presario R2000 motherboard HELP PLEASE

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I am trying to locate a compatible motherboard to the a8mzn.la This
is in a compaq presario SR2000. From what I'm finding, this particular
motherboard is unattainable to say the least. In fact the only
information I have found on it is here. was given the computer after I
tested to see why it wouldn't start. Power supply is good, start
switch is good, harddrive is good, sooooooooo that left the
motherboard. The processor is better than any I have here and the ram
is more than on any of our computers and I would love to fix this one
seeings how it was free. Any suggesstions? Please use plain english
thanks.
 
Well, it could also be RAM or the video card.

Or other devices/cards
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The light flashes for a second then nothing, no fans, no noise, no
nothing. Tested the power supply, harddrive, on/off switch, Not sure
how to test the ram since the slots are proprietary to this ram and I
have nothing that fits them. Any ideas?
 
I am trying to locate a compatible motherboard to the a8mzn.la This
is in a compaq presario SR2000. From what I'm finding, this particular
motherboard is unattainable to say the least. In fact the only
information I have found on it is here. was given the computer after I
tested to see why it wouldn't start. Power supply is good, start
switch is good, harddrive is good, sooooooooo that left the
motherboard. The processor is better than any I have here and the ram
is more than on any of our computers and I would love to fix this one
seeings how it was free. Any suggesstions? Please use plain english
thanks.
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It is probably an A8M2N-LA.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...=c00783678&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

The HP site shows pictures of several different versions which are
not visually identical. You need to refine your "SR2000" number
to a specific variant, like SR2005 or something. Maybe then
you'll be able to figure out which is which.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/Doc/images/c00714582.jpg
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/Doc/images/c00714570.jpg
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/Doc/images/c00783681.jpg

You could try Ebay. A quick search shows 13 things matching
A8M2N-LA. The Naos one looks pretty far off the mark, and I
didn't include one of those in the three pictures above, because
it is quite different.

Paul
 
It is probably an A8M2N-LA.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&docname=c00783678&d....

The HP site shows pictures of several different versions which are
not visually identical. You need to refine your "SR2000" number
to a specific variant, like SR2005 or something. Maybe then
you'll be able to figure out which is which.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAV...w1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/Doc/images/c00783681.jpg

You could try Ebay. A quick search shows 13 things matching
A8M2N-LA. The Naos one looks pretty far off the mark, and I
didn't include one of those in the three pictures above, because
it is quite different.

    Paul
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Thanks for the info I actually found the exact motherboard on that
page. it's listed as ASUS A8M2N-LA (Naos-GL6) HP COMPAQ Naos SOCKET
AM2 what do you think? Some of these boards have a reputation of
burning out just like this one did don't want to invest in that
happening again
 
 The light flashes for a second then nothing, no fans, no noise, no
nothing. Tested the power supply, harddrive, on/off switch, Not sure
how to test the ram since the slots are proprietary to this ram and I
have nothing that fits them. Any ideas?

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its the physical configuration of the ram that messes me up. its where
the little slots are in relation to the little bars in the pci slots.
not in the same place. I gotta give it to compaq, they fixed this unit
up to work only with their stuff.
 
Thanks for the info I actually found the exact motherboard on that
page. it's listed as ASUS A8M2N-LA (Naos-GL6) HP COMPAQ Naos SOCKET
AM2 what do you think? Some of these boards have a reputation of
burning out just like this one did don't want to invest in that
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http://www.ascendtech.us/itemdesc.asp?ic=MB64HPNAOSGL6&eq=&Tp= this
one is only $65 and is identical to what is in there now. Think this
is my best deal. You guys are grrrrrrr88888 thanks for all your help
 
Thanks for the info I actually found the exact motherboard on that
page. it's listed as ASUS A8M2N-LA (Naos-GL6) HP COMPAQ Naos SOCKET
AM2 what do you think? Some of these boards have a reputation of
burning out just like this one did don't want to invest in that
happening again
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It is pretty hard to tell by looking at a board, what the
power rating of the Vcore circuit is. AMD processors cover a
wide power range, from perhaps 45W to 140W. Up to the 89W processors
are probably pretty safe, but the 120W or 140W ones might apply a
little extra stress. Your Naos is a four phase circuit, but you
cannot always tell by looking at the size of the components, what
it is good for in terms of power rating.

