Cobra FAQs

 
Booting
3 beeps or alarm beep? show answer
Memory or CPU has to be changed.
Freezes? show answer
CPU Fan may not be turning on, motherboard maybe bad, also try changing CPU.
Turns on and nothing happens? show answer
Possible - CPU pins bent, bad memory, bad CPU, bad motherboard, bad video card .
Stops after detecting IDE (with CDROM)? show answer
Disconnect CDROM (reboot, check to if it will load without the cdrom) Could be Bad CDROM, CF Card Reader or IDE Cable
Does not turn on? show answer
Make sure it is plugged into outlet. Possible bad power supply.
Can not get into windows (Error in Bios)? show answer
Hold DEL when booting to get to BIOS, Load Optimized Defaults, YES to Load Optimized Defaults, Standard CMOS Features, Change DRIVE A to NONE, Save Changes and Exit.
Window screen loads but won't go into windows? show answer
try F8 During Windows Loading Screen to go into Safe Mode. IF unable to get into windows, good chance you may have to reinstall windows. (PLEASE CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT)
 
Touch
Elo touch controller no flashing? show answer
Touch controller has to be changed.
Touch not following finger? show answer
Go to Control Panel,( Touch Panel for Fuji - ELO for Elo) , Calibrate.
Touch not working? show answer
Possible - Bad Touch Glass, Bad Touch Controller (If Fuji controller, make sure Touch controller dip switches are set correctly 1.2.3. up and 4 is set down) Reinstall Touch Driver.
 
Video
No video? show answer
Check to see video power button is on (Located under front bezel), Video Card may need to be replaced.
Video off center of screen? show answer
Hold down Auto Adjust button underneath front bezel.
 
Sound
No sound? show answer
Check Sound Drivers, Sound Properties to make sure mute is not on and also make sure speakers are plugged into video card on motherboard.
 
CD ROM
CD Rom won't open? show answer
Check to make sure CD-ROM is not getting hung up on plastic, loosen screws back of CDROM connecting to IDE 50 pin Adapter. (Longer screws can lock the CDROM shut). Also CD-ROM maybe bad.
CD Rom just blinks but won't open? show answer
Flip IDE Cable opposite way on CD-ROM.
 
MSR
MSR won't swipe or showing weird symbols? show answer
Set MSR dip switches to off .Check wires for damage. MSR maybe bad.
 
Certain Noises
Hard drive making whining or clicking sounds? show answer
Hard drives needs to be replaced (It is on its way out or already went).
CPU fan making noise? show answer
Make sure wires are not touching the fan, screws may be too tight and bending plastic. Fan may need to be replaced.
 
Keyboard / Mouse
Keyboard or mouse not working? show answer
Check MSR dip switches to make sure there ON, if there is no MSR. If there is a MSR make sure the dip switches are OFF. Mouse may have become unplugged on board (orange, red, brown, black wires- located on lower right hand corner of mother board). Swap Keyboard or Mouse, they might just be bad.
 
USB
Front USB not working? show answer
Wire connecting to board (in front of power supply) has become unplugged. (Wire is Black, Red, Green, White).
 
Internet
Internet not working? show answer
Replace Internal CAT 5 Wire. ( Right click internet explorer, internet properties, connection, LAN Settings, Check Automatically Detect Settings, Reboot). Make sure drivers are installed. try plugging Ethernet wire into LAN directly on Motherboard, to see if you can get connection.