Faulty Bios, Motherboard, RAM ?

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The discussion centers on troubleshooting a computer that restarts after the BIOS screen, specifically a system with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 2 GB of RAM. The issue arose following a power cut, leading to potential hardware failures. Recommended troubleshooting steps include disconnecting the hard disk, optical drives, and external devices, as well as checking for beep codes during startup to identify specific hardware issues. Additionally, users are advised to enter the BIOS to disable LAN/WAN settings and consider replacing peripherals like the mouse and keyboard.

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This discussion is beneficial for computer technicians, hardware enthusiasts, and anyone involved in troubleshooting PC startup issues, particularly those dealing with older systems like the Intel Core 2 Duo.

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My friend's computer restarts after the BIOS screen. There's only one key to press, F2 on the BIOS Screen. Windows XP SP 2 never opens. He says that the problem began after his computer shut down after a power cut. His UPS was not well then. So, he put it on direct supply. What should I do to fix the problem ?

Configuration is:

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Ram - 2 Gb
Hard disk - 320 gb
 
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It can be (almost) everything. Disconnect HDD, CD/DVD/BlueRay, and see if it still restarts. Disconnect any external devices that are not necessary. Try replacing mouse and keyboard. Enter BIOS and disable LAN/WAN. You can even try to remove RAM and see what is happening. This way you will at least eliminate some possibilities.
 

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