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System Stuck Sometimes at BIOS

12 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/system-stuck-sometimes-at-bios.146265/

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Drumminggeek Original post #1
Sep 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Hey guys,

I have this problem with my 2 year old PC. Thing is, sometimes when I boot up, the system gets stuck at the BIOS screen. The problem goes away when a turn it off and on again, but sometimes it doesn't. Another thing I've tried is re-inserting the RAM sticks, in different slots, or switching the slots of the RAM sticks. Then, it works fine. But after a few days, it starts again. But, I've noticed no effects on performance as after I log in, I can play Crysis 2 or Dirt 3 at a stretch for around 4-5 hours. Benchmark scores are also not affected. Here's my config: Intel E8400 @ 3.0 Ghz
Zotac GTX 260
WD Green 320 GB (Not sure about specific model)
Kingston 2x2 GB DDR-2 800 RAM
500 W Cooler Master Exteme SMPS
Intel DG35EC Motherboard
Win XP Professional 32 bit
Win 7 Ultimate (Dual Boot)

Thanks In Advance!
coderunknown
coderunknown #2
Sep 10, 2011 at 12:08 PM
^^ when system gets stuck at bios screen, is the hard drive listed immediately or after a few seconds. & also once it gets stuck, can you enter the bios screen (the settings page?).
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #4
Sep 12, 2011 at 5:54 PM
I have seen many Intel MB having this problem update the bios
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Drumminggeek #5
Sep 17, 2011 at 4:57 PM
Sam said:
^^ when system gets stuck at bios screen, is the hard drive listed immediately or after a few seconds. & also once it gets stuck, can you enter the bios screen (the settings page?).
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Yes but 1-2 minutes after hittin' f2.
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Drumminggeek #6
Sep 17, 2011 at 5:03 PM
Sam said:
^^ when system gets stuck at bios screen, is the hard drive listed immediately or after a few seconds. & also once it gets stuck, can you enter the bios screen (the settings page?).
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Not exactly... after I hit the f2 key.... it takes about 1-2 minutes to respond
topgear
topgear #7
Sep 18, 2011 at 4:10 AM
@ OP - do you have the latest bios version installed for the mobo - if not update the mobo bios to the latest version.

Other two things you can try resetting the CMOS setting and Change the CMOS battery.
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Drumminggeek #8
Sep 18, 2011 at 12:34 PM
topgear said:
@ OP - do you have the latest bios version installed for the mobo - if not update the mobo bios to the latest version.

Other two things you can try resetting the CMOS setting and Change the CMOS battery.
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yep latest bios is already there....any specific model for the battery ?
d6bmg
d6bmg #9
Sep 18, 2011 at 1:31 PM
^^ battery model should be same as existing one.
topgear
topgear #10
Sep 19, 2011 at 4:23 AM
@ Drumminggeek - if you are unsure what battery to buy just take out the current CMOS battery from the mobo and buy a matching one from any computer hardware shop.

BTW, IF possible Check your ram modules with memtest app and your HDD with HDTune.
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #11
Sep 19, 2011 at 7:08 AM
i think if he purchases from a computer shop it will be fine
s18000rpm
s18000rpm #12
Sep 19, 2011 at 8:26 AM
Those battery are big Button cells which we use on digital clocks ,cr2048 I think, they are available at watch repair shops, fancy stores...

Edit: I think its Cr 2032.
Take the Battery out of the motherboard and check. :p