Bios does not start - it may be because of it
If the BIOS does not start, you cannot start your operating system. We'll explain various issues that can block the boot process.
That is why the bios does not start - causes and solutions
It can be very time-consuming to exclude the individual sources of interference, since various hardware could be responsible. You would have to remove the individual components one by one to determine whether they are the cause of the error. However, there are a few tricks:
- Most of the time the bios emits small warning tones when there are problems. The meaning of the warning tones can vary depending on the AMI BIOS, Award BIOS or Phoenix BIOS. In a practical tip, we explain what the error messages when booting mean.
- A possible source of error could be the empty battery on your computer. We have described in detail how to change the BIOS battery in the PC.
- Defective RAM modules are often responsible for refusing to work for the bios. In a picture gallery we show you how to remove or install the working memory in order to be able to exclude it as the cause of the error.
- A broken graphics card can also cause the problems. In the practical tip "Replace graphics card in the computer - how it works" we explain how you can solve the problem.
- You should also check that all cables are intact and secure. For example, check whether the monitor has been connected correctly. However, also check whether the hardware in the housing is properly wired.
If you found the error and then get annoyed about the annoying functions of Windows 7, you should read on.