The computer restarts following a shutdown due to an OC issue.
The computer restarts following a shutdown due to an OC issue.
I've attempted to boost my PC with automatic settings in AMD Overdrive, but a blue screen occurred recently (about two days ago). Since the computer won't shut down fully, it shuts off and restarts within seconds.
My specifications are: HD7970 in Crossfire, PSU 1200W Silent Pro, FX 8350, 16b RAM.
Help! This is really frustrating!
If you manage to access Windows again or attempt to boot in safe mode and execute a command in administrative mode using dos,
c:>sfc /scannow
then proceed to power off after the scan finishes and replace any corrupt files.
If this resolves the issue, your problem is fixed.
If not, you may need to modify the registry and force shut down. This approach is common for issues reported under Windows XP.
The required registry key is: Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl
In the right pane, select AutoReboot/Right Click/Modify and set the value to 0 to disable or 1 to enable.
It's best to do the OC manually instead of using a program. Right now, you should reset your CMOS to restore your BIOS to its default settings. After that, you'll need to reset the time in BIOS. You can reset the CMOS by turning off the PC, disconnecting the power cord from the PSU, and holding the power button until the LED lights turn off, then remove the CMOS battery for about 10 seconds before replacing it. This should bring your BIOS back to default. You should be able to boot up afterward.
It's best to handle this manually rather than using a program. Right now you should reset your CMOS to restore the BIOS to its default settings. After that, you'll need to reset the time in BIOS. You can reset the CMOS by turning off the PC, unplugging the power cable from the PSU, and holding the power button until the LED lights stop and then remove the CMOS battery for about 10 seconds before replacing it. This should bring your BIOS back to default. You should be able to boot up afterward.
It's best to handle this manually rather than using a program. Right now, you should reset your CMOS to restore your BIOS to the default settings. After resetting, you'll need to reset the time in BIOS afterward. You can reset the CMOS by turning off the PC, unplugging the power cord from the PSU, and holding the power button until the lights dim and then release it. After that, remove the CMOS battery for about 10 seconds and replace it. This should bring your BIOS back to default. You should be able to boot up afterward. What kind of MOBO are you using?
If you manage to access Windows again or attempt to boot in safe mode and execute a command in administrative mode using dos,
c:>sfc /scannow
then proceed to power off after the scan finishes and replace any corrupt files.
If this resolves the issue, your problem is fixed.
If not, you may need to modify the registry and force shut down. This approach is common for issues encountered with Windows XP.
The required registry key is: Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl
In the right pane, select AutoReboot/Right Click/Modify and set the value to 0 to disable or 1 to enable.
Did this begin after you increased your CPU clock speed? Which operating system are you running? I think so—I used automatic OC in AMD Overdrive, and at one point a blue screen appeared followed by a restart. I plan to follow your advice and share the outcome.
Windows 8/8.1 and 10 feature a hybrid sleep upon clicking shutdown. This might result from corruption caused by the auto-OC, leading to unexpected wake-ups when you request shutdown. You can check what triggered the wake-up or review the wake timer settings via powercfg in the command prompt. It may be wise to turn off fast startup as well if you're using Windows 8 or 10.