Some motherboards I have come across ship with the CMOS jumper in the clear
position.  Yeah, I know that sounds unbelievable, but it's true.  Check it
out. If it's the case, it definitely won't anywhere.

Ian Porter
Computer Guys
Arrowtown
New Zealand
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad Loomis" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 6:26 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] No Post


> Hi all,
> I recently upgraded my old Pentium 120 to the SOYO 5EH5 MB with an AMD550
> due to several suggestions off this list. Suddenly I get no post. All fans
> spin, HD spins up but no post beep or video signal. Is it possible that a
> dead CMOS battery could cause this? Is there a way to determine if its the
> battery, CPU or MB without replacing parts? A battery is easy enough and
no
> $$ to speak of, but I can't see replacing either the MB or CPU just to
> determine which is the bad component. This also could be my first venture
> into RMS's and the like :(
>
> As always, Thanks
> Brad Loomis
> Morro Bay, CA

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