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10-09-2011, 10:23 AM
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Right Off the Assembly Line
Join Date: Sep 2011
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System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS
Hey guys,
I have this problem with my 2 year old PC. Thing is, sometimes when I boot up, the system gets stuck at the BIOS screen. The problem goes away when a turn it off and on again, but sometimes it doesn't. Another thing I've tried is re-inserting the RAM sticks, in different slots, or switching the slots of the RAM sticks. Then, it works fine. But after a few days, it starts again. But, I've noticed no effects on performance as after I log in, I can play Crysis 2 or Dirt 3 at a stretch for around 4-5 hours. Benchmark scores are also not affected. Here's my config: Intel E8400 @ 3.0 Ghz
Zotac GTX 260
WD Green 320 GB (Not sure about specific model)
Kingston 2x2 GB DDR-2 800 RAM
500 W Cooler Master Exteme SMPS
Intel DG35EC Motherboard
Win XP Professional 32 bit
Win 7 Ultimate (Dual Boot)
Thanks In Advance!
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10-09-2011, 12:08 PM
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will be back
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Guwahati
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Re: System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS
^^ when system gets stuck at bios screen, is the hard drive listed immediately or after a few seconds. & also once it gets stuck, can you enter the bios screen (the settings page?).
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12-09-2011, 05:16 PM
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Apprentice
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vizag, Hyderabad
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Re: System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS
is it 1TB hdd?
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12-09-2011, 05:54 PM
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Wise Old Owl
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Re: System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS
I have seen many Intel MB having this problem update the bios
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17-09-2011, 04:57 PM
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Right Off the Assembly Line
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Re: System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS
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Originally Posted by Sam
^^ when system gets stuck at bios screen, is the hard drive listed immediately or after a few seconds. & also once it gets stuck, can you enter the bios screen (the settings page?).
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Yes but 1-2 minutes after hittin' f2.
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17-09-2011, 05:03 PM
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Right Off the Assembly Line
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Re: System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS
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Originally Posted by Sam
^^ when system gets stuck at bios screen, is the hard drive listed immediately or after a few seconds. & also once it gets stuck, can you enter the bios screen (the settings page?).
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Not exactly... after I hit the f2 key.... it takes about 1-2 minutes to respond
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18-09-2011, 04:10 AM
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Fast 'N' Furious
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Re: System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS
@ OP - do you have the latest bios version installed for the mobo - if not update the mobo bios to the latest version.
Other two things you can try resetting the CMOS setting and Change the CMOS battery.
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18-09-2011, 12:34 PM
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Right Off the Assembly Line
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Re: System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS
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Originally Posted by topgear
@ OP - do you have the latest bios version installed for the mobo - if not update the mobo bios to the latest version.
Other two things you can try resetting the CMOS setting and Change the CMOS battery.
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yep latest bios is already there....any specific model for the battery ?
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18-09-2011, 01:31 PM
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BMG ftw!!
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Kolkata
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Re: System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS
^^ battery model should be same as existing one.
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19-09-2011, 04:23 AM
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Fast 'N' Furious
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Re: System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS
@ Drumminggeek - if you are unsure what battery to buy just take out the current CMOS battery from the mobo and buy a matching one from any computer hardware shop.
BTW, IF possible Check your ram modules with memtest app and your HDD with HDTune.
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19-09-2011, 07:08 AM
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Wise Old Owl
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Re: System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS
i think if he purchases from a computer shop it will be fine
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19-09-2011, 08:26 AM
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a_g = JPKN
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS
Those battery are big Button cells which we use on digital clocks ,cr2048 I think, they are available at watch repair shops, fancy stores...
Edit: I think its Cr 2032.
Take the Battery out of the motherboard and check. 
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