Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 restarting problem, help needed plz

[inteluser]

Hi..
I hope someone can help me.
Just bought a Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 from a friend for a small sum, I got it cheap off him as it's starting to reset itself everytime you switch it on.

I used the following:

Aeneon 1GB DDR3 PC3-8500 1066MHz memory [ 1 stick only ] [Aeneon Name supported]
INTEL CPU Pentium 4 Processor 520 SL7J5 2.80 GHZ /1M/800 [ CPU Supported]
New Intel Heatsink.
Cosair 650 PSU [high ampage as I using this in my old pc with SLI Cards, so its has enough power]

NVidia 8800GT Graphics Card [ I understand I can't SLI with these, this card is only a Temp till I get a ATI 4870 Card]

Plugged in all the Cables to the sockets including the 8 pin one on the top left of the Motherboard / and Graphics Card.

All LEDS lights up for a few seconds and the CPU Fan rotates for a few seconds, then the whole lot switches off, then switches back on and the cycle starts all over again, ON [ 5 seconds] then OFF, ON [5secs] OFF forever repeating]
I get nothing on booting. nothing on the Monitor....
I'm not using a Hard Drive as I'm only doing a quick bench test, thought this best before I ever install a Motherboard into my Antec Case..
Quick bench test...

Checked Memory / Graphics Card seated firmly in its slots.

Is there any fixes I could try to sort the problem out
Looked on a few forums and noted a few people having a similar problem and 1 or 2 are mentioning this is a BIOS problem

So any sensible advice to get it working
Would Gigabyte fix it ? if so how do I go about sending it to them, I live in the UK [ Great Britain ]

Hoping someone on here could help with a fix...

Says on the Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 BOX sticker rev1.3

Thanks..............
Regards joystickuser [ aka PhiLL]

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Re: Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 restarting problem, help needed plz

mmm lemme see,a second hand "small sum" board thats getting a bit dodgy.
The problem could be not loading the bios optimum defaults.But since you cant get into bios,,:(.
Get your friend to put it back in his machine and since it was only starting to reset itself ,see if it works for him and he can load the defaults.
Then u can take it n try it out?.
Other than that the 2 similar posts Ive replied on didnt seem to have a happy ending.
Perhaps Lsdme can help or similar.

[inteluser]

Re: Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 restarting problem, help needed plz

mmm lemme see,a second hand "small sum" board thats getting a bit dodgy.
The problem could be not loading the bios optimum defaults.But since you cant get into bios,,:(.
Get your friend to put it back in his machine and since it was only starting to reset itself ,see if it works for him and he can load the defaults.
Then u can take it n try it out?.
Other than that the 2 similar posts Ive replied on didnt seem to have a happy ending.
Perhaps Lsdme can help or similar.

Already thought of that, but he's sold his old intel bits off and bought a Laptop.
I believe the Motherboard is just over a year old..
This happened a few months back, but he just couldnt be bothered with it, so built a new PC with a AMD board, then bought a Laptop.

So this board has just being sitting in its box, which in a way has kept it in mint condition..
Was wondering if Gigabyte could help me, as he kept all the Cables, Manuals, Box wrapped up..

Unless someone else can come up with any ideas like some sort of reset the BIOS..
Read someone was told to leave the CMOS Battery out for a few hours,, Few hours ?????????? wouldnt a simple removal of the battery be long enough

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Re: Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 restarting problem, help needed plz

Thats the standard "any board" reset cmos advice I think.Short jumper,if that doesnt work,take out the battery for 15 min,if that doesnt work,leave it out overnight(must have worked for some people).Anything else , I dont have detailed knowledge and could only suggest what ive posted in the last day or 2.
On rma .. I dont know the policy,but Id imagine ."Oh yes Im the original owner,I have the receipt"

[inteluser]

Re: Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 restarting problem, help needed plz

Thats the standard "any board" reset cmos advice I think.Short jumper,if that doesnt work,take out the battery for 15 min,if that doesnt work,leave it out overnight(must have worked for some people).Anything else , I dont have detailed knowledge and could only suggest what ive posted in the last day or 2.
On rma .. I dont know the policy,but Id imagine ."Oh yes Im the original owner,I have the receipt"

So will I need a receipt if I can send it back to Gigabyte ?

