Reset the CMOS on PC to Restore Default Settings in the BIOS
I have had several people asking me lately about problems with their PC not booting, or hanging up before loading into Windows.

In most of these cases based on what they are describing to me it sounded as though there could be a configuration issue with the BIOS on the computer.

It is not uncommon to make changes to the BIOS on your system. In many cases these changes can improve or customize the performance of your PC. But in some cases the changes that are made can lead to [...] Continue Reading…

My Computer Shocks Me When I Touch It – Is This a Ground Issue?
Yes… most likely. It might not be but there are a few questions we can ask to narrow down if it is or not.

Is this a PC you just built? If so does it fail the POST test?
Is the computer locking up or freezing when it happens?
Does the computer reboot when it happens?

If you answered “Yes” to any of the above questions you may very well be running into a shorting or grounding issue with your computer.
Information on Grounding Issues in a PC
Ground issues can be [...] Continue Reading…

My Computer Won’t Turn On… Is My Power Supply Faulty?
Troubleshooting a Bad Power Supply is pretty straight forward. Since the Power Supply is self contained issues with the PSU are not usually the result of a configuration issue.

There are several you can check though before deciding the power supply is faulty. The first and foremost method is to use a power supply tester to check for a faulty PSU. Unfortunately not people own one until they need one, so there are some manual troubleshooting steps you can perform to check for a bad power supply.
How To Troubleshoot a Bad [...] Continue Reading…

RAM Diagnostic Software for Your Computer – Memtest86 Guide
Memtest86 is a really good program to use to check for bad memory. It is easy to setup and use, and best of all it is free.

01. The first thing you need to do is get a copy of Memtest86 so you can Test your Memory. This can be done by going to the Memtest86 homepage located here.

http://www.memtest86.com/

On the site, click on the “Free Download” tab on the left hand side of the page. This will take you to a new page with several links. You will want to click on [...] Continue Reading…

Troubleshooting a Motherboard that Won’t Turn On – Faulty Motherboard
There are three main questions that you need to ask yourself that will determine the route you take when troubleshooting a NO POST motherboard combo.

Is this a “NEW” Motherboard Combo I just assembled? (With new parts)
Is this an older Motherboard Combo I just assembled with “USED” parts?
Is this a Motherboard Combo in a system that just suddenly stopped working?

If you answered “Yes” to questions #2 or #3, you are possibly looking at a piece of bad (or incompatible) hardware that is preventing your motherboard combo from POSTing. If that is [...] Continue Reading…