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Questions about GIGABYTE products => Motherboards with Intel processors => Topic started by: herk on July 04, 2010, 10:06:33 am
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I got all my parts last week and when I put everything together, I could not get it to POST, no video at all. What's kinda interesting is that if I plug in the keyboard, the caps lock, numlock keys do work after a minute or so. But since I am not getting any video, I can't tell what is going on. the gskill is listed as a tested ram on the gigabyte site and that's the reason I bought the eco series instead of some other ones.
When I turn the computer on, it just gives me 1 long beep and what I think that sounds like 2 short beep, but it could be just 1 short beep. anyhow, I tried swapping out PSU, a different GA-H55M-USB3, I tried resetting the CMOS, tried reseating the core i5 750, tried just 1 stick at a time, nothing seems to work. unfortunately, I don't have another stick of DDR3 to try, so I am kinda stuck for now.
Any help is much appreciated! I can't imagine I get 2 sticks of DOA ram, or is the F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO just not compatible even though the gigabyte says it is.
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Right, firstly do you have a PSU that's big enough? It would help if you listed all your components. Have you plugged in all the extra power cables eg EATX, PCIe etc? Post back and we will try and help.
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corsair 400W psu and a generic 585W psu. Tried both, and they both gave the same beep errors.
GA-H55M-USB3, tried 2 different boards
2gbx2 gskill F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO DDR3-12800 4gb kit
Intel core i5 750
I unplugged everything else, no sata hdd, no dvd-rw, even unplugged my asus 9500GT GPU. I am going thru the onboard video card.
With just the PSU, core i5, keyboard, and vga monitor plugged in, I get no video. Tried 1 stick on the white slot closest to cpu, same results. if I remove all the ram, I get the continuous short beeps.
The 24pin ATX and 8 pin ATX 12V are both plugged in.
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On the face of it the problem seems like the memory even though it is on the QVL. You seem to have covered most of the normal checks already and if it is one long and one short beep when trying to POST then again that would be a memory error. See if you can borrow some other memory to test it with.
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yeah, that's what I thought. but then the beeps sounds more to 1 long, 2 short to me, which is a monitor or video card error. But then I can't imagine I would get that on 2 separate mobo. I'll have to go pick up some other ram and see. Thanx.
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Have you tried leaving out the video card and resetting the CMOS and loading BIOS defaults and tried using the onboard vga to boot with? I know that you have tried similar but we need to go back to basics I think and start from there.
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already tried that. That was one of the first thing I tried. removed the video card and the monitor is plugged into the on board vga port, I even tried the onboard dvi port. still no video, 1 long beep and short beeps.
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I am running out of ideas here so I think the best thing is to go back to the begining. I know it's a hassle but remove everything from your case and rebuild using just the motherboard , processor, ram and psu on the bench outside of the case. Try bootinf from there and see what happens then post back.
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Thanx, but I already took everything out. That was one of the first thing I did after it wouldn't boot. Everything is out of the case and only the psu, keyboard, cpu, 1 stick of ram and onboard vga are plugged in. Tried it with 2 different board when I thought the board might have been DOA, but turns out I got the exact same errors with the second board.
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What happens if you remove all the ram?
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if I remove all the ram, I get the continuous short beeps. So I thought it might have been a psu problem, so I got another psu and got the same beep. and I got my hand on another h55m-usb3 and tried that with my 2 psu's and same errors.
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Right well that is what youn would expect from having no memory installed . So that is a start. Next install one stick of RAM and reboot.
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already tried that. with 1 stick in the white slot closest to cpu, it gives the same long beep, short beeps error. Tried it on the other white slot also. Also tried the other stick from the pair and got the same result.
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Well I just re-read the whole thread and the conclusion I come up with is that either the processor is faulty or the memoryn is NOT compatible regardless of it being on the QVL. What you decide to do next is your choice. You can either try and test the processor in another board or change the RAM. Let me know what you decide to do.
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I just heard back from Gigabyte's official tech support and they said i5 750 does not support onboard video. So they have asked me to plug my video card back in and try with 1 stick only. Which surprisingly, it was one of the configuration I never actually attempted. As soon as I ran into a boot issue, I removed everything and tried with the on board video only. I'll try that when I get home tonight and see what happens. Will post the results.
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Well I must admit that never even crossed my mind :-[ I was just assuming that if you had onboard video as an option it would work! Anyway let us know if that is the problem.
