[NMLUG] This box runs windows ok but won't run linux

[nmlug@swcp.com (Aaron Birenboim)]

Mike wrote:
> 
> How can I check my power supply? Just a volt meter across the proper
> terminals? Don't think I have another one to swap out.
> 

Probobally insufficient.  The problem is likely to be intermitant.
I'm not a tech, but to really test a power supply, you'd want
to add a load (resistor) that drew something near the current
limit.  (250 watts?).  You might want to have some sort
of varying load (sinusoid) and check voltage and current on
an O-scope.   Bottom line....  I think most techs just
keep extra power supplies on hand, and swap to see if
the problem goes away.

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