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Question

computer won't start after the power went out and back on.

Jun 4, 2011 10:38AM PDT

ATI 5870 x2
rampage extreme iii
12g ram
intel I7 940

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Clarification Request
Power lost, effects everything
Jun 4, 2011 10:38PM PDT

If this is going to be a common occurrance, then think again about protection. Just because you've been able to reboot before doesn't always mean you can on a constant basis. Sooner or later losing power will bite you.

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Answer
Did you try the common reset?
Jun 5, 2011 3:51AM PDT

Unplug the AC then press and hold the power button for a full 60 seconds.

Release, apply power, count to 10 and try again.
Bob

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Jun 5, 2011 12:49PM PDT

AC???

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What planet?
Jun 5, 2011 1:42PM PDT

Sorry but the term AC in reference to a PC may hold other meanings in different places. Sorry that it was not useful. Try a service counter next.
Bob

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common reset
Apr 29, 2012 5:27AM PDT

my computer has been down for a week because my power went out then when my computer came back on my monitor said no signal,i read everything about troubleshooting to try and fix it but with no avail,than i read cnet,it said did you try common reset,which i haven't heard off,well i tried it and bam,it worked,my signal was back and my computer up and running again,i am so thankful for cnet,i was ready to put it in the shop but that saved it,thanks so much cnet,i have so much faith in you now.

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You're welcome.
Apr 29, 2012 7:34AM PDT

Sorry for the above but some items we must know in order to get this done.
Bob

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Answer
???
Jun 5, 2011 1:00PM PDT

still not working ~~~~