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Forum: Compaq Computers July 2nd 08, 07:01 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq
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Posted By Peter Allison[_2_]
Mystery motherboards - Compaq Deskpro SB - won't boot

As you say, why people like Compaq and Dell do this, just to frustrate
people like you and I!

I guess the P4 24-pin power supply hadn't been invented when these boards
came out!

Fortunately the...
Forum: Compaq Computers July 2nd 08, 11:29 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq
Replies: 6
Views: 1,398
Posted By Peter Allison[_2_]
Mystery motherboards - Compaq Deskpro SB - won't boot

No drives attached.

The pins marked 'loopback' are on the motherboard alongside the 'power
switch' pins.

LEDs light up, but power supply fan does not run and no beeps or POST
messages.

Peter
Forum: Compaq Computers July 2nd 08, 11:25 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq
Replies: 6
Views: 1,398
Posted By Peter Allison[_2_]
Mystery motherboards - Compaq Deskpro SB - won't boot

Yes, Ben, that's the one.

I have used a power supply with a 24-pin connector, should that not do the
trick?

Peter


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Forum: Compaq Computers June 30th 08, 03:20 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq
Replies: 6
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Posted By Peter Allison[_2_]
Mystery motherboards - Compaq Deskpro SB - won't boot

I have acquired three Socket 370 motherboards, marked 305 Rev0AS21, also
with part numbers 011305-101 and 011306-000.

From what I can tell these are the basis for a Deskpro SB (?) machine, but...
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