computer won't reboot

[JB66]

i loged off &then i xed out the password .the different titles came up again & i loged off again the titles faded but did not disappear completely .the system seemed to freeze like this i attempted to reboot by turning off the power on the front of the tower but it would not shut down . i had to turn off power on back of case to shut down . turned back on & i only get monitor test cycle on screen .what's going on ,what can i do ?

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[cromwell]

You are going to have to give us more information.

What kind of system is it? Video card?

When you turn it on, do you get any beeps?

Also check that the monitor plug is seated correctly.

[This message has been edited by cromwell (edited 01-21-2001).]

[JB66]

cromwell thank's for th help so far . the system is a amd Thunderbird 1GHZ video card NVIDIA TNT2 ,TNT2M64 VANTA TNT . there are no beeps just a little humming as you start . i'm thinking that my whole system is wiped out wwhat should i do if it is ?

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[cromwell]

I don't think you whole system is fried, Paleo Pete usually checks in in the AM, maybe he can help us out.

I'm not an expert, but I think you may have a problem with your NVIDIA card?

Crom

[Paleo Pete]

Sounds like either video or memory to me, try reseating both and see if it helps. Be sure to ground yourself on the chassis before touching the cards, and make SURE the power is OFF. To properly ground yourself it needs to be plugged in, you could unplug it to be sure after making sure you're grounded and static electricity is no longer a problem.

Be careful though, turning in your chair can create enough static electricity to fry components, and memory is highly susceptible. The best way to go is using a ground strap, but if one is not available you can run a small wire from the metal housing of a grounded surge protector to the case and that should do it. Leave the surge protector plugged in. One of the screws on back of it should work, as long as it's grounded and metal. The screw holding a socket cover on will work too, make sure it has no paint on it.

Power supply could also be weak and failing.

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