At Last - a Laptop/Notebook POST Diagnostic Card

P.O.S.T Diagnostic Card for your Laptop or Notebook
"The Notebook PC Analyser"

Here is your opportunity to own a Brand New Power On Self Test (POST) diagnostic card. The ultimate in Laptop or Notebook motherboard and hardware troubleshooting.

Specially designed for the Mini PCI Bus, works on both 3.3V and 5V.

Latest Version - includes 12 Months Warranty

What are POST codes?

"POST" stands for Power On Self Test.

Every IBM Compatible PC has software built in to the motherboard, called a BIOS (Basic Input Output System). This system, or BIOS, gets control of the computer even before the operating systems loads, and does a Self Test of the components on the motherboard, and in some cases, boards that are plugged into the various slots. It goes through several steps of checking, testing and initializing the hardware components. Before entering each step, the BIOS writes a 2 digit identifying code to an external address. This code is commonly referred to as a POST code. The very early IBM PC and XT (8088 and 8086 based) computers did not generate these codes, but some other brands of XT computers did. It became standard on most PCs after that.

Although the practice of generating POST codes became standard, the meaning of the codes varies widely. Most computer manufacturers use a BIOS supplied by a third party, the most common are Phoenix and AMI, but there are many others. The codes also vary depending on the motherboard and the manufacturer's requirements. These codes are useful during the manufacturing process to help identify problems. To the consumer, they are useful in cases where the system won't boot up and the video screen does not work, or if you are attempting to make modifications. If the BIOS detects a problem, it will stop on the problem, and the last code that was output will indicate what the failure is.

In order to see the codes being generated by your BIOS, you will need a Diagnostic Card, which plugs into your PC and displays these codes as the BIOS performs its tests. The card displays HEX digits which consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. A manual is supplied that gives a description of the code.

Features of the Diagnostic Card:

• Mini PCI connector
• Is it the CMOS battery or the memory? Maybe the processor is malfunctioning? And how about the external cache? The Diagnostic Card will tell you instantly through a series of LED's and a HEX code number.
• Gives all information on errors of the motherboard, even before the Graphics card is activated.
• An external code display that can be mounted on outside of computer case. Easier to read the codes.

Specifications:

• Mini PCI bus is supported with jumpers to select either 3.3V or 5V.
• Diagnosis of the motherboard will show a problem with the CPU, Memory, display card and so on.
• LED displays shows result of BIOS POST code in HEX. Check the HEX code against the manual to see the BIOS manufacturers description of the error.
• Especially helpful to pinpoint where the problem is when power is on the computer but there is no display or the machine just hangs.
• There are also 5 LED's for RST, FRAME, TRDY, IRDY and VCC signal working indicators. (When indicator LED is on it indicates its respective signal is fine - except for RST which turns on briefly.)
• Fully compatible with most** Laptop / Notebook motherboards which have a miniPCI bus and AMI/AWARD/PHOENIX BIOS.

Will test AMI/AWARD/PHOENIX BIOS's

This item is new and it works! Have a dead motherboard? This card could tell you why and it may be simpler than you think...

You get all this --
+ A brand new Laptop / Notebook POST diagnostic card with remote display.
+ LED indicators for RST, FRAME, TRDY, IRDY and VCC .
+ A Manual on DVD that also includes over 3.0GB of PC, electronics and programming resources - MUST HAVE!
 

Find out what is causing your problem without paying someone else.
Even if you cannot fix it yourself you will save time and money by pointing out the fault to the technician or service department.

The Diagnostic Card is supplied in an anti-static bag, and delivered Australia wide. This Item is HERE not delivered from China or Hong Kong!

Download the Laptop Diagnostic Card manual here for more information.

The Laptop Standard MiniPCI POST Card is only AU$19.95 plus Insured Registered postage of $6.95. Buy it now and pay securely using Paypal.