Re: Did I blow my processor?

2017-02-22 Thread Dan Purgert
rhkra...@gmail.com wrote: >> And to ensure the motherboard isn't the culprit, you can always connect >> the PS_ON (green) wire (in the 20/24-pin connector)any GND pin (black >> wire) with a short length of wire. > > In case it is not clear, you do this by unplugging the 20/24 pin cable > from the

Re: Did I blow my processor?

2017-02-21 Thread Norbert Kiszka
MoBo in this "place" (connector for power button, reset, leds, etc) has 5V or lower voltage (depends on model), and very low and safe current. If You do this whith good light its not possible to make short circuit on another place in mobo unless... You are drunk at this work :) Dnia 2017-02-21,

Re: Did I blow my processor?

2017-02-21 Thread GiaThnYgeia
rhkra...@gmail.com: > On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 08:37:11 AM Dan Purgert wrote: >> GiaThnYgeia wrote: > ... >>> Never a good idea, there are cheap tools of measuring current, a short >>> can blow a good power source/transformer. How do you check industrial 3 >>> phase 440V, just ground it with

Re: Did I blow my processor?

2017-02-21 Thread rhkramer
On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 08:37:11 AM Dan Purgert wrote: > GiaThnYgeia wrote: ... > > Never a good idea, there are cheap tools of measuring current, a short > > can blow a good power source/transformer. How do you check industrial 3 > > phase 440V, just ground it with a train rail see if

Re: Did I blow my processor?

2017-02-21 Thread Vignesh Ragupathy
> > > >> There might also be an issue with power switch. You can try > disconnecting > >> power switch and touch the power switch pins simultaneously with > conductive > >> metal like screwdriver. Just careful when doing this. > >> > >> -Vikki > > > > Never a good idea, there are cheap tools of

Re: Did I blow my processor?

2017-02-21 Thread Dan Purgert
GiaThnYgeia wrote: > > > Vignesh Ragupathy: > >> >> There might also be an issue with power switch. You can try disconnecting >> power switch and touch the power switch pins simultaneously with conductive >> metal like screwdriver. Just careful when doing this. >> >> -Vikki > > Never a good

Re: Did I blow my processor?

2017-02-21 Thread Felix Miata
GiaThnYgeia composed on 2017-02-21 12:41 (UTC): Vignesh Ragupathy: There might also be an issue with power switch. You can try disconnecting power switch and touch the power switch pins simultaneously with conductive metal like screwdriver. Just careful when doing this. Never a good idea,

Re: Did I blow my processor?

2017-02-21 Thread GiaThnYgeia
Vignesh Ragupathy: > > There might also be an issue with power switch. You can try disconnecting > power switch and touch the power switch pins simultaneously with conductive > metal like screwdriver. Just careful when doing this. > > -Vikki Never a good idea, there are cheap tools of

Re: Did I blow my processor?

2017-02-20 Thread Vignesh Ragupathy
Most of the motherboard gives beep tone or light indication when POST completes. If there is no sign of life( no beep or even a led blink) then probably the MoBo not even attempted POST. I suggest to double check that all motherboard power connectors are connected . Usually 4pin or 8pin 12v

Re: Did I blow my processor?

2017-02-20 Thread Steven Mainor
One time I hooked up the power switch to the wrong jumpers and it took me an hour to figure it out. I would suggest double checking everything to make sure there's nothing you missed. And as Felix already mentioned, parts can be dead on arrival so that is the next thing I would look for. --

Re: Did I blow my processor?

2017-02-20 Thread Felix Miata
Dennis Wicks composed on 2017-02-20 15:00 (UTC-0600): I built myself another computer and it wouldn't boot up. No messages or anything. I finally discovered that I missed plugging in the 12V power to the MoBo. I've done that many times while building, replacing or troubleshooting. You can't

Did I blow my processor?

2017-02-20 Thread Dennis Wicks
I built myself another computer and it wouldn't boot up. No messages or anything. I finally discovered that I missed plugging in the 12V power to the MoBo. I did that and it still won't boot up, and still no messages diaplayed on the screen or any other indication of life. Have I ruined my