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Nico
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:36 pm Post subject: PC help |
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| OK so my Desktop PC is acting up. Its stalling at start-up at verify DMI pool data. It always starts cleanly after a re-boot but not at initial start up. I think it may be SD RAM problem but not sure. The video and keyboard/mouse are usually not active at the stall point. Trying to decide whether to get a new mainboard or not. It's like one of those axes with two new handles and two new heads. Any suggestions ? :think: |
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Kt
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:40 pm Post subject: Re: PC help |
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Nico wrote: OK so my Desktop PC is acting up. Its stalling at start-up at verify DMI pool data. It always starts cleanly after a re-boot but not at initial start up. I think it may be SD RAM problem but not sure. The video and keyboard/mouse are usually not active at the stall point. Trying to decide whether to get a new mainboard or not. It's like one of those axes with two new handles and two new heads. Any suggestions ? :think:
Perhaps these links may help
www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000474.htm
www.duxcw.com/faq/computer/dmi.html |
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Nico
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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| :tu: cool, thanks. I was feeling lazy so went for the resident experts. |
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Nico
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:35 am Post subject: |
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| found the prob. the capacitors on the main board have gone dry. I'm just going to buy a new board methinks. |
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TheCreepyApostate
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:38 am Post subject: |
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Nico wrote: found the prob. the capacitors on the main board have gone dry. I'm just going to buy a new board methinks.
If you've had the PC for a while make sure you get the right video card slot. |
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David
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:43 am Post subject: |
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FCTE wrote: Nico wrote: found the prob. the capacitors on the main board have gone dry. I'm just going to buy a new board methinks.
If you've had the PC for a while make sure you get the right video card slot.
Good point,Make sure all your hardware is compatible or you may be upgradeing more than just a MB |
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Nico
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:15 am Post subject: |
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:think: I've got an old G force Ti video card and creative sound card, the rest are fairly recent. No more SD RAM to worry about with a new card thank god. the last replacement stung.
I'll do some pricing tomorrow. i get all my gear from these Chinese guys who are on to it and have never steered me wrong yet. Hopefully there won't be any major issues. Oh yeah, the hard drive is calling it quits as well... :-|
I needed a good reason to go to work next week :) |
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Angela
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:48 am Post subject: |
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| CPU compatibility too :) and if your HD is failing too perhaps a new pc is the better choice |
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Nico
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:58 am Post subject: |
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Yeah it crossed my mind. The one I have is like an institution. It could be hard to let go. :lol:
I have a laptop for backup but I like the open case wires everywhere appeal of the desktop. oh well... :cry: |
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Kt
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 9:57 am Post subject: |
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Nico wrote: found the prob. the capacitors on the main board have gone dry. I'm just going to buy a new board methinks.
Are the capacitors popped?
(If it were me i'd soilder on new capacitors :) ) |
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Nico
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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Shim Eun-Ha wrote: Nico wrote: found the prob. the capacitors on the main board have gone dry. I'm just going to buy a new board methinks.
Are the capacitors popped?
(If it were me i'd soilder on new capacitors :) )
they are right out there. I suppose I could do the right thing and do as you say. There is a part of me that just wants a shiny new AMD board though :shifty: I'm also a little tense when it comes to working on a main board, even though I have reasonable soldering gear.
Ahh what the hell, it might be fun... |
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Sid
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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Nico wrote: Shim Eun-Ha wrote: Nico wrote: found the prob. the capacitors on the main board have gone dry. I'm just going to buy a new board methinks.
Are the capacitors popped?
(If it were me i'd soilder on new capacitors :) )
they are right out there. I suppose I could do the right thing and do as you say. There is a part of me that just wants a shiny new AMD board though :shifty: I'm also a little tense when it comes to working on a main board, even though I have reasonable soldering gear.
Ahh what the hell, it might be fun...
If you're getting a new pc than play around. :-o |
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Kt
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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Nico wrote: Shim Eun-Ha wrote: Nico wrote: found the prob. the capacitors on the main board have gone dry. I'm just going to buy a new board methinks.
Are the capacitors popped?
(If it were me i'd soilder on new capacitors :) )
they are right out there. I suppose I could do the right thing and do as you say. There is a part of me that just wants a shiny new AMD board though :shifty: I'm also a little tense when it comes to working on a main board, even though I have reasonable soldering gear.
Ahh what the hell, it might be fun...
well i didn't say you should :) use your own discression
I just happen to have a large collection of faulty motherboards for their replacement parts handy, and i'm a freak, so i do those sorts of things. |
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Nico
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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