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gillyo   11-19-2008 at 11:00:28 PM

I have just built a new system and after completing the basic hardware and power install, I went for the first boot and... nothing - no BIOS Screen, no Beep etc. The power to the CPU and fans is fine however it fails to boot, any suggestions?

My rig connected so far is:

AMD Phenom X4 9950 2.6GHz Black Edition
OCZ 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400
Seagate ST3500320AS 500GB (x2)
LiteOn LH-20A1S 20X SATA DVD±RW (x2)

Many thanks in advance!

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EXT64   11-20-2008 at 04:07:37 AM
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Well, it's hard to say, but the first thing I'd try is disconnecting all peripherals (CDs, Hard Drives, etc.) and then trying one ram stick at a time. If that doesn't work try resetting the BIOS I suppose. And finally, just to be sure, that Motherboard does support that top-of-the-line chip, correct?

------------------------------ New Build : Intel Core i5 750 > Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P > 2x2GB GSkill 1600MHz CL7 1.65V > Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB >
Antec 300 Illusion > Asus 4850 512MB w/AM Cooler > Corsair 650HX > CM Hyper 212 Plus > Other: PII 940/Gigabyte 790GX/4850 1G
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EXT64   11-20-2008 at 04:10:06 AM
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Hmm, Gigabyte's website says N/A for compatibility testing. I remember Anandtech tested these high power chips on these boards, but I don't remember their conclusion.

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gillyo   11-20-2008 at 08:07:58 AM
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I have tried booting with ONLY the motherboard power plugged in, and with one RAM stick at a time and still no luck.

Also on the user manual for the Mobo, it clearly states that it Supports AMD Phenom, if it didn't then I'd agree with you.

When you mention resetting the BIOS, do you mean Clearing the CMOS? If so I have also tried this method and still no luck!

My only conclusion is that I've got a dud Mobo!!

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gillyo   11-20-2008 at 02:38:26 PM
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I have been looking through the user manual and I cannot see what revision of the motherboard I have, should anyone point me in the right direction to find the difference?

This I suspect is the problem, I am contacting the shop where I bought it for a new revision of the Mobo – Hopefully I can get it!!

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evongugg   11-20-2008 at 03:16:17 PM
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You need revision 2.0 of that motherboard:

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support [...] uctID=2926

------------------------------ Google is your friend and Bob's your uncle
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evongugg   11-20-2008 at 03:18:08 PM
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If you can't get revision 2.0 checkout AMD:

AMD Phenom™ Processor Family - Recommended Motherboards

http://products.amd.com/en-us/RecommendedMBFilter.aspx

------------------------------ Google is your friend and Bob's your uncle
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gillyo   11-20-2008 at 04:10:45 PM
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many thanks evongugg, I'll wait for the company I bought the website to respond, if they do not have the revision 2.0 then I'll check out the website!

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