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The mb in my compaq sr1209uk died. Since it was a socket 478 board (msi-6675 v4.1) i thought that simply buying a replacement socket 478 would suffice so i bought a ASROCK p4i65g. Wrong!
I can seem to get it to power up, thinking it was the board i took it back and got a replacement, still no joy. I "think" it has to do with the pin placements for the front panel. The compaq has a moulded connector so i think that the arrangement in the connector doesnt align up with the pins on the board.
So my question is, how can i seperate out the pins, i.e. break up the moulded connector?
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i have done this before by cutting the connector with a stanley knife (that's what we call them in UK), elsewhere it might be called a craft knife. Or a carefully held razor blade.
To test the system. Do not connect any of those connectors. Identify the two mobo pins for the power switch. Touch them together with the tip of a screwdriver for a second (dont hold it on there) and it should power up.
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You usually have to move a jumper that disables the Bios.
Did you make sure to only install motherboard mounting studs where there is a hole in the motherboard for them?Do yourself a favor BACKUP!
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Yes, it is fixed using the mounting holes only. Why would that make a difference? Also, what jumper disabled the bios? i cant find any mention of it in the manual.
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If there are metal studs in a place where there is no hole in the motherboard, it can cause a short and keep the motherboard from working.
"what jumper disabled the bios?"
It might have a different label. It disables and/or resets the CMOS, which is where the Bios settings are kept. It normally comes in the disable position.Do yourself a favor BACKUP!
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What made you think the motherboard died? Did you troubleshoot to rule out other things, such as the power supply? Speaking of which, are you sure the Compaq PSU isn't proprietary? If it is, an "off-the-shelf" motherboard won't work....you'd either have to switch the PSU, or get a Compaq replacement board.
P.S. do NOT cut any wires!
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If you're sure the original was an MSI motherboard then a generic replacement should work. But as already mentioned, are you sure the PSU is OK? It's probably a Bestec. Sometimes it's hard to tell if the PSU or motherboard is the problem.
Many motherboard manufacturers have gone to a universal front panel connection. If both the new and old boards had that type then it should be connected right. Their manuals may help.
When I have had to alter the wiring to fit the motherboard I cut the needed connections from an old case. Then I slip the wire terminals out of their plastic holder and into the ones from the old case. Of course that requires you have an old case lying around.
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ham30, if i was that way inclined i would kiss you! Turned out to be metal studs shorting the board.
I put insulation tape over each stud and voila!
Thanks everyone fro your help. Basically this would have been another one for the bin without your help. :)
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