CPU Testing
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There is a more complete guide to Processor Testing here.
Testing the CPU's.
What's needed.
powersupply monitor motherboard keyboard video card/connector ram cpu, heatsink/fan
.Find the pre-tested Motherboard for the CPU type you will be testing.
..Hooking up the motherboard
You will attach the keyboard, video (card and/or)connecters. Install ram, cpu and heatsink/fan. Than attach the power supply.
.Now the testing
turn on power supply switch (and if neccesary Locate front panel power jumper and power on the testing motherboard)
you should hear/see the power supply and any fans turn on. (If, you hear a squealing sound turn off ASAP!) <add trouble link>
If screen lites up showing info than cpu-mobo-ram are working.. power down and mark cpu as ok.
If nothin happens check <add trouble link> list.