My computer dun blowed up!

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Originally Posted by Kreth

Sounds more like a HD issue. If the mb was shot, you'd more likely get some kind of POST beep code, and not see anything on the monitor.
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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

Does it reboot after starting up the operating system...like when you get to the login? Does it POST (power on self test) correctly?

You're probably right.
The windows xp start up screen comes up and then it goes to the standard boot up screen where you access your bios settings and all those goodies.