Re: computer randomly restarts

The first part has been explained, uncheck automatically restart in my
computer>properties>advanced>startup/recovery settings.
The second part sounds like the BIOS are not initializing the Video card,
thus no light on the monitor.
I've seen several causes, from a loose video card, loose RAM chip, loose
cable, etc. to a defective motherboard. Check all that as well as the CPU
fan.
I had to replace a MB last month in my Athlon 1700+ for a similar issue, it
got so it would boot one out of 5 tries, then freeze within a few minutes.
After a new MB and a repair install; all seems well.
If it persists or worsens, a new MB may be in order.
You may only have 1 fan OR the other fan(s) do not have a speed sensor OR
it/they may be defective.
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"tiamy" <tiamzy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> My computer restarts with no apparent reason. I was surfing the net or
> just editing a video using Pinnacle Studio and suddenly, my computer
> will restart. And when it did, it will display an error asking me to
> start in Safe Mode (normal safe mode, with networking and with command
> prompt), Last Known Good Config and Start Windows Normally. Only "Safe
> Mode" can get me through Windows. But when I choose the other 4 option,
> it just return to that error screen and sometimes the Windows logo will
>
> appear in less than a second and restarts (again). Also, when the PC
> blacks out, the monitor will just turn off but the NUM Lock indicator
> on my keyboard is still on. I need to press Reset in order to make it
> boot.
>
>
> What puzzles me is the fact that when I unplug the cord for about 10 -
> 30 minutes, and then I'll open the system, it boots normally. But
> sometimes, it goes to that error screen again, and when I choose Last
> Known Config or Start Normally, it will boot.
>
>
> I also noticed that (it usually happens to me) when I open the computer
> using the Power button, it will not respond. But the lights on the CPU
> are on but the monitor isn't. I need to press the Reset button to boot
> it up. It's like a 2 way process. A power button + reset button = boot.
>
>
>
> Pls help...I don't think it's a virus...
>
>
> Also, I installed SpeedFan and I saw that only Fan03 hav figures. Fan01
> and Fan02 both have 0 RPM. Does that mean my fans are not working?
>


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