[Talk] Problem system not booting

[Mike Roach]

Adam Glass wrote:
> I'd suggest removing all the peripherals and all but one stick of
> memory first.  See if it POSTs that way.
> 
> If not, remove that stick of memory and put in another stick and try 
> again, etc.
> 
> That way you can at least determine if the problem is bad memory or on
> the motherboard.
> 
> If the problem is on the motherboard, there is probably not much that
> can be done about it.

I forgot to mention component replacement as one of my steps that didn't 
help. It's not encouraging; I don't want to configure a new MB and 
system in my copious free time :-/ so close to tax filing deadline.

> On the other hand if you can POST this way, then you can start adding
> back memory sticks one at a time.  If still successful add one
> peripheral at a time until the problem happens again.  The last thing
> you added is the culprit.
> 
> You mentioned moving the fans.  Some computer cases are designed for a
> specific air flow path, and moving the fans or running with the case
> open will actually be worse ... might look into that.

I meant that when I apply power the fans move. That is, they start 
spinning.