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 restarting problem, help needed plz

Here is how I suggest you clear the CMOS, see post #2 >>>

http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/bios-flashing-how-qflash-guide-27576/

And that is where I would suggest you start with as this may be the only issue if you trust your friend to not sell you a DOA board

RMA Needs only the serial Number from the board, at least that is how it is here in the US. The Serial # is under the Audio Ports/USB/ECT boxes on the front side of the board on a sticker.

You would need to contact via phone or email the UK Dept and ask about how to setup a RMA as there is only the US RMA Page that I know of

Here is the UK Info >>

U.K.
GBT Tech. CO., Ltd.
‧ TEL: +44-1908-362700
‧ FAX: +44-1908-362709

[inteluser]

Re: Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 restarting problem, help needed plz

Here is how I suggest you clear the CMOS, see post #2 >>>

http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/bios-flashing-how-qflash-guide-27576/

And that is where I would suggest you start with as this may be the only issue if you trust your friend to not sell you a DOA board

RMA Needs only the serial Number from the board, at least that is how it is here in the US. The Serial # is under the Audio Ports/USB/ECT boxes on the front side of the board on a sticker.

You would need to contact via phone or email the UK Dept and ask about how to setup a RMA as there is only the US RMA Page that I know of

Here is the UK Info >>

U.K.
GBT Tech. CO., Ltd.
‧ TEL: +44-1908-362700
‧ FAX: +44-1908-362709

Thanks Lsdmeasap

I'll take a look at the CMOS clearing and will ring Gigabyte UK Monday morning...
I have the serial number on the Original Box, white sticker on there says everything about the Motherboard..

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 restarting problem, help needed plz

Ok, cool! Let us know if you have any luck with the CMOS clearing, it may do the trick for you

[inteluser]

Re: Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 restarting problem, help needed plz

Here is how I suggest you clear the CMOS, see post #2 >>>

http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/bios-flashing-how-qflash-guide-27576/

And that is where I would suggest you start with as this may be the only issue if you trust your friend to not sell you a DOA board

RMA Needs only the serial Number from the board, at least that is how it is here in the US. The Serial # is under the Audio Ports/USB/ECT boxes on the front side of the board on a sticker.

You would need to contact via phone or email the UK Dept and ask about how to setup a RMA as there is only the US RMA Page that I know of

Here is the UK Info >>

U.K.
GBT Tech. CO., Ltd.
‧ TEL: +44-1908-362700
‧ FAX: +44-1908-362709

Thanks...

Well I did the long CMOS Clearing [ overnight ]
And did a quick benchtest only Mobo+CPU+HSF+PSU
And it made no difference, still reset and repeated.....
So it's a Call to Gigabyte on Monday morning for me....

Thanks for all your help and advice...

Will report back with any updates...

Inteluser..........

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 restarting problem, help needed plz

Well good luck with the RMA!

Let us know how you get along with it

[inteluser]

Re: Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 restarting problem, help needed plz

" The Following information is for UK ONLY "

Before sending any Gigabyte Product back to the Company,

YOU MUST CONTACT THEM FIRST !!

Anybody wanting there Number and Address in the UK,
here it is, note: UK ONLY !!!

Tel: 01908-362700
Email: [email protected]

GBT Tech Ltd (Returns Dept)
Unit 13 Avant Business Centre
3 <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Third Avenue</st1:address></st1:street>
West <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Denbigh</st1:city> <st1:state w:st="on">Ind.</st1:state></st1:place> Estate
Bletchley
<st1:place w:st="on">Milton Keynes</st1:place> MK1 1DR.

1. Contact them on : 01908-362700 [ UK ONLY ]

2. You must email them with your Serial Number of your Motherboard.
3. They will send you a email back with a attached Excel form to fill in and you must send it straight back ASAP.

4. Then you will receive the Excel Form back with a RMA Number, print the form off and place it in your Parcel [The form will have your Name and Address, Model Number,Serial Number and a brief description of what's happening] and write on the Parcel the RMA Number..
5. [ Cheque/P/O only, made payable to: GBT Tech Co Ltd
You Must have EXCEL installed on your PC

Free 60 Day Trial: Microsoft Office Online
Use a Recorded Delivery service to ensure delivery to us. No accessories should be sent, just the item, this will help reduce your postal costs.You must quote your RMA - UKA number in all future possible correspondence. Please allow upto 3-7 working days for us to return your item before making enquiries..

Regards
Inteluser [PhiLL ]