[Solved] Yet another Gigabyte MB problem (UD4P)

It's sadly to see so many people having problems with Gigabytes X58 motherboards.

I'm one of them...

My computer was running fine for 2 months or so, but suddenly it just powered off (no bsod or anything, it just went out).

When i try to start the computer, the LEDs on the motherboard light as they should, and the fans turn on. But in less than a second, the whole computer powers down again and only two LEDs lights up. (see picture at the end of this post)

The motherboard manual, says those LEDs have something to do with the RAM. I therefore googled problems with RAM and Gigabyte MB's. I Found this forum where i can see alot of people are suffering from the same problem - or similar RAM-problems.

I have tried to use only one RAM-block (in case of a defective RAM-block), but it doesn't help.
I have tried the "Reset BIOS"-button on the back of the motherboard with no change.
I have also tried to disconnect the VGA-card, and all my harddrives. It doesn't help.

I have by the way, never overclocked my computer.

I don't know if i should RMA the board or what. I just think it will be the same.

My setup:
Gigabyte X58 UD4P
OCZ Platinum PC12800 1600mhz
Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 3870 Ultimate
Core i7 920

Please ask if you need more information.

oh and what brand PSU? (is that antec i see?)

Ok, see what i found when i took it all out of the case.

I think a little transistor-thing has gone off.

It might not be that vivible at this side:


...but here it becomes pretty clear at this picture:


It also stinks like burned plastic.

Think i better RMA this board.

Thanks for the pics. Just wondering if this is poor design?

wow lucky, last time something like that happend to me was back in the 90's. (made it sound old ) i say lucky cause when mine singed it cooked, had to almost peel the mobo of the case!