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Newbie Tinkerer Gets Himself Into A Fine Mess...


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i was wondering, is it possible for the mobo to power up(fans running, lights on) if the cpu is damaged? this is my first from-scratch build, and i can't get my mobo to tell me it's ok. no beeps, but lights and fans. also, my hd and floppy don't power-up. my cd-rom light is on, but it's amber colored (isn't is supposed to be grn?). i would appreciate any helpful suggestions or tips. mahalo. :(

 

soyo kv7 dragon plus mobo

xp1900 cpu w/ antec cooler

512mb pc2100 ddr ram (samsung, i think)

80gb, 7200rpm ata133 8mb hd/maxtor

generic floppy and cd-rom (will upgrade later)

antec 300w ps(included w/older server-style case)

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it speaks! after a little more tinkering and a smoke, i removed the mobo from the case and rewired my connections, leaving just the psu and mobo. i get consistent beeps now. it doesn't stop, but beeps at intervals of 5 seconds i would guess. i reset the cmos too. am i on the right track, or does this bode bad for me? :unsure:

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but thats the prob most guys (me included) money is a prob cant just run out and buy a new one

 

 

........ honey im off to spend a grand or 2

 

 

.....ok be home buy supper :D

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if only it was like that...i dont even have enough money to make small upgrades its drivin me nuts...i have 0 case fans...no floppy cable cuz my old one was to short etc etc...oh well ill have to blow some money this summer when i get a job

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i do appreciate all the concern, but i suppose i got lucky. i removed the mobo, stripped it down to mbc, and

whabbo! i got the "all clear" two beep. had a little trouble installing the os; kept getting a message "ntlbr is missing".

:lol:

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