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Windows 7 PC won't start
- Sep 7, 2012 2:41 pm GMT
Hey guys, I built a PC around two months ago and it's been working perfectly- until today. PC was on, being used for nothing intensive just video streaming when the mobo started beeping. First time it's happened, then soon after it bluescreened. Didn't catch the error code. Booted up to the bios screen, and the beeping started again, it's a repeating pattern of beeps of the same frequency with the same time interval. BIOS shows CPU and GPU temps are fine (30-35c), fans are spinning.
Under boot devices, the HDD is no longer listed, only the DVD drive is. After the BIOS, I get the message 'Reboot and select proper boot device'.
Specs:
-ASUS PZ77-V LX
-Intel I5 2500k
-MSI GTX560ti 448 OC
-8GB Corsair 1600MHZ DDR3
-Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit SP1
-Coolermaster Silent Pro 700W Modular PSU
-Seagate 1TB Barracuda 7200RPM
What I've tried:
-Using just one stick of RAM (of the two) in every slot
-Replugged everything (including HDD cables)
What should I do next? Thanks in advance.
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- Sep 7, 2012 2:43 pm GMTtry different HDD cables
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- Sep 7, 2012 3:52 pm GMT
My rig: Intel i5 2500k | 8GB 2000Mhz RAM | 2x 120GB SSD in RAID 0 | AMD HD 6970 2GB | Asus P8Z68-V LX
Try a different cable like nilzg says or try plugging your HDD into another PC and see if it appears, could be a HDD failure.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Sep 7, 2012 4:14 pm GMT
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Sounds like a HDD fault, you may need a new one.
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- Sep 7, 2012 4:19 pm GMT
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CoolerMaster HAF 932 Advanced Case
Asus P8Z77-V PRO motherboard
Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.20GHz
Corsair A50 CPU cooler
Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 2GB
Corsair Vengeance 8GB of RAM
Samsung HD103UJ 1TB hard drive (for programs and data)
Seagate Momentus XT 750GB hard drive (for OS and games)
LG BH10LS30 BD writer optical drive
CoolerMaster 1000W PSU
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Samsung S27B550V 27" 1080p LED monitorYour post indicates that it could be a HDD failure as it is no longer listed under boot devices.
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- Sep 7, 2012 4:37 pm GMT
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Motherboard: Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3P
GPU: 2 x EVGA SC 4gb GTX 670 in SLI
CPU: i5 2500k @ 4.5 ghz
RAM: Kingston HyperX 8 gb @ 1600 mhz
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
Mouse: Razer Naga 2012
Tower: Thermaltake Overseer Full Tower
Audio: Logitech G35 7.1 Surround Sound Headphones
Monitor: ASUS PB278Q 27 inch 2560x1440
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- Sep 7, 2012 5:13 pm GMT
Alright, tried switching out cables and the problem persists, HDD still not listed. However, if I disconnect the HDD and then power up, there is no beeping sound, so I'm reasonably sure it is the cause. Unable to try it in another system at the moment unfortunately.
Any other ideas?
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- Sep 7, 2012 6:16 pm GMT
[QUOTE="Zopple"]Alright, tried switching out cables and the problem persists, HDD still not listed. However, if I disconnect the HDD and then power up, there is no beeping sound, so I'm reasonably sure it is the cause. Unable to try it in another system at the moment unfortunately.
Any other ideas?
[/QUOTE] put the drive in an external caddy.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
