--- Daniel Lee Kruse  wrote:

> --- In os2hardware{at}yahoogroups.com, "Daniel Lee Kruse"
> 
> wrote:
> > A7V880 motherboard
> > Athlon K7 3200+ CPU
> > 1024 MB RAM in a dual channel configuration
> > Matrox P750 video card
> > 
> An update:
> Since I have a bootable floppy with MemTest 86 on it I decided to not
> only remove the ethernet card but also the SCSI (LSI Logic) card.
> 
> MemTest 86 was able to make 2 passes when the screen went blank and
> was unresponsive.  The system was still powered though.  On another
> try, the system just spontaneously rebooted.  Oh, the 2 passes that
> MemTest 86 was able to make revealed zero errors with the DIMMs.
> 
> So I'm down to:
> Video card - I doubt it's the problem, and I don't have another to
> try.
> Power supply - I have a backup I can try
> Motherboard -
> And Ed's suggestions in another post on this thread.
> 
> Since I don't have a voltmeter per Ed's suggestion the backup power
> supply will have to suffice.  I guess I could get one at RadioShack. 
> That is clear across the city - not a trip I'm intent on making.
> 
> Sounds like another weekend wasted diagnosing more hardware issues...
> 
> I'm still open to suggestions, and they are most welcome.
> Daniel Lee Kruse

How about removing the button battery or jumper to remove power to the
bios for a minute or so to reset it. Maybe something is corrupt there.

Franklin

__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 


 
Yahoo! Groups Links

 To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/os2hardware/

 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    os2hardware-unsubscribe{at}yahoogroups.com

 Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
 



---