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 :-) :-) -- I am only responsible for what I said ... Not for what you understood or how you interpreted my words!
