Testing Standard Documentation in Advanced Testing - Revision history

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Elizabeth: stoped editing at "Install IDE...", will pick it up again next week

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Elizabeth at 00:26, 25 June 2010

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Elizabeth at 00:18, 25 June 2010

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Elizabeth: moved mobo layout to notes

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Elizabeth: /* Motherboard Testing */

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Motherboard Testing

Elizabeth: moved reasons not to reject a mobo to a notes section at the bottom

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Elizabeth at 23:53, 24 June 2010

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 ==Motherboard Testing==
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	*Lower right quadrant contains AGP/PCIe video slots, PCI slots, button battery (this can actually be in this quadrant or the upper right), PCI extender slot, and audio header		*Lower right quadrant contains AGP/PCIe video slots, PCI slots, button battery (this can actually be in this quadrant or the upper right), PCI extender slot, and audio header
	*Lower left quadrant contains the CPU socket, CPU heatsink, the 12 volt power connector (4 pin Molex), and all the external connectors		*Lower left quadrant contains the CPU socket, CPU heatsink, the 12 volt power connector (4 pin Molex), and all the external connectors
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 | Uh oh - the motherboard is beeping furiously at me! || Power down the motherboard. The beeping normally means either:
-*You have the wrong speed memory installed. Power down the motherboard, choose the next slowest speed memory card, and reboot. THis usually fixes the beeping problem.
+*You have the wrong speed memory installed. Power down the motherboard, choose the next slowest speed memory card, and reboot. This usually fixes the beeping problem.
 *You have the wrong processor speed/FSB speed/L2 cache size cpu installed. Refer to the user manual for the motherboard for the correct speed processor. If no user manual is available try a processor with a slower FSB speed, smaller L2 cache, or slower processor speed.
 *Make 2 or 3 attempts at fixing the beeping problem before deciding to recycle the motherboard.

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 *If you bend a pin or pins, you can use a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil and magnifying lens to right the bent pins. If you snap off any of the processor pins, recycle the processor. Each pin is required for proper functioning of the CPU.
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-|Install '''THERMAL''' grease on the processor||Use only enough thermal grease on the top surface of the processor to provide a thin film coating. Yes, I said '''TOP''' surface...putting grease on the pins of the processor generates a large quantity of laughter and endless chastisement from your co-workers. The thermal grease film provides a more efficient transfer of heat from the processor to the heatsink. Applying too much thermal grease defeats the purpose and, instead, becomes a thermal '''barrier''' that traps heat in the CPU causing premature failure.
+|Apply '''THERMAL''' grease on the processor||Use only enough thermal grease on the top surface of the processor to provide a thin film coating. Applying too much thermal grease creates a '''barrier''' that traps heat in the CPU causing premature failure.
 |-
 |Install the heatsink ||
-*Make sure the heatsink is clean - use the air compressor to blow out the dirt if it isn't
+*Make sure the heatsink is clean - use the air compressor to blow out dust if needed
 *Visually verify all parts are present and they work
 *Some motherboards have 4 pin heatsink power connectors. It is best to '''USE''' 4 pin heatsinks in this case.
 |-
 |Install memory||Refer to the user manual for appropriate memory.
-*If a UM is not available, start with DDR 400 MHz 1GB memory stick.
+*If a U.M. is not available, start with DDR 400 MHz 1GB memory stick.
 *If DDR2, use 1 GB 667 MHz memory stick.
 *For each reboot, place the memory stick in a different memory slot until all slots have been verified as functional.
 |-
-|Install video||If on-board video is present, use this video port.
+|Install video||Use on-board video connector if present.
-*If no on-board video present, select a '''TESTED and VERIFIED''' video card appropriate to the type of on-board video slot present
+*If no on-board video present, select a '''TESTED GOOD''' video card appropriate to the type of on-board video slot present
 *Connect the video cable - use an adapter if needed.
 *If motherboard has a dual SLI video option, verify the small selector card in the middle of the two video card slots is inserted indicating '''Single Video Card Use'''.

