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XP computer crashes before startup

Last answer on Nov 11, 2009 4:07:01 am GMT mike11298, on Jul 27, 2009 10:45:46 am BST 
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HI, I have an XP computer with dual AMD processors on an ASUS A7M266-D server motherboard.
For some reason, the computer starts booting fine, POST all clears, but as soon as the "Windows XP" loading screen starts the computer crashes (pretty much switches itself off).

I have tried different (known working) RAM in varying slots, different video cards, with & without CD drive, with & without accesory PCI cards, and I have also tried two hard drives, but the probelem does not solve or differ.

The computer can't boot in safe mode (or any mode, for that matter) and if I try to re-insall using the XP CD, the computer crashes as soon as "Now starting Windows XP" shows in the bottom bar.

I'm hoping that this isn't a motherboard issue, I'ts seccond-hand but brand new (to me).

If you can suggest something, please do.

Configuration: as above

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realiser, on Jul 27, 2009 11:49:42 am BST

Hi there,

as you have already tried almost all

try also the hard disk itself

if it works then you'll have to change the hard disk

or enter your bios mode and check if drives and memory checking is available if so the do these tests

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mike11298, on Jul 27, 2009 12:17:18 pm BST
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Thanks, I've already tried two, but I will try a third known working drive to make sure its OK.

EDIT: I actually unplugged the HDD (IDE & power) and the problem still happened when I tried to use the XP install CD

   
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 weecho, on Nov 11, 2009 4:07:01 am GMT

Just thought I'd relay my experience with a similar problem I had. I wasn't able to get into windows through regular startup or safe mode, it would just blue screen right after the windows loading screen appeared. Also couldn't get into recovery console through the xp cd, it would also blue screen when loading... So I went into my bios and somehow my SATA HDD mode had been changed from compatibility mode to enhanced mode which apparently doesn't work in my system. Changed it back to compatibility and all is well. I think I cleared my CMOS by mistake so just a suggestion if you're having a similar problem: Check your bios first!

   
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