi · 06-13-2002, 07:56 PM

Sorry I meant that the monitor is still in sleep mode. Everything powers up but doesn't get to the floppy drive (harddrive, cd-rom, floppy drive) it seems to hang when it gets to the cd-rom and burner.
TIA

juicy fruit · 06-13-2002, 09:11 PM

have you tried tightening your video card? i just upgraded a whole bunch of crap in my system and i guess i loosened the card somehow. i wasn't getting a signal to my monitor either.

my two cents. but then again, you've probably tried that.

Ladogaboy · 06-13-2002, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by musubi
Sorry I meant that the monitor is still in sleep mode. Everything powers up but doesn't get to the floppy drive (harddrive, cd-rom, floppy drive) it seems to hang when it gets to the cd-rom and burner.
TIA

Well, what I mean is, the hard drive will not affect whether or not you see anything on your monitor. In order to show something on your monitor, only the Motherboard, CPU, Videocard, and Ram need to be functioning properly... well, the PS too...

Even though those devices are getting power, it doesn't mean that the other components are functioning properly. How many alternate parts do you have? What I would do if I were you: Pull EVERYTHING. Install only the ram, cpu (and obviously Heatsink/fan), and videocard. Hook it up to your monitor and see if it posts. If it doesn't, you've narrowed your search down to 5 things. PS, ram, cpu, videocard, motherboard.

musubi · 06-14-2002, 03:29 AM

I'll try the 5 things only approach to narrow things down.

johnnymk · 06-14-2002, 09:29 AM

Do you have the Master and Slave settings correct for the hard drive and CDROM?

NullUnit2000 · 06-14-2002, 10:24 AM

Have you been getting any beep codes when you attempt to boot up?

musubi · 06-14-2002, 07:37 PM

Thanks. Yes I checked and rechecked the settings for the HD and CD so that's not it.

No beep codes.

Ladogaboy · 06-14-2002, 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by musubi
No beep codes.

Is the Motherboard the only thing you haven't swapped out?

Heihachi · 06-15-2002, 03:23 AM

What video card is it?.. is it an ATI Rage Fury?.. I used to have that problem w/ that video card...

ECS.... I hear bad things from them...

cross56 · 06-15-2002, 06:28 PM

I had that problem with the computer I set up for my kids. I put a 1000 Tbird on my older kt7a mobo. My new practice. If in doubt reset the cmos. The computer I upgraded wouldn't do anything after I put the mother board in the only way I got it to do anything is to jump the cmos. And it booted fine after that. Of course I had to reset my bios the way I like it. But anyway it may help you or maybe not. Thats my 2 cents worth.

Showtime · 06-15-2002, 10:38 PM

You might want to check your bios settings. Check the boot sequence.
The cable position on your HD and cd rom could be switched or (again) not seated right.
good luck
-jel

Windsor · 06-16-2002, 06:09 PM

Well, my outlook isn't very positive. I had a similar problem with my new comp, and ended up RMA'ing a few Mobo's and bought a new chip, then it all worked...

I suggest you go get the parts checked by someone who can, or check them yourself, just the mobo and the chip.

06-13-2002, 03:14 PM	#1
musubi Plebe Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 4	Unable to get PC to run after attempted upgrades Help! I am unable to get my PC to run after I attempted to upgrade my harddrive and CD-ROM. Everything powers up, but I do not get video (the monitor is not receiving a signal) and the floppy drive doesn't activate. The CD and my CD burner lights alternate on and off. I've even replaced my motherboard and CPU (ECS K7s5a and 1.33 Thunderbird)so that's not the problem. I've also swapped memory (128MB PC2100 DDR) and still the same problem. I've also put back the original harddrive too. TIA.

06-13-2002, 06:25 PM	#2
Ladogaboy Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Hiding amongst the minnows Posts: 6,843	If you are not even getting a video signal, then it shouldn't have anything to do with the hard drive. You should be getting a signal before the hard drive starts to power up. __________________ It is not enough to merely touch the face of god; you also must open your eyes so that you may see your palm.

06-14-2002, 03:29 AM	#6
musubi Plebe Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 4	Thanks guys I'll try the 5 things only approach to narrow things down.

06-14-2002, 10:24 AM	#8
NullUnit2000 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: May 2000 Location: SF by way of OC Posts: 586	Have you been getting any beep codes when you attempt to boot up? __________________ ------------ -NU2K

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06-13-2002, 07:56 PM	#3
musubi Plebe Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 4	Sorry I meant that the monitor is still in sleep mode. Everything powers up but doesn't get to the floppy drive (harddrive, cd-rom, floppy drive) it seems to hang when it gets to the cd-rom and burner. TIA

06-13-2002, 09:11 PM	#4
juicy fruit Ensign Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: bay area Posts: 30	have you tried tightening your video card? i just upgraded a whole bunch of crap in my system and i guess i loosened the card somehow. i wasn't getting a signal to my monitor either. my two cents. but then again, you've probably tried that.

06-14-2002, 09:29 AM	#7
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	Do you have the Master and Slave settings correct for the hard drive and CDROM?

06-14-2002, 07:37 PM	#9
musubi Plebe Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 4	Thanks. Yes I checked and rechecked the settings for the HD and CD so that's not it. No beep codes.

06-15-2002, 03:23 AM	#11
Heihachi Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: La Crescenta, CA, USA Posts: 676	What video card is it?.. is it an ATI Rage Fury?.. I used to have that problem w/ that video card... ECS.... I hear bad things from them...

06-15-2002, 06:28 PM	#12
cross56 Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hamilton, Michigan Posts: 88	I had that problem with the computer I set up for my kids. I put a 1000 Tbird on my older kt7a mobo. My new practice. If in doubt reset the cmos. The computer I upgraded wouldn't do anything after I put the mother board in the only way I got it to do anything is to jump the cmos. And it booted fine after that. Of course I had to reset my bios the way I like it. But anyway it may help you or maybe not. Thats my 2 cents worth.

06-15-2002, 10:38 PM	#13
Showtime Lakers fanatic Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: L.A. ->SoCal<- O.C. Posts: 7,338	You might want to check your bios settings. Check the boot sequence. The cable position on your HD and cd rom could be switched or (again) not seated right. good luck -jel

06-16-2002, 06:09 PM	#14
Windsor Commander Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,063	Well, my outlook isn't very positive. I had a similar problem with my new comp, and ended up RMA'ing a few Mobo's and bought a new chip, then it all worked... I suggest you go get the parts checked by someone who can, or check them yourself, just the mobo and the chip.

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