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Name: Tautitan
Date: October 28, 2008 at 12:59:46 Pacific
OS: Vista 32
CPU/Ram: Q6600/2GB DDR2 800
Product: Self Build
Comment:

Hi Guys

Is my motherboard dead? I plug the power in and get a twitch on all the fans and then the system refuses to boot even using the power switch until I unplug it and plug it back in. Then i get the same quick spin of the fans and again, nothing. The board has onboard graphics so I have unplugged the discreet card and same problem occurs. I have also tried an E6550 with the same result.

Matt

tautitan@gmail.com


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Response Number 1
Name: jam
Date: October 28, 2008 at 13:07:50 Pacific
Reply:

Too much trouble to list your specs?

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Response Number 2
Name: Tautitan
Date: October 28, 2008 at 13:29:23 Pacific
Reply:

Terribly sorry I'm a little p****** off as you can imagine. My specs are:

CPU: Q6600
RAM: 2GB DDR2 800
GPU: ATI 4870
Mobo: MSI G33M-SI
PSU: Seasonic S12II-500W

Matt

tautitan@gmail.com

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Response Number 3
Name: aegis
Date: October 28, 2008 at 13:41:29 Pacific
Reply:

Disconnect all the drives and pull all the cards including the RAM. If it comes up and you hear error beeps, that's a good sign. Start plugging stuff back in, starting with the RAM. Pulling the plug each time, of course.

If it doesn't come up with everything disconnected, try another power supply.


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Response Number 4
Name: jam
Date: October 28, 2008 at 13:51:50 Pacific
Reply:

Is this a new build? Did you benchtest the hardware before installing it in the case?

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Response Number 5
Name: Tautitan
Date: October 28, 2008 at 13:53:22 Pacific
Reply:

Thanks aegis, have pulled everything besides CPU and same problem. Unfortunately i do not have another PSU to test it with.

Matt

tautitan@gmail.com

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Response Number 6
Name: Tautitan
Date: October 28, 2008 at 14:01:47 Pacific
Reply:

The system has been up and running for almost a year with no problems. Additions have been the Q6600 and 4870 a while ago.

Matt

tautitan@gmail.com

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Response Number 7
Name: kx5m2g
Date: October 28, 2008 at 15:21:52 Pacific
Reply:

"I have also tried an E6550 with the same result." Did you thoroughly remove the old thermal paste/grease before applying the new
thermal paste/grease and HS/F ?


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Response Number 8
Name: aegis
Date: October 28, 2008 at 16:31:48 Pacific
Reply:

Motherboard or power supply, it's usually best to try replacing the power supply first. The CPU is the least likely to be bad.


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Response Number 9
Name: jefro
Date: October 28, 2008 at 17:53:39 Pacific
Reply:

I just knew this link would suit someone.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...

You could also see the web pages on how to diag a power supply if you have a good digital voltmeter and a paper clip.

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Response Number 10
Name: Tautitan
Date: October 29, 2008 at 01:46:59 Pacific
Reply:

Thanks guys.

kx5m2g: I removed it thoroughly using Akasa TIM-Clean, which I swear by for cleaning goop off.

aegis: Thanks for the advice. I have dug out the invoice for the order I originally made and it looks like the board and power supply are still under warranty until the 13th of November so I might just return them both at the same time.

jefro: Thanks for the link, I haven't had to diag a PSU in years and forgot all about the paperclip. I haven't got a voltmeter handy but I can get a hold of one. For now I'll just try it with no load.

Matt

tautitan@gmail.com

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