Older versions of PC running Windows 7 and Windows 10 are working properly and will not crash.
Older versions of PC running Windows 7 and Windows 10 are working properly and will not crash.
Hello everyone, I'm experiencing quite unusual problems with my secondary PC. For over two decades, I've been assembling my own system. I've swapped out the power supply, graphics card, motherboard connectors, SATA cables, HDDs (one SSD and one 7200 RPM HDD), and the sound card. Despite these changes, the PC still won't start. After a few hours off or the next day, it remains unresponsive. The only solution seems to be resetting the CMS on the motherboard and removing the CMS battery. This process has to be repeated each time it refuses to boot.
I suspect the issue might lie with the boot devices. Recently, I disconnected my DVD writer and SSD to test if it would work with just the old Windows 7 7200RPM HDD. It did function, so I planned to format the SSD and install a fresh Windows 10 there. Unfortunately, today the PC still doesn't boot. I'm curious whether adjusting the BIOS settings or changing the SATA connection for the main HDD might help.
System Specs:
Thermaltake Smart BX1 RGB 80+ Bronze 550W faces the same problems with both previous and current power supplies.
Is there a way to operate without any storage devices attached?
I tried a few times, I believe the problem remains the same. Yesterday I attempted two methods to clear the CMS—moving the pin after the PSU is off and unplugged, then swapping the jumper—and didn't post with the same connections as before.
I need to check the manual to confirm the PC speaker is active, then remove the audio card and GPU, and I'll get back to you.