[SOLVED] Possible DOA mobo... would like feedback

Splantz · 04-09-2008, 02:09 AM

OK, this is what I got
AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
Gigabyte M57 SLI nForce 570 SLI V2.0
2x1gb DDR2 PC6200
2 GeForce 8500gt 512 mb w/sli bridge
Antec 500W Earthwatts PSU
WD 200gb HDD and sony DVD writer

I bought this as a barebones custom system. Recieved it today and started the install of my HDD and DVD. Checked all of the PSU connections and powered it up. I got no signal to my monitor. So, I first figured that something was wrong with the videos cards. So, I removed one the cards and the SLI bridge. Still no video signal. I changed the cards, no video. That was when I realized that I was getting no beeps from the bios. Checked to make sure the speaker plugged in properly, and it was. I then removed both RAM and still got no error beep from the bios. Pulled the Heatsink to make sure the CPU was still connected properly, and it appears to be connected. I then found this forum and started searching for another possible solution.

I pulled the mobo from the case and set it up on a some wood with just the PSU and an old case speaker. Heatsink fan started, but no beeps from the speaker.

Is there another way I can test the mobo before I just box this whole thing back up and ship it back to the seller (I won't mention the name of the company yet...) They should have tested it before it was shipped, but I have a feeling that might not have been done.

The only thing I have not done is pull the CMOS battery and flash the bios, but I have read on these forums that there is little chance that is the issue. But I am hoping an expert can help me solve this without waiting two weeks for them to replace this mobo.

Thanks a ton!

VazT · 04-09-2008, 03:04 AM

Did you have to place the CPU into the Mobo? It sounds as though one of the pins on the CPU is bent. double check CPU and make sure it is in correctly.

**speedster123** · 04-09-2008, 03:51 AM

pull the battery for 30 min after you unplug it and destatic yourself.
do you have a better supply to try?

Splantz · 04-09-2008, 04:55 AM

Ok, I don't know which part of this worked, but I took both suggestions. I pulled the CPU again and the CMOS battery. When I pulled the heatsink and CPU. Put the whole shooting match together again. I went out for a smoke, came back put the battery back in and beep beep beep. I didn't have the RAM or keyboard connected. I am currently installing XP. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

**speedster123** · 04-09-2008, 05:15 AM

glad you have it going

VazT · 04-09-2008, 07:30 AM

Great! Glad it is working for you.

04-09-2008, 02:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Splantz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2	[SOLVED] Possible DOA mobo... would like feedback OK, this is what I got AMD Phenom 9600 Quad Gigabyte M57 SLI nForce 570 SLI V2.0 2x1gb DDR2 PC6200 2 GeForce 8500gt 512 mb w/sli bridge Antec 500W Earthwatts PSU WD 200gb HDD and sony DVD writer I bought this as a barebones custom system. Recieved it today and started the install of my HDD and DVD. Checked all of the PSU connections and powered it up. I got no signal to my monitor. So, I first figured that something was wrong with the videos cards. So, I removed one the cards and the SLI bridge. Still no video signal. I changed the cards, no video. That was when I realized that I was getting no beeps from the bios. Checked to make sure the speaker plugged in properly, and it was. I then removed both RAM and still got no error beep from the bios. Pulled the Heatsink to make sure the CPU was still connected properly, and it appears to be connected. I then found this forum and started searching for another possible solution. I pulled the mobo from the case and set it up on a some wood with just the PSU and an old case speaker. Heatsink fan started, but no beeps from the speaker. Is there another way I can test the mobo before I just box this whole thing back up and ship it back to the seller (I won't mention the name of the company yet...) They should have tested it before it was shipped, but I have a feeling that might not have been done. The only thing I have not done is pull the CMOS battery and flash the bios, but I have read on these forums that there is little chance that is the issue. But I am hoping an expert can help me solve this without waiting two weeks for them to replace this mobo. Thanks a ton!

04-09-2008, 03:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
VazT Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, United States Posts: 61 OS: WinXP Pro/Linux/Win98/Server 2003	Re: Possible DOA mobo... would like feedback Did you have to place the CPU into the Mobo? It sounds as though one of the pins on the CPU is bent. double check CPU and make sure it is in correctly.

04-09-2008, 03:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,184 OS: xp pro SP3 My System	Re: Possible DOA mobo... would like feedback pull the battery for 30 min after you unplug it and destatic yourself. do you have a better supply to try? __________________

04-09-2008, 04:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Splantz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2	Re: [SOLVED] Possible DOA mobo... would like feedback Ok, I don't know which part of this worked, but I took both suggestions. I pulled the CPU again and the CMOS battery. When I pulled the heatsink and CPU. Put the whole shooting match together again. I went out for a smoke, came back put the battery back in and beep beep beep. I didn't have the RAM or keyboard connected. I am currently installing XP. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

04-09-2008, 05:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,184 OS: xp pro SP3 My System	Re: [SOLVED] Possible DOA mobo... would like feedback glad you have it going __________________

04-09-2008, 07:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
VazT Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, United States Posts: 61 OS: WinXP Pro/Linux/Win98/Server 2003	Re: [SOLVED] Possible DOA mobo... would like feedback Great! Glad it is working for you.