GA-Z77X-UD5H will not post getting error code 8

[spliton]

Hello

I am getting error code 8 when I try and boot my pc. Does anyone know what that means? I checked the manaul and couldnt find anything for just 8. The cpu fan spins for a few seconds and then the power to the machine cuts out. It then automatically powers back on and tries to boot again. This whole time error code 8 is displayed on the debug list. I have taken the MB out of the case and placed it on a card board box. Currently I only have one stick of ram, power supply, monitor, and keyboard hooked up. When I booted the first time everything went smooth sailing and I was installing a fresh copy of windows 7 when my hard drive gave an error. So I rebooted to see if a reset would fix it it did not. The computer wouldn't turn back on and its been in this state ever since. I have reset the CMOS by pressing the button as well as taking out the battery with power disconnected for over a minute. I am going insane and if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated. I have also doubled checked to make sure the cpu/heatsink was seated properly it appears so. I know the power supply is good as I have tested it on my other gaming rig. Any other ideas?


MB: GA-Z77X-UD5H
CPU: CORE I5 3570K 3.4G
Power Supply: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX850M 850W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80
Ram: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 12GB (3 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7T-12GBRH (Ram from my old gaming cpu which was a tri channel i7
Video Card: Using MB stock for now just trying to turn it on

[dmdilks]

Have you tried another bios. I think that board has 2 bios.

Look for a switch on the board. I think it is top right corner.

Code 08 - North Bridge initialization after microcode loading

[spliton]

the only switches i see in the top right corner are cmos_sw rst_sw and pw_sw

Thanks for the reply I really appreciate the help I am losing my mind.

[dmdilks]

You bios switch is next to your front panel connection.

[spliton]

I found the switch and tried the backup bios still getting them same error

[spliton]

i even tried removing all the ram and everything else but bare essentials and I am still getting the same error. Here is a video showing what is happening.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sE6JDkzgmc

[dmdilks]

Call support or email them and try and get a RMA for the board.

[martin]

I would test the power supply first if i was you.
start from the bottom and work your way up.

(Make sure the loose 4 pin that sits along side the main power on board isnt above the restraining clip)

[martin]

I would test the power supply first if i was you.
start from the bottom and work your way up.

(Make sure the loose 4 pin that sits along side the main power lead that plugs into the board isnt above the restraining clip)