ep45-dq6 new build, no post

[topkick]

I just completed a new ep45-dq6 build w/ a q9550, g.skill ddr2 800, evga 8800gt, 1 tb wd black, 750gb samsung, liteon dvd, enermax 500w, and antec 900 case. The problem is the computer turns on, but hardly ever posts. I started with 8 gb (4 sticks) and then tried 4 gb ram (2 sticks). I have checked/re-plugged all cables. ACPI led comes on/stays on, ram led flickers, sata led flickers, pci led flickers, and so do several other leds. The components were all just removed from my Asus p5q-e board, so I am sure they work.

I have successfully posted 3 times (over 1 hours) and then flashed to bios f10o. I have reset the cmos, tried using optimized defaults in the bios -- all to no avail. I believe the motherboard must be bad. Any help would be appreciated. Looks like I will likely rma the board. I wanted another gigabyte mb to replace my p35-dq6, however maybe I will have to stay with Asus.

Thx.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: ep45-dq6 new build, no post

First I would suggest you not use a Beta BIOS until you stable, then you can decide if you want that risk of errors or not.

So, what are you using now 4GB or 8GB, either one is going to need several things in the MIT adjusted. Was you doing that or leaving things in Auto?

If you was tweaking then you may have just set thing wrong, if you was leaving it all on Auto, that would be the problem.

If you do not wish to flash again, please post back with what settings you are using and I will reply with some suggested ones for you >>>

This is Just a template I use to ask people their settings, pay no attention to the numbers in it, replace with yours

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster ...............:
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................:
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:.0
CPU Frequency ...........................:


Clock Chip Control
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: Mhz
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:Set to 100


Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
CPU Clock Drive...........................: <<<
PCI Express Clock Drive.................: <<<
CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: <<<
MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: <<<


DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance...................: [STANDARD]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: Disabled
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............:
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............:
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time........................
tRCD .........................................
tRP'...........................................
tRAS..........................................

Advanced Timing Control
tRRD...........................................
tWTR..........................................
tWR............................................
tRFC...........................................
tRTP...........................................
Command Rate (CMD) ....................:2

Channel A
Static tRead Value.........................:7-10
tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:<<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto ps

Channel B
Static tRead Value.........................:7-10
tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:<<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto ps

Motherboard Voltage Control
Voltage Type.………... Manual
CPU
CPU Vcore….……….........................:
CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: <<< Leave
CPU PLL…………………....1.500V*.......: <<< Leave
CPU Referen.…………....0.755V*.......: <<< Leave
CPU Reference2………,,0.800V*.......:<<< Leave

MCH/ICH
MCH Core…………….....1.100V...........: <<
MCH Reference….…….0.800V...........; <<< Leave
MCH/DRAM Ref.…......0.900V...........: <<< Leave
ICH I/O……………….....1.550V............: <<< Leave
ICH Core…………...……1.100V............: <<< Leave

DRAM
DRAM Voltage ……....1.800V............:
DRAM Termination .…0.900V............: <<< Leave
Channel A Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave
Channel B Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave

Advanced Settings
Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled]

[mv2devnull]

Re: ep45-dq6 new build, no post

Just noticed that Gigabyte now offers 'F11' for EP45-DQ6, dated 2008-09-10, ie yesterday. Finally a new non-beta?

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: ep45-dq6 new build, no post

Could be, I would wait a few before I flash with it though, incase they pull it