[GLLUG] I need the groups help...

Caleb Cushing xenoterracide at gmail.com
Thu Mar 9 15:03:58 EST 2006


was someone bringing a diagnostics card and a multimeter to the meeting
tonight? I don't want to hall my tower if not.

On 3/9/06, Lachniet, Mark <mlachniet at sequoianet.com> wrote:
>
>  Lemme check my garage, I might have an a socket mobo I could sell ya
>
>  Mark Lachniet
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> ------------------------------
> *From:* linux-user-bounces at egr.msu.edu on behalf of Caleb Cushing
> *Sent:* Thu 3/9/2006 8:47 AM
> *To:* Andy Lee; Linux User
>
> *Subject:* Re: [GLLUG] I need the groups help...
>
> anyone know anything about EPoX motherboards? I was looking on new egg and
> it seems A socket motherboards aren't being manufactured anymore or
> something... I don't have much to choose from.
>
> On 3/9/06, Andy Lee <ALEE at courts.mi.gov> wrote:
> >
> > I haven't looked for one recently, but last I knew cyberguys.com had
> > them, and they were relatively cheap.
> >
> > >>> pdwald <pdwald at gmail.com > 3/8/2006 7:54 PM >>>
> > You can acquire one, I would recommend Soyo TechAid. I have one and
> > certainly could test the board for you (it would only take 10 min.). The
> > card has a digits display that shows hex codes, each hex code correspond
> >
> > to one stage of BIOS, but it also depends of the bios manufactures
> > (award, ami). For instance the Post Code FF would mean "checking the
> > functionality of the CPU".
> >
> > Caleb Cushing wrote:
> >
> > > how, where would I get one of those? and ESD may be a factor... I've
> > > notice an excessive amount of static in my apartment lately I think I
> > > need to get a humidifier... as well as a UPS, because I know these
> > > lights flicker sometimes.
> > >
> > > On 3/8/06, *pdwald* < pdwald at gmail.com <mailto:pdwald at gmail.com>>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >     The vast majority of such cases are power supply related, and
> > >     sometimes ESD. Most power supplies that come along with cases are
> > >     low grade ones. The best deal would be to test the vital signs of
> > >     the motherboard with something such as a diagnostic card. A
> > >     diagnostic card would test each and every step of the BIOS, plus
> > >     would give you reading of all the voltages feeding the moterboard.
> > >
> > >
> > >     On 3/8/06, *Caleb Cushing* < xenoterracide at gmail.com
> > >     <mailto:xenoterracide at gmail.com>> wrote:
> > >     actually those beeps and tones would be considered part of the
> > >     post. Mine beebs once to say ok. now it beeps not at all. but I
> > >     know that multiple beeps can tell me what's going on. I used to do
> > >     this for a living... I guess I'll just assume motherboard and
> > >     Order a new one...
> > >
> > >     On 3/8/06, *Nick Kwiatkowski* < kwiatk27 at msu.edu
> > >     <mailto:kwiatk27 at msu.edu>> wrote:
> > >     A PC will require a processor, RAM, and video card to POST.   If
> > >     any one of
> > >     these are missing, you MAY (depending on model of motherboard, and
> > >     if the
> > >     speaker is plugged in) get a series of beeps or tones.
> > >
> > >     -Nick Kwiatkowski
> > >
> > >     -----Original Message-----
> > >     From: linux-user-bounces at egr.msu.edu
> > >     <mailto:linux-user-bounces at egr.msu.edu > [mailto:
> > >     linux-user-bounces at egr.msu.edu
> > >     <mailto:linux-user-bounces at egr.msu.edu>]
> > >     On Behalf Of Andy Lee
> > >     Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:27 AM
> > >     To: linux-user at egr.msu.edu <mailto: linux-user at egr.msu.edu>; Caleb
> > >     Cushing
> > >     Subject: Re: [GLLUG] I need the groups help...
> > >
> > >     Sounds like you already know the answer. The only thing it sounds
> > >     like you
> > >     didn't try is to remove the RAM and try it. With no CPU or RAM it
> > >     should
> > >     still POST and give you beep codes. If it doesn't you know you
> > >     need a new
> > >     board. Then try with just the CPU.
> > >
> > >     It could be power related, and if you know your power is flaky you
> > >     really
> > >     should have it on a UPS. That said, I have seen MB/CPU failures in
> > >     under 2
> > >     years. Usually on Dell laptops with crappy cooling design, but
> > that's
> > >     another story :)
> > >
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