The computer is not showing any output.
The computer is not showing any output.
I have a quick video of me playing around with the pc, but the rundown is that it won't display thought VGA, HDMI or even with a graphics card and it for some reason will turn on fans'a blazin unless I connect the two pins in the middle of the board. I'm willing to accept that this computer is gone, but I'm curious to see what I can accomplish. I've tried 3 different celeron CPUs and 4 different ram sticks. Nothing seems to work for it. I know there's no HDD in it, but that won't stop me from getting the PC to work before I slap one in it. https://www.dropbox.com/s/mr95kbe2gtbh2l...4.mp4?dl=0
It's an LGA 775 XD build I'm working on because I want to set up an HDD server. Likely I'll need to purchase a new system from a local computer store. This device has always performed poorly—possibly damaged beyond repair. Perhaps I could reuse it. I've heard it sometimes produces a few beeps when moving RAM, indicating it still functions, but I can't locate it.
I was unaware there were 775 chipsets supporting PCIe 2.0. It seems you're confident about choosing alternative hardware. Expensive but likely worthwhile for a home server or NAS. Note: if the BIOS is the issue, a bios programmer costs around $10 and can help recover a P61 motherboard.
I've owned this computer for years, but it's been inconsistent—sometimes it works, sometimes not. I'm planning to put it away and hope it gets a fresh start later. It seems to have no clear purpose anymore, though I feel like I might let it go. The motherboard includes a 2.0 port and HDMI support, and it originally ran Windows 7 before I removed the hard drive. Now it's running Air.
I attempted to restart the computer again and it functioned properly. The system launched through the BIOS correctly, though the fans were running at high speeds. This has left me puzzled.
Ensure the RAM is positioned correctly, as most boards begin installation from the second slot next to the CPU. Verify the speaker is connected properly. Check if the CPU includes a built-in GPU—VGA connections won’t function without it. Some systems require a boot drive to be detected before you can proceed. You might try adding a test drive to see if it affects the setup.
It seems like the system behaved unpredictably. After a short break, it would sometimes start up, sometimes fail, and then resume normally. This inconsistency is confusing but makes sense given the erratic behavior.
It seems the device needs thorough cleaning. Try spraying it or submerging it in 99% IPA, making sure all slots and sockets—including the CPU socket—are covered. Let it dry for at least four hours, preferably overnight. If that fails, remove the CMOS battery and discharge the board by briefly shorting the CMOS. Then soak it in water for an hour, let it sit for two to five hours, shake off excess moisture, and wait 2–5 days. If it still doesn’t boot, give it more time. You might also try using a dishwasher or ultrasonic cleaner, but I’m not sure how effective those are—please ask others for advice on those methods. IPA usually works well, while water dunking is usually a last resort and has helped before.
In the past few hours I've chosen to construct a fresh machine using comparable components. It should be affordable. I plan to reuse an old device instead.