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Questions about GIGABYTE products => Motherboards with AMD processors => Topic started by: freedom5566 on August 28, 2012, 10:26:56 pm
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Please help me
AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz Quad-Core CPU
Gigabyte M68MT-S2 Motherboard
8GB DDR3 1333
1 TB SATA HD
NVIDIA GeForce GT 520
500 Watts PS
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/cyberpowerpc-cyberpowerpc-gamer-ultra-desktop-computer-featuring-amd-fx-4100-processor-gua250-english-gua250/10182891.aspx?path=79fcf5316c1c0fa1e6355ae3f3044a7den02
I dont know why it keeps shuting down randomly, i tried to installed a new and higher powersupply but still shutting down also re-install the window or reforma, still.
I dont think its over heating cuz its not hot when it shutting down (but im not sure) or something wrong with the motherboard? please help me
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Please help me
AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz Quad-Core CPU
Gigabyte M68MT-S2 Motherboard
8GB DDR3 1333
1 TB SATA HD
NVIDIA GeForce GT 520
500 Watts PS
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/cyberpowerpc-cyberpowerpc-gamer-ultra-desktop-computer-featuring-amd-fx-4100-processor-gua250-english-gua250/10182891.aspx?path=79fcf5316c1c0fa1e6355ae3f3044a7den02
I dont know why it keeps shuting down randomly, i tried to installed a new and higher powersupply but still shutting down also re-install the window or reforma, still.
I dont think its over heating cuz its not hot when it shutting down (but im not sure) or something wrong with the motherboard? please help me
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It can be either some protection kicking in on the mobo either the PSU .
The PSU needs to be a quality one , a no-name can have on the label a "10000 W" specification ,it s just a label.
You will need to test with a quality power supply ,some PSU featuring 35 Amps+ on the 12V rails should be enough.
Temperatures seem to be ok , but it may be that the VRM protection kicks in due to an inability to power the FX4100 properly so maybe testing with another motherboard may be a good thing to do.
Only the AMD 9xx chipsets manage Bulldozer power consumption properly ,the nforce chipset is quite outdated and is not suited for Bulldozer even if the chips fits into the socket.
In your place i would buy a new motherboard and a new proper PSU with 35 Ampers on the 12V rail (Corsair ,High Power ,Chieftec ,OCZ ,Seasonic ,etc.)
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That mobo is based on a very old AM2 chipset and not really meant for AM3 or AM3+ cpus. The max HT is 1000mhz btw.
500 watts is overkill for that config. If the air blowing out the back of the psu is cool/warm, I doubt it has anything to do with it.
Is the bios up to date ?
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i bought an OCZ 700 and still shutting down.
now im planing to buy a new mobo and idk if my bios is up to date..
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i bought an OCZ 700 and still shutting down.
now im planing to buy a new mobo and idk if my bios is up to date..
That PSU is a little to big or overkill ,you may hear clicking noises from the PSU due to very low load.
Some OCZ of 500 would have been better on your configuration ,unless you will add in the future a killer video card or SLI/Crossfire .
If you have money available i advise you to change the motherboard ASAP ,let alone the BIOS.Sell the mobo to someone that uses an older CPU .That nvidia chipset is from 2007 ,if i am not mistaking ,it lacks a lot of features like SATA 3 speeds ,USB 3 speeds ,HT speeds etc.
Get something new so that FX chip to perform properly.
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which mobo should i get
ASRock N68-VS3 FX Socket AM3+
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P Socket AM3+
Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Socket AM3+
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From your list i would get
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P Socket AM3+ ,the latest revision 5.0 , if i am not mistaking.
If you really need on-board video and you are on low budget you could go for GIGABYTE GA-880GM-D2H (REV. 4) which features a better fitted NB for FX CPU-s ,very close price wise to the 780 based one ,but with recent BIOS updates.It would be a better choice ,but still 3+1 CPU VRM.
As i see you have a dedicated video card already i would go for a GA-970A-D3/ UD3 ,they are a little more expensive ,but it would be what you should have.
I wouldn t recommend the other brand in this price range.
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i just bought the Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P Socket AM3+
this morning, tried in on but it wont power up >:(
i went back to store to replace it then tried it again still the same :(
now idk wats wrong... :'(
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Check for bent cpu pins, that the mobo is mounted properly and see if the case's ground wire has come loose.
Why do you keep buying old chipsets for that new cpu ? lol For not much more $$$ you could have a 900 series board.
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i just bought the Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P Socket AM3+
this morning, tried in on but it wont power up >:(
i went back to store to replace it then tried it again still the same :(
now idk wats wrong... :'(
What is the version of the motherboard , i ve told you to look for version 5.0 of it.
If the store doesn t have what we advice you make them order one.
It s a step forward as the PC is not shutting down anymore :)
Build the system on a wooden surface ,maybe you are doing something wrong ,the case has no standoffs or something.
Make a picture of your CPU installment and show us.
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What is the version of the motherboard , i ve told you to look for version 5.0 of it.
If you look at the biox, you can clearly see that it states its a Rev 5.0 version.
Are the fans spinning? Do you have a PC speaker attached? If so how many beeps is it giving out?
To me it could just be that the processor is not supported in the current version of BIOS thats on that board: try to update it using an older processor
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What is the version of the motherboard , i ve told you to look for version 5.0 of it.
If you look at the biox, you can clearly see that it states its a Rev 5.0 version.
You re right ,it s revision 5.0 , for some strange reason i was able to see only the left half of the picture at the posting moment (java might have been off).
Maybe it s a simple power connector issue.
Let s see his pictures regarding installment.
With version 5.0 of the board that FX CPU is supported since F1(default) BIOS ,it's not CPU incompatibility.
AMD FX-8100 2800MHz 1MBx8 8MB Bulldozer 32nm B2 95W 5200 F1
AMD FX-6120 3500MHz 1MBx6 8MB Bulldozer 32nm B2 95W 5200 F1
AMD FX-6100 3300MHz 1MBx6 8MB Bulldozer 32nm B2 95W 5200 F1
AMD FX-4150 3900MHz 1MBx4 8MB Bulldozer 32nm B2 95W 5200 F1
AMD FX-4100 3600MHz 1MBx4 8MB Bulldozer 32nm B2 95W 5200 F1
LE: But still ,seeing the motherboard and it s revision printed on it would be good to know ,even if the box says something he installs the CPU in the mobo and not on the box :).
The CPU may be damaged if issue persists
He should check that the CPU power connector is in ,CPU cooler is installed and pins are not bent .
Let s hope the cooler is installed as i ve seen someone forgetting to install it on a forum and asking why his PC was turning off :)