New UD5h build does not boot up properly, even into the BIOS

[brownix]

I just finished building my computer and it was working normally when i turned it on first but after it kept giving me static. The first screen itself hangs.

My Specs are as follows:

Motherboard: Gigabyte Z77 UD5h
CPU: Intel i7 3770
Cooler: Corsair H80
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X 1866MHz 8GB
SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB
PSU: Corsair TX850
Case: NZXT Phantom Full Tower
VGA Monitor

I have only recently (yesterday) finished. The first boot i was scared but i heard the beep and was happy. I was able to play with the BIOS (i only turned virtulization on and made DVD drive before SSD). I looked up the CPU temperatures to see if the cooler was working great and it was 25 degrees Celsius. I was able to turn the computer on like this about 2 times before the problem occurred.

I turn on the computer and go to BIOS and i receive these coloured static lines. Sometimes black screen. Sometimes black screen with with different coloured bars. I do not know what the problem is. I have tried switching to the backup BIOS but it worked for a little bit and not it does not. I cannot hear a beep anymore. It takes a few seconds after the main Gigabyte screen loads for the problem to start. I would really like urgent help thanks.

Also it cannot be the monitor because it works perfectly connected to my laptop.

Thank you!



*I am leaning towards the CPU graphics being the problem now. The BIOS and gigabyte splash screen pops up but after that it just hangs. With the monitor static.

*I keep getting the normal lights, no error . The lights just stay the same when the static comes. The lights range from AE to AB (boot legacy to boot BIOS), depending on what I was doing before.

 

[kegobeer]

Is this the first computer you've built?

To verify - this happens before you are in Windows, correct? It always manifests itself in the BIOS and before the OS loads, correct?

 

[brownix]

Is this the first computer you've built?

To verify - this happens before you are in Windows, correct? It always manifests itself in the BIOS and before the OS loads, correct?

i have not been able to install an OS. There is only the SSD without any OS.

 

[CB]

Hi Brownix.
Your Mobo is actually among best that available from GB (that's what I heard)
You haven't mentioned to which port your monitor was connected, to onboard DVI/VGA, or PCI-E graphic card?
As a routines,
Try re-seating all memory, HDD, and other connector.
Try starting with default BIOS setting, use single memory.
Additionally there was other similar problem though I haven't read it thoroughly, but you may try to check this out GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

Kevin

 

[brownix]

Hi Brownix.
Your Mobo is actually among best that available from GB (that's what I heard)
You haven't mentioned to which port your monitor was connected, to onboard DVI/VGA, or PCI-E graphic card?
As a routines,
Try re-seating all memory, HDD, and other connector.
Try starting with default BIOS setting, use single memory.
Additionally there was other similar problem though I haven't read it thoroughly, but you may try to check this out GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

Kevin

Thank you! It is an old VGA monitor. I guess i have no choice but to re-connect most things. But i think it actually might be the motherboard. Both backup and main BIOS do the same thing. Or it could be the graphics on the CPU.

 

[fireberd]

I just built a new system using that motherboard and some of the same hardware (e.g. i7 3770, GSKill memory, OCZ Vertex 4 SSD, etc). I am using the built in Intel HD 4000 graphics, using the DVI connector on the rear motherboard I/O panel. I didn't mess with the UEFI BIOS, I left it at default.

There is a small internal diagnostic display on the motherboard, what are you getting on that? There is a list of the codes in the manual. There is also a BIOS reset switch on the rear, use that to reset the BIOS.

My system has been up for about three weeks.

 

[brownix]

I just built a new system using that motherboard and some of the same hardware (e.g. i7 3770, GSKill memory, OCZ Vertex 4 SSD, etc). I am using the built in Intel HD 4000 graphics, using the DVI connector on the rear motherboard I/O panel. I didn't mess with the UEFI BIOS, I left it at default.

There is a small internal diagnostic display on the motherboard, what are you getting on that? There is a list of the codes in the manual. There is also a BIOS reset switch on the rear, use that to reset the BIOS.

My system has been up for about three weeks.

I have checked the light beside the motherboard power button once or twice. The figures were not in the error section but still trying to boot. I loaded default settings at the beginning and rebooted. The problem began after i booted 3-4 times later. Since then I have tried the BIOS reset switch, cleared the CMOS and even switched to the backup BIOS.
I shall try a few more times and say what is showing up.

 

[brownix]

I just built a new system using that motherboard and some of the same hardware (e.g. i7 3770, GSKill memory, OCZ Vertex 4 SSD, etc). I am using the built in Intel HD 4000 graphics, using the DVI connector on the rear motherboard I/O panel. I didn't mess with the UEFI BIOS, I left it at default.

There is a small internal diagnostic display on the motherboard, what are you getting on that? There is a list of the codes in the manual. There is also a BIOS reset switch on the rear, use that to reset the BIOS.

My system has been up for about three weeks.

I keep getting the normal lights, no error . The lights just stay the same when the static comes. The lights range from AE to AB (boot legacy to boot BIOS), depending on what I was doing before.

 

[fireberd]

Mine goes through some numbers and then stays at "A0" on a normal boot.

