The way to Repair Issues that Happen In the course of the POST

Generally your pc may very well activate, however an error message in the course of the Energy On Self Take a look at (POST) will cease the boot course of. Different instances, your PC could merely freeze in the course of the POST with no error in any respect. Possibly all you see is your pc maker’s brand.

There are a selection of BIOS error messages that may show in your monitor and a number of other the reason why a PC would possibly freeze in the course of the POST, so it is vital to step via a logical course of just like the one I’ve created under.

The way to Repair Stopping, Freezing, and Reboot Points In the course of the POST

Stroll via these steps in an effort to deal with the almost certainly and easier-to-solve suggestions first.

1. Troubleshoot the reason for the BIOS error message you see on the monitor. These errors in the course of the POST are normally very particular, so should you’ve been lucky sufficient to obtain one, your finest plan of action is to troubleshoot to the precise error you see.

   If you happen to do not repair the issue by working via the precise error in the course of the POST, you’ll be able to all the time return right here and proceed with the troubleshooting under.

   
   

2. Disconnect any USB storage units and take away any discs in any optical drives. In case your pc is attempting in addition from a location that does not even have bootable knowledge on it, your pc may freeze someplace in the course of the POST.

   If this works, remember to change the boot order in BIOS, ensuring that your most well-liked boot system, in all probability the inner exhausting drive, is listed earlier than USB or different sources.

3. Clear the CMOS. Clearing the BIOS reminiscence in your motherboard will reset the BIOS settings to their manufacturing facility default ranges. A misconfigured BIOS is a typical reason for a pc locking up in the course of the POST.

   If clearing the CMOS does repair your drawback, make any future settings modifications in BIOS one after the other so if the issue returns, you may know which change brought on your challenge.

4. Take a look at your energy provide. Simply because your pc initially activates does not imply that the facility provide is working. The PSU is the reason for startup issues greater than some other piece of {hardware} in a pc. It very properly could possibly be the reason for your issues in the course of the POST.

   Change your energy provide instantly in case your assessments present an issue with it.

   Do not skip this step pondering that your drawback cannot be with the facility provide as a result of your pc is receiving energy. Energy provides can, and infrequently do, partially work, and one which is not totally useful should be changed.

5. Reseat every thing inside your pc. This can reestablish cables, playing cards, and different connections.

   Attempt reseating the next after which see in case your pc boots previous the POST:

   
   

   Unplug and reattach your keyboard and mouse as properly. There’s little likelihood that both is inflicting your pc to freeze in the course of the POST, however simply to be thorough, reconnect them whereas reseating different {hardware}.

6. Reseat the CPU provided that you suppose it could have come free or won’t have been correctly put in.

   I separated out this activity as a result of the prospect of a CPU coming free is slim, and since reseating one may really create an issue should you’re not cautious. There is no motive to fret so long as you admire how delicate a CPU and its socket/slot on the motherboard is.

7. If you happen to’ve constructed your individual PC or made {hardware} modifications, triple examine each {hardware} configuration.

   Examine each jumper and DIP change, confirm that the CPU, reminiscence, and video card you are utilizing is appropriate along with your motherboard, and so forth. Rebuild your PC from scratch if essential.

   Do not assume that your motherboard helps sure {hardware}. Examine your motherboard’s handbook to confirm that the {hardware} you’ve got bought will work correctly.

8. Examine for causes {of electrical} shorts inside your pc. This could possibly be the reason for the issue in case your pc freezes in the course of the POST, particularly if it does so with no BIOS error message.

   
   
   

9. Begin your PC with important {hardware} solely. The aim right here is to take away as a lot {hardware} as attainable whereas nonetheless sustaining your pc’s potential to energy on.

   In case your pc begins usually with solely important {hardware} put in, proceed to Step 10. If it nonetheless is not displaying something in your monitor, proceed to Step 11.

   Beginning your PC with its minimal essential {hardware} may be very straightforward to do, takes no particular instruments, and will offer you beneficial data. This is not a step to skip if, after all of the steps above, your pc continues to be freezing in the course of the POST.

10. Reinstall each bit of {hardware} that you just eliminated earlier, one piece at a time, testing your PC after every set up.

    Since your pc powered on with solely the important {hardware} put in, these components should be working correctly. Because of this one of many {hardware} parts you eliminated is inflicting your pc to not activate correctly. By putting in every system again into your pc and testing every time, you may finally discover the {hardware} that brought on your drawback.

    Change the non-functioning {hardware} as soon as you’ve got recognized it.

    
    

11. Take a look at your pc’s {hardware} utilizing a Energy On Self Take a look at card. If it is nonetheless freezing in the course of the POST with nothing however important {hardware} put in, a POST card will assist determine which piece of remaining {hardware} is inflicting your pc to cease booting.

    If you happen to do not already personal or are unwilling to purchase a POST card, skip to the following step.

    
    

12. Change each bit of important {hardware} in your PC with an an identical or equal spare piece of {hardware} (that is working), one part at a time, to find out which piece is inflicting your pc to cease in the course of the POST. Take a look at after every {hardware} substitute to find out which part is defective.

    The common pc proprietor would not have a set of working spare pc components at house or work. If you happen to do not both, my recommendation is to revisit Step 11. A POST card may be very cheap and is, normally, a better strategy than stocking spare pc components.

13. Lastly, if all else fails, you may in all probability want to search out skilled assist from a pc restore service or out of your pc producer’s technical help.

    If you do not have a POST card or spare components to swap out and in, you are left not figuring out which piece of your important pc {hardware} just isn’t working. In these circumstances, you may need to depend on the assistance of people or corporations that do have these instruments and sources.

    
    
    

Ideas & Extra Info

Did I miss a troubleshooting step that helped you (or would possibly assist another person) repair a pc that is freezing or exhibiting an error in the course of the POST? Tell us, and I might be completely happy to incorporate the data right here.