Computer won't boot. Need advice.

[ClemsonJim]

I just received a replacement mobo from MSI for my 655-Max; the one I received now has HT. The reason I sent it in for an RMA was because the DIMM 1 slot would not read any memory.

When I hooked up my replacement mobo, it booted up, then went to "CMOS battery low". I picked the option to restore standard settings and Windows loaded. For some odd reason, my VGA drivers weren't loading up any more and the "found new hardware" message came up. I restarted my computer, but nothing comes up at all now. Occassionally, it will boot up, but windows will not load. I tried clearing the CMOS, but that hasn't worked. The majority of the time, the computer will not boot (I don't hear the beep anymore). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[zipper1]

Try a clean install of the OS and install a new battery.

All MOBO's are not created equal even if they are the same model

 

[mechBgon]

Also remove the motherboard from the case and try it while it's laying on cardboard, to eliminate any possible causes of short-circuiting inside the case (reading into your past & present problems here). And what power supply do you have towing the boat here? Something in the 300W+ range from a quality manufacturer, I hope?

 

[ClemsonJim]

Thanks guys. I'll try using the motherboard while it's on cardboard first. If that doesn't work, I'll try a clean install of the OS and a new battery. Should any computer store carry a battery? I'm using a 400w Antec Power Supply.

 

[mechBgon]

Visit your local supermarket or anyplace that carries normal watch batteries. All the motherboards I've seen use a common, easy-to-find CR2032 that is typically $2 to $3.

 

[ClemsonJim]

Thanks mechBgon! I'll pick one up after work tomorrow. I tried powering up the mobo on cardboard, but that hasn't changed anything; it still doesn't boot. Hopefully, replacing the battery will do the trick.

 

[ClemsonJim]

How do I do a clean install of the OS if the system is not booting (There is no beep)? Thanks in advance.