Soyo Computer Inc. SY-TECHAID Tech Aid Debug Card From Soyo

This card is not for the faint of heart, it should only be used by someone who is familiar with building computers and repairing hardware. That is to say, if you don't know what a level 5 clean room is then you probably don't want to open your computer because you probably don't have the necessary skills to know how to keep your good components from getting fried. That being said, this card is great. And if you like to see post codes, you can mount it permanently. I used it on my new system that I built and got code FF. Unfortunately, this is the most common error and it means a BIOS, motherboard, CPU or power supply issue. Since 2/5 of the possible problems were CPU related, I sent back my brand new CPU and that turned out to be the problem... Do yourself a favor, if you know what you are doing, and get this card now so you have it when something goes wrong... Now if only it came with a bundled ATX power supply tester.

Works ok helps you out if you are a amature

I like this product, it does everything it claims, and fairly easily. BUT! The documentation contained with it is very sparse and esoteric, even for an advanced computer user such as myself. Plus, there is no one to ask, as I can't find a manufactures website. The one listed on the box is gone, moved or just plain down. That said! If you know what your doing with this type of tool, its adequate.

It doesn't work. Tested with a working computer and it tells me the CPU is fried. Don't waste your money

Inserted this card into 5 pc's. It gave the same error for all pc's, including the ones that were new and working fine. My rating..... FF

This diagnostic card will save you time when coming across suspect dead motherboards or cpus; or possibly defective RAM. I was able to save to diagnose a dead socket 370 cpu the first time I used it. Saved me close to half hour of reseating parts (memory, board jumpers, etc). Only thing: do not becom dependent on it. Use it to get to accurately determine where to attack the problem, and use your other troubleshooting methods alongside it. Overall, a very good tool to have.

worked good for over 2 years

Great tool for the geek in your life.