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    m17x r2 what happens if you start with no processor ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Trulyfatal, Aug 28, 2014.

  1. Trulyfatal

    Trulyfatal Notebook Consultant

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    Hello, i have a question reffering to the r2 is it possible if you start the machine without a processor the laptop will light up and fans spin for 2-3 seconds..

    i dont know if its a morherboard problem or a cpu problem

    HELP HELP please Thank-You
     
    Trulyfatal, Aug 28, 2014
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    You should be able to get some sort of life from a motherboard with no CPU, of course it will fall over at the first step of boot so it wont start in any proper way.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 28, 2014
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    Yes, you can start wihout the cpu, but it wont get far.... and even if it does start wihout it, the motherboard is not necesarry working 100%..
     
    maxslo, Aug 29, 2014
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