I am attempting a new build based on a Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3 (rev 1.0) that was given to me by a coworker. I am using a new Intl Core i5-3570k processor and an Antec Eathwatts 500W power supply from an older build (Approximately 2 years old). Currently, I have nothing else connected to the board.
When I apply power to the unit all case and CPU fans are powered, the phase LEDs on the motherboard are all lit and after a short time the speaker gives a single beep to indicate the POST has completed.
After this the board appears to still be powered, however, I receive no display and the unit powers down after about 15 or 20 seconds (estimated). The unit will then power back up and repeat the process. This will continue until I switch off the power supply.
I have tried clearing the CMOS by both jumping the clear CMOS pins on the mother board and by removing the battery from the board for an hour (secondary question - I read about doing this somewhere along the way, can someone confirm that it is necessary to pull the battery for this long?). I have tried using different RAM sticks in different slots with no change in behavior.
At this point I believe the problem to be either the PSU (which currently can successfully power my brothers HP Pavilion with a nvidia Geforce 560 Ti graphics card) or an issue with the BIOS or Motherboard. At this point I am at a loss. Is there something I can do about the BIOS? Replace the motherboard? New PSU? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
When I apply power to the unit all case and CPU fans are powered, the phase LEDs on the motherboard are all lit and after a short time the speaker gives a single beep to indicate the POST has completed.
After this the board appears to still be powered, however, I receive no display and the unit powers down after about 15 or 20 seconds (estimated). The unit will then power back up and repeat the process. This will continue until I switch off the power supply.
I have tried clearing the CMOS by both jumping the clear CMOS pins on the mother board and by removing the battery from the board for an hour (secondary question - I read about doing this somewhere along the way, can someone confirm that it is necessary to pull the battery for this long?). I have tried using different RAM sticks in different slots with no change in behavior.
At this point I believe the problem to be either the PSU (which currently can successfully power my brothers HP Pavilion with a nvidia Geforce 560 Ti graphics card) or an issue with the BIOS or Motherboard. At this point I am at a loss. Is there something I can do about the BIOS? Replace the motherboard? New PSU? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
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