Bios Reset and Ram Slot 'How To Fix Dead PC'

13th May 2024 New Zealand. When troubleshooting a dead PC, resetting the BIOS and checking RAM slots can often resolve issues. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware that initializes hardware during the boot process. To reset it, locate the CMOS battery on the motherboard, remove it for at least 5 minutes (up to ten) not seconds, then reinsert it. This action resets BIOS settings to default, potentially resolving configuration-related problems.
Next, RAM slots should be inspected. Random Access Memory (RAM) is vital for system operation. Ensure RAM modules are seated properly in their slots. If not, reseat them firmly. Additionally, try booting with only one RAM module inserted at a time to identify potential faulty RAM.
These steps aim to address common hardware-related issues causing a dead PC. If problems persist, further diagnostics or professional assistance may be required.
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Personal Computer PC Will not post, I was told by 2 best buddies that it's BRICKED. I just didn't want to lose it so I watched a lot of KZbin videos and after a couple weeks I got it to work!
1. Allow the CMOS battery to remain removed for a minimum of 10 minutes to facilitate a thorough reset of the BIOS settings.
2. Ensure correct placement of RAM modules by adhering to the designated slots sequence; for instance, if the sequence follows 1, 3, 2, 4, ensure that the RAM occupies slots 1 and 2, positioned apart from slots 3 and 4.
3. Initiate the system startup with a solitary RAM module inserted into slot 1.
4. Ensure the absence of any USB peripherals connected to the system during troubleshooting.
5. Verify that no external graphics card is interfacing with the system.
6. Allow sufficient time for the system to commence its startup process after implementing the necessary adjustments.
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[@HardWhereHero]

I still have a system with a 2600k, I have another old one with amd fx 83-50 and a r9 290x gb, doubles as a space heater in the winter. love old tech.

[@BRICKEDPC1]

Sorry for newbie question but are those all graphics cards, also thanks I appreciate your comment and time.

[@HiltonHeslop]

That slot under the cpu is called an Msata slot … they are pretty useless nowadays.. It’s just a fancy interface … You can get a SATA SSD … same same no performance is gained

[@BRICKEDPC1]

okay thanks

[@carolimhoff2231]

just because a component/part is new, does not mean it wasn't DOA.

[@BRICKEDPC1]

This is true!

[@HiltonHeslop]

1st video 1st view 1st comment :) nice 💪🏽🚀

[@BRICKEDPC1]

Legend! thanks so much, where are you based?

[@HiltonHeslop]

@@BRICKEDPC1 I am based in Capetown South Africa :)

[@1pcfred]

A PC that age it needs a new PSU to be reliable. Just because a PSU is outputting power doesn't mean it is outputting clean power. The filter caps weaken as they age. Those caps have got some age on them now. So it's time for them to go. Part of the reason it's running now is there's nothing plugged into it. It's under more load where the PSU will fail. Fail doesn't mean just die either. More like glitch.

[@BRICKEDPC1]

Hiya, sorry I’ve been working all day, what sort of psu do you recommend for it?

[@1pcfred]

@@BRICKEDPC1 anything new is going to be better. A PSU is one of the first things that goes in PCs and that PSU is just old. It's time. If it ain't blown up yet it's not far from doing it. If could be failing now and just causing glitches. That would be more predominant as the load increases. As you try to run more off the PSU. I'd stick with a name brand. There's tier lists on the Internet. Tier 1 is the best and tier 2 isn't bad. Tier 3 is for gamblers. Which you're doing now. A gen 3 PC doesn't need the best. Unless you're planning on running a high power graphics card I'd think 400-500 Watts would be sufficient. I'd try to find a PSU that's tier 2.

[@BRICKEDPC1]

Cool thanks will do, I’ll make a video on it when I do.

[@1pcfred]

@@BRICKEDPC1 it's probably wise to replace the PSU being as it's so old. Good insurance for the rest of the PC. But you can inspect and test the PSU too. It's hardly worth it though. It's old. PSUs are the leading cause for PCs dying. A new PSU will give the whole PC a new lease on life. It's like getting a new ticker.

