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[k2t007]

Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum but I thought it was a great website and decided to register. I believe that this is the correct forum for this, but if not can a Moderator please move it. I have recently, on Wednesday 4/20/2011, built my first computer! But, after booting off of my flash drive a couple times, using Ubuntu 10.10, I cannot get past the Hardware Monitor screen. Any help or suggestions as to what I can try would be appreciated.

Thanks.


My Computer Specs:

Mobo: Biostar TA870U3+
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1100T BE @ 3.3GHz
Graphics Card: Sparkle GeForce GT 220 2GB 128-bit
Cooler: Cooler Master V8
PSU: Corsair CX600 600W
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600
HDD: Hitachi 2TB SATA 6.0 GB/s
Case: NZXT GAMMA Classic Series GAMA-001BK
CD/DVD Drive: SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA (will be here Monday 4/25/2011)

[Alexander]

Can you describe the hardware monitor screen? Where is it from in relation to your computer booting up and loading the OS?

[k2t007]

It is before the OS would load because I cannot boot from anything, but I can get into the BIOS. I can take a picture of it after I get home, if it still doesn't boot.

Edit: It displays the CPU temperature, sys temp, fan speeds, and power info. If that helps.

[Alexander]

From what you are describing, it could be that the power-on self-test (POST) is failing somewhere and you are taken to the hardware monitoring screen, although I have no specification to support this.

I would look at forums or documentation related to your motherboard to see likely issues, and what could cause your bootup to always go to this specific screen - generally all motherboards act differently.

[k2t007]

It always goes to this screen and then continues to boot to a device such as a flash drive or HDD, but it now stops and does not continue. Thanks for your input.

[Alexander]

I am glad I could point you in a direction, your motherboard may require an updated BIOS as well which could fix these problems (assuming you are sure all your hardware is compatible)

[k2t007]

I did try to update, I tried to reset the CMOS via the jumper, I tried removing the battery for a couple hours, and i tried to reset the BIOS through its setting. Hopefully it will be working either later or tomorrow. I may just leave it off for a few days and see if it helps. I'll continue to search the internet for answers though.

[k2t007]

Hey,

Just wanted to update on my progress. Today, 4/25/2011, my new SATA CD/DVD Reader came in. I immediately installed the drive and set it as first in my boot order. I then exited BIOS and saved. When my computer got the the "Hardware Monitor..." screen, it continued to boot straight to the Windows 7 installation disk. Thank you for your help Alexander.