GA-X58A-UD3R yellow light issue. Will not turn on.

[nolij]

ok so i tired your method. i just had the cpu fan connected without the cpu, gpu, nothing else just like you stated. the board goes into the reboot loop still. the board would turn on, all lights on the board light up, the cpu fan spins, then the board shuts down. the cpu fan also shuts down with the board, then without me touching anything, it starts up again for a second, shuts back down. i guess i will have to try with another psu. just have to find one now.

[nolij]

so now i guess i will go buy another psu to test my system out. i tried the paper clip test and the psu operates. im sure that does not mean a good psu though. are there any other tests to see if a psu is bad?

[Dark Mantis]

Hi

There are other tests to check the PSU but require more extensive testing equiptment.

To be honest I reckon what happened is that the shorting of the motherboard to the chassis has damaged something. It could be the motherboard, CPU or PSU and there is no easy way to tell.This is why you have to be so careful when building a system and double check everything before powering on. Obviously the waterblock bolts were just too close to the case.

The easiest way if you can is to borrow some spare parts from a friend to swap out and see which it is.

[Gloup_Gloup]

Hi Dark Mantis, 

Tanks a lot for this information and help.

So including things, it must be isolated parts.

With, where necessary, insulation. Such as styrofoam,  insulation rubber tape or plastic fix.

I add a picture.

Gloup_Gloup

[nolij]

i was very careful. the bolts were not an issue for the past year. only thing that could have happened, and im not sure if this could even happen, is that the case panel the board was on somehow warped, thus causing the bolts to touch.

ok so i tested my psu on my brother's PC. his is an asus with a amd 1090 6 core, 8gig, ati 5770. My psu powered his up fine, no reboots, ran perfect. so i can now say it is not the power supply. so that leaves the cpu and mobo and i am really aiming toward the mobo. i dont know anyone a 1366 board to test my cpu.

[Gloup_Gloup]

Hi nolij, 

About a CPU... and Socket...

If you have a possibility to remove CPU and check a pin on socket.

The best is you have a possibility, take a macro picture about pin on socket . If you have a museum mode, maybe is the best for picture (because the flash is disabled).

As the CPU has an integrated memory controller, it can affect the proper functioning of hardware.

Gloup_Gloup

[nolij]

i have check the socket for any bend pins and found none. i looked from every angle and see no bent pins. im purchasing another board to test in the mean time. if the new board works fine, i will rma the bad board and just sell one of them.

[Gloup_Gloup]

Hi  again, 

Would you able to test your computer with the psu from your brother?

By the way, what is the version of your BIOS?

And revision of your motherboard?
GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 1.0) or GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0)?

See this link for help Web:
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/faq-page.aspx?fid=864

Because these two revisions of motherboards, not at all the same bios available.

Gloup_Gloup

[nolij]

GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0). im not sure what bios i have as i cannot even get it to post. as far as my brothers psu, his only has the 4 pin cpu plug. he bought his prebuilt from the store and it looks to be a cheap psu in his system. if i remember, if the psu only has a 4 pin cpu connection, i place the connection in the top half of my connection on my board correct? would a 4 pin would on a 8 pin?

[Gloup_Gloup]

Hi nolij:  

In Manual of motherboard, in page 25 :
http://download.gigabyte.us/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_ga-x58a-ud3r_v2.0_e.pdf

1/2) ATX_12V_2X/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

• Use of a power supply providing a 2x4 12V power connector is recommended by the CPU manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W).

• To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

Sorry, only PSU with 2x4 12V is okay for your motherboard.

I check a Bios Version on WebLink here :
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3449#bios

About a BIOS version: Is not recommended to have a Beta BIOS.
So I think if you have a possibility to install a FF Bios Version is the Best.

But Wait before make this action. Maybe other person help you otherwise.

Gloup_Gloup

[nolij]

I just want to thank Dark Mantis and Gloup_Gloup for all the help you are giving me.

Gloup if only i could get it to stay on long enough to flash the bios i would. but like i said on for a second then right off. its just down to the cpu and board thats the issue.

[Dark Mantis]

You can ask Gigabyte to RMA the board but I don't know if they will, after all it was your fault that it was damaged. The same would go for the CPU and Intel. If you want to try here are the contact details:

returns@gbt-tech.co.uk    RMA section UK

Good luck.

[nolij]

Thanks for that info. Im in the USA so i contacted them here, and to my surprise they send just send it in and they will test i for free. the tech i was talking to had me do something different. I had one stick of ram, the cpu with heatsink installed, and just the 24 pin power connection. the board stood on fine when i powered it up. when i went to plug in the 8 pin connector, the board went through the recycle. so it has something to do with the intel chip and the socket. i think i will send out both to get checked.

Thank you for all the help guys.

[Dark Mantis]

You are welcome and please let us know the outcome of your problem.

[Gloup_Gloup]

I just want to thank Dark Mantis and Gloup_Gloup for all the help you are giving me.

Gloup if only i could get it to stay on long enough to flash the bios i would. but like i said on for a second then right off. its just down to the cpu and board thats the issue.

Hi nolij: 

Thank you for your recognition.

Frankly I began to find your situation''unusual.''

You can ask Gigabyte to RMA the board but I don't know if they will, after all it was your fault that it was damaged. The same would go for the CPU and Intel. If you want to try here are the contact details:

returns@gbt-tech.co.uk    RMA section UK

Good luck.

Merci beaucoup Dark Mantis.

While a team, the situation was frankly difficult.

Gloup_Gloup