[NMLUG] Asus M2V not for Linux

[sbrowne at ix.netcom.com (Steve Browne)]

On Sat, 2 Sep 2006 11:20:41 -0600 (MDT), you wrote:

>
>> 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)

Considering that a 3V lithium bios battery costs fifty cents (at least
when I buy them online), why not just buy a new one and try it?  A
multimeter should read 3.15 - 3.24VDC on a new battery. CR2032 is the
most common model, but check what's in your mobo.

Steve
Stephen B. Browne
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