In this article, they mention ruining some AM2 motherboards,
by using processors which draw too much power. HP isn't
likely to make a mistake like that, but if the OEM making
the motherboard shaves too much off the component cost,
it might be too close to its limit for comfort.

http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=3279&p=3

If the board failed due to a leaking capacitor, there is
a name for that. If caught early enough, some of these boards
can be repaired. But pulling caps is not a lot of fun - I've
had to do a few at work, and ended up cussing at each one
of them :-) Whether they're a joy to replace, depends on the
hole diameter versus the thickness of the leads. I worked
at one company that used oversized holes, without ever
understanding why they did it. And now I understand why.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

Paul
 
It is pretty hard to tell by looking at a board, what the
power rating of the Vcore circuit is. AMD processors cover a
wide power range, from perhaps 45W to 140W. Up to the 89W processors
are probably pretty safe, but the 120W or 140W ones might apply a
little extra stress. Your Naos is a four phase circuit, but you
cannot always tell by looking at the size of the components, what
it is good for in terms of power rating.

In this article, they mention ruining some AM2 motherboards,
by using processors which draw too much power. HP isn't
likely to make a mistake like that, but if the OEM making
the motherboard shaves too much off the component cost,
it might be too close to its limit for comfort.

http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=3279&p=3

If the board failed due to a leaking capacitor, there is
a name for that. If caught early enough, some of these boards
can be repaired. But pulling caps is not a lot of fun - I've
had to do a few at work, and ended up cussing at each one
of them :-) Whether they're a joy to replace, depends on the
hole diameter versus the thickness of the leads. I worked
at one company that used oversized holes, without ever
understanding why they did it. And now I understand why.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

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Hi Paul,
The information you are giving me is dead on. I pulled the processor
and this is what it has on it:
AMD Sempron
SDA34001AA3CN
HEBAF 0642BAB
X911523J61900
assembled in China AMD 2005
I'm going to google this and see what I come up with. I think you're
on the right track with the overpowering of the processor. I hope you
will be available to see this to the end with me lol.
 
It is pretty hard to tell by looking at a board, what the
power rating of the Vcore circuit is. AMD processors cover a
wide power range, from perhaps 45W to 140W. Up to the 89W processors
are probably pretty safe, but the 120W or 140W ones might apply a
little extra stress. Your Naos is a four phase circuit, but you
cannot always tell by looking at the size of the components, what
it is good for in terms of power rating.

In this article, they mention ruining some AM2 motherboards,
by using processors which draw too much power. HP isn't
likely to make a mistake like that, but if the OEM making
the motherboard shaves too much off the component cost,
it might be too close to its limit for comfort.

http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=3279&p=3

If the board failed due to a leaking capacitor, there is
a name for that. If caught early enough, some of these boards
can be repaired. But pulling caps is not a lot of fun - I've
had to do a few at work, and ended up cussing at each one
of them :-) Whether they're a joy to replace, depends on the
hole diameter versus the thickness of the leads. I worked
at one company that used oversized holes, without ever
understanding why they did it. And now I understand why.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

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Hi Paul,
The capacitors are all good from a visual inspection. The Sempron
processor is a 64Watt processor so within normal limits. So this board
looks right now to be what I need??????
 
Hi Paul,
The capacitors are all good from a visual inspection. The Sempron
processor is a 64Watt processor so within normal limits. So this board
looks right now to be what I need??????
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I don't see a reason to be worried about the Vcore part of the
board. The Sempron shouldn't be stressful.

Paul
 
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