system failed, cpu test

[xirokx]

Hi,

I unplugged a few bits from my rig and then after plugging them back in I recieved the following error msg "system failed, cpu test" I only unplugged the case controllers and the PSU as I wanted to stick the wires to the case using masking tape for better air flow....

I have googled this error msg and its either the CPU or mobo apparently...I have reseated the hsf and I still got the error....

My specs:

AMD 3500
1gig ram
Asus A8V deluxe mobo
nvidia 4600 ti
2 x 200g hdd

I even unplugged everything and then basically rebuilt it and I still get the msg....

Any ideas what is causing this error?

Please help

Thanks

 

[xirokx]

yeap sure have and still get nothing....

took battery out, put it on reset for 20 secs then put the jumper back and put the battery back in....

still get the woman saying "system failed cpu test"

any other ideas?

thanks in advance.....

 

[xirokx]

both power connectors clicked in when i attached em

 

[xirokx]

i am all out of ideas now....

I think I dont know why its either the cpu or the mobo.....

 

[xirokx]

it was a dead mobo

 

[xirokx]

oh bad luck mate did you turn it off at the mains before you started playing with it before?

hell yeh.....

Nope it was an old one....

Another one bites the dust....