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Elizabeth: Replacing page with '==Motherboard Testing== Tex 20:37, 26 May 2010 (UTC)'

2010-10-17T01:35:18Z

Replacing page with '==Motherboard Testing== Tex 20:37, 26 May 2010 (UTC)'

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2010-10-17T00:36:08Z

2010-10-17T00:07:33Z

moved mobo layout to last page and added motherboard image

2010-10-16T23:36:08Z

inserted image of blown caps from old mobo doc

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2010-10-16T23:30:12Z

cut out repetitious text

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Motherboard Testing

2010-09-21T19:10:08Z

trying to add an image of blown caps

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 *If there is a momentary pushbutton, push and hold the button for 10 seconds, then release.
 |-
-|Set the audio header jumpers|| Find the audio front panel header and put jumpers on pins 1&2 and 5&6
+|Set the audio header jumpers|| Find the audio front panel header and put jumpers on pins 1&2 and 5&6. [[Image:Jumper_Pins_2.png]]
 |-
 |Power up the motherboard and go into BIOS|| The following is the power-up procedure:

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 * If it is under spec, replace it will a CPU 2.5 GHz or faster.
 * If there is no processor replace it with an appropriate CPU.
-** 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 on the desktop of the research computer. If the manual there, perform an internet search to find one and save it to the appropriate folder on the research computer.
-** Unless it is a very fancy motherboard, start with the slowest, in spec, speed CPU we have in stock for this socket type, or one which is recommended in the user manual.Wow, you've been at Freegeek too long today...
+** Unless it is a very fancy motherboard, start with the slowest, in spec, speed CPU we have in stock for this socket type, or one which is recommended in the user manual.
 |-
 |Install processor in the CPU socket ||'''BE CAREFUL!'''

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 *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:
+* (Check last page for general motherboard layout)
 |-
 |Check the CPU speed||
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 *This key sequence '''USUALLY''' involves hitting the DEL, F1, F10, or F12 key.
 *If '''NO''' indication appears on the screen about which key to enter, start entering the above keys as soon as you get a green light indication from the monitor.
 [[Category:Hardware Testing]]
 [[Category:Howto]]
 [[Category:Advanced Testing]]

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 * It is a BTX format motherboard (I/O shield is on the right hand side of the board), a multisocket server board, or have a non-standard ATX (see ATX definition below).
 * The board has visible damage. This includes:
-** Blown capacitors. Visually inspect for  check for '''ANY''' domed capacitors.
+** Blown capacitors. Visually inspect for  check for '''ANY''' domed capacitors. [[Image:Blown_fuse_screenshot.JPG |thumb|''[[Blown capacitors]]'' Check for curved or leaking top.]]
 ** Damaged sockets. If it is a socket 775 check carefully for bent socket pins with a magnifying lens.
 ** Dark areas on the underside of the board where a device (surface mounted) may have over heated.
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 |Mount the board||
 *Place the motherboard on the test jig.
-*Orient the motherboard so the external ports (printer, PS2, USB, etc.) are facing you
+*Orient the motherboard so the external ports (printer, PS2, USB, etc.) are facing you.
 *Motherboards '''GENERALLY''' have a standardized layout as follows:
 *Upper left quadrant contains the memory slots, main power connector, floppy connector, and either one to two IDE connectors (if any...)

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 ** Damaged sockets. If it is a socket 775 check carefully for bent socket pins with a magnifying lens.
 ** Dark areas on the underside of the board where a device (surface mounted) may have over heated.
-** (Also see "Reasons '''NOT''' to reject a motherboard on preliminary inspection" under the "Notes" section at the bottom.
+* Also see "Reasons '''NOT''' to reject a motherboard on preliminary inspection" under the "Notes" section at the bottom.
 '''If none of the conditions above apply to this motherboard, go on to the next step.'''
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 |Evaluate if the motherboard should be recycled ||
 ;Reasons to Recycle a motherboard include:
-* It says that it is a DELL motherboard. (DELLs require a special chassis and cannot be universally mounted in a standard ATX (see definitions below) box.)
+* It says that it is a DELL motherboard.
-* There are no SATA ports
+* There are no SATA ports.
-* It is a BTX format motherboard (I/O shield is on the right hand side of the board), a multisocket server board, or have a non-standard ATX (I/O shield is not on the Left)format?
+* It is a BTX format motherboard (I/O shield is on the right hand side of the board), a multisocket server board, or have a non-standard ATX (see ATX definition below).
 * The board has visible damage. This includes:
-** Blown capacitors. Visually inspect for  check for '''ANY''' domed capacitors warrant recycling the board.
+** Blown capacitors. Visually inspect for  check for '''ANY''' domed capacitors.
 ** Damaged sockets. If it is a socket 775 check carefully for bent socket pins with a magnifying lens.
 ** Dark areas on the underside of the board where a device (surface mounted) may have over heated.