AwardBIOS Error Messages

When a personal computer is first turned on, the BIOS tests and configures various components to ensure that they are operating correctly. This operation is called POST (power-on self test). If the BIOS detects any problems during this testing phase, it will attempt to...

How to power up an ATX Power Supply without a PC!

In this instructable i will show you how to power up an ATX Power Supply without a PC.Maybe in some cases you want to test an old CD-Rom Drive or something else. All that you have is a PSU from an old PC an a wire. Here I show you how do to it.step 1Search!Just look after...

Power-supply troubleshooting with a multimeter

Takeaway: When you troubleshoot a user's PC, don't forget to test the power supply with a multimeter. Learn some easy-to-follow techniques to help you rule out the possibility that the power supply has gone bad. It may seem unlikely, but over a quarter of all PC problems...

Recapping Howto

Here is a howto on replacing capacitors on a motherboard. It is equally applicable to replacing capacitors on any computer product pcb. I originally wrote this for the FAQ section of badcaps forums.     1. Consider whether the board is a candidate...