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* Add tested memory | * Add tested memory | ||
* Attempt to post | * Attempt to post | ||
− | ** Connect the minimal things needed to post (power, keyboard, video, etc) | + | ** Connect the minimal things needed to post (power, keyboard, video, etc). |
** If it does not post replace the processor (do an internet search with the socket number to find the range the range of compatible processors). | ** If it does not post replace the processor (do an internet search with the socket number to find the range the range of compatible processors). | ||
* Power down, then attach: | * Power down, then attach: | ||
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** Peripherals (mouse, keyboard, Video) | ** Peripherals (mouse, keyboard, Video) | ||
* Boot into BIOS | * Boot into BIOS | ||
− | ** Change the boot order to be | + | ** Set the clock and date. |
+ | ** Change the boot order to be CD Rom first , Hard Drive second, Floppy disconnect. | ||
* Boot to Memtest, Let it run for a minute. Test all memory slots. (The memtest program is a boot option on the hard drive) | * Boot to Memtest, Let it run for a minute. Test all memory slots. (The memtest program is a boot option on the hard drive) | ||
* Boot up to Operating System | * Boot up to Operating System |
Revision as of 14:25, 20 May 2009
Boards We Like to Test
- Socket 423
- Socket 462
- Socket 478 over 1.8 GHz
- Socket 479
- Socket 603
- Socket 754
- Socket 775
- Socket 939
- Socket 940
- Socket AM2
How to Test
- Grab a Motherboard, check for visual defects (blown caps, mutilated components)
- Secure MoBo to plate, ensuring the risers are not grounding out the board.
- Test battery,
- Add a tested processor and a fan for that MoBo
- Add tested memory
- Attempt to post
- Connect the minimal things needed to post (power, keyboard, video, etc).
- If it does not post replace the processor (do an internet search with the socket number to find the range the range of compatible processors).
- Power down, then attach:
- Imaged hard drive to IDE1
- CD Drive to IDE2
- Floppy Drive to FD controller
- Peripherals (mouse, keyboard, Video)
- Boot into BIOS
- Set the clock and date.
- Change the boot order to be CD Rom first , Hard Drive second, Floppy disconnect.
- Boot to Memtest, Let it run for a minute. Test all memory slots. (The memtest program is a boot option on the hard drive)
- Boot up to Operating System
- Check that the mouse and keyboard work.
- If you have on board video check that it works.
- Test all the USB ports with a mouse.
- If you have on board sound play a audio cd, if not then take a look at a data cd.
- Open terminal and run stress-test.
- Test all card slots by plugging in a video card, turn on computer, if you get a screen turn off computer and repeat with all slots.
- Some cases might call for testing
- SATA