Running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, but still can't pass the repair screen.
Running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, but still can't pass the repair screen.
Being the moron that I am I decided to turn the program up a notch and overclocked my 3.4 GHz CPU from the 3.6 it was already at to 3.7 while the CPU usage was at 100% and I was streaming. Hur dur i know (hadn't slept, thought it started at 3.6 but w/e). Anyway, my computer crashed immediately.
I go to boot it up but it fails at diagnosing and repairing the issue telling me to restart again which doesn't work. I then try restoring it to an earlier build; nothing. I then try reseting my PC but keeping files; it fails. I tried reseating my CPU and GPU; nope. I took out the CMOS battery but that did nothing. It won't let me boot in safe mode.
I am able to use a recovery image boot on my USB and I'm able to get to the internet, watch videos, and everything like I was just running 8.1 which gives me hope it's not a component issue? So I try check disking and defraging my boot HDD... nothing.
I don't know what there is left to try besides buying or swapping out hardware. The next step as of now is to bring it my parent's home where there's a keyboard that might work to boot it in safe mode and parts that I can exchange.
Any thoughts or recommendations will be greatly appreciated ! >_>
Although the problem may be resolved by now, many motherboards come with a jumper to restore default settings, simply follow the provided guidance. Typically, you'll shift the jumper pin over a notch, apply power for 5-10 seconds, then return it to its normal position. In tight spaces, the GPU might need removal, unless specialized tools are available. It's usually located on the outer side of the motherboard, though this can differ between manufacturers; refer to the documentation carefully.
The system you are using has probably stopped working because the BIOS settings weren't updated to support faster clock speeds. This issue causes Windows to attempt overclocking during startup, which then stops working. Please let me know the operating system you are running so I can help you with possible solutions.
The machine probably stopped working because the BIOS wasn<|pad|>, and you didn’t update it for higher clock speeds. This causes Windows to keep trying to apply your overclock during startup, which doesn’t work. What OS are you using? I’m here to help you find ways to turn off the software overclock.
McMllnT92 :
The computer probably crashed because the BIOS wasn't updated to handle higher clock speeds. This causes it to keep trying to apply your overclock during startup, which fails. What operating system are you using? I want to know what choices exist to disable the software overclock. Windows 10 is what I have. I reset the BIOS and removed the extreme program, but nothing worked. I ran a check disk on the hard drive and it passed 100%. Running out of ideas. When you try to start Windows normally, do you see a blue screen or any error message? If yes, what appears on the screen?
Although the problem should be resolved by now, many motherboards come with a jumper to restore default settings. Simply follow the provided instructions. Typically, you'll shift the jumper pin over a notch, apply power for 5-10 seconds, then return it to its normal position. In tight spaces, the GPU might need removal, unless specialized tools are available. It's usually located on the outer side of the motherboard, but this can differ between manufacturers. Please refer to the documentation carefully.
If you haven't attempted running in Safe Mode, try it out... if it doesn't resolve the issue, proceed with the full BIOS reset as suggested by Caitley. And if that fails, I'm not sure what else to suggest.