Xray1281 wrote on 2022-01-16, 19:09:
pshipkov wrote on 2022-01-16, 08:39:This motherboard requires special power supply. The one on the picture looks like it, but don't see the special secondary connec […]
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This motherboard requires special power supply. The one on the picture looks like it, but don't see the special secondary connector to tell. If it is the right PSU - both power connectors need to be plugged. The typical weird big brand stuff.
There was something with BIOS versions and size of memory modules.
Remember having some early bios version that didn't like 128mb mem sticks.
Forgot the details but switching to 512mb ones worked, also not sure if it was in combination with latest BIOS or not, take a closer look.
If you cannot get it to work at the end - don't feel too bad. The mobo is good for what it is, but there is better dual slot1 stuff out there. So you may end up with something better.
Is this in regards to the computer not turning on or my problem with the monitor?
@Xray1281, could be a number of things stopping you getting a display, so...
...don't worry re. the PSU - that secondary connector (6-pin AUX) isn't needed for a succesful minimum boot / display. However, it wouldn't hurt to try other PSUs (higher wattage if you have them)
...BIOS version could be an issue for both memory & processor(s), but difficult to say without a display (may also depend whether the board is an Intel or OEM version). Fortunately, latest updates are still available for both.
...what video card are you using - you mention a "GeForce 256 DDR" here - Putting together my 90’s super computer - is this still the case? The manual for your monitor is fairly basic, but the specs should normally support some kind of display. Do you have other video cards you could try.
...what RDRAM memory are you using - from your pic it looks possibly like 4 sticks of maybe 64 or 128MB. Did this come installed with the board or did you add it youself. What are the exact specs of the memory in each slot e.g. it might read something like 128MB / 8 ECC PC600-53. Use of matching sticks & slot order is important here.
...what processor are you using - again, your other thread mentions a "Pentium 3 733 MHz socket 370 with 370 to slot 1 converter" - is this still the case. Details please of both the slot 1 converter (make / model) & processor (give the S-spec number beginning SL3 or SL4)
More generally, disconnect any drives (power & data) and remove any PCI cards that aren't needed for now.
