Can't get into OS

[conscendo]

When my problem first started, I thought that I had a Windows issue (XP). I was sick of Windows at the time, so I replaced it with Linux. It installed fine, no errors, but when I try to boot it says that the interrupt is not synching. Then for the hell of it I tried putting XP back on. The funny thing is, I had the same problem after my hard drive was wiped clean. The install goes fine, but when I try to boot, I get all kinds of static on my screen and I can't click anything. It's not quite TV static, it's in blocks, and it gets worse the longer the computer is on. After trying that I thought I might have a hard drive issue, so I replaced it. With the same results. Has this happened to anyone else? How can I fix it, what's the source of the problem?

Thank you for your help!!!

 

[franklin97355]

Sounds like a video issue, or memory if the video shares system memory.

 

[conscendo]

It only just started doing it. I have an NVidia GeForce4 and 1024mb ram on my motherboard. I've been running it fine for over a year now, and there was no problem with the display during the installation of either OS.

 

[franklin97355]

Two things, The video modes are different on the install than when you are in windows. And just because it worked last year dosen't mean it's not broken now.

 

[BadBigBen]

Hi there, sounds like you may have a shot GFX card on your hand now... open the case and take it out clean the cards edge with an eraser (pencil) reinsert it (making sure that it is correctly seated), do the same for the MEM installed, reboot and go from there, if it works (good) then you have had dust, corrosion to blame... if it doesn't then it's mostlikely time for a new GFX card (would test this with another working one first though!)...

ben

 

[conscendo]

I removed the gfx card, dusted and cleaned it, but before I put it in, I booted without it (my motherboard has a basic graphics chip on it) and I had the same result. I even completely reinstalled Linux to see if it was a bad install, but after this, I'm thinking it's a motherboard issue.

 

[BadBigBen]

Hi there, Hmmm... sounds like there is a (shared) GFX MEM prob... have you tried different MEM yet? like from a known good working PC or try them one at a time...

check to see if the RAM in use is seated correctly, a slight variance can cause these probs... ergo RAM isn't getting enough power...

BEN

PS - can't help you more on this than to give my thoughts... if they are askew then tell me... and I'll sit in a corner an pout... (just kidding about the last part)

 

[zulu88]

I would try another video card in it first. See what that does. If that does not work then replace you're motherboard. Sorry bout the luck. Nothing lasts forever.

Zulu88