Smoke coming from the PC

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ImmortalSun
Junior Member

11-19-2016, 07:10 PM

#11

Let's review the burnt pins and their meanings.

ImmortalSun

11-19-2016, 07:10 PM #11

Let's review the burnt pins and their meanings.

alexagas
Member

210

11-19-2016, 10:30 PM

#12

Is it connected to a PCI slot? (the two at the bottom). If yes, it doesn't match their requirements. Are the PCIe 1x ports open at the end so you can fit a larger card?

alexagas

11-19-2016, 10:30 PM #12

Is it connected to a PCI slot? (the two at the bottom). If yes, it doesn't match their requirements. Are the PCIe 1x ports open at the end so you can fit a larger card?

EdenMarie
Member

190

12-04-2016, 09:09 AM

#13

It's fine to include x4 in x16

EdenMarie

12-04-2016, 09:09 AM #13

It's fine to include x4 in x16

jerrydog01
Senior Member

703

12-06-2016, 09:42 PM

#14

You can also place x1 inside x16 and vice versa, but it will function only within the lowest bandwidth range

jerrydog01

12-06-2016, 09:42 PM #14

You can also place x1 inside x16 and vice versa, but it will function only within the lowest bandwidth range

SmartBoysFart
Member

211

12-25-2016, 09:38 AM

#15

Absolutely, that would be a serious issue. You might consider removing the plastic if possible, but I’d be very cautious about it.

SmartBoysFart

12-25-2016, 09:38 AM #15

Absolutely, that would be a serious issue. You might consider removing the plastic if possible, but I’d be very cautious about it.

sCx_Batman
Member

163

12-25-2016, 02:40 PM

#16

All the burnt components were crushed, possibly indicating a grounding problem if connected to the right port using bent pins. Hope it worked with the PCI setup.

sCx_Batman

12-25-2016, 02:40 PM #16

All the burnt components were crushed, possibly indicating a grounding problem if connected to the right port using bent pins. Hope it worked with the PCI setup.

NoHackJustRek
Member

12-25-2016, 07:36 PM

#17

Thanks for the assistance with the pins. I connected it on the left side. Should I consider purchasing a new motherboard? Also, we don’t have ground wiring at home.

NoHackJustRek

12-25-2016, 07:36 PM #17

Thanks for the assistance with the pins. I connected it on the left side. Should I consider purchasing a new motherboard? Also, we don’t have ground wiring at home.

ClumsySky
Senior Member

526

12-29-2016, 05:45 AM

#18

Those lower components aren't PCIe ports but rather PCI slots. A design from the 1990s that hasn't become common on most boards since about 2012. Plugging one into that would be the error. These are completely distinct parts.

ClumsySky

12-29-2016, 05:45 AM #18

Ryancraftdu05
Junior Member

12-29-2016, 09:48 AM

#19

I meant clarifying your question. Did you need to utilize the slots at the bottom of the board? You may have to, though it should still function properly. It’s not a physical earth—it relates to electrical connections.

Ryancraftdu05

12-29-2016, 09:48 AM #19

Shyrell
Member

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01-09-2017, 02:12 PM

#20

If you connect it to those last two ports, stop right there. Those aren’t PCIe slots—they’re older PCI slots and don’t work well together. If the PC functions properly, leave it alone. Likely they just got damaged and that’s all.

Shyrell

01-09-2017, 02:12 PM #20

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