PsychoChimp22 Posted January 19, 2007 Posted January 19, 2007 So today i built a rig with my friend, everything is fine (well built). It's got the mobo in the title, an A64 3700 939, some DDR RAM. Also has a video card but not enough power to run it, so we dont have it in atm lol. A problem with the is the fact that we are running a 420 watt PSU until our new one comes. What's happening is we're getting stuck with the 4 red LED's on, meaning it cant see the CPU. I thought it was a CPU problem so i swaped it into my comp and it works great, using it now, and the CPU i did have doesnt work in the new comp.. so it's not a CPU issue. I also thought it could be lack of power, but after seeing a 550 watt didnt work i would be shocked if that was the problem. Does anybody have any ideas as to what might be wrong? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted January 19, 2007 Posted January 19, 2007 did you try a CMOS clear? this is also known as a Cold-Boot issue, so what you will need to do is the following: 1.) Boot it until the 4 red light come on. 2.) turn the PSU off whilst its running (at the switch on the PSU) 3.) wait until all lights go off 4.) boot again and it works at least thats what it did on my SLI-DR Expert Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted January 19, 2007 Posted January 19, 2007 kinda similar to what kingd had to do, but with lots of pressing of the reset button when i was using an Antec Neopower 480 on this Ultra-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted January 19, 2007 Posted January 19, 2007 Sound like these guys might be on to something with the cold boot issues, but one other thing to think about is ram. What kind of ram did you get? The DFI nf4 boards are known for being picky with value ram. I ask simply because you didn't specify any specs of the ram at all, which is usually the case when people buy cheapo value ram. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeinejunkie Posted January 19, 2007 Posted January 19, 2007 (edited) Do you have all four power connections made? 24pin ATX 4pin EPS Molex Floppy Also make sure that you are using the orange DIMMS and try booting with only one module in DIMM2. Edited January 19, 2007 by caffeinejunkie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychoChimp22 Posted January 19, 2007 Posted January 19, 2007 did you try a CMOS clear? this is also known as a Cold-Boot issue, so what you will need to do is the following:1.) Boot it until the 4 red light come on. 2.) turn the PSU off whilst its running (at the switch on the PSU) 3.) wait until all lights go off 4.) boot again and it works at least thats what it did on my SLI-DR Expert Yeah I've tried 2 CMOS clear (for different lengths of time) and i've had it out for awhile now, about to check in on it. I tried your 4-step idea and no luck Sound like these guys might be on to something with the cold boot issues, but one other thing to think about is ram. What kind of ram did you get? The DFI nf4 boards are known for being picky with value ram. I ask simply because you didn't specify any specs of the ram at all, which is usually the case when people buy cheapo value ram. Well it's not cheapo value ram lol, it's ballistix Do you have all four power connections made? 24pin ATX 4pin EPS Molex Floppy Also make sure that you are using the orange DIMMS and try booting with only one module in DIMM2. Yes, all 4 are connected. The origional PSU (420w) only has 20 pins, which is what is in it now, so i thought it might be picky regarding having to use a converter. Then we used my friends 550 with a 24 pin and it still wouldnt work , on both tests and right now we had all 4 connections made. Also, I've tried placing the 2 sticks of ram (together and indivigually) in every combination they could go in ---------------- Im honestly at a loss here, thanks for the help though. Keep it coming if you have any more ideas, regardless of how baked they are lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted January 20, 2007 Posted January 20, 2007 which RAM slots did you put the RAM in? Yellow or orange? always put them into the orange!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeinejunkie Posted January 20, 2007 Posted January 20, 2007 Well you could try a 24hr CMOS clear (some times the short clears just arent enough). Also when doing the CMOS clear follow this procedure: Remove power from the rig by pulling the plug or switching the PSU off. Move the PC Speaker jumper to the ON position. Remove the Battery. Move the CMOS jumper to CLEAR. Press the Start Button on the case or motherboard to drain the capacitors. You may leave the board in this condition for as long as it takes to clear the CMOS. If a short 30 second clear or a 15 minute clear doesn't work, try an 8 hour clear then a 24 hour clear. Plug in a PS2 Keyboard. Put one stick of RAM in the top orange slot marked DIMM2. Replace the Battery. Move the CMOS jumper to Normal. Press and hold the Insert Key on the Keyboard. Apply power to the rig by plugging the power in or using the switch on the PSU. Press the Start Button to power the rig up. When you hear the BEEP, release the Insert Key and press the Delete Key on the Keyboard. Once you enter the BIOS set the DATE and TIME then Load Optimized Defaults. Save and Exit. Enter the BIOS again and set it up the way you want for your particular rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychoChimp22 Posted January 21, 2007 Posted January 21, 2007 Tried that Caffine I think i've tried every trick in the book related to the CMOS I im so confused right now, this thing will jsut NOT cold start.. Think i should just RMA it and get a board that works? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeinejunkie Posted January 21, 2007 Posted January 21, 2007 Tried that Caffine I think i've tried every trick in the book related to the CMOS I im so confused right now, this thing will jsut NOT cold start.. Think i should just RMA it and get a board that works? ygpm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted January 21, 2007 Posted January 21, 2007 (edited) A problem with the is the fact that we are running a 420 watt PSU until our new one comes. i'd suggest trying another psu... all my cold boot issues were resolved after upgrading from my antec neopower 480 to the pcp&c 510 sli/express Edited January 21, 2007 by hardnrg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeinejunkie Posted January 21, 2007 Posted January 21, 2007 i'd suggest trying another psu... all my cold boot issues were resolved after upgrading from my antec neopower 480 to the pcp&c 510 sli/express If it's just a coldboot issue shouldnt he have been able to fire it after following kings instructions? I myself dont know because Ive yet to encounter the problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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