Hi Ian,

Go to www.startech.com and search for part # PCIPOST. This card will
diagnose POST problems using LED readouts. It retails for $72.99 US.

Product Description:

Diagnose PC Problems Instantly

The StarTech.com PCI Post Diagnostics Card makes troubleshooting PC problems
easy. Simply plug the card into a PCI slot on a malfunctioning PC, and the
card reports any problems in the form of error codes on it's LED display.
These codes are then cross-referenced to the enclosed error code chart to
pinpoint the cause of the problem. PC technicians and system builders can
save hours of troubleshooting time and prevent non-defective parts from
being replaced.

The StarTech.com Advantage:
  a.. Identifies problems immediately, eliminating time wasted
troubleshooting PC boot problems
Equivalent Product Codes:
  a.. MultiMicro SKU: 054662
  b.. Ingram Micro SKU: 064373
  c.. D and H SKU: PCIPOST

Dave Mutter
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Newly built throws tantrum


> Steve, I'm curious as to what you call 'very inexpensive'.
>
> The cheapest diagnostic card available here sells for about $1500, about
the
> price of a good used car.
>
> I've been building and repairing computers for many years now, but so far
> I've managed to do without one of these diamond-encrusted gadgets, and
will
> continue to do so while they remain so ridiculously priced.
>
> Ian Porter
> Computer Guys Inc.
> Arrowtown
> New Zealand
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve CollinsSubject: Re: [PCBUILD] Newly built throws tantrum
>
>
> Steve,
>
> After building 40 computers, I'm in total shock that you have never
> invested in a PCI post diagnostics test card.  They are very inexpensive
> and will save you hours troubleshooting these niggly little problems.
>
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