sorry for the poorly phrased subject line... I can get to the BIOS but Immediately after powering on my computer I hear a short beep indicating a successful POST sequence, and then my computer restarts, over and over and over again... I'm not sure what to do, but the following is everything I have tried: 1. tried to boot from CD, floppy, HDD... cannot get that far, system reboots. 2. cleared CMOS, took out battery, optimized defaults in BIOS, fail safe defaults in BIOS... system still keeps rebooting on any setting. 3. I tried disconnecting the HDD... no luck 4. I reassembled the entire system from scratch including applying new thermal paste, etc. etc... still reboots after POST. 5. I've tried 2 different video cards, and 4 different brand new RAM modules in each slot... still reboots after POST. *** These problems started occurring after I installed new RAM (removed old modules)... I unfortunately do not have access to those old modules anymore, but I don't think they would help anyway. any suggestions??? in case you need to know, this is my DEMON system... it's given me hell since day one (sammorris knows LoL)... specs are listed below. Gigabyte GAEX38DS4 F3 bios E2160 cpu MSI RX3870 OC edition also tried an old ass nvidia 6200LE Real Power Pro 650W Cooler Master PSU W.D. SE16 500Gb HDD samsung 20x dvd burner corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 (2x 1Gb) tried two separate pairs of these
well there's only 2 sticks in there... ok here's the deal, I didn't explain well enough, and I doubt you remember my initial dread with this build. when I first built this system, I had to RMA the motherboard, and RAM... while I waited for my RAM to be exchanged, I decided to buy a second set from a local store so I can make sure the new motherboard was working. I installed this store purchased RAM and everything was working great... This morning I received my replacement RAM... soooo at first I tried to add it in (so I had 4 sticks).... didn't work... then I took the original 2 out, and used the replacements... didn't work... so I decided to put the original ones (the ones that DID work) back in... still doesnt work!!! so basically now, no matter how I set up the system... with 1 stick, or all 4... in no matter what slot... I get a short beep for POST, and then the system reboots... this happens even with only the core components installed and nothing else... I can get to the BIOS and check voltages etc... but once I try to boot my computer... reboot after POST over and over and over!!! argggh
just to update: I disable the gigabyte logo so I can see the entire POST process. CPU is listed, RAM is listed (currently single channel 1 stick), HDD, and CDROM get detected on "IDE" 1 and 0... after that it says "detecting HDD" still on the first POST screen... "detecting HDD..." after the dots scroll the system reboots. not sure if that will help...
Is the F3 BIOS one you flashed, or is it what came with the board? I flashed the BIOS on my X38-DS4 to F3, but as soon as I rebooted it deemed itself corrupt and restored F1 again, I don't think Gigabyte's BIOS updates are any good, personally. As for the RAM, test all the sticks you have in another PC, all possible combinations. If it all checks out fine, then you've probably got a faulty motherboard, but then again, hanging at detecting HDD suggests otherwise. What happens if the HDD is unplugged, now you're seeing the BIOS and not the logo?
i flashed the BIOS to F3 when I built my system... If you think it may be corrupt, is it safe to reflash it? The computer fails to boot even after the HDD/cd are disconnected... it still completes POST though... scrolls through the display where cpu/ram and stuff is written, and then reboots (I have the gigabyte logo disabled in the BIOS so I don't see that at all... if thats the logo you're talking about)
If I were you, I'd replace the motherboard, and don't flash it this time, there's usually very little to be gained from it, seemingly.
argh, this will be the third time i replace this gigabyte motherboard... wtf is goin on with them!!!! Only this time I have to send it straight to gigabyte, so it's gonna take forever! do you think it could be something other then the motherboard?? Is it worth going over to a local computer shop and asking them to test all the parts? I mean I don't have the means to test everything myself so I think if they'll test everything for like 50 dollars or so... it may prove helpful. do you agree?
I've had situations like this before and doing just that has proven helpful. You have presumably tried a different PSU? Coolermaster ones seem to do nasty things to Gigabyte boards!
wow are you serious!!?? maybe I should invest in a new power supply while waiting for my 3rd replacement? I had no idea cooler master PSU's had a negative relationship with a specific manufacturer (gigabyte)!!! in this instance though, after I had these problems I did try a second PSU... a less powerful one so I don't know if it was good enough... (Earthwatts 500)... who knows maybe the damage was done already though... damn it i'm just gonna drop more cash and have a professional technician look at this thing... ***VENTING*** I've built about 15 systems in the past 3 years with the help of AfterDawn... All for friends/family... This is the FIRST system i decided to build for myself, and I have NEVER EVER EVER had these problems... $$*% $*%(*#(&%$ )@$@#!$&* #@$*#&*&
They don't really, I'm being pedantic, but the only other issues with Gigabyte boards I've known have used those PSUs, they just don't seem that good for stability. What I'd suggest though is to get the motherboard RMA'ed if you can as a precaution, don't flash the BIOS and use the Antec PSU (or another) from the get go.
ok thanks man, i contacted gigabyte for the RMA... will be sending it out on tuesday after I have a tech from a local store look at it. appreciate the help once again
