soyo k7vem-pro reboot issue

[fergusonjef]

have a soyo motherboard k7vem-pro with duron 1300 and 256 megs pc 133 ram
started having a problem while in games would just suddenly reboot now when you go to start the computer the moment you turn it on you will hear a clicking sound coming from the motherboard ( i know its from the m/b cause i unplugged all devices ) and as it clicks it reboots i can keep hitting reset and every now and then it will try to boot but as soon as it tries to go from the windows 98 screen to desktop it reboots have reformatted three times same deal, have flashed bios same deal, tried other power supplies same problem any ideas or suggestions????

[Michael Chiew]

ferqusonjef

Both hardware and software can cause rebooting problems.

I suggest you run a virus check to see whether you've been hit. Perhaps you should also to re-install your game, the one you were playing when the reboot suddenly occurred.

As for hardware, you've more or less eliminated the power supply as the cause of the problem. But check to see whether your power supply connections are secure.

CPU, ram and motherboard are the next three items you should be looking at. Take a look at your motherboard. Do you notice any shorts, any burning or anything out of the ordinary at the CPU side. Check also for hairline cracks, if any.

Oh, BTW, welcome to Techimo.

Michael Chiew

[fergusonjef]

im thinking its the motherboard but i cant figure out why its making the clicking noise, have disconnected all ide cables and power cables to all devices and it still makes a clicking noise.. as far as the game it does it when ever you were playing anything now it just wont boot, have reformatted and tried various things, im at a loss

[Michael Chiew]

I suspect the motherboard, too, but cannot discount CPU or ram.

Are all your connections secure. Is the motherboard grounded, all screws and stand-offs securely fastened.

Can you pinpoint exactly where the noise is coming.

Michael Chiew

[fergusonjef]

i have noticed that now when i try to reload windows everytime it gets to the part of loading windows help it reboots. i am mystified............. same spot everytime...

[Michael Chiew]

fergusonjef

Can you be a little more precise about what you mean by "when I try to reload windows everytime it gets to the part of loading windows help it reboots."

Exactly what do you mean by "reloading Windows" and "getting to the part of loading Windows help."

Michael Chiew