Really Need Help Z690 Auros Master + 13900k

Jed78 · 2 Mar 2023 at 14:20

Really in a bit of a panic as I cannot get my PC to boot. Was using the Auros Master Z690 with a 12900k without any issue previosuly. However I managed to get hold of a 13900k and decided to upgrade. I updated the motherboard to the latest version as the earlier ones did not support the 13th gen CPU. I am at a loss as to what to do next. Like an idiot I soold my 12900k before installing new one. I have attached a link to what the motherboard is doing when started but this happens in a constant loop. I cant get into the bios.

Really would appreciate some help

Tetras · 2 Mar 2023 at 14:22

Did you reset the cmos after the update?

Jed78 · 2 Mar 2023 at 14:24

Tetras said:
Did you reset the cmos after the update?

No should I have? I assumed that would just reset it to original bios?

Tetras · 2 Mar 2023 at 14:25

Jed78 said:
No should I have? I assumed that would just reset it to original bios?

Well, it is free to try and you have a handy button on the rear I/O of your motherboard.

Jed78 · 2 Mar 2023 at 15:04

It seems that one of my ram slots on the motherboard is not working. I managed to get it to boot okay by just using the one slot. I have 2 x 16gb DDR5 ram. Both sticks work but only in 1 slot. Very odd as all was working okay previously

Tetras · 2 Mar 2023 at 15:06

Jed78 said:
Very odd as all was working okay previously

Did you remove the RAM or leave in place? It could be the cooler is overtightened?

Jed78 · 2 Mar 2023 at 15:44

I left the ram in place. Just tried to reattach the AIO Pump and was sure i didnt over tighten it. Its a very bizarre problem i was so carefuas I always am with my PC

JollyJamma · 3 Mar 2023 at 09:02

Jed78 said:
It seems that one of my ram slots on the motherboard is not working. I managed to get it to boot okay by just using the one slot. I have 2 x 16gb DDR5 ram. Both sticks work but only in 1 slot. Very odd as all was working okay previously

Have you checked your CPU mounting pressure? RMA the motherboard?

Jed78 · 3 Mar 2023 at 09:04

I did yes. I finally solved the problem by taking it out the case and smashing it to bits. Bought a Z790 which isn't a Gigabyte one. xD

JollyJamma · 3 Mar 2023 at 09:14

Jed78 said:
I did yes. I finally solved the problem by taking it out the case and smashing it to bits. Bought a Z790 which isn't a Gigabyte one. xD

lol Literally or is it just sitting to one side?

Jed78 · 3 Mar 2023 at 09:17

JollyJamma said:
lol Literally or is it just sitting to one side?

I did its in the bin. I've found their support really slow in the past and I need the PC working.

JollyJamma · 3 Mar 2023 at 09:18

Jed78 said:
I did its in the bin. I've found their support really slow in the past and I need the PC working.

Send it my way, I'll get it repaired.

Jed78 · 3 Mar 2023 at 09:22

I think it's beyond repair now. Its in 3 pieces. Should really kerb my temper. I've gone from having a half decent z690 board to a chappy sonic the hedgehog z790 board

rare · 3 Mar 2023 at 09:36

Jed78 said:
I did yes. I finally solved the problem by taking it out the case and smashing it to bits. Bought a Z790 which isn't a Gigabyte one. xD

You madman hahaha. Did it feel good at least?!

Jed78 · 3 Mar 2023 at 09:37

I actually didn't and I'm in the wife's bad books for spending money

rare · 3 Mar 2023 at 09:46

Oh dear…at least you’ve got a new toy now right?!

Maybe RMA the board in three pieces and just act innocent…!

JollyJamma · 3 Mar 2023 at 09:57

Jed78 said:
I actually didn't and I'm in the wife's bad books for spending money

Bought a Z790 which isn't a Gigabyte one. xD

Yes but does she know how full of turd Gigabyte is?

Jed78 · 3 Mar 2023 at 09:58

JollyJamma said:
Yes but does she know how full of turd Gigabyte is?

She does now. Though I'd still consider them over the sonic the bloody hedgehog mobo I'm about to install

JollyJamma · 3 Mar 2023 at 10:11

Jed78 said:
She does now. Though I'd still consider them over the sonic the bloody hedgehog mobo I'm about to install

That is a rather expensive motherboard so I can appreciate her concerns, however, Gigabyte are terrible.

Make it up to her by spending more money on flowers or something.

Edit: it's not that expensive. Show her this motherboard.

Jed78 · 3 Mar 2023 at 10:15

JollyJamma said:
That is a rather expensive motherboard so I can appreciate her concerns, however, Gigabyte are terrible.

Make it up to her by spending more money on flowers or something.

I didn't think it was too bad. It was one of the cheapest z790 that I could have next day ( today) and i didn't order it until 7:30 last night. Dude that money was supposed to help with mothers day. Gonna have to put in some serious overtime at work.