The AUX cable caused damage to the motherboard.
The AUX cable caused damage to the motherboard.
Some time ago, my father attempted to connect a P2 cable to the PC for audio output. When he connected the cord, it damaged the motherboard. Now, trying to use a VGA cable doesn’t work either, even though my father is familiar with computers. Does anyone have any idea what might have caused this?
A P2 cable connects a display to a computer, typically for VGA output. It supports standard video signals at 480i resolution. Your PC’s specs depend on its graphics card and operating system—check the manual or manufacturer site. I’m trying to clarify your problem because you mentioned using VGA, which suggests a compatibility or setup issue.
P2 is the auxiliary cable, it's an older PC. The motherboard is an ECS HT2000 with a GeForce 6100 graphics card. The CPU is some outdated AMD model—I don’t recall it clearly. The machine powers on but shows no video output.
They explained the steps clearly, and I asked him a few questions to confirm.
P2 is the auxiliary cord. It's an older PC with an ECS HT2000 motherboard, running a GeForce 6100 graphics card. The CPU is an AMD Phenom II X4. I don't recall it clearly, so I had to check. The GPU is an ATI Radeon X600, which has 4 GB of DDR2 RAM. When the computer starts up, it doesn't show up on the screen.
the computer was quite old, so he brought it to the garage or workshop to listen to some music it used. he connected the auxiliary cable and then the pc stopped working. (i didn't repeat the quote again lol) also, i recall the cpu was an amd phenom ii x4.
It might be due to a faulty connector. RCA typically offers decent shielding, but an adapter could provide extra protection if the speakers are powered, particularly on older motherboards. This causes it to turn on but lose functionality when the monitor cable is connected. This sounds like a grounding problem on either the monitor or the PC. Shutting down would be the safest choice to prevent damage. You might want to test another power supply, as it can resolve some power issues. Additionally, tighten the screws on the VGA connector at both the PC and monitor. Perform a CMOS reset by removing the small battery for a few minutes while the power cord is off. Also, press the case power button a few times while unplugged to discharge any stored capacitors.