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Should I get a POST without CPU?

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I want to make sure that my motherboard is working correctly, but I don't have a CPU to test with it... Should I get a POST beep if I turn the computer on without a CPU installed?

Name: OtheHill
Date: January 15, 2005 at 13:12:40 Pacific

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In a word, NO.

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Name: OtheHill
Date: January 15, 2005 at 13:14:13 Pacific

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As I was clicking submit I noticed the word beep. I am unsure if any beeps are possible without a processor but I don't think so.

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Name: Rimfire
Date: January 15, 2005 at 13:36:08 Pacific

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No. The processor is required to run the bios and post routines.

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Name: ddp59
Date: January 15, 2005 at 20:42:27 Pacific

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no cpu therefore no brain & no activity david

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