Unusual actions on a computer during startup.
Unusual actions on a computer during startup.
I recently assembled a PC using refurbished components and plan to gift it to my young cousin as his first real gaming machine. However, I've encountered an issue that's proving difficult to resolve. The system only powers up to the desktop after a full shutdown—switching off the PSU, waiting a few seconds, then turning it back on. Sometimes it starts normally but displays a completely black screen, even though the monitor is receiving the signal. This happens consistently every time I restart it from Windows. What might be causing this? The PC operates perfectly when it does power up and boot correctly. I'm sharing this now with the details. Here are the specifications: By the way, I tested it both with the Radeon and without it, using onboard graphics, and the same issue occurred.
It needs more than just a surface-level fix. When the system freezes and doesn’t show the BIOS setup screen, the issue is likely more serious.
Update the BIOS and consider replacing the CMOS battery. Investigate potential RAM problems next, then check the PSU. Try using a single memory stick as a test.
Make sure you have enough RAM installed. I experienced similar problems before realizing the memory slot wasn't properly aligned.