gcc1964 wrote:
pc diagnostic card reads ff 96, clear huge es segment register on 10 year old hp pc. what does that mean? is my pc dead or im thinking maybe new heatsink fan, new power supply new cmos battery installed. i did not see blown capacitors. the fans seem silent.
Here is a video that will help you with other codes as well if you get them on other motherboards.
Just replace that motherboard or replace the whole computer if there are parts from that computer that still works maybe you can use them in a new build.
Enjoy.