Problem with motherboard

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29-12-2009, 07:11 PM
Fraz

Problem with motherboard

Following on from this thread:

http://forums.hexus.net/help-technic...e-upgrade.html

I've just replaced my old Abit IP35 pro motherboard that had become flaky with a new ASUS P5Q Pro Turbo. Problem is, I plug in all the components, and turn it on and then not much happens. The case, GPU, CPU fans all spin up, and then not much else happens. No video, no error bleeps from the bios. It doesn't even attempt to POST, as far as I can tell. In fact, it's kinda like there is no bios at all.

Any suggestions? Or should I just send it back. Really annoyed, as I wanted my computer working this holiday as it's one of the few times of the year I actually have some time to play some games. :(

Seriously tempted to just buy an xbox. Why can't my computer just work and stay working.
29-12-2009, 07:13 PM
Terbinator

Re: Problem with motherboard

Try reseating the RAM, or try running with 1 stick rather than 2 (or whatever your amount is).
04-01-2010, 04:12 PM
Fraz

Re: Problem with motherboard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terbinator

Try reseating the RAM, or try running with 1 stick rather than 2 (or whatever your amount is).

Just got around to giving this a try - I had more than one stick in initially. Now can actually get into the bios, which is obviously a massive improvement. Still don't really understand why I didn't get anything at all with two sticks of RAM in.

Anyway, muchos gracias. I would thank you twice if I could. :)
04-01-2010, 04:20 PM
Terbinator

Re: Problem with motherboard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fraz

Just got around to giving this a try - I had more than one stick in initially. Now can actually get into the bios, which is obviously a massive improvement. Still don't really understand why I didn't get anything at all with two sticks of RAM in.

Anyway, muchos gracias. I would thank you twice if I could. :)

I see your using 1066Mhz RAM, does it not require 2.1v to be set as the DIMM voltage in the bios? you could also try raising the Northbridge voltage slightly as well.
04-01-2010, 05:18 PM
Fraz

Re: Problem with motherboard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terbinator

I see your using 1066Mhz RAM, does it not require 2.1v to be set as the DIMM voltage in the bios? you could also try raising the Northbridge voltage slightly as well.

Yeah, I had to do this stuff with my previous motherboard, although that booted fine with two sticks in initially. It's pretty tough to change voltages when you can't even get into the bios, but now I can, I don't think I'll have any problems getting it fully working.