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wombatman · 06-25-2005, 12:25 PM

Let's go down your list Cyrnel:

-Standard keyboard and mouse attached (USB to PS2 adapter for the mouse)

-Don't really have a spare video card lying around, and there's no onboard video for this mobo. I'll try the card in a different system to make sure it's working correctly.

-I have another 24->20 pin adapter currently in use in a different machine that is operating perfectly. Also, when I cut off the power supply (via the switch in the back), I hear a distinct sound that I believe is the motherboard losing it's charge. No LED on the motherboard to confirm this, but I definitely hear the "I've lost all power" noise.

-Good to know about the CMOS thing.

-Also good to know about the BIOS, although if I ever get it running, I'll probably update the BIOS anyway.

-The pin was not bent to start with, and I was having the same problem with the original board, so I do not believe that it is a problem. As I said, I was able to straighten the pin such that processor slipped right into its place as it is supposed to. Also, some genius (not me) threw away the boxes that all the parts came in, so I will be a little harder pressed to be able to return it.

-I have not tried removing the motherboard onto something like cardboard, although I have considered it. I was mainly worried about cables and cords being able to reach far enough. Any suggestions on a best way to do this?

-When I've been doing stuff like changing the memory into different slots, I've not been discharging the motherboard (that is, cutting the power to the power supply and listening for the noise mentioned above). I have been doing the discharging when moving major pieces around, especially with stuff like the CMOS jumper, pulling switches, that sort of thing.

Sadly, I don't have a box with which I can switch parts as the other one we got is up and running a fuel cell system (hooray for researching on the cutting edge! Go U. of South Carolina's National Fuel Cell Research Center!)

Thanks to both you and SiN for your suggestions and help so far. Hope this response to your list helps maybe narrow this stuff down. I won't be able to work on this computer until Monday when I go back to work, but feel free to throw out any other ideas if you have them.

06-25-2005, 12:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
wombatman Insane	Let's go down your list Cyrnel: -Standard keyboard and mouse attached (USB to PS2 adapter for the mouse) -Don't really have a spare video card lying around, and there's no onboard video for this mobo. I'll try the card in a different system to make sure it's working correctly. -I have another 24->20 pin adapter currently in use in a different machine that is operating perfectly. Also, when I cut off the power supply (via the switch in the back), I hear a distinct sound that I believe is the motherboard losing it's charge. No LED on the motherboard to confirm this, but I definitely hear the "I've lost all power" noise. -Good to know about the CMOS thing. -Also good to know about the BIOS, although if I ever get it running, I'll probably update the BIOS anyway. -The pin was not bent to start with, and I was having the same problem with the original board, so I do not believe that it is a problem. As I said, I was able to straighten the pin such that processor slipped right into its place as it is supposed to. Also, some genius (not me) threw away the boxes that all the parts came in, so I will be a little harder pressed to be able to return it. -I have not tried removing the motherboard onto something like cardboard, although I have considered it. I was mainly worried about cables and cords being able to reach far enough. Any suggestions on a best way to do this? -When I've been doing stuff like changing the memory into different slots, I've not been discharging the motherboard (that is, cutting the power to the power supply and listening for the noise mentioned above). I have been doing the discharging when moving major pieces around, especially with stuff like the CMOS jumper, pulling switches, that sort of thing. Sadly, I don't have a box with which I can switch parts as the other one we got is up and running a fuel cell system (hooray for researching on the cutting edge! Go U. of South Carolina's National Fuel Cell Research Center!) Thanks to both you and SiN for your suggestions and help so far. Hope this response to your list helps maybe narrow this stuff down. I won't be able to work on this computer until Monday when I go back to work, but feel free to throw out any other ideas if you have them.