Maybe the powersupply??

Tried all of the above. I now get three distinct beeps from the post no other positive indication. The only thing that is confusing me to the point of not saying both the PS and board are both bad at this point is the fact that the new PS does not have ACIP capability. I could not connect the leads from the Intel fedora board up. Could that be a problem or would it still give me video if the board was not toast?

 

OK, you're going to need to be more specific - what leads?

Also, believe you mean ACPI, not ACIP. This can be enabled, disables in the BIOS but as I'm reminded, you can't see to get there yet. OK.

Think Intel makes a whole class of Fedora boards, so again, if you want to get more specific ............

Shot in the dark ....... speculation ...... if what you meant is that your PSU doesn't have a 4 pin 12V connector and your board requires one, then yes - that will prevent booting in most boards. If thats not what you meant, my apologies for trying to read between the lines.

 

"distinct beeps from the post "
means the CPU and at least part of the mobo is working; check your manual for beep codes - they mean something.

 

Main View
Part number 2514175

Note: Before adding, removing, or reseating any hardware, verify that the computer is unplugged. Then, either wait 30 seconds or press the power button to discharge the motherboard. The motherboard maintains power even after the computer is turned off.

This is the top view of the motherboard. On the graphic, click the hyperlinks for more information.

Note: If Quick Boot is enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility, the monitor does not warm up soon enough to show the power-on self-test (POST) screen. Turn on the monitor, then the computer and press the F1 key immediately to enter the BIOS.
Motherboard features:
Intel® 82815 Solano chipset
Three memory slots, supporting a combined maximum of 512 megabyte (MB) synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM)
Five PCI slots supporting 3.3-volt (V) to 5-V PCI version 2.2 bus interface
133-megahertz (MHz) front bus speed (speed of motherboard)
133-MHz host bus speed (speed the I/O controller communicates with the processor)
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support (Power Management support)
Integrated Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 2X or 4X video and optional AGP slot
370-pin zero-insertion-force (ZIF) processor socket


This is what Gateway gives me on the board. I am not sure if this is the information you are looking for.

 

Main View
Part number 2514175

Note: Before adding, removing, or reseating any hardware, verify that the computer is unplugged. Then, either wait 30 seconds or press the power button to discharge the motherboard. The motherboard maintains power even after the computer is turned off.

This is the top view of the motherboard. On the graphic, click the hyperlinks for more information.

Note: If Quick Boot is enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility, the monitor does not warm up soon enough to show the power-on self-test (POST) screen. Turn on the monitor, then the computer and press the F1 key immediately to enter the BIOS.
Motherboard features:
Intel® 82815 Solano chipset
Three memory slots, supporting a combined maximum of 512 megabyte (MB) synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM)
Five PCI slots supporting 3.3-volt (V) to 5-V PCI version 2.2 bus interface
133-megahertz (MHz) front bus speed (speed of motherboard)
133-MHz host bus speed (speed the I/O controller communicates with the processor)
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support (Power Management support)
Integrated Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 2X or 4X video and optional AGP slot
370-pin zero-insertion-force (ZIF) processor socket


This is what Gateway gives me on the board. I am not sure if this is the information you are looking for. I believe the connection I do not have on the new PS is the APM Fan Connector


A keyed, 3-pin connector from the power supply connects here and allows the computer software to control the fan, turning it on or off, thus overriding the power connector. If SCSI devices are detected in the computer, the fan remains on.

 

That little 3 pin keyed connector isn't going to make any difference on that board - its just a little power/ground lead with an extra wire for variable speed control of your PSU fan. That doesn't have to be connected for your board to run or post.

Have you cleared CMOS yet? Cleaned and reseated video card? Cleaned and reseated original memory module? - I'm being lazy and not panning back to check myself. If yes, then I'm headed to Sparrow's initial assessment - might be time to do some shopping.

 

I have in fact done all of the above and think I have to agree with you and sparrow. I think without more sophisticated documentation and tools I have done all I can to verify that I have both a bad PS and board. Well I alwys wanted to build one from the ground up anyway. Will be fun and I am sure many more trips back here for advice. By the way thanks again for the reminder that I need to set anti static conditions at my test site.

 

A Little Reading

 

Well, sure seems like a memory problem.

Question is...

Is it the DIMM or the board??

If you have some known good RAM around try that. OR, swap the DIMM to another slot. If more than one DIMM play around a bit to see if it will boot.

Obviously the PS is toast. If the fan does not run, well, it's junk.

I would have to believe as it was working that the board isn't the problem.

Maybe the RAM is dislodged slightly or just doesn't want to be in that slot any longer. Especially after clearing the CMOS.

Also, make sure that the PS is known to be in good working order.

Dale

 

Thanks for the calm words. You guys are the guardians of my serenity. I think I will give the board one more chance after I pull it. I have another board and several power supplies to rebuild this puter so will do that first and get it back on line. I am sure the ram in the board is good and have moved it to every possible position but I will clean the slots and then put in all new ram in a test bed with known good PS. The fact that one of the ram slots was missing a hold down when I got it leads me to believe that this been abused but I will give it one more chance. Thanks again for calm advice I was frustrated and ready to toss it. Maybe now someone will still be the recipient of a working puter.