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GA P41 ES3G motherboard used in latest PC build

hovisb

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GA P41 ES3G motherboard used in latest PC build
« on: October 18, 2011, 06:50:12 pm »
When I turn my PC on, it starts up but then pauses before starting again. All appears okay but is this normal? No other gigabyte motherboard that I've used has done this in the past.

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Re: GA P41 ES3G motherboard used in latest PC build
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2011, 05:05:52 am »
I'm not sure what you mean when you say it pauses before starting again, Do you have anything on the monitor at the time when it pauses?
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Re: GA P41 ES3G motherboard used in latest PC build
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2011, 06:45:39 am »
Hi

I take it that you are referring to the double start that can happen especially if it is overclocked. This is something that Intel chips/chipsets can do when not run at stock levels. It has been known to happen at other times too but it is nothing to worry about. Sometimes a clear of the CMOS can cure it but chances are that it willl return.
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Re: GA P41 ES3G motherboard used in latest PC build
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2011, 06:13:19 pm »
I see what you mean, I had this problem myself in the beginning with my current board when I tried to run my  memory at manufacturer specs...

When I changed memory slots all my problems disappeared and I could run the memory on the right specs and without the "pausing"

It hasn't returned since!
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Re: GA P41 ES3G motherboard used in latest PC build
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2011, 06:20:14 pm »
Thanks to both respondents. 1. There is nothing on the monitor when it initially pauses. 2. I have not overclocked the motherboard myself but the guy I bought it from may have done so as I bought it "unused and as new" but who knows? It seems to work fine but how can I check whether it has been overclocked and if so how do I undo it?

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Re: GA P41 ES3G motherboard used in latest PC build
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2011, 07:38:43 am »
If it is not causing you any problems I would be inclined to just ignore it and if you are like me it is a once a day occurance anyway. However if you want to try and clear it follow these instructions as a start.

The first thing to try is to clear the CMOS.

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 one hour 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 Optimised BIOS Defaults.

Make any other changes to the BIOS settings to suit your self like disabling the floppy drive, disabling the full screen logo and making the HDD the primary boot device and then press F10 to save and exit.
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