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svar91
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 11:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i got a video card and i took out my old one and put in the new on but my computer wont boot. i put my old one back and still dosent boot is there any way i can reset the cmos of the motherboard because the screen is not showing up.
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Morph416
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 11:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Absolutely. I recommend getting the manual and use that as your guide.
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ddp
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 12:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i've had boards that wouldn't post for whatever reason til i used the cmos jumper. was there any beeps when computer powered up?
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svar91
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 12:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yes it beeped more than needed. like it couldnt find the video card.
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ddp
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 12:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
try reseating the card as might not be plugged all the way in.
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svar91
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 12:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
it plugged all the way in. is there a way to reset the motherboard?
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ddp
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 12:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
by jumpering the cmos or removing the battery for a minute or so when computer is off & unplugged.
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svar91
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 12:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
where is the battery located?
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ddp
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 13:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
it will be a silver disk shaped in a battery holder clip. battery is a cr2032 marked on it.
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svar91
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 13:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
hmm... the battery didnt work so how do u jumper the cmos?
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ddp
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 13:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
have to move or short 2 pins. check motherboard manual if got 1 as morph suggested before.
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svar91
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 13:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i dont have a manual...
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ddp
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 13:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
what is the make & model# of the motherboard or the computer?
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svar91
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 13:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
the motherboard is a V845 pro
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svar91
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 13:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks ddp for all ur help! it just started workin!
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ddp
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 13:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
who makes the motherboard?
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ddp
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_ 		7. February 2006 @ 13:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
teach & learn
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