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Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 mobo wont POST

Last post 11-16-2008, 4:54 PM by CheapAsianGamerGuy. 5 replies.
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  •  11-16-2008, 3:35 PM 423790

    Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 mobo wont POST

    I just bought a Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 mobo with Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield processor and GSKILL memory.

    When I power it up it does not post but run for a bout 5 seconds and then restart. I have 2 gb of memory(1 stick) installed with MSI video card.

    I have not idea what to do next...

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  •  11-16-2008, 4:11 PM 423807 in reply to 423790

    Re: Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 mobo wont POST

    Go to the Gigabyte support and make sure your processor is supported, AND that your current BIOS supports the CPU and does not need to be updated.  I assume all memory sticks and your CPU are fully seated. Power supply connection into video card and CPU additional power.  I take it there are no beeps.  Be sure to have disconnected all drives including power cables, and any other expansion and front panel connections connected to the motherboard headers, as well as unplug any external connections (USB, eSATA, etc.)  that could be a source of problem -- just to rule them out.

    1.  If you have tweaked your BIOS, go back in and reset it to to its safe default (or reset the CMOS if you cannot get into BIOS menu IF you have made adjustments to your BIOS).  See if it boots.

    2.  Pull all your memory sticks.  Stick one back in and make sure it is well seated.  [I know you seem to be doing this, but I want to be clear.] See if it boots.

    3.  Replace the stick with another stick in a different slot (preferably a different channel).  See if it boots. 

    4.  If you have any slower DDR2, especially 800Mhz, try a stick and see if it boots. 

    5.  Pull video card, and see if it "boots."  Report results including beeps.

    6.  Replace video card.  If you have a compatible Pentium or other CPU swap.  See if it boots.  [If it does and it is stable upgrade to newest non-beta BIOS.  See if your new CPU will now work.]

    7.  If it does not boot, I would say odds are its the motherboard at this point ... though it is possible a faulty power supply could still be giving you boot problems. If you have a spare of sufficient power, you could try swapping power supplies.


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  •  11-16-2008, 4:47 PM 423829 in reply to 423807

    Re: Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 mobo wont POST

    Check heat sink fan mount, and 8 Pin ESV +12V power cable (you've got the 24 pin in already)

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  •  11-16-2008, 4:51 PM 423832 in reply to 423829

    Re: Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 mobo wont POST

    Thanks much.

    This set up used to work, but then I unplugged the power cable and now I am in this mess. I only have 1 Gskill stick installed, MSI Video card and nothing else. AS far as beeps, I do not have a speaker connected so I would not know.

    I have revision 1.1 of the motherboard.

  •  11-16-2008, 4:52 PM 423834 in reply to 423829

    Re: Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 mobo wont POST

    I will redo this again. WHat do I have to check on the heatsink mount?
  •  11-16-2008, 4:54 PM 423835 in reply to 423834

    Re: Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 mobo wont POST

    Nothing between the heat sink and CPU but thermal paste.

    Tight fit on heat sink.

    heat sink Fan is plugged into CPU_FAN header on mobo, delivering temperature data and fan rpm data to Mobo, and power to fan. 


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