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You won't believe how stupid this was! So I plugged my card back in as suggested by gigabyte, and I still got the same error. So I was sitting there frustrated and just for the heck of it, I plugged the card into the other PCI-E 16X slot! There are 2 PCI-E 16x slot on the H55M. And it booted up right away! I plugged the 2nd stick of ram in and that worked too. I never thought there was a difference between the 2 slots. But after I read the manual closely, one is PCI-E 16x at 16x and the other is at 1X. The 1X slot doesnt' work with my card for some reason. No idea why. I picked that slot originally because that slot gave me a little more room in my case.
Oh well. lesson learn. always try the first PCI slot. Thanx for all the tips and help.
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Oh well, at least it had a happy ending :D Just another thing to put down to experience.
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I'm using same type of motherboard and memory...
I'm having problem making the memory run in 1600MHz.
Somewhat having same problem like this post:
http://www.gskill.us/forum/showthrea...ight=h55m-usb3
I can't make the Board accept the XMP = profile 1
Tells that the system has experienced boot failures....
I wonder how can I setup my Mobo and Memory to the fullest...
Now, I'm also encountering COLD BOOT?
Somtimes, Keyboard and Mouse not responding on 1st Boot after Shutdown...
Can't even get to BIOS settings and slows boot-up, sometimes doesn't even boot.
Help please. Is my memory not OC compatible?
BTW, here my PC specs:
MB: Gigabyte GA-H55M-USB3
CPU: Intel™ Core i7 860
CPU COOLER: Scythe Yasha
RAM: 4gb ddr3-1600 G.Skill ECO (F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO) CL7
PSU: HEC Raptor 500W
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My initial reaction would be that, although you don't list all your hardware, your power supply isn't big enough for the job.I take it that you have a decent graphics card also and several drives. It would be too much for a 500W PSU to manage. List the rest of your components and I will be able to give you a better idea of what to get.
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Oh well. lesson learn. always try the first PCI slot. Thanx for all the tips and help.
Not sure if the following BIOS setting (GA-H55M-USB3 Rev. 2.0 user manual - pp49) will help...
(http://www.upload3r.com/serve/050810/1280998475.png)
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Oww. Here's My PC Specs:
MB: Gigabyte GA-H55M-USB3
CPU: Intel™ Core i7 860
CPU COOLER: Scythe Yasha
RAM: 4gb ddr3-1600 G.Skill ECO (F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO)
VIDEO: 1gb Palit GF 9800 GT ddr3 (256bit) E-Green/Green Edition
CASE: InWin Dragon Slayer
PSU: HEC Raptor 500W
HD1: 640GB WDC™ Caviar® Green
HD2: 500GB Seagate™ Barracuda
KM: A4Tech KR-8520D
OPTICAL: Pioneer DVR-S18L DVD Writer Sata 22X Lightscribe
WIFI: D-Link DWA-556
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Right well thanks for posting all your specs. I would still go along with my initial thought that the PSU is struggling with the load. I don't know how old it is but if it's not new then you could be looking at a lot less than the quoted 500W output because of capacitor droop etc. I would certainly recommend trying another, larger one if you can. But make sure that if you make a purchase that it is a good quality one and single rail if possible.
Try updating your BIOS to the latest version too, I don't know which one you have installed at the moment but that might help. Do these things and then post back.
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My Unit is newly build. Have the most updated BIOS F8...
OK, i'll be updating my PSU to a higher one.
I'll soon post for any updates.
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Good idea in my opinion. I have checked up on your PSU and it in not PFC and it is dual rail for the 12v.It has only a total of 38 amps across both rails and isn't very power efficient at 76% quoted.
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OK. I have got my new PSU. Corsair HX650, i'm pretty sure this is enough.
Bad News Thou.. Still doesn't Work!!! Still getting the same errors...
EEEERRRR.... >:(
Ow men.... :'(
I feel like the motherboard isn't completely compatible with the board...
What a waste of money... :(
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The PSU you got is a good one , personally I would have gone a bit higher, I have the same model but the HX850. Just gives you a bit more headroom.
The next thing then is to try building it up outside of the case. Use a cardboard box or similar to lay the motherboard on and just fit the CPU/heatsink/fan assembly, buzzer and memory and see what beep codes you get when you try and boot.
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Hmmm.. no beep sounds since my case doesn't have a speaker...
Is there some Light beep codes? where can I see them?
BTW, what other DDR3 memory you suggest that can run up to 1600Mhz?
100% Compatible. Tried and Tested. Just a query...
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I would advise you to get a buzzer(extremely cheap) and fit it so you know what is going on.
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OK! got a speaker.. tried setting the XMP profile again.. I got 1 Beep, which is normal...
But still got some error at boot.
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j290/melonetics/ComputerPics/IMG_8475.jpg)
(http://i48.tinypic.com/ejhfue.jpg)
???
