On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 2:13 PM, Lyos Gemini Norezel <lyos.gemininorezel@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Aldo Foot wrote: >> >> I'd like to buy a type of test card to diagnose motherboard problems. >> I've seen some options out there; the main thing is to have the ability >> to interpret the codes the card spits out. >> >> I also would like a similar test tool for Power Supplies. >> >> Any suggestions for a good model out there? Links? >> >> TIA. >> ~af >> >> > > These are tools you use when a computer will not boot... not 'general, > everyday use'. > > I'm a Computer Repair Tech. > I, personally, use a device called "Power Judge" > http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=ATX-2024-PT&cat=PWR for testing > PSUs, > and Ultra-X P.H.D. PCI (the original version) [P.H.D. PCI2 (newest version) > listed here:] http://www.uxd.com/phdpci2.shtml . > > As for interpreting the codes... the Ultra-X P.H.D. PCI card comes with a > manual to help with diagnosis. The card seems pretty solid. It's advertised as being more than a mere POST card. I called the toll free number but nobody answered, I'll try later to ask more about it. That PS tester must be popular; it's out of stock. It does look like you need to know your beeps and codes to use the tools. Thanks for the response. ~af -- fedora-list mailing list fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Communicate/MailingListGuidelines
