Hi. I'm new to forums, have never had a problem building a computer. This is my second complete build, although I've upgraded various computer components numerous times.
My problem is in relation to my current new build. Here are the following components:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4Ghz processor
Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3P motherboard
Crucial Ballistix DDR2 memory (4 G)
Silencer 750W PSU
Gigabyte NX66256DP2 video card
Antec 900 case
1 Maxtor IDE, 3 Seagate Barracuda SATA HDDs
Exos 2 External cooler
Everything but the HDDs, cooler, video card, and PSU are new. All the other components came out of a working computer.
Completed installing all components. Went to boot up the computer- it won't post, makes a low droning, whirring sound, and then turns itself off after a second (maybe 2 seconds). Then the computer turns back on, and does the same thing a second time. After that, it shuts off until I cycle the power again.
Strangely, if I unplug the 12V connector from the motherboard the computer won't shut off, looks like it's trying to boot, but nothing ever happens. Receive "No signal" message on my monitor.
I am at a complete loss. Tried removing everything but PSU, motherboard, CPU, cooler, video card, 1 stick of memory, and 1 HDD. The problem still persists.
I do not have any fans connected to the motherboard, including CPU/system fans due to external cooler. I have removed the "Reset" connector from the motherboard to verify that the case's reset switch wasn't faulty. Swapped video cards and had the same problem- tried both PCIE slots. The PSU came out of a good rig, so I would guess it is PROBABLY still good. Tried swapping memory. Not sure how to test CPU or motherboard as this is the only processor that will fit this socket. Swapped monitors with my wife's computer. It works on hers so I know the monitor isn't bad.
The motherboard is brand new. I haven't been able to contact Gigabyte about the motherboard yet. Does this sound like a bad motherboard? Could the BIOS need flashing (I have never had to do this)? Could the processor be bad? Has anyone experienced a similar problem?
Thanks for all replies in advance. So far I suspect a faulty motherboard. But I haven't ruled out the processor. The PSU would be the final (but least likely) faulty component (that is, as far as I understand computer hardware).
My problem is in relation to my current new build. Here are the following components:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4Ghz processor
Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3P motherboard
Crucial Ballistix DDR2 memory (4 G)
Silencer 750W PSU
Gigabyte NX66256DP2 video card
Antec 900 case
1 Maxtor IDE, 3 Seagate Barracuda SATA HDDs
Exos 2 External cooler
Everything but the HDDs, cooler, video card, and PSU are new. All the other components came out of a working computer.
Completed installing all components. Went to boot up the computer- it won't post, makes a low droning, whirring sound, and then turns itself off after a second (maybe 2 seconds). Then the computer turns back on, and does the same thing a second time. After that, it shuts off until I cycle the power again.
Strangely, if I unplug the 12V connector from the motherboard the computer won't shut off, looks like it's trying to boot, but nothing ever happens. Receive "No signal" message on my monitor.
I am at a complete loss. Tried removing everything but PSU, motherboard, CPU, cooler, video card, 1 stick of memory, and 1 HDD. The problem still persists.
I do not have any fans connected to the motherboard, including CPU/system fans due to external cooler. I have removed the "Reset" connector from the motherboard to verify that the case's reset switch wasn't faulty. Swapped video cards and had the same problem- tried both PCIE slots. The PSU came out of a good rig, so I would guess it is PROBABLY still good. Tried swapping memory. Not sure how to test CPU or motherboard as this is the only processor that will fit this socket. Swapped monitors with my wife's computer. It works on hers so I know the monitor isn't bad.
The motherboard is brand new. I haven't been able to contact Gigabyte about the motherboard yet. Does this sound like a bad motherboard? Could the BIOS need flashing (I have never had to do this)? Could the processor be bad? Has anyone experienced a similar problem?
Thanks for all replies in advance. So far I suspect a faulty motherboard. But I haven't ruled out the processor. The PSU would be the final (but least likely) faulty component (that is, as far as I understand computer hardware).