Tom wrote: > RickSisler wrote: > >> >> Well, Thanks for all the help, it turns out to be the power supply. >> The fan wasnt running, the one I originally bought was used 8( as if >> they put a return back on the shelf? >> Still working on the server ... how realable is a power supply tester? >> > > With many very good PSU's, the fan(s) rarely run. I have a 430w > Antec like that. Two fans, one on the back, one on the top. The airflow > thru the unit is enough to keep it cool enough without the fan(s) > running (ie, thermostat). If you think the PSU might be the problem, an > is (should be) 300w or higher, try a tester, but I've never used one. > The next thing that should come under scrutiny is the motherboard. > Specially if trying ram sticks, in different slots, one at a time, after > checking (re-seating) all cables an cards (specially video), doesn't > solve the problem. > > BTW, memtest is often recommended, but is really a very lite weight > test, misses many ram/motherboard problems. If you want to test for > heat, as Mikkel suspects, run the system with the case cover off an with > a table fan pointed directly into the box. If the problem stops or is > lessened, you have an overheating problem an the hardware, particularly > the mobo, may very well already be fubar'd. > If you have a PSU with temp controlled fans, they may not start right away. But there is usually something on the supply about this. If you use most PSU testers, they load the supply down enough that the fan will start. If the PSU shuts down after a short time when connected to the tester, and the fan is not running then you can be fairly sure the fan has problems. If the fan does not spin freely by hand, this is another bad sign.
I have to disagree about memtest86 being "a very lite weight test". It is one of the more extensive memory tests software packages out there. This is especially true is you let it run through several passes. You can get a better test of the memory modules with a high-end memory tester. (Hardware tester you put the memory in.) But these testers do not find problems that only show up when the memory is in the machine. (Bad MB trace, bad or dirty socket, etc.) Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup! ____________________________________________________ Want to buy your Pack or Services from Mandriva? Go to http://store.mandriva.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrivaclub.com ____________________________________________________
