[Talk] Problem system not booting

[Adam Glass]

I'd still try one memory stick at a time with no other components
attached.  Memory can become flaky over time, especially when it's
been zapped.  Sometimes even individual sticks work but have problems
when paired with other sticks that also work alone.

Beyond that, tax time or not, configuring another motherboard will
probably be faster than trying to troubleshoot and fix a bad
motherboard.

--Adam


On 4/12/07, Mike Roach <miker@opensourcemethods.com> wrote:
> 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.
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