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Computer remembering errors of removed motherboard with new one installed
I had a defective motherboard. The front fans would ramp to top maximum speed with no real reason. I replaced EVERYTHING except the motherboard. Still same trouble. Then a "tested" mb from ebay. That tested mb did the same exact same thing! I ordered yet another mb that was described as a factory original NEW unused mb that had been tested. Upon testing with the new mb, I find that all is fine now. I am wondering why the computer is still displaying the error that two different fans are defective. They are not defective. I replaced them all and they work fine. Does bios write logs to hard drive? If not them I must be in the twilight zone...
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any diagnostic lights on?
Could you have cross-connected the cables for the system / disk fans? Looking at a photo of the mobo I can see two fan connectors next to each other in front of the CPU socket.
Also have you tried replacing Dell MY306 UF070 M199P Precision T7500 SAS/SATA Interposer Module & Heat Sensor? (the hard disk cable).
Also have you tried replacing Dell MY306 UF070 M199P Precision T7500 SAS/SATA Interposer Module & Heat Sensor? (the hard disk cable).
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Experts....I have decided to give up on this. I am now getting post errors and intermittent intermittent indications that this should be taken to the recycle center. I thank you for trying to get it going for me, but I am burnt out after three motherboards, new P.S. countless hours of troubleshooting and grief. It is time to say goodbye to this item sorry to say.
Actually I think that is a good idea.
Sad to give up when you have spent so much time on it.
I really think you should try replacing M199P , the temperature sensor is in the backshell, photo of it at https://www.itcreations.com/view_product.asp?product_id=18783
I really think you should try replacing M199P , the temperature sensor is in the backshell, photo of it at https://www.itcreations.com/view_product.asp?product_id=18783
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andyalder...I do not show that part on any diagram of this T7500 nor can I find it in my computer. I don't recognize it at all. It DOES make sense that there is or should be a temp sensor since nothing is plugged into the hd sensor plug on the MB.
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This computer was/is capable of much more than is being utilized at this point.There is only one HD and two optical drives. It can accomodate two video cards, but at this time is only using one. It is an Nvidia Quadro4000.
It is an unused card that I just installed as a test. I will leave it in the machine.
I have been working on computers for many years and this, by far, is the most confusing and time consuming, brain busting one I have ever encountered. I just cannot figure it out. At least the computer seems to be operating if I totally disregard the post errors and F1 to boot up normally after that.
nobus suggests miswiring. Anything is possible. Perhaps an expert will see some indication of this in the photos that I intend to post "soon". I really DO appreciate both Experts assistance on this most unusual situation. I would be lost without you. This computer would probably be recycled if you were not helping me and the family I donated it to would be without a computer.
More later. I will check this thread often.