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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. | |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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− | |Install the heatsink ||*Make sure the heatsink is clean - use the air compressor to blow out the dirt if it isn't | + | |Install the heatsink || |
+ | *Make sure the heatsink is clean - use the air compressor to blow out the dirt if it isn't | ||
*Visually verify all parts are present and they work | *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. | *Some motherboards have 4 pin heatsink power connectors. It is best to '''USE''' 4 pin heatsinks in this case. | ||
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− | | || | + | |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 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. | ||
+ | *If no on-board video present, select a '''TESTED and VERIFIED''' 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'''. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Install PS2 mouse and keyboard connectors|| | ||
+ | *If one or the other is missing from the external connectors, use USB mice or keyboards | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Install IDE devices|| | ||
+ | *If there is only one IDE connector on the motherboard, connect the IDE hard drive. | ||
+ | *If there are 2 IDE Connectors, connect the hard drive to IDE1 and the CDROMN reader to IDE2. | ||
+ | *Before connecting the cables, visually verify the pins of the connector(s) are straight. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Install the power connectors||There are 3 types of power connectors to potentially be connected. | ||
+ | *20 pin Molex connectors (main power) | ||
+ | *24 pin Molex connectors (main power) - These connectors are actually a 20 pin connector with a 4 pin add-on | ||
+ | *4 pin Molex connector (+12V power) | ||
+ | *Install the main power first, then the 4 pin connector. It is very easy to for get the 4 pin connector and if you do the motherboard will not boot. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Install a button battery||Button batteries are necessary for retaining BIOS settings when power is absent. | ||
+ | *Battery orientation is motherboard manufacturer independant. | ||
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Revision as of 14:22, 28 May 2010
Motherboard Testing
Tex 20:37, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
There are a multitude of items to check in motherboard testing. This is not for the faint of heart. Lose hope all yea who enter here.
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