Hardware :

Dell Precison T1700

Mobo : CN-048DY8-72200-51D-01NY-A00

Service tag :

Hello, first thank you for trying to help.

So here is the situation :

            This computer (PC-2) is an exact hardware replica of another computer (PC-1) that control a very important machine in a production line. Once per 6 month I clone the disk from the main computer (PC-1) and transfer it to the backup computer. So, in case of emergency failure I have a hot swap solution.

            I recently changed the cloning Software and method, and after re-imaging the drives into the backup computer (PC-2) windows is not rebooting ( ).

           So reading on the subject, some internet forum suggested to change the setting of the UEFI in the boot menu. Don’t ask me why, I just did it, thinking it will fix the problem.

            Well, the problem got worst, since, nothing is showing on the screen. Nothing at all. Not even a beep, just the fans running. Looks like the Bios is not working at all.

            So, I disconnected everything, HD, DVD, Video card, USB and nothing changed...

            I changed the video signal to VGA or DVI, etc… and still nothing.

            I change the screen, and the cables, Still the same.

            I tried F2, F12, F8 name it, nothing changed.

             i even tried with an old PS2 keyboard just in case USB was not recognized.

            I removed the battery, waited 1 hour and still the same.

            I also reset the Bios with the jumper, still the only the fan working…

           

            However, I got a BIOS sing of life when I removed the memory and boot, I got the normal Memory error BEEP sound from the motherboard.

So it tells me that this MoBo still breathing some how... 

 

            Well, now I am as far as I can with this kind of problem. And I would like this computer back on track if possible

            So, is there anyone with an idea or a magic trick to get this back on track.

 

Thank for your help !

Steph