Gigabyte GA-Z97X - Gaming GT

[ac427]

I've just finished building my PC using a Gigabyte GA-Z97X - Gaming GT motherboard.

I have a monitor connected to the built in DisplayPort connector on the MB.

The motherboard display stops at A9, which is apparently 'BIOS Setup is started' according to the manual.

Sadly only a flashing underline character cursor is displayed on the top right of the screen.

I disconnected everything from the MB except power and the cpu fan connections.
I've also tried resetting the CMOS by shorting the connector jumper.

i'll try a VGA monitor tomorrow.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?

 

[ac427]

The old 17" VGA monitor came up straight away.

The motherboard couldn't drive my 4K monitor from either DP or HDMI although there is a 'Smart Tweaking HD mode'. I was trying to run before i could walk.

All good now and upgraded the BIOS to F7

 

[ac427]

@GIGA-Man Could you tell me POST code C0 means?

The manual just says reserved.

 

[Pocah]

That's a RAM slot error isn't it? (*strains brain trying to remember*). Try moving your RAM to the second two slots.