Difference between revisions of "Testing Standard Documentation in Advanced Testing"
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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. | *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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− | | | + | |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. |
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|Install the heatsink || | |Install the heatsink || | ||
− | *Make sure the heatsink is clean - use the air compressor to blow out | + | *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 | *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. | |Install memory||Refer to the user manual for appropriate memory. | ||
− | *If a | + | *If a U.M. is not available, start with DDR 400 MHz 1GB memory stick. |
*If DDR2, use 1 GB 667 MHz 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. | *For each reboot, place the memory stick in a different memory slot until all slots have been verified as functional. | ||
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− | |Install video|| | + | |Install video||Use on-board video connector if present. |
− | *If no on-board video present, select a '''TESTED | + | *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. | *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'''. | *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'''. |
Revision as of 17:26, 24 June 2010
Motherboard Testing
Tex 20:37, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
There are a multitude of items to check in motherboard testing..
NOTESReasons NOT to reject a motherboard on preliminary inspection
Motherboards GENERALLY have a standardized layout as follows:
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