PC won't start - I think I set fan shutdown too low

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danielxm
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PC won't start - I think I set fan shutdown too low

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I heard a humming noise from the CPU (motherboard) fan so i tried to set the fan alarm to have pc shutdown if it got too hot. It appears that I set it too low so the pc turns on for 4 to 5 seconds and shuts down. All I want to do for now, is get back in and reset the shutdown instruction to default ("Disabled" I think). But ... how can I get back in to do that? Thanks for any help. Dan.
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If you can only get 4 or 5 seconds as you say, open the case and remove the battery for a few minuts. This will reset the BIOS to the default setting, you should be able to replace the battery and resart . PS unplug the computer too.
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Thanks, will try

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richh0323 wrote:If you can only get 4 or 5 seconds as you say, open the case and remove the battery for a few minuts. This will reset the BIOS to the default setting, you should be able to replace the battery and resart . PS unplug the computer too.
Thanks. I will try the battery. If I am correct about the problem, then it should work fine. If it doesn't work, then I know I have another (more serious) problem.
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Re: Thanks, will try --- IT WOZRKED!

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danielxm wrote:
richh0323 wrote:If you can only get 4 or 5 seconds as you say, open the case and remove the battery for a few minuts. This will reset the BIOS to the default setting, you should be able to replace the battery and resart . PS unplug the computer too.
Thanks. I will try the battery. If I am correct about the problem, then it should work fine. If it doesn't work, then I know I have another (more serious) problem.
Thanks a LOT!!! taking the battery out did the trick. Of course, I forgot to turn off the power on the first try so that was kind of depressing at first. Now I need to change the motherboard fan--it works, it's just making noises. THANKS AGAIN!!!
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You're welcome :D Just get a new fan quick, lots cheeper than a CPU :wink:
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