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Specimen · 05-08-2006, 08:00 PM

Suggestions:
First I would disconnect your amp and just work with the power to the computer just incase your amp is contributing to the problem.

Second, I would remove everything from the computer not needed to boot just incase you have defective device connected that is drawing too much power (GPS, HD, CD-ROM, etc). Just see if you can boot to the Bios.

Third, it is useless to have a higher amperage fuse directly inline with a device that has a lower amperage fuse. The 15 will blow before the 20A or 30A fuse. The only time you would do that is if you’re using the wire to power multiple devices. The M2 shouldn’t be sharing a power line anyways. It should have its own dedicated line from the battery

Also what is your (+) gauge size going to the amp? Is 10 gauge enough for your amp ground too? Also you want your ground wires to be as short as possible. Anything over 2 feet is too long. Should be < 1 Foot if possible.

05-08-2006, 08:00 PM	#11
Specimen Constant Bitrate Specimen's CarPC Specs Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2000/Ford/Mustang Posts: 153 My Photos: ()	Suggestions: First I would disconnect your amp and just work with the power to the computer just incase your amp is contributing to the problem. Second, I would remove everything from the computer not needed to boot just incase you have defective device connected that is drawing too much power (GPS, HD, CD-ROM, etc). Just see if you can boot to the Bios. Third, it is useless to have a higher amperage fuse directly inline with a device that has a lower amperage fuse. The 15 will blow before the 20A or 30A fuse. The only time you would do that is if you’re using the wire to power multiple devices. The M2 shouldn’t be sharing a power line anyways. It should have its own dedicated line from the battery Also what is your (+) gauge size going to the amp? Is 10 gauge enough for your amp ground too? Also you want your ground wires to be as short as possible. Anything over 2 feet is too long. Should be < 1 Foot if possible. __________________ PROGRESS [==========-] 99.9% <- Are we ever really actually done with our carPCs?