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GA-P55-USB3 double beep fresh build issue

GA-P55-USB3 double beep fresh build issue
« on: January 18, 2011, 03:22:44 pm »
I've built a new PC with the GA-P55_USB3 and Intel i5 2.80 Ghz.
After setting everything up and on first power up all I get is a brief sign of life and two beeps, I've tried clearing the CMOS via the connector on the board and removing the battery for a little while and replacing it. Neither solution worked, still getting the same problem.

Is there anything else that could be causing this behaviour?

Would greatly appreciate any help with this situation, thank you.

Setup:
Antec 300 Case w/ 2 additional Xilence Black 120m
GA-P55-USB3
Intel i5 2.80Ghz
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
Cosair XMS3 4GBs 1600Mhz
XFX Radeon HD5770 850M 1GB
Coolermaster Silent Pro 500W
Western Digital WD10EARS 1TB
 
« Last Edit: January 18, 2011, 03:27:26 pm by tomsturge »

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Re: GA-P55-USB3 double beep fresh build issue
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2011, 04:10:47 pm »
Hi and welcome to the Gigabyte Forum.

Just to make sure follow these instructions to clear your CMOS again.

Remove the power cable from the mains supply and then press the power switch on the case for a few seconds just to drain any residual energy in the PSU capacitors.

Once done remove the motherboard battery for at least ten minutes before replacing it.
 
Next plug back into the mains supply and boot.
 
You will now need to enter the BIOS by pressing DEL and load Opimised BIOS Defaults.

Make any other changes to the BIOS settings to suit your self and then press F10 to save and exit.

Post back if this doesn't help.
« Last Edit: January 18, 2011, 04:11:19 pm by Dark Mantis »
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Re: GA-P55-USB3 double beep fresh build issue
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2011, 04:31:51 pm »
Just performing those instructions now.

Battery has been removed and waiting 10 minutes, I'll keep you posted as to whether it is successful.

Re: GA-P55-USB3 double beep fresh build issue
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2011, 04:56:40 pm »
Hi and welcome to the Gigabyte Forum.

Just to make sure follow these instructions to clear your CMOS again.

Remove the power cable from the mains supply and then press the power switch on the case for a few seconds just to drain any residual energy in the PSU capacitors.

Once done remove the motherboard battery for at least ten minutes before replacing it.
 
Next plug back into the mains supply and boot.
 
You will now need to enter the BIOS by pressing DEL and load Opimised BIOS Defaults.

Make any other changes to the BIOS settings to suit your self and then press F10 to save and exit.

Post back if this doesn't help.

Problem still persists. Brief power up, two beeps and off again, infinite repeat.
Here's a video of it doing it's thing http://youtu.be/KFYSxM08hmc
Could it be a RAM issue?
« Last Edit: January 18, 2011, 05:57:33 pm by tomsturge »

Re: GA-P55-USB3 double beep fresh build issue
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2011, 07:34:41 pm »
Okay, so what my PC is doing is definitely not beeping. It's more like grunting, what could be causing that? (see video link above)

*Edit* I'm pretty sure there's an issue with the CPU, I did a little research and removed it to test what the system would do without it and it produces the same effect, so that must be the cause. =/
« Last Edit: January 18, 2011, 07:47:50 pm by tomsturge »

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Re: GA-P55-USB3 double beep fresh build issue
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2011, 08:10:46 pm »
OK I have watched your video and it would look to me more like an overheat problem wwith the CPU or failing that a short to earth.

Firstly check your CPU cooler and make sure that it is firmly fixed down on all locations.

If that is ok then I would suggest removing the system from the case.

The next thing is to remove the motherboard from the case and test it on the workbench.

Make sure that you observe anti-static precautions.

Lay some cardboard or use the motherboard box that is non-conductive on the worktop and remove the motherboard/CPU/heatsink/fan/buzzer/one stick of memory and PSU from the case and put it on the cardboard. Add the keyboard and try and boot. The system should try and then fail emitting a series of beeps. Please post what sounds it makes.
Gigabyte X58A-UD7
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256GB SSD, Sam 1TB, WDB320GB
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HCP1200W
Revo Drive x2, 1.5TB WDB RAID0
16x DLRW
StrikeX S7
Full water cooling
3 x 27" Iiy

Re: GA-P55-USB3 double beep fresh build issue
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2011, 08:49:54 pm »
Okay, I've found the problem and I feel a little stupid. The reason it wasn't working was because I didn't have both power cables plugged in, the ATX 2x12 cable and the ATX_12V2x4. It's been a long time since I last built a PC and things have changed a lot, I now need to reassemble the system and we won't speak of this stupidity again =O)

Thank you so much for your help and guidance, if I hadn't removed the gear out of the case I probably wouldn't have had the opportunity to spot that massive mistake.

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Re: GA-P55-USB3 double beep fresh build issue
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2011, 08:56:02 pm »
No problem! We all make stupid mistakes at times and nobody is immune. Main thing is your system is working.  ;)
Gigabyte X58A-UD7
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Dominators 1600 x6 12GB
6970 2GB
HX850
256GB SSD, Sam 1TB, WDB320GB
Blu-Ray
HAF 932

Gigabyte Z68X-UD5-B3
i7 3770K
Vengeance 1600 16GB
6950 2GB
HCP1200W
Revo Drive x2, 1.5TB WDB RAID0
16x DLRW
StrikeX S7
Full water cooling
3 x 27" Iiy