I actually dug up a MSI 990XA-GD55 Mobo that my landlord buried in a cabinet that I found when I moved in then proceeded to bury in the same cabinet.
I tried breadboarding it to see if it was any good. Was crossing my fingers it would work so I could swap out my other AM3+ Mobo that's on it's way out.
MOBO: MSI 990XA-GD55
CPU: AMD Sempron 145 2.8 GHZ
PSU: Sentey BXP 600w
RAM: 4GB Patriot 1333 MHZ
GPU: PNY GTX 750 TI OC 2GB
Here's my process:
I laid the board on a cardboard box.
Installed a Sempron AM3 chip with the stock cooler from my FX.
Installed one 4GB stick of RAM.
Installed my 750 TI
Hooked up the PSU.
Attempted to boot by shorting power switch.
No POST.
Hooked up a little Mobo speaker to see if I got any beeps.
No beeps. Pretty sure it's fried...
I think maybe the "clear CMOS" jumper may have been used on it with power on possibly. Because when I got to it it was in the clear position which I luckily caught before I powered it on.
Super sad cause it's a nice Mobo for it's age.
Any suggestions before I throw it in the trash? lol
I tried breadboarding it to see if it was any good. Was crossing my fingers it would work so I could swap out my other AM3+ Mobo that's on it's way out.
MOBO: MSI 990XA-GD55
CPU: AMD Sempron 145 2.8 GHZ
PSU: Sentey BXP 600w
RAM: 4GB Patriot 1333 MHZ
GPU: PNY GTX 750 TI OC 2GB
Here's my process:
I laid the board on a cardboard box.
Installed a Sempron AM3 chip with the stock cooler from my FX.
Installed one 4GB stick of RAM.
Installed my 750 TI
Hooked up the PSU.
Attempted to boot by shorting power switch.
No POST.
Hooked up a little Mobo speaker to see if I got any beeps.
No beeps. Pretty sure it's fried...
I think maybe the "clear CMOS" jumper may have been used on it with power on possibly. Because when I got to it it was in the clear position which I luckily caught before I powered it on.
Super sad cause it's a nice Mobo for it's age.
Any suggestions before I throw it in the trash? lol