I am trying to upgrade my son's system by installing an ABIT NF-7 2S, and an Athlon 2600+CPU/fan. I have checked posts that MB sits on to make sure there is no shorting going on. I realize that I will need to make changes to his original HDD, Seagate40GB @7200rpm, for it to recognize the new...
I've read all the other HDD Q&A, but none really apply. I have a Western Digital 7200rpm 80GB Caviar already attached and running fine on ABIT NF7-S MB. I bought an additional internal Western Digital 160GB Caviar for the extra space needed for video editing home pictures.
The 80GB drive has...
I'm always willing to pick up some good pointers...from now on the board gets tested outside of the case. If you don't mind, I may contact you the next time I feel stumped.
I appreciate the tip regarding a possible mobo short. Unfortunately, that wasn't it. You must be on the right track though, as Newegg.com wants me to send the board in for a swap out. I hope that solves the problem. If not, I'll be back! Thanks.
I just installed an Abit NF-7 motherboard with Kingston PC-2700 Ram (2x256mb), and a Western Digital Caviar 80Gb HD, and can't get any video or the keyboard to kick on after power-up. I have checked the CMOS jumper to be sure I moved it into the correct position, and re-checked my connections...
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