[Robotgroup] Motherboards Going Out - Replacements Needed

[Paul Atkinson]

If Ed isn't interested, I believe I have the same machine and could
use one to debug the other.

Paul

On Nov 14, 2007 12:13 PM, LHudson <lhudson73 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have one of these:
>
>   http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/emachines-t2341/4507-3118_7-30464489.html?tag=sub
>
>   The PS is dead.  We tried replacing it but it still didn't work.  I don't know if it matches any of your specs.  You can have it.
>
>   Scott
>
>
>
> Ed Xavier Gonzalez <ohlaser at swbell.net> wrote:
>   Old m/b's going out and a humble request for 1+ socket 462's.
>
> After spending quite a few hours cleaning up a small part of the shop, I've
> finally accumulated enough electronic stuff to make my first small
> recycling run to Mike's.
>
> Some older motherboards are headed out and are available to whomever feels
> they can put them to use, either complete or for parts. A number of them
> have already been tested and work fine. A few of the others, however . . .
>
> The majority are much slower than what most people would consider usable
> for a 'modern' computer, but if it works for you, then let me know and
> they're yours.
>
> There are three PII-300's that I've had on the bench to test harddrives,
> CD-ROMs and the like that run, but may not be good for anything more than
> target practice, so let that be the highest standard of what's headed to
> the recycler. A couple of the oldest boards are from the XT generation
> that have been tucked deep inside an electronics 'TO-DO' box far too long,
> and although they may work, there is little that they can be used for other
> than a museum display. I think there's even one of them that has an
> original 8088 chip on it.
>
> Now, for some grovelling ---------- :(
>
> A humble request is being tendered for a replacement board to one of the
> backup computers on my network that recently failed. Fortunately, the
> machine is not absolutely critical to my operation, but its continued
> functionality does make my life a bit easier.
>
> The board that failed is a MicroStar MS-6330, just in case you know where I
> can get my hands on one. I've already tried MC Howard and Frye's, and both
> told me (through a wide smirk) that nobody carries anything that old other
> than possibly Goodwill.
>
> If there is any board meeting the description below laying around on a
> dusty shelf or inside an old cardboard box, AND if you're willing to donate
> it, I'd appreciate it. If you need some cash to lubricate your palm to
> properly help the board fly out of your garage or storage bin, then let me
> know what you're after. Maybe we can do a deal.
>
> If, however, you're willing to hand off a stack of older 462 m/b's that are
> in unknown or possibly even broken condition, no worries. I have a
> diagnostic card to test them thoroughly and may be able to piece together
> something from a collection of questionable boards and any parts that come
> from them.
>
> This is what I'm after, and please don't laugh too hard:
>
> - Socket 462 (Socket-A) [AMD Athlon generation];
> - with or w/o CPU (1000+ Mhz if available);
> - heatsinks and fans I've got;
> - SDRAM memory sockets versus DDR (I've got plenty of older memory and
> don't want to buy a whole bunch of new stuff if not necessary);
> - onboard video acceptable but not required;
> - onboard LAN not needed but acceptable;
> - onboard audio not required but also acceptable;
> - AGP socket not critical; I've got PCI video cards;
>
> I know it sounds like I'm asking a lot for a written request, but last
> quarter was kind of slow and I'm running on a shoe-string budget right
> now. If I don't fix the machine for a while (until I can find a
> replacement 462 board in a dumpster), then I'll just have to wait.
>
> Thanks for taking the time to read this through.
>
>
>
>
> Ed Xavier Gonzalez
> Oak Hill Laser
> ohlaser at swbell.net
> (512) 288-5243
>
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> L. Scott Hudson
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