Hello

When ever I turn on my PC, I usually get a black screen with Phoenix at the top and it lists the processor, IDE/drives, graphics card memory, etc, it then make its way to the window xp screen with scrolling banner below, and after that to the user log on screen. When turning my PC on yesterday, it goes to the screen with phoenix at the top, it lists the processor and thats it, frozen. Have tried accessing safe mode by pressing F8 but know joy, and I cant get into the BIOS to check settings

PC Spec

Abit ISV-7
pent 4 3.06
I gig memory
500 power supply
geforce 6600 gt graphics card
dvd rom
DVD/CD rewriter

I thought maybe with the hot weather in the uk that it might have overheated.

Anyone got any ideas as I feel like I've lost an arm.

Cheers in advance

Chris

Manual:

http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/...uct_name=IS7-V

A first try would be to clear the CMOS.

Unplug the computer and open the case. Remove the motherboard battery. Right next to the battery is a three pin jumper block labeled CCMOS1. You will see a jumper (plastic sleeve) covering pins 1&2. Move this to pins 2&3 for a few minutes then change it back and replace the battery and try booting again.

If you are unfamiliar with working inside computers you might want to read this article on static protection: ESD - What can I do to avoid damage