motherboard problem

[jipper030]

Hi,

Got a problem with my board. It shuts off after a while. I change the battery, reset my CMOS (using the jumper), Check and replace the powersupply. I also reformat my harddisk, the error is intermetent. Right now i can't event trun it on. I hav two pc's having the same problem. Here are the specs: Motherboard: MS6163 with a Intel P3 cpu and 128MB SDRAM.



jipper

 

[Kocky]

Check if your processor is not overheating. Do you have a cooler placed on the cpu and a good airflow in your pc case?

 

[SYAR2003]

Tip!

Run Memtest86 from bootable floppy or cdrom.
This will exclude potensial windows issues/errors,
run it an hour or two .

The test implicitly tests the CPU, L1 and L2 caches as well as the motherboard.

http://www.memtest86.com/

 

[jipper030]

I forgot, the system runs when it's in DOS mode.

 

[Xavion]

Hi, the only tip i can give from experience is to try a different OS. I had the same problem on Windows 2000 and Windows ME. I have a question, I have a motherboard for my P3, however I need to update the video drivers because i recently formatted to Windows 98. I have no idea what my motherboards name is :S..This is a really big problem, I can seem to find a name written anywhere on the board. Please if anyone can give me a tip I will greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Best Regards
Dilian Stoyanov

 

[IslandCustom]

Download Belarc Advisor or Aida32. When run, they should display the brand and possibly model of motherboard.

 

[buztwet]

I have a Quantex P3 500MHz laptop that has a cracked motherboard. I'd like to replace this to give to someone but don't really know how. How can I find out what kind of motherboard to get to replace it? Also, I need some instruction on how to get the old one out and the new one in. Thanks

 

[buztwet]

To add to my last post, it's a Quantex N30W.

 

[zeitghost]

Laptop motherboards are expensive.

And supplied by the manufacturer. If you're lucky.

rgds
Zeit.

 

[buztwet]

Ok - but since I do want to look into getting a motherboard, and Quantex is now bankrupt, does anyone know where I should look?

 

[MDLU]

ebay would be your best bet.