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[DAWeinG]

Sorry I had to ask this in the off topic forum but a friend thought he might have burnt his cpu. Specifically, would a monitor display anything (Any bios info?) when connected to a mobo that supports an athlon xp 1700+ but without the cpu physically installed on the mobo? TIA.

 

[minendo]

I dont think so, but there should be beep codes from the mobo. (i am not sure though because I have never tried this)

 

[JC]

I don't think it'll boot at all without a CPU. (I'm pretty sure, I've accidentally tried this)

 

[bozo1]

You'll get no display. Usually you'll get a beep code. 5-beeps for AMI, don't know what Awards beep code is.

 

[DAWeinG]

Hmm so what's a good way to test whether the mobo is busted or the cpu is busted? He said the computer powers up but nothing is shown on the monitor.

 

[minendo]

A different CPU or put the cpu in a mobo you know that works.

 

[DAWeinG]

Thanks for the response

 

[Zim Hosein]

DAWeinG, it could always be the video card as well, maybe