New CPU, Mobo, DDR - No boot

Chaosboss · 29 Dec 2015 at 20:10

Hi All,

I have recently purchased the below:
* Gigabyte X99-SLI (Socket 2011)
* Intel i7-5820K 3.30GHz (Haswell-E)
* GeIL White Dragon 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C15 3200MHz Quad Channel

All other components in-scope were working previously (560ti, Enermax Galaxy PSU).

When I power on the PC, the fans spin and I see lights on the motherboard and RAM - They stay on for ~1 to 2 seconds, then it powers off for ~1 to 2 seconds then repeats...This cycle constantly repeats until I turn off the PSU, then I hear 2 beeps.

I have cycled through the 4 sticks of single DDR - No difference.

Is this a faulty CPU or Motherboard maybe? :confused:

Any advice on what I can try next?

Unfortunately I don't have any access to anyone else with a DDR4/2011 rig to test my components...Unless anyone living near Leeds is willing to assist!

Thanks in advance,
CB

Chaosboss · 29 Dec 2015 at 20:45

Tried the 2 sticks, also cycled them - No luck

Yes stulid, all Power Connectors plugged-in, also tried with and without the ATX4P

Tried resetting CMOS and also a different battery as well.

Chaosboss · 29 Dec 2015 at 21:31

Checked with magnifying glass, CPU and Socket Pins look perfect.

The plot thickens though, I've realised the beeps are coming from the PSU! (Enermax Galaxy EGX1000EWL).

I haven't moved the PSU out of the Case and it was working fine previously, so could it be incompatible with the new Motherboard??

Or maybe related to this thread? https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11103057

Chaosboss · 29 Dec 2015 at 21:51

Will post OcUK Tech Support and see what they advice.

Thanks

Chaosboss · 30 Dec 2015 at 11:01

Unable to change/upgrade the Motherboard as outside the 14 day period (As was sorting a CPU Cooler http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18708200)

Bit of a shame as this is the first time I've actually tried it as well.

Debating where to go with this now:
1) Sell the Motherboard (at a loss) then buy another?
2) Buy a new PSU?

Chaosboss · 30 Dec 2015 at 18:09

So tonight i got my hands on another PSU and it is the same outcome (not working.), tested outside of case too.

So it MUST be the CPU or Motherboard as even if all 4 DDR sticks were broke, it would still boot i think.

I don't know anyone with a socket 2011 Motherboard or CPU. So how do i go about figuring out which of these is not working??

+Thanks for the advice all

Chaosboss · 30 Dec 2015 at 18:34

Never knew thanks for the tip!....Just tried without the CPU and it is still not booting. guess it's a faulty Motherboard!

*edit*
Although i can't find anything on the web that states this can be done, so it could still be a faulty CPU.

Chaosboss · 1 Jan 2016 at 10:51

I fear I may have to send both Motherboard and CPU back for testing, I have taken some pictures:

CPU:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1xw2j3azyzsmur5/20160101_093430.jpg?dl=0

Socket:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8i570mmprslxfls/20160101_093012.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0ssxazlb8og1eyn/20160101_093039.jpg?dl=0

I can't see anything wrong with any of these, can you?

Cheers all

Chaosboss · 12 Jan 2016 at 13:20

RMA Failed - Both Motherboard and CPU are fine: "posting to windows and running prime 95 with no issues and 4 x 4gb sticks of ddr 4 teamgroup RAM"

Looking on here:
http://www.geil.com.tw/products/showSpec/id/518

Am I correct in saying the Dragon RAM (GWW432GB3200C15QC) is not compatible with X99? i.e This Motherboard?

Unfortunately OcUK have already posted my motherboard and cpu back to me - Would have liked them to test with the Dragon before doing this!

Chaosboss · 12 Jan 2016 at 16:00

QVL from Gigabyte - http://download.gigabyte.eu/FileList...ga-x99-sli.pdf

The only 3200 GeIL on the QVL - GPR416GB3200C16QC, this is not the same as mine, so assume this is why it's not booting.

Will change for a compatible DDR4 set.

Since this Thread has grown a bit I will clarify when it's all up and running..

Chaosboss · 13 Jan 2016 at 04:39

It won't even boot to bios.

Chaosboss · 20 Jan 2016 at 09:25

Got some DRR to match the QVL - All works now - Solved