how do you test a motherboard without a cpu?
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Re: how do you test a motherboard without a cpu?
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Re: how do you test a motherboard without a cpu?
Actually they do make CPU simulators that fit in the socket. You can power on the board and it has LED's on the PCB to indicate which pins are getting power and if I recall correctly test points for your multimeter.
It wont tell you if a board is good or bad, but at least it will let you know if the CPU is getting power.Comment
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Re: how do you test a motherboard without a cpu?
What will a motherboard do if you install a cpu and its not mounted properly couse they guy who was looking at it didnt bring the proper mounting brackets for the cpu?My Computer.
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Re: how do you test a motherboard without a cpu?
?Originally posted by Phaihn View Post
do you mean a core i_ type LGA bracket or do you mean heatsink clips?sigpic
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Re: how do you test a motherboard without a cpu?
Heatsink clips.Originally posted by ratdude747 View PostLast edited by Phaihn; 10-21-2011, 10:05 PM.My Computer.
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Re: how do you test a motherboard without a cpu?
find some... or at least set the mobo flat and set the heatsink on the cpu. make sure it well centered. don't OC or push it too much. only do it long enough to run the test.Originally posted by Phaihn View Postsigpic
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Re: how do you test a motherboard without a cpu?
too late now that was last week i dont have a cpu for the board my self.Originally posted by ratdude747 View PostMy Computer.
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Re: how do you test a motherboard without a cpu?
I use zip ties if it's only temporary. I did it on my main PC for like 2 months with a heavy tower cooler and the motherboard on its side in the case. It worked fine untill I got the TX3I love putting bad caps and flat batteries in fire and watching them explode!!
No wonder it doesn't work! You installed the jumper wires backwards
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