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SayMoo2
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Alright... so recently my computer had stopped working... I figured it was my hard drive because it made a flickering noise. so I went out and bought a hard drive and now it leaves me at a blank boot menu screen... Anyone know how to fix this? ( I already tried all the F keys and DEL and nothing happens )

(EDIT : Here's a picture "http://tinypic.com?ref=213rcw6 )
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Have you installed windows on your new hard drive?
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Go into your BIOS and set the boot menu to your DVD drive to install Windows.

If you already have it on the HDD, the BOOT.MGR file should take over.
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The thing is I can't install windows or anything.... It won't even allow me to get into BIOS.
( I tried every possible key and none of them do anything. except ESC which pretty much restarts the computer )
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You should ALWAYS be able to get into the BIOS. Try clearing the CMOS by taking the battery out of your motherboard and then put it back in.
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I tried taking out the CMOS... it didnt change anything

( Could it be something that's wrong with the motherboard? but I do see the brand logo when it starts up )
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SayMoo2 wrote I tried taking out the CMOS... it didnt change anything

( Could it be something that's wrong with the motherboard? but I do see the brand logo when it starts up )

Your BIOS will need the RAM, CPU and Keyboard to be working properly to be able to boot. Make sure one of the connections are not loose.
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