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Thread ID: 85647	2007-12-17 09:27:00	Motherboard Problem or What?	Norseguy (12873)	Press F1

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622055	2007-12-28 07:37:00	Yeah and all of the parts are compatiable too according to the diagnostic test done by multiple technicians. But all I ever get is this blank screen.	Norseguy (12873)
622056	2007-12-28 07:41:00	Yeah and all of the parts are compatiable too according to the diagnostic test. If all parts are compatable, and every thing is working OK , then it SHOULD go, but something obviously is not right. I'd suggest you bundle every thing up, take it to a computer Technician, who does this for a living, not someone who "thinks they know what they are doing" and explain whats happening and ask them to locate the problem.	wainuitech (129)
622057	2007-12-28 07:48:00	Technicians usually run through the process of elimination correct? As in they test each part out in a working computer to narrow down the problem. So far all I've had done was have a diagnostic machine connected.	Norseguy (12873)
622058	2007-12-28 08:18:00	Technicians usually run through the process of elimination correct? As in they test each part out in a working computer to narrow down the problem. So far all I've had done was have a diagnostic machine connected. Yep you are correct in what you say, BUT theres a differance, Technicians Like myself and many others here can suggest things, ( which has been done) BUT while testing parts Individually in Test rigs may show as the parts working correctly, some times when the parts are all put together a problem occurs, and thats where knowledge /experiance that is very hard to write down comes in to play. Usually Techs have other testing equipment that is available to find out whats wrong. You may find the Graphic card, while working OK in a test rig wont work on your board - change the card to another one - see if that works. Most Techs will have "known good components" to use. You can do the same if you want to purchase two/three of every thing untill the problem is fixed - expensive way to do it though. Another example - in my post # 2 I think it was - I suggested the board may have shorted due to wrong location of the risers. BUT when all your components are tested Individually - they work fine, put together - they wont, could be a part of the PCIE slot that matches a certain spot on the Graphic card causes a failure, or any number of reasons. Actually having components in front of you is a LOT easier to fault find than asking on a forum.	wainuitech (129)
622059	2007-12-28 09:29:00	Have you taken out all non essential components? Graphics cards, sound cards etc? take them out entirely, or you could disable them in BIOS, just to make sure it's not them, and then test your RAM in another comp as it says above. If I were you I'd just take the free board and start again from there. Save yourself the stress. But it's really up to you. How do you remove on board video display? It appears to me that the motherboard may have a fault.	Sweep (90)
622060	2007-12-28 18:06:00	That board doesn't have onboard video, and apparently it's not faulty either. Have you tried a PCI video card, just *incase*?	Agent_24 (57)
622061	2007-12-28 20:12:00	That's the problem I don't have a pci video card.	Norseguy (12873)
622062	2007-12-28 21:48:00	If the board is working correctly, it should automatically detect the PCIE graphic Card, but because the board has also been shorted due to incorrect placement of risers it may have shorted out the PCIE Slot and that why its looking for the PCI . As I posted above BUT when all your components are tested Individually - they work fine, put together - they wont, could be a part of the PCIE slot that matches a certain spot on the Graphic card causes a failure, or any number of reasons.	wainuitech (129)
622063	2007-12-30 23:36:00	Well I tried a diagnostic tool today and got an FF error which means: Cause: CPU BIOS POST message: Check the functionality of the CPU. Solution: 1. Check power connector and make sure it is fully seated to the motherboard power socket. If you have a Pentium 4 motherboard, please make sure the 12V 4-pin square prong is connected to the motherboard. 2. Remove the board from the case and make sure it's not short-circuited to the case. 3. Change CPU(preferably with a CPU with the same speed). Inspect and clean the CPU sockets and pins on the CPU. 4. Make sure the CPU is inserted fully and seated properly in the socket. Try to reseat your CPU if necessary. 5. Check with your motherboard manufacturer as well. As your BIOS may be corrupted. So here's my question should I rma the cpu just to be safe side. Or is the problem exactly with the motherboard. I recieve that FF error on the diagnostic tool, and - - on the motherboard which means it's not passing POST. I believe the problem is a short cirtcuit but is it likely to have fried all of my parts..	Norseguy (12873)
622064	2007-12-31 00:21:00	So here's my question should I rma the cpu just to be safe side. Or is the problem exactly with the motherboard. I recieve that FF error on the diagnostic tool, and - - on the motherboard which means it's not passing POST. I believe the problem is a short cirtcuit but is it likely to have fried all of my parts.. In Order - 1. Take it to a Service Technician, he/she will be able to tell you exactly what part is faulty. The you will know what part to replace, and can test correctly. 2. What"s this "Diagnostic Too" You Refer to - If a PC cant get past POST, then how is it running from the PC ? 3. YES a short Circuit Can sometimes blow all components if you are unlucky - all components are connected one way or another , either by plugging into slots or cables - all carry current / signals, it can take a split second and POOF! Usually though not every thing gets fried. Number 2 in your list is exactly what's happened with incorrect mounting of risers. 4> See Number 1	wainuitech (129)
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