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 Aug 5 2009, 11:59 AM
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Guess all I need to do in get the computers close to each other unplug the "power" connector from the MB of the good computer, and plug it to the MB of the troubled computer. No other connection changes ncecessary - right? Then turn on the good computer which will turn on the power supply... Thanks! Matt This post has been edited by mrmatt2: Aug 5 2009, 12:04 PM |
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Sep 8 2009, 08:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 17-June 09 Member No.: 342,934 |
I'm back and fixed the problem OK, first of all remember I am a newbie - that is my disclaimer! In my MB manual it said for a MB receptical, "Connect the axillary case power supply connector to ATX12V" I did not know this meant this was the plug for powering the CPU. Plugged the only PS plugs that would fit the receptical and HD, CD and monitor worked!!  Now, .. as this is a HD from and Etower computer ( actually a new HD that has the old hd copied to it). This HD has Windows home xp, Etower drivers etc When the monitor goes on, I do not see bios, What I see is this not so uncommon info Apologies Windows did not start successfully. IF computer restarted expectantly or had automatic shutdown to prevent damage to files, blah blah...... select one... Safe Mode Save with networking.. Save with command prompt Choose last known good configuration... Start Windows normally... These options are on a timer, when run through, the monitor turns off, then turns on again, then repeats the above. I've tried most of the above, but does not help. I was able to get into a "Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, hitting F8, I get the above, and ... Enable Boot Logging, Enable VGA Mode Last Known Good Configuration (I know that does not help) Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controller) Debugging mode Disable automatic restart on system failure Any suggestions? I have heard that each pre-installed OS is linked to the motherboard via a number, and this association cant be broken. It was suggested I contact Etowers, tell them that my computer died, & trying to move to new computer and ask for a Windows OS. I doubt I would be successful with that! With this allocations and with it looping, I guess I will have to to purchase a Windows XP OS As always, THANKS! m |
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