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[jester6565]

recently while using linux(not sure if it maters) my computer just shut down. Now with my computer off and the moniter on it gives me the message self check, check pc and connection cable moniter is fine. When i turn the computer on it stays that message and i can not get past it. I even tried a different moniter with just a blank screen showing. Any ideas i really need my comp working for school.

 

[brady]

Can you boot to any OS disks?


Im leaning towards drivers and or vid card.

 

[jester6565]

No i cant boot anything, and even when the computer is off it gives me this message? Is it possibly the motherboard?

 

[FlashDude]

reset the cmos, are you getting any beeps?? the message just means there's no video signal to the monitor. Your fan's are spinning arnt they? Motherboards probably toast!

 

[Nitestick]

reset cmos, reseat graphics card and check fans. basically check the connection of all hardware as well.

 

[jester6565]

ok ive reset my battery unplugged and replugged in the g card anything else i can try before i declare the mother board dead?

 

[CrazeD]

How about trying a different graphics card or RAM?

 

[jester6565]

did and no results i think it probably is motherboard. uhh

 

[jester6565]

does it make a difference that the message still flashes even when my computer is off. Would this still be the motherboard?