New build "cycling" problem

[P23UNK]

Hello everyone,
I've just built a new computer (spec in signature) and i've noticed that if i reset the computer and when turning it on from a cold start it cycles a few times (Power comes on, fans speed up for about 1 second then the computer kind of restarts immediately and does the same again a few times over) before it posts and then boots up. I've no idea what is causing this as everything on the computer is brand new. This is an intermitant problem. It will also freeze during the post screen and while loading windows occasionaly as well, i don't know if this is linked to the same problem or not. Can any one suggest a solution or even a cause for this?
Cheers,
Ryan S

[CheckPleaseTY]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

Hey Ryan,

Gigabyte boards have had some problems with DDR3-1600. It seemed to be isolated to x58 boards, but I would try updating your BIOS firmware if you haven't already.

Try running your system on just one ram chip. We might find that one of the chips is bad.

There are some setting in the BIOS that could be causing this. Have you overclocked your system or changed the memory timings on your RAM?

The freezing during POST tells me something is wrong with your BIOS.

Lastly, are you able to read anything off of the debug LED located in the upper right corner of your motherboard?

Edit: If you upgrade the BIOS or have made changes to it, I suggest removing the CMOS battery and using the jumper or button the reset to factory settings, rather than the option in the BIOS.

[P23UNK]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

Since posting this I have read the Ivybridge overclocking guide on here and overclocked the computer to 4.5GHz and manually set the ram to 1600mhz as it was set to 1333MHZ for some reason and it seems to be running a lot smoother. I've not changed any ram timings or flashed the BIOS but if the problem continues ill check the ram and update the BIOS. Thank you for your quick response mate.

[boondocks]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

What is your current BIOS number? F7 is latest, you can flash to that on one BIOS and leave the other as is if you feel you need to switch back via the manual switch on mobo.
You have your BIOS version listed as v1 in your specs, Did you mean that as your motherboard revision number? You pretty much have to be on BIOS version F4 or later. Just a heads up.

[Hyper530]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

what is your BIOS version? how about if running in stock BIOS settings?

[CheckPleaseTY]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

Since posting this I have read the Ivybridge overclocking guide on here and overclocked the computer to 4.5GHz and manually set the ram to 1600mhz as it was set to 1333MHZ for some reason and it seems to be running a lot smoother. I've not changed any ram timings or flashed the BIOS but if the problem continues ill check the ram and update the BIOS. Thank you for your quick response mate.

No problem my friend! If your RAM was not identified correctly that could have been the issue. Let me know if the issue returns!

[P23UNK]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

I was using stock bios settings when the problem w:as present. I'll check my bios today, I probably have put the mobo revision in my signature by accident. I think the computer was crying out to be overclocked, that's all. It's happy as Larry now. LOL.

[P23UNK]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

I've just checked my BIOS and it is version F4 so i might look into flashing it and see if that will fix it. I noticed the computer was "cycling" again this morning so it's not fixed after all. Is it relatively easy to flash with this Motherboard? I haven't done a BIOS flash before and i don't want to brick my new beast!

[P23UNK]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

Ok, i've just successfully flashed my BIOS to v.F7 using Gigabyte's @BIOS feature, The Gigabyte servers only have v.F5 so i downloaded F7 from their website and used that instead. Hell, i'm getting not bad at this computer geeking malarky! And for my next trick i will overclock my vengeance ram to 1800MHz. lol.

[P23UNK]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

RAM modules checked with memtest86+. I let it run for one full pass and no errors. It must have been a compatibillity issue with the older BIOS then?

[boondocks]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

RAM modules checked with memtest86+. I let it run for one full pass and no errors. It must have been a compatibillity issue with the older BIOS then?

F4 was the shipping BIOS, and like many early BIOS not very "mature". BIOS development is ongoing, if you look at the posts at top of forum you will see yet another beta BIOS released. But if F7 works for you no need to flash again.
BTW it's generally standard to use the built in Qflash program to flash BIOS, @BIOS used to be sort of flakey although it appears to be better than it used to be.
Glad it's going good for you.

[RicoFrost]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

I have the same problem, it started about a week back. I am on BIOS F9

I will try the new F11b to see if that helps, its only when its a cold start.

[RicoFrost]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

I did notice some people having problems with F11b so I updated to F10. My KB still doesn't work G510 have to use and old KB with the front USB ports. I will post in the next day or so with and update.

[RicoFrost]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

Just and update that after changing my ram setting to 13 I've had no cycle problem for the last 3-4 days.

[profJim]

Re: New build "cycling" problem

@RicoFrost,
Have you done any stress testing using the latest versions of Prime95, LinX, and/or IBT (IntelBurnTest)? If yes, which tests and for how long?

With new hardware, I run several full passes with Memtest v4.x and 10 passes of test #5 before booting into windows.
Memtest is not a full blown stress test, but it will generate errors if there is a hardware problem or if your bios settings aren't reasonably close to being stable.

You risk corrupting your boot drive in windows and possibly other partitions if your system isn't stable.
If you have a saved disk image of your drive(s), it only takes several minutes to restore your drive if the system is corrupted and windows can't fix the problem by doing a windows repair. Macrium Reflect freeware Macrium Reflect FREE Edition - Information and download is often suggested for backing up your boot drive and other disk partitions.