Everyone might be your only chance, I don’t know how to make it work again.
Everyone might be your only chance, I don’t know how to make it work again.
It also restarts in safe mode. The exception is during BIOS setup.
Consider a LiveUSB copy of Linux Mint—it’s easy to use and looks like Windows. Start it and check for any issues. If the system works, it likely points to software problems. If it crashes or freezes, the hardware may be faulty, possibly a damaged motherboard.
Truly no danger here—just solid proof. It’s a persistent issue with a restart problem, but after five attempts in the water I’ve given up. Now it’s going to be my testing platform for 1155. The chance is almost nonexistent, as long as you avoid sudden blackouts or unstable settings; just make sure your stock configurations are solid. If you miss flashing the BIOS, it’s quite straightforward to fix. There’s a BIOS chip with an unlabeled SPI header above the first PCIe X16 slot, just below the CPU socket—making it super easy to replace a faulty update. It’s surprising how many people panic over BIOS flashes when the real fix is simple, especially if you have a BIOS tester or know the pinout.
I would use RAM testing tools such as MemTest86. Insert it onto a USB stick and it launches directly into the software (skipping Windows). Any further crashes indicate a problem unrelated to Windows.
It's actually quite affordable—around $5 for a jumper cable for SPI flashing. I got mine for just $2. I didn’t mention the exact timing details, but when the screen goes dark, does the PC briefly shut down before coming back on? Or does it stay powered on? If it happens during the first or third power cycle, it might point to a hardware problem like a faulty board or PSU. If it’s the second cycle, it could be a Windows crash rather than a real issue, just indicating instability.