my new build issue :)

SOSAGES · 15-08-2006, 18:22

Hi all - just got all my bits and bobs delivered and started building the new system.

just turned it on - cpu fan spins for a second or 2 then goes off - everything else seems fine. i then turn it off and the fan jumps into life again for a few seconds.

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i have an inter conroe 2.4 with stock fan + heatsink.

a gigabyte ds4 mobo

enermax 500w liberty psu

2gb geil ddr2.

and a radeon x1800 xt

no hard drive or cd rom plugged in yet.

i have every power connector i can see plugged in. (is that a bad idea?)
i have 2 atx12vx2 plugs so they are both in.
i also added the extra addon for the atx connector so thats all plugged in.

any ideas? is it something to do with atx 12v?

i have tried it with and without the gfx card and same results.

i assume its not a memory issue as the fan would still continue to spin (i hope) if it was a memory error.

the psu fan happily spins around and so does the case fan.
could it be the heatsink isnt on properly? i did give it a good push until it went clunk .

15-08-2006, 18:27

how long are you giving it? My fan spins stops then starts again. I take it your using a 24 pin psu and either 4 + 4 12 v or the single ? Did you power up the gfx although if you didnt it would beep a lot lol did you put a molex into the pci -e power connector on the board also? Try pressing and holding the power button for a 10 count and releasing
This happened to me with this board for I cant remember how I fixed it lol

SOSAGES · 15-08-2006, 18:29

im giving it about 5 seconds - dont want to risk damaging my expensive cpu

gfx (when plugged in) whirls away fine.

i will take a pic. maybe that will help.
No i did not plug a molex connecter into the pci e slot on the mobo i have a connector on my psu going straight to the gfx card. i will try that

btw i could only screw in 2 screws for y psu both on the right hand side - maybe thats affecting it? its safe and secure.

15-08-2006, 18:39

5 seconds might not be giving it long enough
The hsf assembly is plugged into the correct connector on the mobo isnt it?

SOSAGES · 15-08-2006, 18:45

i hope so..
gave it 10 secs still no joy.
and yes im certain the heatsink fan is plugged into the correct bit on the mobo there is only one place it will go.

15-08-2006, 18:48

sorry mate but i have to ask such questions
remove cmos battery and try again just in case.

Down the Pub · 15-08-2006, 19:10

lets us know how u get on with the board, gonna order my new board and cpu this week and was gonna get the ds4 or ab9/pro.

SOSAGES · 15-08-2006, 19:39

power does seem very intermitant - sometimes i can power it on other times i cant.

ok i attached a pic with some pro editing!

http://www.sosages.net/mobo1.JPG
the green line is the cap i removed to add my second power connector!

the red lines are 2 holes im wondering if they should be used for something.

Thanks in advance

btw check this:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sho...4&page=1&pp=30

seems i need some new ram to make it boot so i can update the bios so i can use my ram

15-08-2006, 20:07

Is that because you went for ddr2 800? do you remember my advice on ram

you have 2 options RMA the ram under distance selling regulations and order ddr 2 667 (which I recommended

) or order some ddr2 667 update bios if this is even available yet and rma it back under distance selling

SOSAGES · 15-08-2006, 20:39

any comments on the pic i attched im not doing anything silly am i?

Down the Pub · 15-08-2006, 20:59

well if i go for the ds4 it'll be this then.......Corsair 2Gb DDR2 XMS2 5400C4

SOSAGES · 15-08-2006, 21:11

silly question

would the ram out of a asus a8v work in the ds4?
http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?m...1=3&l2=15&l3=0

nffc · 15-08-2006, 21:16

It's a POST issue, either it's not set up right, the Mobo is DOA, or something is preventing it.

Remove ALL expansion cards and leave just the PC speaker, power switch and the MB power connections connected to either the PSU and MB. Just the CPU, RAM and power as well as the HSF which will be connected if it powers. Then try again.

Hopefully then the speaker will give out some nice beep sounds. If not pull the RAM again and try again.

If it's still not POSTing the MB is likely dead. Though it could also be the CPU that is less likely.

15-08-2006, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc

It's a POST issue, either it's not set up right, the Mobo is DOA, or something is preventing it.

Remove ALL expansion cards and leave just the PC speaker, power switch and the MB power connections connected to either the PSU and MB. Just the CPU, RAM and power as well as the HSF which will be connected if it powers. Then try again.

Hopefully then the speaker will give out some nice beep sounds. If not pull the RAM again and try again.

If it's still not POSTing the MB is likely dead. Though it could also be the CPU that is less likely.

There is a compat problem with the DS4 board and ddr2 800 this is causing the ram to attempt to post at cas 3 or 4 which is far to tight for this memory. It will be fixed in a bios update at some point

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SOSAGES

silly question

would the ram out of a asus a8v work in the ds4?
http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?m...1=3&l2=15&l3=0

no you need ddr 2

SOSAGES · 15-08-2006, 22:27

i ordered some ddr2 667 mhz ram
will get it - see if it works - if it does update bios - try orginal ram - then send back what ever ram i dont need ..

i will see thursday !