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Solve : I Can't Get Windows to Boot? |
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Answer» I am relatively new to building computers. This is the second computer i am building. I just put everything together in the areas that i could remember and everything seems to be in its correct place. When i try to install windows though, it boots up the windows setup, then begins checking things, then just before the screen where it should allow me to continue with installation it always says there is an error and that windows has shut down. The only thing i think it could be is that i hooked something up such as an IDE cable incorrectly because the CD works fine on the first computer i built. Please help me, im desperate to get this thing working. If you could give me some kind of checklist or advise for plugging in all the cables i think that would help. One more thing, one time, while it said "setting up windows", it was frozen because i forgot to put the power connector in the hard drive. Frustrated, i TURNED the computer off in a hurry and now when i turn it on, it doesnt even go to the set up screen. Please, i really need help and i hope i didnt damage anything. I'm really worried because these are all new parts. Does anyone have advice? also, the CPU temperature and other reading arent showing up when i start the computer. On my other computer, they would show up at the start screen. is that a problem? That may or may not be an option on this motherboard. Make sure all RAM, cables and cards are seated properly and in the right spot. The red edge of the IDE cable goes nearest the power connector and it only fits properly one direction. Make sure you didn't bend any of the pins. Sometimes the best thing to do is put in the bare minimum - motherboard, CPU, one stick of RAM, video card and floppy. See if it boots from there with a floppy boot disk (free at www.bootdisk.com) Then add one component at a time and see if the machine seems to function normally. If the hard drive works, then add a CDROM, etc., but make sure it is correctly BEFORE introducing another variable. Keep us posted. You are sure the RAM is compatible with that motherboard? You can download a free memory checker at www.memtest86.com to see if it functions correctly. I think you can do it. Just don't get in a hurry and post as you go, if necessary. If you do give up, a local computer shop can do it for a few dineros. Quote also, the CPU temperature and other reading arent showing up when i start the computer. On my other computer, they would show up at the start screen. is that a problem? No. Quote do i need to do something in BIOS before i try to install windows? Well, you need to set the CD-ROM player as the first boot device. You will also want to check if the BIOS is configured OPTIMALLY for your needs and system. Plus; you have to make certain your HDD is detected properly. Quote I don't think anything is overheating, im not sure what all i have to plug in. Important things to know if you are building a system. fouramerica ...Perhaps you could start by giving us the exact model of your MOBO ...... "Gigabyte NForce 4 SLI Motherboard " when I looked at the Gigabyte site ....the are 4 I think in that family ...which one do you have . Then perhaps you could confirm the exact type ( model number of your 160gb Maxtor ) Exactly what size and type of Ram are you using ? Tell us if you have the HD plugged into the primary IDE or the secondary IDE ..... What do you have the HD jumpers set as ? What bios does your mobo use ? Do you have the fan mounted correctly on the heat sink ....... Did you apply the thermal paste per the instructions ? Have you GONE into the bios and made sure it's set up correctly ? What is the wattage of your power supply? This is the sort of info we need to be able to assist you . dl65 |
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