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Computer help: HP Pavillon A6437C desktop issue
CPU question
by davy08 - 7/3/09 6:23 PM In reply to: CPU ? by davy08Hey H-bound, what would happen when I get the intel single core(even though my system takes a dual core cpu) when I drop it in w/out loading the recovery cd. Will it post to at least tell me the system is up and & running? Do I need to update the bios also? Should it at least be a dual core intel cpu? Kinda new at this type of testing for mobo's & cpu's.
re: CPU question
by H-bound - 7/4/09 11:51 AM In reply to: CPU question by davy081)If all parts are in working order (mobo, cpu, video & ram), the system will post and give a boot error message (different msg w/ most mobos) ->no cd's or harddrives are needed for P.O.S.T. (PowerOnSelfTest)
2)a BIOS update isn't necessary since that Celeron 430 is supported (Celeron 4xx series (Conroe core) up to Celeron 450) Mobo specs from HP
3)If the CPU is on the mobo's "supported CPU's list" it doesn't matter if it's a single- or dual-core
4)32-bit/64-bit: doesn't really matter since that HP is 64-bit compatible (hardware)... currently the only advantage of 64-bit for home users is the ability to use more RAM (>3GB). Most 32-bit software will raun in a 64-bit OS.
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cpu is my next step
by davy08 - 7/4/09 12:05 PM In reply to: re: CPU question by H-boundThanks for that info H-bound. I'll purchase the Intel Celeron single core since its the cheapest to see if it will work.
cpu on the way
by davy08 - 7/10/09 4:10 AM In reply to: cpu is my next step by davy08Bought a celeron & its on its way. Hope thats all it is. Have a exact specs mobo watching on Ebay & I was lucky to find an exact mobo. That way I don't have to reload with a restore cd. I looked at the files on the hdd & it had no personal files. Just windows. Wish me luck. I have read alot about mobo & cpu troubleshooting concerns & this one is the only one that baffles me. Some of the other computer forum sites say the same thing.
Update
by davy08 - 7/19/09 6:13 AM In reply to: cpu on the way by davy08Well! I installed the Celeron cpu & still did not fix the concern. Then I purchased a programmed 8 leg bios chip from an EBay seller which was a new one & it also did not help things. I guess i'm down to something shorted on the mobo. I read on a site about the hsf spinning up fast & then slowing & came up with something to do with a thermal shutdown issue possibly. Can't access the cpu temps for the problem with no video,mouse or keyboard functions. I did notice my usb ports are not functioning as well. Thought about taking the fan out & plugging it in to another mobo I have lying around & see if the Asus fan is binding or something to that effect. The cpu thermal swithing device on the mobo which I don't know where that is may have some affect on it protecting the cpu from overheating & slows the fan down. Still trying to decifer the codes on the pci diag. card as well. The 4 digit readout starts flickering rapidly on bootup. Oh well! On to more testing before I committ to purchasing another mobo. Its wearing me down to a frazzel.Thanks for you guy's hanging in there.
New mobo on the way
by davy08 - 8/18/09 3:29 AM In reply to: Update by davy08Well! I found an exact twin mobo & its on its way. It is a a fairly new board, (6 months old). It came from a HP A6600F HP slimline desktop.
The only differance in the 2 boards is the one i'm installing came with a 300gb SATA hdd & my A6437C slimline desktop came with a 500gb SATA hdd.
My question is, when I install the new mobo, will I have to reset the bios jumper pin ( or remove the batt.) so the system will recognise the new hdd or just simply install & power it up?
I'll have to reinstall all the hardware from my mobo to it. CPU,memory,hdd,etc.
This what the EBay seller posted:
I bought this because I was going to upgrade my RAM but then found out that even though my old board only supports 2gb RAM, it will run with 4gb. So I am selling this motherboard since I no longer need it. The board was tested working and is only 6 months old according to who I bought it from. I will ship UPS since this is an expensive item, and UPS has insurance included. If you have any questions please let me know. This board come from an HP a6600f.
Will I have any suprises in doing this?
Thanks! David
Sorry about the late reply..
by H-bound - 8/30/09 10:56 AM In reply to: New mobo on the way by davy08(been on vacation & moved)
ok here goes... If indeed the new mobo is an identical twin, no problems should arise (h/w drivers etc.) However, one should allways be prepared for the odd surprise or two when dealing w/ a M$ OS 
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Final conclusion
by davy08 - 10/24/09 3:55 AM In reply to: Sorry about the late reply.. by H-boundI decided to take them to the Indian VoTech center & let them have some fun testing it.
I'm a member or the Indian VoTech center.
Would be some intresting testing on it for those young kids as long as they don't screw it up.
Only cost me $5.00 to have it tested.
Pretty sure it's the mobo at fault.
They merely test it for any faults & report back & I decide if I want them to fix it & I pay for the parts.
I most likely will reapir it myself.
Just got a response back yesterday from the Vo-Tech center & they agree also the motherboard was indeed bad.
I had already suspected the mobo for being bad but thought it would be a good for the students to learn more about them.
I dought they could tell me whats up with the board & what componants are bad.
Capacitors I am told are the #1 componants that go out on mobo's.
I just wished I new what internal componants resistors,capacitors,relays,switches,regulators or what ever was was bad on it so I can learn to repair these boards.
Thats what my goal is.
To learn more about them & go into the business repairing them.
Did a search for motherboard repairs & comes up with companies that repair them
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