Sometimes your computer boots, but an error message during the Power On Self Test (POST) stops the boot process. Other times, your PC simply freezes during POST without any error. You may only see the logo of your computer manufacturer.
Troubleshooting a PC that refuses to POST! Here's how I fixed it…
Follow these steps to address the most likely and easiest to solve tips first.
Troubleshoot the cause of the BIOS error message you are seeing on your monitor. These errors during POST are usually very specific, so if you have been lucky enough to get one, your best course of action is to troubleshoot the specific error you are seeing.
If you are unable to resolve the issue by going through the specific error during POST, you can always come back here and continue with the troubleshooting below.
