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Problem with motherboard
I have a system that I am trying to install 2 gigs of memory, DDR1 512meg 400MHz. The motherboard is a Machspeed model MSNV-939. This memory is also low density, which is 64 x 8. When all 4 memory sticks are installed the system will not boot. But if I place the memory in channels 1 and 2 the system will boot up. If I use the proper placement of the memory which would be 1 and 3 which is channel 1, the system will not boot up. This is also the same if I use channel 2 which is 2 and 4. I have contacted Machspeed this is what there recommendations.
Isolating the board eliminates the possibility of the unit shorting out in the case, as well as lowering the number of items that could be causing an issue with your system. To isolate the board, you will need to remove it from the case (if already installed), and place it on a static free surface. The foam padding and the anti-static bag that the board came in work well for this. Set the motherboard up on this item on a desk or a table.
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Isolating the board eliminates the possibility of the unit shorting out in the case, as well as lowering the number of items that could be causing an issue with your system. To isolate the board, you will need to remove it from the case (if already installed), and place it on a static free surface. The foam padding and the anti-static bag that the board came in work well for this. Set the motherboard up on this item on a desk or a table.
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> </O> Once you have the motherboard removed, you will only want these items connected to it:- CPU (Processor)
- CPU Fan
- A single(1) Stick of memory (in the DIMM slot closest to the CPU)
- Power from your Power supply
- Monitor connected to the on board video (VGA card if board is non-integrated)
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To isolate the board, you will need to remove it from the case (if already installed), and place it on a static free surface. The foam padding and the anti-static bag that the board came in work well for this. Set the motherboard up on this item on a desk or a table.
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If you are having a grounding issue, please ensure that you are using standoff posts.
IMHO this is not the problem, But I guess that I will try this even though it is a big waste of time. I have been going round and round with this problem. I am wondering if it might be a problem created by a WOW patch. The original memory was Kbyte 512Meg memory. I am baffled by this problem.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations for solutions to this problem
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To isolate the board, you will need to remove it from the case (if already installed), and place it on a static free surface. The foam padding and the anti-static bag that the board came in work well for this. Set the motherboard up on this item on a desk or a table.
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> </O> Once you have the motherboard removed, you will only want these items connected to it:- CPU (Processor)
- CPU Fan
- A single(1) Stick of memory (in the DIMM slot closest to the CPU)
- Power from your Power supply
- Monitor connected to the on board video (VGA card if board is non-integrated)
Picture of motherboard isolated
Once you have your system set up like this, find the two pins on the motherboard that you had connected your power switch or power button was connected to. Using a screwdriver, butter-knife, or other flat piece of metal briefly touch both of those two pins. This will close the circuit and start the motherboard. At this point, if your fans spin, and your monitor activates (POST), then you were having a grounding issue.If you are having a grounding issue, please ensure that you are using standoff posts.
Picture of motherboard mounted properly on standoff post
Lay the computer back in the case, on the standoff posts, and power it back on, If you are still able to get POST, then shut the machine down, and screw the board in to the standoff posts. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws. Start the motherboard back up, and if you are still getting POST, shut down and connect your power switch, continue like this, connecting a single item and re-POSTing between each, until you find the item that was causing the issue. IMHO this is not the problem, But I guess that I will try this even though it is a big waste of time. I have been going round and round with this problem. I am wondering if it might be a problem created by a WOW patch. The original memory was Kbyte 512Meg memory. I am baffled by this problem.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations for solutions to this problem
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next upgrade would be 800 bus, but then i think why.... i already under uses this setup.
Looks like Mach Speed buys factory seconds? I will post The everest report later. I am taking a look at the Wife's truck rear brakes. They are starting to make a slight grinding nosie. So I will post the everest log later after I am finished with the brakes. At least the sun is out it is 36 degrees here today.
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