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Title: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: PJ on July 03, 2010, 03:00:14 pm

I just put together a GA-890FXA-UD5 with an AMD Phenom II X6 processor.  I am not getting a beep on startup and no display.  I cleared the CMOS, the CMOS light is on when I power up.  All fans are working.  Could someone suggest where I might look to troubleshoot further.  This is my fifth build, but its been a couple of years since the last one.  Thanks for any suggestions.

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: absic on July 03, 2010, 03:07:08 pm

Hi,

This kind of problem in a new build can be very frustrating. If you could post with more details (see here for the kind of thing that would help: http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,2195.msg10772.html#msg10772 ) it would be easier to offer some advice.

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: venganza on July 03, 2010, 04:39:03 pm

You did put the 4/8-pin in right?

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: Dark Mantis on July 03, 2010, 05:02:51 pm

Also to add to VenGanZa's post don't forget the extra power to the graphics card as well.

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: PJ on July 03, 2010, 10:48:17 pm

Quote from: Dark Mantis on July 03, 2010, 05:02:51 pm

Also to add to VenGanZa's post don't forget the extra power to the graphics card as well.

That was it.  THanks to all for the suggestions.  BTW, what is a 4/8 pin?

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: Dark Mantis on July 03, 2010, 11:55:15 pm

The 4/8 pin that VenGanZa was talking about is the EATX extra power lead that fits in a socket by the CPU. On some boards it's four pin and others it's eight. Anyway glad to have helped.

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: bofh1971 on July 04, 2010, 12:05:28 pm

I just hate it when that happens too,
I have mastered the art of kicking my own backside for making silly mistakes  :)

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: Dark Mantis on July 04, 2010, 12:17:41 pm

Haven't we all. It doesn't seem to matter how long you have been building and faultfinding you can still make some of the most stupid mistakes.

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: absic on July 04, 2010, 12:26:52 pm

Quote from: Dark Mantis on July 04, 2010, 12:17:41 pm

Haven't we all. It doesn't seem to matter how long you have been building and faultfinding you can still make some of the most stupid mistakes.

Ditto Now have a new ATI4850 Graphics card due to one such mistake. Guess who felt I right idiot!  :-[

Still, on the bright side, I did need a decent spare card for testing!!  :D

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: Dark Mantis on July 04, 2010, 12:43:48 pm

That's the way I try to look at it. Put a positive spin on it and make out it was intentional ;)

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: absic on July 04, 2010, 01:12:00 pm

Well, at least I got a new Graphics Card past she who must be obeyed.  ;)

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: bofh1971 on July 04, 2010, 03:02:52 pm

of course you can always sell it on as "box opened but at least you know it works"  :)
even with all the little pitfalls its still awesome building machines, just waiting for the big orders to start coming in  ;)

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: Dark Mantis on July 04, 2010, 03:13:17 pm

Your're right I love building but I am more to the side of customising and watercooling systems etc. Nothing like getting a nice new case and then getting the chainsaw out and....

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: absic on July 04, 2010, 03:24:44 pm

Quote from: Dark Mantis on July 04, 2010, 03:13:17 pm

Nothing like getting a nice new case and then getting the chainsaw out and....

I'm beginning to worry about you and your state of mind!

Title: Re: GA-890FXA-UD5 new build problem
Post by: Dark Mantis on July 04, 2010, 09:18:57 pm

It's taken you this long? :-\
 I can't help it if I like chopping things up :o
Seriously though I do enjoy making something more personalised. I get excited when I hjave a new project in mind and the more cutting and building it takes the better, especially if I can add a bit of bling(in a tasteful way of course)