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Well personally I swear by the memopry that I have installed. It is a Corsair Dominator 1600mhz kit and it runs perfectly without any fuss with the XMP setting.
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I was also trying overclocking by adjusting the BLCK, still got same error...
Ow men... :'(
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I wouldn't try overclocking anything at the moment as the system is unstable enough without adding an extra unknown quantity into the equation. In fact if anything try underclocking your memory and see if that makes any difference. Are you sure your modules are in the right slots(white I think)? Try running memtest86 on them one at a time for several loops.
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Pretty sure it's on the right slot...
Memtest, Tried it... No errors... :-\
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Just to clarify things are you now running with setup optimised defaults?
Have you tried underclocking your memory to 1066?
Did you fit the buzzer I advised you to?
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Pretty sure it's on the right slot...
To be honest we need more precise answers than that. If you are not sure tell us which slots they are in and we will check. :-\
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DDR3 Slot 1 and 3... The slot which is color white... ;)
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That's much more helpfull. Those are the correct slots for Dual Channel configuration. You need to make sure that the BIOS is also set to that.
Before you start worrying about that I think it would be a good idea to go back to basics and clear the CMOS. Once done load the BIOS optimised default settings and then we know that everything is as it should be. Try booting and tell me what beeps the buzzer makes. If booting continues successfully then all is good. Post back and we wil take it from there.(if you have any problems with the CMOS etc go to our FAQ section)
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That's much more helpfull. Those are the correct slots for Dual Channel configuration. You need to make sure that the BIOS is also set to that.
This is something I haven't look-up too.. OK! I'll try and check.
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Memory is set properly at Slot 1 and 3
Anyways, replaced my memory.. I'll be posting updates soon...
Thanks for the help...
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We will look forward to the outcome please keep us posted. ;)
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G.Skill Support recommended a replacement with F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM...
Got the replacement already...
Working flawlessly, running XMP profile1...
I guess is that the F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO memory is either defective or not perfectly compatible with ga-h55m-usb3
Tnx for the support!!!
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Your welcome and please come back if you have any more troubles, although of course we would be pleased to see you on the forum at any time.
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Eerrrr... Even with a new RipJaw......... After a day of using... Error came back... Same as before... It's really frustrating... :'(
There might be something wrong with my board...
Even updated to the newest Firmware F10.. but gave me same error... :'(
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Ok, new memory, updated BIOS. Can you post exactly what happens as you try and boot?
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With my new G.Skill RipJaw
Bios Setting:
XMP = profile1
DRAM Voltage = 1.6V
This what happens Upon boot up:
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j290/melonetics/ComputerPics/IMG_8475.jpg)
(http://i48.tinypic.com/ejhfue.jpg)
My Bios Setting: (without the profile)
This is my standard setting right now... Which is the only way to make it run properly...
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j290/melonetics/ComputerPics/IMG_8479.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j290/melonetics/ComputerPics/IMG_8480.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j290/melonetics/ComputerPics/IMG_8481.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j290/melonetics/ComputerPics/IMG_8482.jpg)
Also tried this setting.. still same:
Base Clock (BCLK) Control - Enabled
BCLK Frequency - 160
System Memory Multiplier - Manual
Memory Frequency - 10X or 1600
Performance Enhance - Standard
DRAM Timing Selectable - Expert
Set timings 7-8-7-24
DRAM Voltage 1.6V
BTW, thanks for being so patient at me...
Only weird thing bout this issue is it seems I'm the only one having this problem with H55M-USB3
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Even with a new RipJaw
Can you just confirm that both memory modules were changed?
I am not even sure if these modules are compatible as a check on the GSkill site's "Memory Configurator" doesn't even list your motherboard.
Is it possible for you to test some known compatible memory with the board?
I have just checked on the Gigabyte QVL and your original memory is on there as being compatible but not the replacement modules.
F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO - listed as ok by Gigabyte
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Yeah I know bout the list... But why is it that the previous memory gave me same error...
I wish i could get to try other Memory.. TOo bad, my resources are low. :(
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Can you not just arrange with a friend who has a similar system to try their modules and see if they work?
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I wish there was atleast one of my friends... :'(
They are all stuck with their old PC's... EERRRR....
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Ah! The joys of being the groundbreaker! ;)
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Just an Update:
I heard that this issues comes out if using a Discreet Video card, I don't have much funds buy and try other Video so I'll just leave this as it is. :-\
BTW, I'm still not sure if this will work, but atleast, any other options is already tried.
I'm using a Palit 9800GT Green Edition
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I don't know in this particular case but I have noticed that a lot of these "green" edition devices cause a lot more problems than the standard ones.
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Hi everybody, Im using this same post due I have the same issues with the same RAM Modules (the ECO ones) so would be better to follow this case.
