[NMLUG] Asus M2V not for Linux

[aaron at birenboim.com (Aaron Birenboim)]

> On Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:14:57 -0600, you wrote:
>>
>>I have little experience with the AM2 platform, I am in the process of
>>building an AM2 workstation (for Gentoo Linux) based around a Gigabyte
>>GA-M55Plus-S3G mainboard.  The system will not post and I am awaiting
>>new memory, as I suspect the problem is due to either incompatible
>>memory or a bad mainboard.
>>
>>-Nick
>
> I'll mention the obvious; check the CR2032 battery. They usually run
> down just sitting in the box (manufacturers should include them, but
> uninstalled). I always, first thing, replace the bios battery.

What happens with a low battery?
I am in the process of acquiring a new computer, because
my old one won't boot.
It won't make it through the bios to even try.
Could the battery do this?
Is my BIOS fried?  (I can't get support on the old m-board)

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