Re: Gigabyte GA-7zx
you need to check that they are part of the VRM output circuit
(with a MM )
I am not exactly sure why the MB's were designed that way...maybe so they had the option to go either way or possibly more crap type caps in parallel was cheaper then buying high grade caps... at the time
but it can help you fix something if you got the option open to you
BTW use only the same type in VRM do not mix and match with that circuit
replace all if 1 or 2 are stuffed
The other thing is that VRM output caps should be low, very low ESR....type with good ripple specs
even GP in those positions may get it to fire but it wont last long cause those caps wont take the punishment that circuit delivers.
The Input Vrm caps can (and often are) a grade or 2 down but they still need to have good ripple and low ESR specs
Ideally replace I/P and O/P of VRM for best long term results
Anyway thats it as I understand it, may have a point wrong here or there
so people, please correct me if you think I have
yes reset CMOS and set to safe mode conditions for evaluation is best for a little while
stating the obvious here but just in case your not aware...of some points
Anyway sounds like you got some work ahead of you Goodluck
Cheers
you need to check that they are part of the VRM output circuit
(with a MM )
I am not exactly sure why the MB's were designed that way...maybe so they had the option to go either way or possibly more crap type caps in parallel was cheaper then buying high grade caps... at the time
but it can help you fix something if you got the option open to you
BTW use only the same type in VRM do not mix and match with that circuit
replace all if 1 or 2 are stuffed
The other thing is that VRM output caps should be low, very low ESR....type with good ripple specs
even GP in those positions may get it to fire but it wont last long cause those caps wont take the punishment that circuit delivers.
The Input Vrm caps can (and often are) a grade or 2 down but they still need to have good ripple and low ESR specs
Ideally replace I/P and O/P of VRM for best long term results
Anyway thats it as I understand it, may have a point wrong here or there
so people, please correct me if you think I have
yes reset CMOS and set to safe mode conditions for evaluation is best for a little while
stating the obvious here but just in case your not aware...of some points
Anyway sounds like you got some work ahead of you Goodluck
Cheers
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