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Guys,
I'm having a few issues with my new build after retiring my old Q6600 Quad Core setup.
Here are the specs;
On initial build, I could not get the build to boot at all, all fans would fire up, it would just show a blank screen, post code 19 on the LED display, then change to 15, still no display, then just shut down and start all over again, in a constant loop.
What I noticed is that on cold start all fans would fire, but on re-start and there after, the fan CPU_OPT would no longer fire up.
I had the two memory sticks inserted into slots DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 (orange slots) as recommended by the manual. When I removed the memory stick from DDR3_2 it now booted (although placing the memory stick into DDR3_3 also allowed it to boot).
All good so far, so I continue to install Windows 7 Ultimate edition, install drivers, Windows updates. The PC reboots, shows Gigabyte Ultra Durable splash screen, shows the Windows logo and just stays there, eventually after 2-3 minutes the PC reboots and the cycle starts again.
So I'm thinking that maybe the drivers or updates have somehow corrupted the OS, so I try to boot to Safe Mode and was successful, Restore to an earlier point and now have Windows back again.
So I carry on having to re-install drivers and Windows updates, this time I am successful, all good.
The next morning I boot up the PC, and the dreaded sticking at Windows logo problem has returned. I try Safe Mode again, the text of loading components is displayed and it just sticks there again for a few minutes, and just reboots again. I can no longer access Safe Mode either.
So, I think I have to install Windows again, so pop in the Windows 7 disc into the DVD Drive again, forget to press a key to initiate DVD ROM boot and Windows loads up just fine, go figure. This time I create a Restore Disc, and carry on. Install a few applications which force a reboot, all good.
The next morning again I try to boot the PC and the same thing, sticking at the Windows Logo screen. I try to get the damn thing to boot, no Safe Mode either. Then, all of a sudden it decides it will boot Windows after all after a hour of frustration.
I've noticed that sometimes it will stick at the Gigabyte splash screen for only a second or two, other times (usually when it will not boot Windows) it will stick for a good 15 - 20 seconds before deciding to boot.
At this point, I've no idea what the problem is, especially the RAM issue, I am thinking maybe I need to RMA this board after only owning for 3 days.
Sorry for the lengthy post, but I figured the detail is important and it may help someone else who hits this problem
I should add the CPU temps have averaged around 25C.
I have cleared the CMOS by removing the battery but it has made no difference to operation.
Another thing to add, I built the exact same spec for a friend using the same parts two weeks ago (except for PSU and GPU), not a single problem.
I'm having a few issues with my new build after retiring my old Q6600 Quad Core setup.
Here are the specs;
- Cosair Carbide Air 540 Case
- Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC (BIOS version F6)
- Intel Core i7 4700K Haswell CPU
- Cosair 2x4GB Vengeance Pro (2133)
- Cosair H100i Cooler
- 128GB Samsung 840 PRO SSD
- Antec Quattro 1000W PSU
- Asus Nvidia 7800GTX GPU
On initial build, I could not get the build to boot at all, all fans would fire up, it would just show a blank screen, post code 19 on the LED display, then change to 15, still no display, then just shut down and start all over again, in a constant loop.
What I noticed is that on cold start all fans would fire, but on re-start and there after, the fan CPU_OPT would no longer fire up.
I had the two memory sticks inserted into slots DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 (orange slots) as recommended by the manual. When I removed the memory stick from DDR3_2 it now booted (although placing the memory stick into DDR3_3 also allowed it to boot).
All good so far, so I continue to install Windows 7 Ultimate edition, install drivers, Windows updates. The PC reboots, shows Gigabyte Ultra Durable splash screen, shows the Windows logo and just stays there, eventually after 2-3 minutes the PC reboots and the cycle starts again.
So I'm thinking that maybe the drivers or updates have somehow corrupted the OS, so I try to boot to Safe Mode and was successful, Restore to an earlier point and now have Windows back again.
So I carry on having to re-install drivers and Windows updates, this time I am successful, all good.
The next morning I boot up the PC, and the dreaded sticking at Windows logo problem has returned. I try Safe Mode again, the text of loading components is displayed and it just sticks there again for a few minutes, and just reboots again. I can no longer access Safe Mode either.
So, I think I have to install Windows again, so pop in the Windows 7 disc into the DVD Drive again, forget to press a key to initiate DVD ROM boot and Windows loads up just fine, go figure. This time I create a Restore Disc, and carry on. Install a few applications which force a reboot, all good.
The next morning again I try to boot the PC and the same thing, sticking at the Windows Logo screen. I try to get the damn thing to boot, no Safe Mode either. Then, all of a sudden it decides it will boot Windows after all after a hour of frustration.
I've noticed that sometimes it will stick at the Gigabyte splash screen for only a second or two, other times (usually when it will not boot Windows) it will stick for a good 15 - 20 seconds before deciding to boot.
At this point, I've no idea what the problem is, especially the RAM issue, I am thinking maybe I need to RMA this board after only owning for 3 days.
Sorry for the lengthy post, but I figured the detail is important and it may help someone else who hits this problem
I should add the CPU temps have averaged around 25C.
I have cleared the CMOS by removing the battery but it has made no difference to operation.
Another thing to add, I built the exact same spec for a friend using the same parts two weeks ago (except for PSU and GPU), not a single problem.
