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testing a motherboard without a cpu
Name: zetec_uk Date: April 6, 2006 at 13:45:13 Pacific OS: xp CPU/Ram: p4 celeron d 325 Product: intel
Comment:
is it possible to test any motherboard without a cpu to see if it powers on?
Name: Richard59 Date: April 6, 2006 at 13:51:18 Pacific
Reply:
not that I'm aware of. I'm sure that the manufacturers have a method of quality testing in the factory. The term POST stands for Power On Self Test. To get a successful POST you need a minimum of Power Supply, CPU with HSF, Graphics (On-Board or plug-in) 1 stick ram and keyboard.
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Response Number 2
Name: GX1 Man Date: April 6, 2006 at 18:47:46 Pacific
Reply:
Absolutely not.
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Response Number 3
Name: JimPIM Date: April 7, 2006 at 07:52:00 Pacific
Reply:
Hi, The only intelligence is in the CPU. No way without it. Jim
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