Charles A Edwards wrote: > > On Tue, 26 Mar 2002 13:50:49 +0200 > Robert Golovniov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hello g, > > > > Tuesday, March 26, 2002, 12:57:59 PM, you wrote: > > > > g> it will be marked on mainboard. > > > > That's what I thougt! But the question is: Where? :-) > > I've spotted a sign there which reads: Processor Board, Diagram No. > > 003769. Does it have anything to do with the motherboard name? > > > > BTW, its the good (maybe no so good anymore) old (this is rather true) > > Compaq 575 DeskPro machine. > > > > Many factory built computers come with what, even I in my most benign mood, I call >crappy Generic MOBOs. > It could be anyone of a dozen brands/models and it Does Not carry any markings. > The only way you can find any info about the board is from Compaq. > If you are lucky the 575 all used the same MOBO. > But it is more than likely that several different boards were used. > In this case you will need to write down the entire post code that appears at the >bottom of your screen when you first turn on the computer. Within this string is a >identifier for the specific MOBO > that your system has. > This will also have to be tracked down through Compaq. > It my not be easy to find but it will be there. > Start in their support area and if they have a search feature do a search for BIOS >update. > That should get you to the MOBO area. > > Charles > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
OK if he's got a Compaq, get the FCC ID # *tiny little # on the mobo that is tough to find...sometimes on the back of them, ARGH!* Then search for the "searchable FCC ID Database". It will list every single pieceo of equipment made with an FCC #. Try it! It works ;p Great for IDing old hardware. Failing all that, throw out the mobo & comp with it. Get a new one not from compaq :P Femme -- Good Decisions You boss Made: "We'll do as you suggest and go with Linux. I've always liked that character from Peanuts." - Source: Dilbert
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