[@HiltonHeslop]

1 & 3 are a channel and 2 & 4 is another … They (the slots )should have different colors

[@BRICKEDPC1]

appreciate that. ill look for the colours!

[@HiltonHeslop]

@@BRICKEDPC1 I see your boards Dimm / Ram slots on your board are all black … Almost all boards have different color ram slots to easily identify the channels … but yes the PCB is labeled :)

[@BRICKEDPC1]

3 and 4 just won’t load ram, I looked at the specs and it says the i5 3470 only supports 2 slots? I’ve got 2 x 8gb in 1 and 3. So 16gb.

[@HiltonHeslop]

Yet a GTX 1060 6GB that will be perfect for this PC (Graphics card)

[@BRICKEDPC1]

Hi HiltonHeslop thanks so much for being my first commenter, never let me forget it! Ill look up that card and shout you out in my next BRICKED video!

[@HiltonHeslop]

@@BRICKEDPC1 All of the best Most GTX1060 cards use an external power connector usually 1x 6pin or 1x 8pin The connector looks like the CPU power connector but don’t get the mixed up because the voltage is reversed …. But the connectors are keyed so you usually can’t connect them to each other and the connectors are labeled CPU or PCIe Let’s assume… Your Z77 motherboard has a set of CPUs that can run on it (comparability) The bios has a list of them loaded (of fully updated ) it supports 2nd and 3rd gen Let’s say Intel release a generation of CPUs today In a years time they release another range of chips supported by, but you got your board when it just came out … This means you will need to update the BIOS so the ‘ Micro code ‘ is updated to support the newer chips … 3rd gen… 2700k is the best 2nd gen chip 3770k is the best 3rd gen chip The K means the chip has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking but you get non K variants… If your PC has this chip in it then happy days but it may have a lesser i5 and hope fully not and i3 Your board in its range is Mid to high end The Mac daddy of your board is the ga-z77x-ud5h I had one of these back in the day with a 3770k Hope this helps :) Have a good one

[@BRICKEDPC1]

okay, Ive read this twice and nearly got it. Mine says core i5 on the box but i havent looked at the chip.

[@HiltonHeslop]

@@BRICKEDPC1If 2nd gen maybe a 2400 or 2500 or 2500k If 3rd gen 3330 or 3470 or 3570/k Those are the popular ones :)

[@BRICKEDPC1]

It’s a i5 3470, I got given an ssd from a school and it started up!

[@itsthesa]

I got my hp z440 bricked because of switching disable Secure boot and Enable legecy

[@BRICKEDPC1]

thanks for commenting, i was messing around in the bios before it crashed and Im sure i turned something off. My focusrite scarlett external audio card kept disabling my hard drives was doing my head in. Im sure yours could be saved?!

[@itsthesa]

@@BRICKEDPC1 I still couldn't save it. Because I think my GPU Fried up. I search on Internet on HP Commmunity. What I Think my Bios got Corrupted along with the Bad GPU!

[@DUZLA-I-]

wait till ya get a corrupt bios from some back up software that modifies bios to a boot partition to use a USB drive, needless to say it fukzup the bios (cough) (acronis) Th only 2 ways I found was to either reprogram the bios chip as it wasn't triggering the backup bios ie:BRICKED!! The are tools hardware programmers to flash bios direct to chip or do as I did if the b bios is uncorrupted.. jump the ground pin with the dot above it 1..+6 pins wait for the bios to bleep unjump but press shit/alt f5 its different for each mobo I recovered my mobo this way ,, but its timing the method , took me a few attempts but fully recovered plus reflashing the bios in windows after recovery from b bios using bios app also updates b bios ...it was fun but frustrating when ya fix it/// As ya do!!

[@BRICKEDPC1]

Thanks I appreciate your comment and time, I'll read this a few times and I do think I'll understand it and use it in the future saving bricked PC's, cheers!

[@DUZLA-I-]

@@BRICKEDPC1 I'm all abaht fixing old pc's. Give me a ZX spectrum I'll make it run Minecraft lol..

[@BRICKEDPC1]

@@DUZLA-I- our first computer at home was a Sinclair ZX81 that dad bought in 1985 when i was 10!