AMD Chip question

[Anakist]

How can I tell if my chip isnt working. I dont get a beep for post. I have two chips but I am unsure if either work. The problem is either the cpu or mobo, How can I tell?? The heatsink heats up when I turn the comp on, but it wont post.

It is after 5 now so everyone is shut for the night and I can't buy another chip.

James

 

[Un4gIvEn1]

the only REAL way to test components is by replacing parts with KNOWN WORKING parts. Good luck.

 

[Bootsy]

I'm afraid Un4gIvEn1 isright, when it comes to the guts of the computer (processor/mobo/psu), the only way to know for sure is to use known working parts...i think

 

[rushm001]

I believe if your computer hasn't got a working cpu it won't even power on at all, just like it was switched off at the plug.

 

[RogerPhillis]

Just a thought .....if you replace your processor or swap it around you wont get a beep from any board, if you have a manually set multiplier that has not been set to auto or correc t no, ie x 13 for xp2100 + etc.

 

[Taurus]

Originally posted by RogerPhillis
Just a thought .....if you replace your processor or swap it around you wont get a beep from any board, if you have a manually set multiplier that has not been set to auto or correc t no, ie x 13 for xp2100 + etc.

not true. it should power up and even give a beep code with no cpu in. heck, the new a7n8x deluxe tells you vocally, "no cpu installed".

 

[rushm001]

Originally posted by taurus
not true. it should power up and even give a beep code with no cpu in. heck, the new a7n8x deluxe tells you vocally, "no cpu installed".

Well I never realised that

 

[Bretenn]

hmm... try change another ram.... sometimes works

 

[rushm001]

Are the power leads from the PSU plugging into the motherboard properly put in. There is a power ok signal which is sent down one of the cables. If the motherboard doesn't pick up on it, it won't work.

 

[Anakist]

The board is an a7n8x dlx, is the post reporter on by default?? Awesome, I will have to plug some speakers in. I think it is dead so I am going to get a new on today probably.

Thanks

James

 

[Maveric169]

unfortunatly a system that won't post is like a car that won't start. It could be many different things. Did you try clearing the bios? Try installing just the essential components and see if it will post.

 

[Anakist]

It was the chip. Gotta buy a new one.

What should I get. Best Bang for Buck, and good ocing.

James

 

[Taurus]

Originally posted by Anakist
What should I get. Best Bang for Buck, and good ocing.

xp 2500+ !!!
by default it's 11x167... it is pretty much guaranteed to oc to 10x200... and 11x200 and up is likely.

 

[Maveric169]

I would go for the 2800+

 

[Ice-Freezer]

xp1700 thourobred b juihcb
cant remeber the exect cpu stepping code but some of those baby's were downgraded from xp2800
can hit 2.5ghz with default voltage and good hsf like slk800
i am plaining on getting one my self
my polomino is **** for oclocking