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Mobo Posting Problem

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by skarmory2002, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. skarmory2002 Newcomer, in training Posts: 87

    I have several mobos that will not post, but I also have a CPU, a Duron 600. I don't know if the proc works either. What I want to know is if a mobo will post whether a processor works properly or not, or if there is any other way to test the motherboard than to bench test it. Thanks!
    skarmory2002, Jan 29, 2007
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  2. s70fan Newcomer, in training

    Without a CPU a MB will not post.

    A MB will not reach post with a CPU it cannot recognize.

    Newer CPUs and old boards don't mix well unless the board has the latest bios flash.
    s70fan, Jan 29, 2007
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  3. skarmory2002 Newcomer, in training Posts: 87

    Thanks for the info, now ive got a lot of testing to do. Do you know of any way to test cpu's withut a mB?
    skarmory2002, Jan 29, 2007
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  4. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,731   +62

    It can be done, but I doubt if you have the $20,000 plus to buy the test jig and the adapters. Get your hands on another processor and a working motherboard... Start from there
    Tmagic650, Jan 29, 2007
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  5. skarmory2002 Newcomer, in training Posts: 87

    ouch...ok thanks for the help guys, looks like i gotta start at square one. Oh well...thanks again!
    skarmory2002, Jan 29, 2007
    #5
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