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12-10-2006, 01:57 PM
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Help, did I kill my computer?
Hi, I built a computer with an ASUS p5n32-SLI (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16813131071), and it worked just fine for a day. However, once I plugged my mic and headphones in while installing bf2, the whole computer suddenly shut off. I opened it up, and found that I put the "AC'97" connector for the speakers onto either the "SPDIF_02" or "ADH" connector, i'm not sure which. the pins go like this on the motherboard:
OOOOO OOO OOOOOOOOO and the pins on the AC'97 connector looks like this: OOO O OOOOO I had matched the holes together, and pushed it on there. Now, the computer wont even turn on. However, there is a green light on the mobo when I turn on the power supply. Did I fry my mobo?  Thanks, Dennis |
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12-10-2006, 01:59 PM
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It sounds quite likely.
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12-10-2006, 02:04 PM
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So is this a problem that's possible to fix, or am I stuck getting a new mobo?
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12-10-2006, 02:07 PM
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If the motherboard got fried, it's useless.
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12-10-2006, 02:08 PM
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crap, how can I test if it's fried or not?
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12-10-2006, 02:21 PM
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12-10-2006, 03:03 PM
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Hey, I tried it out, and the power still doesn't come on. I also resetting the BIOS, but the computer doesn't power up. However, the SB_PWR (South Board Power?) light comes on. Does this mean anything?
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12-10-2006, 03:05 PM
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Quote:
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12-10-2006, 03:08 PM
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SB_POWER means that the PSU is providing stand-by power.
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12-10-2006, 03:18 PM
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Okay, so it's probably dead. Do you think that I would be able to RMA the board? Technically there's no physical damage (no bent pins, etc.)
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12-10-2006, 03:22 PM
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Go ahead and try. Newegg can only say no.
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12-10-2006, 03:28 PM
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Okay, thanks for all the help guys
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12-10-2006, 03:31 PM
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oh, one more thing, my heatsink seems to be stuck onto the processor by thermal grease. How would I go about taking that off?
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12-10-2006, 03:54 PM
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Loosen up the latches for the heat sink and gently twist the heat sink back and forth. This should release the thermal compound seal.
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