I'd go back to basics to see if you could get something working.  I pull and
disconnect everything from the system, except the video card, processor, and
memory.  Make sure the power connector to the motherboard is secure.  Check
the front panel connectors to the motherboard and make sure they're still
secure.  I'd also reset the CMOS.  Then, I'd power up to see if anything
happens.  Check to make sure that the processor fan is functioning, in
particular (though I see you said that the fans were working).

If still no joy, it at least is narrowed down to processor, motherboard, or
power supply (since you have some good memory you can swap out with and
try).  If you are up to it and have one available, you could try a different
power supply next.

John Sproule

----- Original Message -----
From: "Maurice J. Reid" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 6:58 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Power up but no go


I have a problem I've never seen or heard of before. First my basis system
specs:
Athlon 800Mhz
EP-7KXA MB
O/S 98SE

I leave my system running 24/7; security packages include anti-virus,
spy-bot, spyblaster, Zone Alarm, manually checked for update daily. Last
night everything was operating fine. This morning, screen saver image was
frozen and so was computer. I hit re-set button, system immediately started
up in a way I've never seen before. No video, (black screen), dead silence
on "POST", (normally I get the single beep "OK") Both cd and dvd lights
flashed on, hard drive geen light went on and stayed on, power was on, fans
were working, BUT no floppy light went on.

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