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Blizzard PPC problem
« on: May 21, 2008, 02:11:09 PM »
I recently picked up a Phase 5 Blizzard PPC 603e+, only to find it is DOA.  When I put the card in my 1200, the fan spins, but I get a black screen.  The Caps Lock light does not light up.  Is there anything I can check?


I have a newer upgraded power supply, and tested with an 030 and 060 without problems.

 
 

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Re: Blizzard PPC problem
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2008, 12:41:19 AM »
Tried cleaning the card and contacts, Motherboard rev is 1D1.  I tried removing the floppy, HD and CDRom and disconnecting the fan on the PPC board, and still nothing.

Resetting did not work, which was expected as the caps lock light does not even light.

One thing I did notice as that the chip beside the fan labled CY7C3741 was fairly hot after a short period of time.
 

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Re: Blizzard PPC problem
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2008, 02:57:38 AM »
Tried it in a 1D3 motherboard with the exact same problem.

 

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Re: Blizzard PPC problem
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2008, 01:56:08 PM »
I am altering a power supply to do this.  Is there some place I can read more on doing this?


 

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Re: Blizzard PPC problem
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2008, 02:42:13 PM »
Do both slots need to be filled, or can just one be?  Currently both are filled with 128Meg simms with an HP sticker on it.  
 

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Re: Blizzard PPC problem
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2008, 04:54:10 AM »
Now I know why I liked Italy so much.  Feroz, you were right on.  Connected power to the floppy connector and the card is alive.

Thanks for all the help.