When I power up my computer, it starts properly, but locks up right after the memory/count check. What could be some of the causes for this? Thanks!

Hey Rochester!

Is this a new computer?

Have you recently added new hardware, or made any changes?

Did this just start, or was the machine running properly before?

Do you get any error messages, or just a blank curser?

What type of sytem do you have?

Does/did it ever start properly/load the operating system?

The more info the better. If you answer all of the questions and give as much information as possible it will make it easier to diagnoise the problem.

Can you access the bios?
If you can (some older computer used to allow access to the bios before memory checks) try to tell us the main settings within the system such as the type of ram, IRQ settings, and anything else that may have recently been changed

http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I have a brand new computer, but it's not my computer I'm talking about!!! The boot problem I described is actually a class assignment that I have to research and this is all the instructor gave us to go on:"When I power up my computer, it starts properly, but locks up right after the memory/count check. What could be some of the causes for this?" I have to come up with 6 or 7 causes of this, and my instructor said an internet discussion forum might be the best place to get a variety of answers.

I know people dont like homework questions been answered but part of your homework was to visit a web site like this so I suppose it should be alright.

If the RAM is not been correctly counted it could be,

Faulty Ram

Mismatched Ram (EDO must be in matching pairs)

Wrong speed RAM i.e 66mhz Ram and a 100mhz mobo.

Ram not properly inserted.

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CMOS battery, replace it and cross your fingers, maybe it'll go away

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