Recent content by chaosdollheads

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    chaintech vnf3-250 and no video

    now that you mention it - the speaker simply doesn't work. i'm assuming it isn't getting power to the cpu speaker - i'm hooking it up exactly as shown in the manual and i can't get a beep out of for anything. the cpu works when connected to my older mobo. perhaps it's time to get a replacement mobo.
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    chaintech vnf3-250 and no video

    antec smartblue psu arrived today and though it looks very nice, it hasn't remedied the problem - still no post : /
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    chaintech vnf3-250 and no video

    I'll be forking out somae cash for a psu tomorrow. I'll post the results.
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    chaintech vnf3-250 and no video

    switched card with an asus 7100, fans run fo 13 secs vs split-second case has brass standoffs (though now i've got the board on cardboard) i/o shield detached keyboard and mouse are disconnected psu is set to 115, is this right? i didn't know this could be set oddly enough, with...
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    chaintech vnf3-250 and no video

    Wait, scratch that - no vid, but the fans run with the 7100 and the 12v plugged in, but only for 13 seconds.
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    chaintech vnf3-250 and no video

    No go with those two disconnected or with Asus V 7100 Deluxe Combo.
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    chaintech vnf3-250 and no video

    Thanks for asking - yes, it's plugged in.
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    chaintech vnf3-250 and no video

    I'm attempting to upgrade my mobo (chaintech vnf3-250) and processor (semperon 1.8ghz 3100+) and i've found myself repeatedly hitting a brick wall. when I plug in the 12v power to the mobo I get a split second sputter from one of the cpu fans (power supply says 12v on the side). With the 12v...