On 08/10/2015 05:23 PM, David C. Rankin wrote:
On 08/10/2015 04:59 PM, John Andersen wrote:
But the disk swaps David did.....???
That's where I'm still up in the air. Testing the primary onboard controller.
2 disks connected - no POST disk 1 only - no POST disk 2 only - no POST
both disks spin up and are running.
no disks - POSTS fine, boots from CD and runs fine.
So to me, it looks like the only culprits common to all disks is either:
a) power to one of the 24-pins in the ATX connector b) disk controller (or cap on board related to it) c) power to the disks themselves.
Since the all spin up when plugged into the SATA power connector and sound normal, (c) looks like a long shot. (a) or (b) look the most probable.
I think I have a new PS in the spare parts bin. Failing that, it looks like a new system is in order along with the stand-alone SATA controller to fix the old one as time permits.
For the curious, I've copied the page from the manual concerning the LED POST sequence. With any disk attached, the sequence stops at box 13 (Initializing Hard Drive Controller). With no disks connected, it flows though the boot sequence without a hitch ending all green. http://nirvana.3111skyline.com/dl/img/ss/opensuse/msi_k9n2_SLI_LED_seq.jpg will report back with PS swap results. Found a new in box BFG 550W PS. (what a good company - Lifetime Warranties, no questions asked. It the honest companies that go bust...) -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org