NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

[Sola2k]

Before i start, i have tried searching EVERYWHERE for a solution. Nothing has worked. Some people have extremely similar issues to what i am having e.g

http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/39255-ga-x58-ud3r-reboot-cycle-no-post.html

http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/31895-could-sign-dead-mobo-ga-ep45-ud3r-rev-1-1-a.html

First of all, here are my exact hardware specs. I'll elaborate on what i've tried afterwards.
Intel Core i7 960
Thermaltake ToughPower XT 875W
Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R Motherboard Rev2
Lite-On iHBS212 12x Blu-Ray Disc Writer with LightScribe
Corsair CMP12GX3M3A1600C9 12GB (3x4GB) Dominator
Seagate Barracuda 500GB ST3500413AS
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Super Overclock.

WELL...
As soon as i press power, it powers up but i dont get any display on my monitor (Screen works, tried it on my laptop before).
Weird thing is, i had to remove the 12v 8pin ATX cable (located top left of CPU) because when i had it plugged in, i would power on the system and it would reset every 2 or so seconds. Once i removed it, it no longer kept restarting. Now when i switch on it just hangs. Ive tried both PCIx16 slots, no avail. Every fan works. I plugged in a speaker but there is nothing to indicate a hadware failure (bleeps). I have not installed an OS yet (intend to install 64bit win7 pro but obviously cant). I have no USB plugged in, only the HD (Sata3) and i cant see that being an issue although here is where i think my issue may. My PHASE LED is showing (2 green, 2 yellow, 2 red) and my NB PHASE LED [or DDR Voltage] which shows (2 green, 2 yellow). So i'm guessing an overvoltage issue (since they are overvoltage led's)?
I only have 1 DDR3 in the 3_3 slot (tried 3_1 slot).
All screws have been fastend in the mobo in the right places, i dont believe its an earthing issue...
This is not my first build, im not a techy by any standard (actually landscaper) but i've utterly hit a brick-f'n-wall.
If you have any more questions/answers (i think i've covered everything) please say so.

Just to be clear i HAVE NOT installed any operating system yet, happend on first boot.

as you can see in this photo is where the LED's are lit up. sorry for poor quality, was taken with iphone.


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[wazza300]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

You need the 8pin cpu power plug plugged in or it won't work,unplugging it won't prove anything as the cpu won't be getting any power,you say you've tried booting with just one stick in first white slot from cpu socket? If not try that,next try fully clearing the cmos by removing mb battery for 30mins,if still no joy I would carefully remove cpu and carefully inspect the socket for any bent cpu pins but please take care when checking as they are easily damaged,post pics of the whole socket if you can

Is it a quad or six core chip? If six core you might need a quadcore chip to enable you to update the bios to one that supports a 6core chip

[Chike]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

Sure thing the CPU cannot work without power, plug the ATX_12Vx8 back.
Best is to take the MB out the case and bench test it on a cardboard or wood table.
Try to clear the CMOS for 30 minutes, battery out and CLR_CMOS jumped, all when dsconnected from power of course and discharged.
If all this don't help try to find damage to the PCB and finally you may need to remove the CPU and look for bent pins.

[Sola2k]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

Took battery out, will get back to you shortly.

[Sola2k]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

Alright well, put it back in and same thing happens (also re attached the 12v atx)
Although this time i held in the blue clr CMOS button , and it stopped the system from restarting (when i let go it again did the reboot after 2 second thing) but did nothing to the display.

Any more ideas now?

[Sola2k]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

You need the 8pin cpu power plug plugged in or it won't work,unplugging it won't prove anything as the cpu won't be getting any power,you say you've tried booting with just one stick in first white slot from cpu socket? If not try that,next try fully clearing the cmos by removing mb battery for 30mins,if still no joy I would carefully remove cpu and carefully inspect the socket for any bent cpu pins but please take care when checking as they are easily damaged,post pics of the whole socket if you can

Is it a quad or six core chip? If six core you might need a quadcore chip to enable you to update the bios to one that supports a 6core chip

It is quadcore, also with the ram i can only have it in 3_1 and 3_3 unless of course i have a triple channel in which case its in 3_1, 3_3 & 3_5 but im only running the one stick to be safe.

[wazza300]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

The mb will boot with one stick in any white ram slot,have you tried with another gpu? Or without just to see if mb lights go out? Try that if no luck I would inspect cpu socket

[blue_sun]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

1. Disassemble the entire system! Make sure that the current CPU is supported by the current installed BIOS version of the MB!

2. Make sure that the following components are working properly: VGA, one RAM module, CPU, PSU. You should test all of them on another system in order to be 100% sure.

3. Place the MB to a wooden plate! Connect the VGA, RAM, CPU, and PSU(all the psu connectors, consult the MB's manual accordingly) to the MB. Make sure to connect the additional power connectors required by the VGA! Make sure that nothing is going to move the components from their place while the system it's running. Do not connect the SATA or the IDE devices! They are useless and they are going to complicate things. Reset the BIOS by removing and putting back in the li-ion battery!
Connect the monitor to the VGA. Connect the PSU to the power outlet!
Start the system!

Repeat 3 by changing the slot of the RAM module. Try moving the RAM module to all the available slots!

IF, but only if you followed 1-2-3 accordingly and you've got no image on the LCD screen, then it means that you've got a dead mobo.
Next step: RMA the motherboard!

*MB's led lights do not matter. I've seen many MB's malfunctioning with their led lights on/off. They're just an old and inefficient diagnose system. Debugging the issue by this readings it's a big pain in the a**. They mislead you most of the time.

[Sola2k]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

Thank you blue_sun, i shall try that now.
Sort of off topic but i posted this same question on the TechArena forums in their Hardware section and they banned me without a reason. I just like to say thanks for taking time to answer my questions.
I'll get back to you soon and let you know how i go.

[Sola2k]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

The mb will boot with one stick in any white ram slot,have you tried with another gpu? Or without just to see if mb lights go out? Try that if no luck I would inspect cpu socket

I have not tried with another gpu, but i disconnected the gfx card to see if it made any different to the lights, as well as rom drives & HD but yeah, nothing. I'll just do a good old barebones benchmark now :)
I have a feeling that maybe it is either a dead mobo or even the cpu's thermal paste/pins i just dont want to believe it lol.

[Sola2k]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

I did the barebones/bench test. Still not posting. Attached a speaker from an old rig, and when i hold the clr cmos button (so it doesnt do the every 2-3 second reset) the speaker makes two barely audible bipbip noises. stops for a second, and then bipbip (sorry, thats the only way i can describe how it sounds).

give you an idea of how i tested it. also used this guide
How to Bench Test Your System - Tech Support Forum

So what do you guys think i should do?

[Acebmxer]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

and when i hold the clr cmos button (so it doesnt do the every 2-3 second reset) the speaker makes two barely audible bipbip noises. stops for a second, and then bipbip (sorry, thats the only way i can describe how it sounds).

Are you trying to hit the clear cmos button while this system is in a reboot loop??? that will not work you have to turn the system off and then press it and then turn the system back on or turn it off and pull the A/c outlet cord form the back of the psu then press the clear cmos button.

[Sola2k]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

Tried both then. Nothing.

[wazza300]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

Have you looked at cpu socket yet?

[Sola2k]

Re: NOT POSTING! Gigabyte UD3R Rev2, new build.

Have you looked at cpu socket yet?

Yeah man, no bent pins or anything, made sure it was back in properly too. Nothing looks like it has shorted there.

My last resort i believe is to try to 'bridged the two pins on the bios to make it believe it's corrupt and use the secondary'
that info is from here:


Unless there is something else i should try?