gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 - not stable

J.B. · 02-08-2008, 12:01 PM

hello Iv got above board and problem with running. I had a problem like when i start computer up, it shutdown after couple sec, then up, then down again. pc was unstable then I change CPU (whitch wasnt good told me in store too...) but when I put everything back together it still doesnt work same problem and after I reset bios system run but i can see anything cause scrren doesnt work (no signal) even keyboard (seems like it freeze earlier than comes on screen)

Ive tried change graphics cards, put there new PSU, new CPU what else ? the thing is that i cant even get to bios and if i get a screen with logo where can i choose what to do system freeze up (that happen 2x) What is the problem is something with board or is there somenthing else Ive lost my receip so i can change board

\\sorry about my english//

jaggerwild · 02-08-2008, 01:35 PM

Hey JB,
And Welcome to the forums!!!!
There is a sticky for newbies. But I have this same board and wanted to try and help you.
Post your full system spec's, if you have a quad core welcome to the wonderful world of gigabyte! Quad's have issues with this board(link)
http://forums.anandtech.com/messagev...y&STARTPAGE=96
Guys I'm posting this link to try and help JB if you no approve NP remove it. Not trying to steal loyal people or stuff.
try setting the bios to optimized defaults if you can get in there then make sure the hard drives are hooked accordingly.
Post back soon! You can e-mail me too if you need but I'll be working most of the night till 12 am my time.

PS what REV do you have? if it's rev one then check the gigabyte sight for up date................should be a sticker on the board or the box.

dai · 02-08-2008, 02:08 PM

include the details of the power supply from the label on the side
brand
wattage
the original and the replacement
plus what voltage your ram is running at

**TheMatt** · 02-08-2008, 10:41 PM

I believe Gigabyte stopped selling the N680SLI-DQ6 because there were too many problems with it.

jaggerwild · 02-09-2008, 08:39 AM

Correct Matt,
People with quad's couldn't over clock them .They wouldn't refund money, but Gary over @blah blah is trying to get them to offer a warranty toward a new board(790) .They are said to have stated it would work with the new CPU's. I guess this is the big grip over there.
My boards still running like a champ, though I don't have a quad and was gonna get one soon for my evga 680 LT. They want 149 bucks to step up on the 780 board, I was like no thanks.I hear Giga might skip the 780's and go right to the 790's, then offer two flavors one with DDR2 the other DDR3.
The problem JB has sounds like either not enough power or board is grounding out in the case. Though from what he says he may have gotten it used, witch could be fubar already.Course he could have a quad too, Sorry to make this so long!

2pistolpacker · 02-09-2008, 10:44 AM

I have read this on several other sights and on our own forum, I'm starting to think it is no coincidence.

Gigabyte starts and stops

jaggerwild · 02-10-2008, 10:11 AM

OK,
Bump so dude can find his posting. Not sure what causes this 2pistol? I did read the other thread, did see if he had found it or not.

2pistolpacker · 02-10-2008, 11:11 AM

I think all signs point to an internal short in the motherboard. Mike

dai · 02-10-2008, 11:37 AM

remember post 10 here
http://www.techsupportforum.com/micr...when-cold.html

samir_wagih · 06-08-2009, 12:48 PM

I have the same problem, I wonder if you reached a solution

02-08-2008, 12:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
J.B. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1 OS: win xp	gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 - not stable hello Iv got above board and problem with running. I had a problem like when i start computer up, it shutdown after couple sec, then up, then down again. pc was unstable then I change CPU (whitch wasnt good told me in store too...) but when I put everything back together it still doesnt work same problem and after I reset bios system run but i can see anything cause scrren doesnt work (no signal) even keyboard (seems like it freeze earlier than comes on screen) Ive tried change graphics cards, put there new PSU, new CPU what else ? the thing is that i cant even get to bios and if i get a screen with logo where can i choose what to do system freeze up (that happen 2x) What is the problem is something with board or is there somenthing else Ive lost my receip so i can change board \\sorry about my english//

