Motherboard tests?

FooAtari · 4 Feb 2007 at 00:18

I just got a dodgy PSU replaced. Everything initially seems to be ok, but I wondered if there was any way to give the mobo a complete test, or as complete as possible to make sure it has no ill effects?

Its a P5N-E sli

hp7909 · 4 Feb 2007 at 06:06

Think you can only test the components on mobo, i.e. CPU, RAM, etc. If any fails, then try test on another PC/mobo.

Only other thing is to monitor mobo/chipset temps :cool:

smids · 4 Feb 2007 at 11:25

The only thing to really test a mobo is a prime95 large ftt's test. Takes a while to get there though....

Set everything to stock:

1. Test CPU with small FTT's (only tests CPU cache) - 20 hours
2. Test RAM with memtest86+ full test - 20 hours
3. Then large FTT prime95 and run this for about 24 hours. This will test the 'link' between the RAM and the CPU - i.e. the northbridge which is about the only thing you can test on a motherboard.

FooAtari · 4 Feb 2007 at 15:14

I guess if everything is working alright that means the motherbaord is still good. I'll carry out some stress tests though.