[GRLUG] HP workstation hardware issue

[Grand Rapids Linux Users Group]

On Wed, Mar 20, 2019 at 08:32:02AM -0400, Grand Rapids Linux Users Group wrote:
> On Wed, 2019-03-20 at 07:17 -0400, Grand Rapids Linux Users Group
> wrote:
> > My HP Z600 workstation has developed a problem with networking. I'm
> > experiencing about 30% packet loss in bunches (it'll work fine for a
> > time, then bam, no network, then it's back). The network card is
> > integrated into the motherboard. I'm thinking about buying an add-on
> > network card, but what is the likelihood I'm going to face more
> > problems? Should I spring for a new motherboard?
> 
> My z600 gave it up some time ago; it started having all kinds of memory
> errors no matter how I attempted to rearrange the DIMMS.  That might be
> the DIMMS, or it might be the motherboard, but I am willing to offer up
> mine as spare parts if you'd like to try.

Wow! That'd be great! Best case, it works. Worst case, networking works
but with memory errors (leaving me back at buying a new motherboard).
I'm willing to try. Thanks for the offer, Adam.
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J-T
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