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 *Have motherboard testing kit on hand
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-|Does it already have a CPU installed ?|| This step is not a time waster. The CPU heatsink may be installed, but someone may have removed the CPU prior to submitting the motherboard for testing.
+| Check for CPU|| The CPU heatsink may be installed, but someone may have removed the CPU prior to submitting the motherboard for testing.
 *If it '''DOES''' have a CPU installed, just test the board with the existing processor.
-*If '''NO''' processor is in the CPU socket, then, duuuh - go get one.
+*If '''NO''' processor is in the CPU socket find the appropriate CPU for the board.
-*Look up the motherboard user manual for the appropriate CPU to use. A library of motherboard manuals is usually kept on the Advanced Testing research laptop. If the manual does not exist, perform an internet search to find one and save it to the appropriate folder on the laptop (this should be obvious when you open up the mobo folder).
+*Look up the motherboard user manual for the appropriate CPU to use. A library of motherboard manuals is usually kept on the Advanced Testing research laptop. If the manual does not exist, perform an internet search to find one and save it to the appropriate folder on the laptop.
-*Start with either the slowest speed CPU we have in stock for this socket type, or one which is recommended in the user manual.
+* Try the highest processor speed for the socket type.
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 |Installing a processor in the CPU socket ||'''BE CAREFUL!''' Processor pins are gold alloy and bend easily. Use the standard practice for inserting CPU's in the motherboard socket as recommended in the user manual.
-*If you bend a pin or pins, you can use a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil and magnifying lens to right the bent pins. If you snap off any of the processor pins, recycle the processor. Each pin is required for proper functioning of the CPU. If you bend the pins on a processor that '''HAS''' no pins, then you are obviously from a different universe than the one we, at Freegeek, are used to. Don't expect help there.
+*If you bend a pin or pins, you can use a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil and magnifying lens to right the bent pins. If you snap off any of the processor pins, recycle the processor. Each pin is required for proper functioning of the CPU.
 |-
 |Install '''THERMAL''' grease on the processor||Use only enough thermal grease on the top surface of the processor to provide a thin film coating. Yes, I said '''TOP''' surface...putting grease on the pins of the processor generates a large quantity of laughter and endless chastisement from your co-workers. The thermal grease film provides a more efficient transfer of heat from the processor to the heatsink. Applying too much thermal grease defeats the purpose and, instead, becomes a thermal '''barrier''' that traps heat in the CPU causing premature failure.

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 ;If NO go on to the next step
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-| Check For Visible Damage ||
+| Check for visible damage ||
 *Check for blown capacitors. Do a careful visual check. Then do it again. This will save you wasted time further down the road. '''ANY''' domed capacitors warrant recycling the board.
 *Check for damaged sockets or other damage to devices on the motherboard. If it is a socket 775 or socket xxxx check carefully for bent socket pins with a magnifying lens. If there '''ARE''' bent pins recycle the board. It's not worth time repairing the socket.
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 *Broken or missing memory slot attachment arms are no reason to reject a board as long as the board passes all the other tests.
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-| Visual inspection passed - what now ?||
+| Prep for testing ||
 *Place the motherboard on the test jig.
 *Orient the motherboard so the external ports (printer, PS2, USB, etc.) are facing you
-*Motherboards '''GENERALLY''' have a standardized layout as follows:
+*Have motherboard testing kit on hand
 |-
 |Does it already have a CPU installed ?|| This step is not a time waster. The CPU heatsink may be installed, but someone may have removed the CPU prior to submitting the motherboard for testing.
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 *Missing PCI slots - as long as there are PS2 or USB, video, and sound ports on the board.
 *Broken or damaged Northbridge, Southbridge, or SUPERIO chip heatsinks can be replaced as can any on-board fans.
 [[Category:Hardware Testing]]
 [[Category:Howto]]
 [[Category:Advanced Testing]]

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 *Lower right quadrant contains AGP/PCIe video slots, PCI slots, button battery (this can actually be in this quadrant or the upper right), PCI extender slot, and audio header
 *Lower left quadrant contains the CPU socket, CPU heatsink, the 12 volt power connector (4 pin Molex), and all the external connectors
 |-
 |Does it already have a CPU installed ?|| This step is not a time waster. The CPU heatsink may be installed, but someone may have removed the CPU prior to submitting the motherboard for testing.

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 ;If there '''ARE''' SATA ports go on to the next step.
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-| Does it say '''DELL''' on the motherboard ||
+| Check if it is a '''DELL''' motherboard ||
-;YES:
+;If YES:
 *Remove the heatsink and, if it is of use on other types of motherboards, save it. Otherwise, recycle the heatsink.
 *Remove the processor and save it for testing later if it qualifies (it is of the minimum speed and processor type).