* Re: [gentoo-user] Gigabyte wont boot
@ 2013-01-11 19:21 99% ` Dale
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From: Dale @ 2013-01-11 19:21 UTC (permalink / raw
To: gentoo-user
James wrote:
> Hello,
>
> First system build with a Gigabyte mobo. I never
> got a "motherboard install book" and cannot seem
> to find any docs on installing a new 990FXA-UD3
> with a FX8350 and ram installed. Everything is new
> and I have built many PCs before....
>
> I got the new system put together
> physically. I'm trying to boot into the bios.
> The Blueray burner opens and closes and I put
> the newest liveDVD inside but no boot. No signal
> to the monitor.
>
> The fans all run, the BR burner opens and closes, but
> the motherboard will not boot. I first tried a
> known good pci video card (ATI) and now a new fanless
> video card (ASUS Direct CU Silent Radeon HD 7750).
> I tried different slots with the video cards.
>
> Is there a listing of jumpers or other install
> tips that I can find somewhere for this mobo?
> I meticulously connected everything, as this is not
> my first RODEO. I've never had a new mobo in the box without the
> little install guide book.....bummer .....
>
> ideas? wikis? docs?
>
> James
>
>
>
I would start here:
http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3996#manual
That should get you a manual. That should help a bit anyway.
Does it beep? If so, is it the normal beep or a error code beep? If
error code, then check to see if it sheds light on the problem. I would
also unplug, give the connectors a good looking over then plug it back
up. I'd do that for everything I could.
It may also help to reset the BIOS too. There should be a jumper pretty
close to the battery or just remove the battery for a little while,
overnight maybe. It could be that it has some garbage or something in
it from sitting on a shelf, shipping jiggle etc etc.
The only other thing I can think of, does the BIOS version support that
CPU? I have always wondered what would happen if you put a CPU on a
mobo that the BIOS doesn't support but would with a newer BIOS. I
*think* the BIOS version is on the box with the serial number and such.
Hope that helps.
Dale
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