Same configuration as above but with a Corsair H650W an F8 bios version.
I have using the following configurations: Optimized Defaults with and without XMP profile activated, O´C CPU to get 160X10 and all other custom configuration that I have been researching around, and still the problem continues.
I really dont know when my system will boot up correctly, give me BSOD or not getting into the W7 logon screen. It´s kind of frustrating altough memory modules are recognized as compatible.
The configuration that works lees unstable is the following:
Base Clock (BCLK) Control - Enabled
BCLK Frequency - 160
System Memory Multiplier - Manual
Memory Frequency - 10X or 1600
Performance Enhance - Standard
DRAM Timing Selectable - Expert
Set timings 7-8-7-24
DRAM Voltage 1.4V
But I think is that the real issue is that the Mobo is not fully compatible as it goes from 1.3V to 1.4V while the specification is 1.35V, that extra voltaje may be is causing that unstability.
Funny thing is when I get BSOD I just enter bios, disable and enable XMP profile (undo and redo) and I get to boot normally.
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
A couple of questions first please. It would be easier if you could just list your hardware for us?
Have you tried loosening the timings slightly?
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Thank, ok here are my specs:
MB:GA-H55M-USB3 F8 Bios Version
CPU:IntelCore i3 530 @ 3.52 / 160 * 22
CPU COOLER: Stock
RAM:4gb ddr3-1600 G.SkillECO(F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO) / 160 * 10
VIDEO: Intel HD Graphics @ 566 Mhz (Isolating it from the OC)
PSU:Corsair 650W
HD1:500GB WDC Blue
Nop, I haven´t tried loosening timings, Should I try loosening them with same speed at 8-8-8-24???
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Thanks makes things easier to see.
Yes try those timings and see if they help.
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I think it's the Mobo itself... I have change my MoBo into GA-P55M-UD2 and I haven't have any issues running it to 1600Mhz anymore...
Just selected the XMP Profile and manually set the DRAM Voltage and that's it.
GA-H55M-USB3 is somewhat trouble some.. :-\
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I am not knocking GSkill as a make but so many of the problems with memory on here are with them. I really don't know why but they do seem to be more troublesome.
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Thanks makes things easier to see.
Yes try those timings and see if they help.
It keeps on the same issue, been 8-8-8-24 for one day and was stable at the beginning and just recently had some issues, the 1st time everything was so slow, movie got no sound, etc, restarted; 2nd time I managed to log in, then Explorer failed to started, restarted, 3rd time it didn't get to the login screen hard restarted, Enter BIOS, just changed Memory Enhancement from TURBO to EXTREME and boot up normally.
I think the solution is very simple as is only to update BIOS and accept 1.35V on the RAM modules, because is very funny (and frustrating at the same time) that I just need to move anything on the RAM and it works, like enabling/disabling XMP, moving from standar enhancement to turbo to extreme and it works.
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I think the next thing to do would be to update your BIOS to the latest version which is F10. F9 actually helps "Improve memory compatibility" so that might provide a solution to your troubles.
http://www.giga-byte.co.uk/support-downloads/download-center.aspx?kw=GA-H55M-USB3
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Done. I have updated to F10 bios, wich also changed GA startup logo screen, but didn't last the 1st turning off/on process. Actually this issue starts when I turn of PC. This time the W7 Login screen booted, but as soon as my password was entered, screen went black for 5min and never started Menu nor desktop icons.
Again, hard reseted, entered Bios, MIT, Memory Freq, moved down from Extreme to Turbo enhance, saved and exit, now I´m posting this reply.
What else can I do??, although im getting tired of this as Im pretty confident it is not my motherboard but all the H55m series.
Thank you.
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I can understand your frustration and I know just how it feels to have a problem that you just can't seem to get on top of. :-\ However I am sure it is down to memory incompatibility. I think that you need to take your system into a local service centre and get them to try some known compatible memory with the board. There is little more we can do remotely.
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Ok, first I think you as Gigabyte representative should escalate this issue to the proper department in order to get some Bios update or something that assures compatibility with this Ram modules. This issue is not a memory issue, it is the mobo, I'm very sure, at G Skill tech forum I was following a similar thread with this same series, problem was solved as he changed motherboard brand.
May be I should do the same, go to a local store and change my mobo to a ASUS or ECS may be, they seems not to have this problems.
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I am sorry to have to disillusion you but I am not a Giigabyte representative, I wish I were, but just someone who gives their time on here to help other people having problems. So I am sorry but I can only offer help and advice. I can only recommend that you contact by PM the only Gigabyte payed person on the forum called "runn3R" and take it up with him. Good luck.