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1st February 2004, 19:43 | #1 |
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| Fried Mobo or Video Card???? Just built another new computer a couple of weeks ago, had problems but FINALLY had it running good 'til last night First off, my setup: Abit NF7-S 2.0, AMD 2600+ Barton, PowerColor Radeon 9700 Pro, Corsair DDR3200 twin 256MB, ViewSonic P95f+, Thermaltake Xaser 1000 tower w/ 420W power. The real problem started last night when I read the article from Marci last night about OC'ing AMD's... I followed the instructions and got the FSB to 200, multiplier 12. I tried to restart to do a bit more tweaking but it would only say "Please Check Signal Cable" on the monitor. I couldn't get into the BIOS or anywhere!! I tried another monitor and same problem. I suspect that I fried something (and I'm not blaming you Marci)! I swapped a couple of parts and got my old computer running so I could get here to post this. The monitor looks great on this computer where on the other one I couldn't get it focused (especially the sides). I was beginning to suspect either crappy monitor, bad Mobo, or bad vid card. Well it crapped out and I know it's not the monitor! Anybody have any idea what the problem may be?? I don't have another card that will fit the ABIT AGP slot to test it. HELP |
1st February 2004, 20:01 | #2 |
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| the FSB is too high, and your mainboard can't handle it reset your CMOS, check your manual for that. don't forget to unplug the power cord and wait a few minutes before you change the jumper setting Besides, it looks you have little knowledge on computer hardware. it's pretty dangerous then to mess with overclocking |
1st February 2004, 20:07 | #3 |
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| THis MOBO is supposed to be able to handle a 400Mhz FSB which I had it at EXACTLY 400Mhz! I cleared the CMOS several times with no luck... I am assuming that you think the MOBO is fried?? |
1st February 2004, 20:34 | #4 |
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| disconnect all non-necessary stuff and try again |
1st February 2004, 23:53 | #5 |
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| BTW, when I fire up the computer the HDD light comes on, stays lit and doesn't go out or flicker. Just the "please check signal cable" message. |
2nd February 2004, 00:11 | #6 |
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| if you've checked everything, it's one of your vital components that's broken... so I guess it's your mainboard :/ |
2nd February 2004, 02:17 | #7 |
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| I know it's not the HDD and the CPU but not sure weather it's the video card or mobo... I think it's the mobo because nothing happens aside from the HDD light staying on. If it was the video card I would still here the hard drive going and see the light flickering?? |
4th February 2004, 23:34 | #8 |
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| Just replaced the mobo and everything's great! |
4th February 2004, 23:39 | #9 |
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| got warranty for it? |
4th February 2004, 23:48 | #10 |
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| Sure do thanks!!!! Thanks to everyone for your help!! |
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