freezes during boot

weeman · 09-11-2009, 11:58 AM

My computer freezes durring the Boot, just before the mem test. The problem can be worked around, I have to unplug the system, wait 5 seconds, plug it back in and it starts up fine. I haven't made any hardware changes, I've cleared the CMOS (via jumper), double checked the memory... all good. I'm assuming it's not the CMOS battery as if it was dead it would just try to boot the default BIOS settings and get hung op on "can't find OS," I have a software RAID array. I'm stumped... I'm really hoping that I don't have to RMA the board, taking this thing appart take a really long time.

mobo: P5Q-E
Video: ATI HD4890(primary) CrossfireX with 4850x2(secondary) w/ 36" samsung monitors x4
Audio: Creative Audigy 2 ZS -> Denon & Polk Audio
Processor: Q9550 intel (was at 4.5 Ghz under load, without going over VID)
Memory: was OCZ 8GB, now Kingston 8GB both CL=5
HD: WD 1500rpm Raptor 128Gb (x4) RAID 0
PSU: Corsair HX1000 Watt
Cooling: Liquid CPU, Video (XSPC fullcover), NB, SB & MOSFETs
Case: Antec Skeleton

Thanks, in advance, for taking the time.

weeman · 09-11-2009, 01:24 PM

nevermind, I figured it out. The antec skeleton has a speed selector for the 280mm fan. The lowest setting has a very big resistor in it (ie. slowing down the fan). This resistor, in conjunction with the rest of my equiptment was drawing too much current from the PSU, taking power away from the motherboard, causing it to freeze. Note to self, a speaker is a very good thing to have plugged into a motherboard... it allows you to hear systems beeps, which you can google to find why it is complaining. I'm simple.

bloodwynd · 09-11-2009, 01:59 PM

Glad to hear that you were able to find out what's happening on your system, and on behalf of the admins and the founder, I would like to thank you for sharing what you have discovered.

Keep up the good work!

rocky12z · 10-11-2009, 11:02 AM

Hi, check steps

step 1
change cable
step 2
reistall raid drivers
step 3
clean install os
step 4
check with another hdd

it may be hdd boot sector corrupt

atul484 · 10-11-2009, 03:25 PM

May be OS problem, Do a clean install

Waiting for your response
Atul

**Strider** · 10-11-2009, 03:55 PM

Issue is resolved by the Thread Stater.

09-11-2009, 11:58 AM	#1
weeman Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Age: 28 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 0 OS:	freezes during boot My computer freezes durring the Boot, just before the mem test. The problem can be worked around, I have to unplug the system, wait 5 seconds, plug it back in and it starts up fine. I haven't made any hardware changes, I've cleared the CMOS (via jumper), double checked the memory... all good. I'm assuming it's not the CMOS battery as if it was dead it would just try to boot the default BIOS settings and get hung op on "can't find OS," I have a software RAID array. I'm stumped... I'm really hoping that I don't have to RMA the board, taking this thing appart take a really long time. mobo: P5Q-E Video: ATI HD4890(primary) CrossfireX with 4850x2(secondary) w/ 36" samsung monitors x4 Audio: Creative Audigy 2 ZS -> Denon & Polk Audio Processor: Q9550 intel (was at 4.5 Ghz under load, without going over VID) Memory: was OCZ 8GB, now Kingston 8GB both CL=5 HD: WD 1500rpm Raptor 128Gb (x4) RAID 0 PSU: Corsair HX1000 Watt Cooling: Liquid CPU, Video (XSPC fullcover), NB, SB & MOSFETs Case: Antec Skeleton Thanks, in advance, for taking the time.

09-11-2009, 01:24 PM	#2
weeman Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Age: 28 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 0 OS:	Re: freezes durring boot nevermind, I figured it out. The antec skeleton has a speed selector for the 280mm fan. The lowest setting has a very big resistor in it (ie. slowing down the fan). This resistor, in conjunction with the rest of my equiptment was drawing too much current from the PSU, taking power away from the motherboard, causing it to freeze. Note to self, a speaker is a very good thing to have plugged into a motherboard... it allows you to hear systems beeps, which you can google to find why it is complaining. I'm simple.

09-11-2009, 01:59 PM	#3
bloodwynd Advanced Member (250+) Join Date: Nov 2009 Age: 28 Posts: 317 Thanks: 21 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts Rep Power: 4 OS:	Re: freezes durring boot Glad to hear that you were able to find out what's happening on your system, and on behalf of the admins and the founder, I would like to thank you for sharing what you have discovered. Keep up the good work!

10-11-2009, 11:02 AM	#4
rocky12z Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 OS:	Re: freezes durring boot Hi, check steps step 1 change cable step 2 reistall raid drivers step 3 clean install os step 4 check with another hdd it may be hdd boot sector corrupt

10-11-2009, 03:25 PM	#5
atul484 Advanced Member (250+) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 374 Thanks: 6 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 4 OS:	Re: freezes durring boot May be OS problem, Do a clean install Waiting for your response Atul

10-11-2009, 03:55 PM	#6
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