02-08-2008, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaggerwild TSF Gearhead Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY Posts: 827 OS: Windows XP32 bit/Vista HB 64bit My System	Re: gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 - not stable Hey JB, And Welcome to the forums!!!! There is a sticky for newbies. But I have this same board and wanted to try and help you. Post your full system spec's, if you have a quad core welcome to the wonderful world of gigabyte! Quad's have issues with this board(link) http://forums.anandtech.com/messagev...y&STARTPAGE=96 Guys I'm posting this link to try and help JB if you no approve NP remove it. Not trying to steal loyal people or stuff. try setting the bios to optimized defaults if you can get in there then make sure the hard drives are hooked accordingly. Post back soon! You can e-mail me too if you need but I'll be working most of the night till 12 am my time. PS what REV do you have? if it's rev one then check the gigabyte sight for up date................should be a sticker on the board or the box. __________________ Please if you need help, start a new thread with questions only after reading the first few sticky's up top. http://www.techsupportforum.com/auto...ter/car-audio/ A Link for Viper alarm owners http://www.directed.com/Support/Prod...es/Owners.aspx Last edited by jaggerwild; 02-08-2008 at 01:38 PM.

02-08-2008, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,487 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 - not stable include the details of the power supply from the label on the side brand wattage the original and the replacement plus what voltage your ram is running at __________________

02-08-2008, 10:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 - not stable I believe Gigabyte stopped selling the N680SLI-DQ6 because there were too many problems with it. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

02-09-2008, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
jaggerwild TSF Gearhead Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY Posts: 827 OS: Windows XP32 bit/Vista HB 64bit My System	Re: gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 - not stable Correct Matt, People with quad's couldn't over clock them .They wouldn't refund money, but Gary over @blah blah is trying to get them to offer a warranty toward a new board(790) .They are said to have stated it would work with the new CPU's. I guess this is the big grip over there. My boards still running like a champ, though I don't have a quad and was gonna get one soon for my evga 680 LT. They want 149 bucks to step up on the 780 board, I was like no thanks.I hear Giga might skip the 780's and go right to the 790's, then offer two flavors one with DDR2 the other DDR3. The problem JB has sounds like either not enough power or board is grounding out in the case. Though from what he says he may have gotten it used, witch could be fubar already.Course he could have a quad too, Sorry to make this so long! __________________ Please if you need help, start a new thread with questions only after reading the first few sticky's up top. http://www.techsupportforum.com/auto...ter/car-audio/ A Link for Viper alarm owners http://www.directed.com/Support/Prod...es/Owners.aspx

02-09-2008, 10:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
2pistolpacker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 1,038 OS: Win XP Pro My System	Re: gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 - not stable I have read this on several other sights and on our own forum, I'm starting to think it is no coincidence. Gigabyte starts and stops __________________ Speak kindly to me, beloved master. Revel in my unconditional love, and give me every minute that you can spare, for my time with you is short. --Your faithful dog

02-10-2008, 10:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
jaggerwild TSF Gearhead Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY Posts: 827 OS: Windows XP32 bit/Vista HB 64bit My System	Re: gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 - not stable OK, Bump so dude can find his posting. Not sure what causes this 2pistol? I did read the other thread, did see if he had found it or not. __________________ Please if you need help, start a new thread with questions only after reading the first few sticky's up top. http://www.techsupportforum.com/auto...ter/car-audio/ A Link for Viper alarm owners http://www.directed.com/Support/Prod...es/Owners.aspx

02-10-2008, 11:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
2pistolpacker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 1,038 OS: Win XP Pro My System	Re: gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 - not stable I think all signs point to an internal short in the motherboard. Mike __________________ Speak kindly to me, beloved master. Revel in my unconditional love, and give me every minute that you can spare, for my time with you is short. --Your faithful dog

02-10-2008, 11:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,487 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 - not stable remember post 10 here http://www.techsupportforum.com/micr...when-cold.html __________________

06-08-2009, 12:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
samir_wagih Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows xp SP3	Re: gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 - not stable I have the same problem, I wonder if you reached a solution Last edited by dai; 06-08-2009 at 09:45 PM. Reason: all replies must be in the thread email removed