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Questions about GIGABYTE products => Motherboards with Intel processors => Topic started by: jim_in_dorris on February 02, 2011, 11:20:36 pm
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GA-H55M-S2 rev 1.3 MB
G. Skill DDR3 2x2 Gig Ram
Win7 64 bit Pro
ATI 4650 1gig Video
Just recently, within the last month, my system has started to take a long time booting. It was stopping at "Loading operating system" and giving me an Intel ME firmware loading message, but I changed the BIOS settings for power and that seems to have stopped. It takes 30-40 seconds on power up for the monitor to detect a signal. On reboot, it powers off, waits 5-10 seconds, then comes back on and waits 30-40 seconds before the monitor detects a signal. The last 2 days, doing a shutdown from windows turns off the video signal but doesn't turn off power. ??? What is going on here?
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Hi and welcome to the Gigabyte Forum.
Personally I would think that the only recourse there is to do a fresh install of the OS. Before you do that though clear the CMOS and load the Optimised BIOS Defaults along with any other settings that you like to make in the BIOS like disabling the floppy drive, making the hard drive the primary boot device etc.
If you need any instructions on how to do this follow these:
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.
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Thanks for the reply Dark Mantis, I have already done the BIOS thing, pulled the battery, loaded optimized defaults, no change. I am getting close to reloading operating system, just need to offload all my data to another drive. I really think the problem is hardware, but am willing to eliminate all other possibilities first. I will also change my power supply out to verify that. I have a high level of expertise in the computer field, so I should have no problems following this procedure to it's conclusion.
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OK glad to hear that you are proficient. It save a lot of time and effort!
Just post back if you need any help.
Good luck.
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On reflection, I am certain it is in the POST part of the startup, not the OS. On a reboot, it logs off, the monitor loses signal (normal) waits 10-20 seconds, then powers the computer off. Then 30-40 seconds later it powers on, then off, then on. Then 30-40 seconds later the monitor receives a signal and the raster appears. This all occurs before the OS loads, so a reload will not change this. I have updated to the latest BIOS version for this board.
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Have you managed to swap out the PSU yet ?
The other thing to check is what BIOS you are running and whether updating it might help. It could have got corrupted.
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I am running the latest BIOS version for this motherboard, that was one of the first things I tried. Still haven't changed PSU, don't have a spare laying around the office right now, and it's a 60 mile round trip to get one. I will do that in the next couple of days
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Well just keep us informed of how you get on please. ;)
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Ok, took computer to town, swapped out PSU, no change. I think that the motherboard has a problem, what is the next step?
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I would try booting with just one stick of memory in the DDR3_1 slot and see if that helps. If not try swapping the modules over and again rebooting.
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ok, I just put in totally different ram in, know working ram. No difference.
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Have you tried just one stick at a time in the correct slot?
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I just used 1 stick, and yes it was the correct slot.
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ok, I just put in totally different ram in, know working ram. No difference.
Knowing the memory works and knowing it is compatible with your motherboard are two completely different things!
First go into the BIOS and make sure all the normal time consuming things are enabled/disabled.
Disable Floppy drive
Disable Splash screen
Enable quick boot
Make primary boot device as HDD
anything else you can think of and save and exit.
I would suggest that you download and run Memtest86+ to check your RAM first.
Memtest86+ http://www.memtest.org/
Insert one stick of memory in slot 1 and run Memtest on it for at least 10 loops and if there are no errors then swap it over with the next one and continue untill you have checked all modules.
If you have any errors the module is faulty.
If you have any faulty modules you will have to return the whole kit as they are matched.
Post back when you have done that with the results.
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The memory came out of another intel socket 1156 gigabyte motherboard and is on the compatibility list for my motherboard! I will run mem86 on my existing ram, but I am 100% certain it is not the problem. I will also try all your other solutions and post back results.
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The memory probably isn't a problem then although it is good to double check as then we can at least discard that as the cause.
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Well, it took all night, but I ran both sticks, 1 at a time. 11 passes on the first no errors, 12 passes on the second no errors. The BIOS settings you recommended are my defaults.
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Well that's good anyway so at least now we can say that the memory is ok and the controller.
The CMOS has been cleared and Optimised BIOS Defaults loaded.
The PSU has been swapped out with no change.
It would be worth checking for bent pins on the CPU socket also.
Very carefully remove the heatsink and fan. Probably a slight twisting motion is best to release the two as the thermal paste can act like a glue.
Once off remove the CPU taking extreme care both physically and electrically(static) and place somewhere safe.
Make sure that the lighting is very good and even.
Now scrutinise the socket for any pins that are out of alignment, even slightly.
If in any doubt whatsoever take a couple of macro (close up) photos of the socket and post them on here for us to check.
Also look at the bottom of the CPU at the lands (little copper circles) and make sure that there is a mark in each somewhere near the centre.
If there are any missing marks or any of the pins are obviously bent then that is your problem.
Before refitting the CPU clean off all residue of the old thermal paste and the same on the heatsink and then apply a small amount (about the size of a grain of rice) to the centre of the CPU once it is inserted in the socket.
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The system ran fine for the first 5 months, and I haven't had the cpu out since I built it. I will remove the cpu to check for bent pins and while I am at, I will swap processors to verify that the processor isn't the problem
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I understood that the system had been running ok but sometimes heat can cause pins to bend or even burn in extreme circumstances so it is still worth checking. It is also another thing to cross off the list along with the processor if you can swap it out. ;)
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I have been fighting with exactly the same issue for a few weeks - tried almost everything, have no idea what's wrong, especially when entering suspend (S3) mode and waking up ...
Usually it takes about 2 sec but these days about 15-20sec, input signal disappears immediately but PC is still running - if I hit reset button there is more fun - nothing happens !! it is still running and in a few seconds it just turns off completely, after another few seconds it starts again by itself
what the hell is going on there ? I have checked everything - even bought new power supply ( seasonic !) - nothing changed, flashed new bios using @bios - nothing, yesterday I have the same info about fix me (firmware corrupted)
I think there is something terribly wrong with communication between bios chips with code and controller that reads the data from it
I think there might be whole series of faulty MB since these are exactly the same issues in many places
motherboard is 2,5 years old - this is pathetic, I have never had issue with it
there is also another issue under win7 x64 ultimate about "driver stopped responding and has recovered" - it started with another issues with motherboard
never ever again any gigabyte product for me, need to check warranty period
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Hello!
I think, I resolve the problem.
First I checked too memory, PSU, HDD, VGA components, upgrade the BIOS, etc., but problem not resolved.
How I to resolve problem?
When PC has switched off, I remove power cable from PSU, then I remove CMOS battery, then many times pressed power button, after approximaly 30 - 60 sec. I put back CMOS battery, connect power cable with PSU and switch PC on. When PC starting first starts BIOS, after appeared table (between BIOS startup and OS starting). Then was 5 profile:
Profile 1 - Default;
Profile 2 - Last good ... (I don't remember)
Profile 3 - 2 times
Profile 4 - 3-5 times (I think)
Profile 5 - 7 times (I don't remember too)
I think, I have profile 2 active, but I choose profile 1 - default, and pc to start working normally. Now PC starting normally, now PC switched off himself (normally), now start working reset button, before not working. Now I haven't this problem, if you have this problem to try my recipe! ;D
P.S. Sorry my knowledge of English not perfect, but I think here can all understand!