Motherboard boot problem- time to RMA?

Norton · Feb 27, 2012

Hey folks- I'm doing a build and have a problem booting- I can't get to display/BIOS screen unless I pull a stick of ram.

Here's the board (Gigabyte 880GM-D2H)

GIGABYTE GA-880GM-D2H (REV. 3.1) AM3+ AMD 880G HDM...

Ram (Corsair XMS3 2x2GB kit)

CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3...

The board will only boot if memory is installed in the inboard (#1) slot. I have tried both sticks/slots (both slots filled, outboard (#2) only and no boot).

Is this a bad board or is there another problem I should check for?

Any ideas?

JrRacinFan · Feb 27, 2012

What cpu? How old?

Norton · Feb 27, 2012

PII X3 720 Black- one of my trusted stock

I got the board last Tuesday- this was 1st power up attempt

JrRacinFan · Feb 27, 2012

Norton said:
PII X3 720 Black- one of my trusted stock

I got the board last Tuesday- this was 1st power up attempt

K. TDP wattage should be fine with that board. Maybe try a bios flash to the latest, or manually set to 1.65v 1333 CL9. Also this isn't a boot problem, it's a no-post issue, just clarifying.

Norton · Feb 27, 2012

JrRacinFan said:
K. TDP wattage should be fine with that board. Maybe try a bios flash to the latest, or manually set to 1.65v 1333 CL9.

Board supports up to 125w FX-8xxx CPU's

I'll need to check on the BIOS revision- CPU recognized on boot up but only booted with the inboard ram slot filled.

Ram sets auto to cl 9 1333

JrRacinFan · Feb 27, 2012

Just to rule out a cpu IMC problem. Try a different cpu. You already know the ram works ,tested both sticks on the post-able dimm.

Norton · Feb 27, 2012

JrRacinFan said:
Just to rule out a cpu IMC problem. Try a different cpu. You already know the ram works ,tested both sticks on the post-able dimm.

Ran this CPU through a few of my boards a month ago- pulled from my 790GX board < 2 weeks ago and had no problems with it (DDR2 board though?). Will double check it tomorrow... getting late now.

*** EDIT- the release BIOS (FA) covers all CPU's except PII 980BE and the FX cpu's, MB memory support shows the dominator ram with same exact specs as this XMS3 is supported ***

JrRacinFan · Feb 27, 2012

Any updates buddy?

Norton · Feb 27, 2012

JrRacinFan said:
Any updates buddy?

Will be swapping CPU's tonight- will check back when I know more. Thx for checking back :toast:

Norton · Feb 28, 2012

Found the problem- my PII X3 720BE must have a pokey DDR3 controller :banghead:

Put the X2 555BE in and booted right up w/no problems with both DDR3 sticks installed.... it even unlocked just like my other boards.

Will have to put the 720 back in my spare for now and hunt for another X3/X4 chip or use the 555 and pick up another 960T or 1055T for me.... decisions, decisions :rolleyes:

Thanks to JrRacingFan for the assist :respect:

JrRacinFan · Feb 28, 2012

Quite welcome man. Now major problem is finding a chip.

Norton · Feb 28, 2012

I'll have the funds on Friday for an X3/X4 Athlon for the build or a 960T/1055T for my rig and put the 555 in the build but not sure which way to go yet???

Gonna put the 720 in the 790GX for now, it's DDR2 and runs fine in it.

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System Name	Main PC- Gamer- Main Cruncher/Folder and too many crunching/folding rigs
Processor	Ryzen 5900X- Ryzen 5950X- Ryzen 3950X and etc...
Motherboard	Asrock X570 Extreme4- MSI X570S Tomahawk MAX WiFi- MSI B450M Bazooka Max and etc...
Cooling	Noctua NH-U14S (dual fan)- EK 360 AIO with push/pull fans- Corsair H115i RGB Pro XT and etc...
Memory	2x16GB GSkill FlareX 3200/c14- 4x8GB Corsair Vengeance 3600/c16- 2x16GB Team 3600/c18 and etc..
Video Card(s)	MSI Gaming RX 6800- Asus RTX 3070 TUF OC- MSI Ventus GTX 1660Ti and etc...
Storage	Main PC (1TB WD SN850- 2TB PNY CS 3040- 2TB Seagate Firecuda) and etc...
Display(s)	Main PC (2x24" Dell UltraSharp U2414H)
Case	Phanteks P600s- Seasonic Q704- Fractal Meshify C and etc...
Audio Device(s)	Logitech Z625 THX 2.1 speakers
Power Supply	EVGA 750 G3- SeaSonic DGC 750- EVGA P2 850 and etc...
Mouse	G300s
Keyboard	Corsair K65
VR HMD	N/A
Software	Windows 10 Pro or Ubuntu
Benchmark Scores	Why sit on the Bench when you can get in the game and Crunch!!!

System Name	Dual Build Streamer
Processor	Ryzen 7900x3d : Ryzen 4600G
Motherboard	AsRock B650E Steel Legend : Giga B450i Aorus
Cooling	Custom Water 1x420 : Stock
Memory	32GB T-Force Deltas : 16GB Dominator Platinums
Video Card(s)	PowerColor 7900 XTX Liquid Devil: iGPU
Storage	20+ TB
Display(s)	Sammy 49" 5k Ultrawide
Case	Custom White Painted Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2
Audio Device(s)	Onboard : Onboard
Power Supply	EVGA 1200W P2
Mouse	Corsair M65 RGB Elite White
Keyboard	Hyperx Origins 65
Software	Windows 10

System Name	Main PC- Gamer- Main Cruncher/Folder and too many crunching/folding rigs
Processor	Ryzen 5900X- Ryzen 5950X- Ryzen 3950X and etc...
Motherboard	Asrock X570 Extreme4- MSI X570S Tomahawk MAX WiFi- MSI B450M Bazooka Max and etc...
Cooling	Noctua NH-U14S (dual fan)- EK 360 AIO with push/pull fans- Corsair H115i RGB Pro XT and etc...
Memory	2x16GB GSkill FlareX 3200/c14- 4x8GB Corsair Vengeance 3600/c16- 2x16GB Team 3600/c18 and etc..
Video Card(s)	MSI Gaming RX 6800- Asus RTX 3070 TUF OC- MSI Ventus GTX 1660Ti and etc...
Storage	Main PC (1TB WD SN850- 2TB PNY CS 3040- 2TB Seagate Firecuda) and etc...
Display(s)	Main PC (2x24" Dell UltraSharp U2414H)
Case	Phanteks P600s- Seasonic Q704- Fractal Meshify C and etc...
Audio Device(s)	Logitech Z625 THX 2.1 speakers
Power Supply	EVGA 750 G3- SeaSonic DGC 750- EVGA P2 850 and etc...
Mouse	G300s
Keyboard	Corsair K65
VR HMD	N/A
Software	Windows 10 Pro or Ubuntu
Benchmark Scores	Why sit on the Bench when you can get in the game and Crunch!!!

Motherboard boot problem- time to RMA?

Norton

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