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12-20-2005, 08:05 AM
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Post Code 2A
Building a PC for my son, I have built many PCs and never had much of an issue, until now.
Here is the deal: Abit Mobo KV8 Max3 VIA KT800 chipset Phoenix D686 BIOS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813127177 Sempron 2800+ 2 x 512MB Patriot RAM Dual Channel 256MB 9600XT video (AGP) 80GB WD HDD SATA Thermaltake PSU It has this neat little 2 digit readout on the board that goes through the post codes, tells you what its doing. PROBLEM: It gets to POST code "2A" and stops. I never get anything on the monitor. I looked up the code on google, somewhat, but not sure what I found. I am not THAT smart! Something about "Clear 512k Base memory" but I do not know what that means. I have tried replacing video, ram, HDD, all with known goods, eveything is still same. |
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12-20-2005, 08:08 AM
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I think that means clear the CMOS...
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12-20-2005, 08:14 AM
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I have cleared the CMOS about 30 times, including removing the batery a few times. That has had no affect. I clear it any time I make a change, or reseat the RAM and video.
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12-20-2005, 10:51 AM
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OK, in that case try a different stick of RAM...
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12-20-2005, 12:33 PM
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I have tried 4 or 5 different sticks of RAM from other working systems, I have also used 3 different video cards, as well as 2 different CPUs. None of these change the issue.
I am sure it is something else, but I do not know what. |
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12-20-2005, 02:29 PM
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Well it really does sound like you've tried everything... I hate to break it to you (though you're probably thinking the same).... But I think that board's faulty. Send it back
I honestly don't know what else you can do... |
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12-20-2005, 04:54 PM
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12-27-2005, 08:10 PM
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error) code 2a
i have the same prob stops at post code 2a but the post code is not listed in the book i tryed to ring tech support but the number doesnt even work if some one can help please do every thing in the pc is new i only got them today and all the parts work with my other mobo i think it maybe the power supply but i dont wont to but one yet i wont to make sure that is the problem please help i really need my pc for collage
thanks in advance some one out there must have resolved this prob |
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12-27-2005, 08:14 PM
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03-15-2006, 04:19 PM
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I can't belive we have the same problem  . Anyway, I'm sure someone can help! 
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03-15-2006, 06:32 PM
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You may want to start your own thread, you'll get much better help that way. Be sure to post your system specs (by brand and model, including power supply).
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08-01-2006, 02:50 AM
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I know it's been a while, but unfortunatly this code means your mobo is dead.
at this point you need an rma. Thats what i did and have happy coustomers!
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