The is a BIOS switch, to switch between the main and backup BIOS (in case the main is corrupt). There is also a CMOS clear button.

 

[CB]

I hope this is not too early, Brownix.
If you already did all right things and all best given advice but the problem persist, you might want to consider for board replacement.

Kevin

 

[brownix]

I hope this is not too early, Brownix.
If you already did all right things and all best given advice but the problem persist, you might want to consider for board replacement.

Kevin

I am considering it at the moment. But will wait until monday.

 

[brownix]

Mine goes through some numbers and then stays at "A0" on a normal boot.

The is a BIOS switch, to switch between the main and backup BIOS (in case the main is corrupt). There is also a CMOS clear button.

I have tried all those buttons. Reset, cleared, switched (the book doesn't indicate well which side is backup and which main, but i still tried both multiple times). This is why i keep considering that it must be the CPU.

 

[fireberd]

Do you have a separate Video card that you can use to test?

 

[brownix]

Do you have a separate Video card that you can use to test?

actually, i can take the 6450 out of my htpc.
but what would that help prove? if i get the same thing does that mean it is the motherboard or something else?

 

[CB]

Do you have a separate Video card that you can use to test?

actually, i can take the 6450 out of my htpc.
but what would that help prove? if i get the same thing does that mean it is the motherboard or something else?

I think that is worth trying, at least you can observe how it goes with the POST screen, while waiting for Monday.
And stronger evidence for board replacement.

Kevin

 

[brownix]

I have tried the separate GPU 4 times. All the times i saw no sign the static but it would always get stuck. Once it got stuck on an error (CPU initialization error). But the other times it seemed like it would get stuck on CPU extensive task or something.
Does the CPU work during the POST screen and BIOS? It instantly froze when i tried installing windows 7.

 

[fireberd]

The CPU is being used (worked) at all times, in the POST, BIOS, Windows, whatever. If there is no CPU then nothing will work.

Your symptoms could be motherboard, CPU or outside chance memory based on what you've posted. The only problem is, the only way to test for sure is component replacement (e.g. use a known good CPU, or motherboard).

 

[CB]

Brownix.
Sorry for asking more questions, but just to make sure all are properly done.
- How did you assemble the CPU?
- Is the processor seated cleanly and locked firmly? Need to ask this since some of recent architectures has integrated the north bridge into the processor.

When it says CPU initialization error, it is really something with the board and the setting

Here is another reading from Tomshardware (old one actually)

This is to help you all out with the INIT error

Here are some steps you can take to fix the problem:

1) Press and hold the CLR CMOS switch for 30 seconds, release, then leave your machine for 3 hours (this will revert all bios settings to default).

2) (After 3 Hours) Press and release your CLR CMOS switch then press the power button. If your machine doesn't boot, don't stress. Just keep doing it (press CLR CMOS, press power button) your machine will eventually post. It may take up to 60 times - I know it's a load of crap!

3) Once your computer posts, enter BIOS immediately and look for the over-voltage options for your memory. Assuming you have 3 with a good, try setting your memory voltage to 1.5V. This should fix your problem and you shouldn't have any problems in the future. You may have to repeat this process once or twice in a year, but hey - that's life when you are playing in the high-end pool!

FYI
----
The notorious CPU INIT error is caused when your CPU is not receiving enough power to initiate. This is because on most high performance RAM modules, they require a slightly higher level of voltage than most motherboards are defaulted to. When your RAM doesn't receive enough power, it will draw what is required from your source. This is the reason your CPU will not initiate (and without a CPU you can't use your machine of course) resulting in the CPU INIT error. This is a huge design flaw in boards which is quite suprising, considering the boards are designed for enthusiasts.

Another outside thread you might want to read on Overclocker's site

Kevin

 

[brownix]

The CPU is being used (worked) at all times, in the POST, BIOS, Windows, whatever. If there is no CPU then nothing will work.

Your symptoms could be motherboard, CPU or outside chance memory based on what you've posted. The only problem is, the only way to test for sure is component replacement (e.g. use a known good CPU, or motherboard).

Alright, thanks. I just do not know what part of the motherboard could be the problem.

 

[brownix]

Brownix.
Sorry for asking more questions, but just to make sure all are properly done.
- How did you assemble the CPU?
- Is the processor seated cleanly and locked firmly? Need to ask this since some of recent architectures has integrated the north bridge into the processor.

When it says CPU initialization error, it is really something with the board and the setting

Here is another reading from Tomshardware (old one actually)

This is to help you all out with the INIT error

Here are some steps you can take to fix the problem:

1) Press and hold the CLR CMOS switch for 30 seconds, release, then leave your machine for 3 hours (this will revert all bios settings to default).

2) (After 3 Hours) Press and release your CLR CMOS switch then press the power button. If your machine doesn't boot, don't stress. Just keep doing it (press CLR CMOS, press power button) your machine will eventually post. It may take up to 60 times - I know it's a load of crap!

3) Once your computer posts, enter BIOS immediately and look for the over-voltage options for your memory. Assuming you have 3 with a good, try setting your memory voltage to 1.5V. This should fix your problem and you shouldn't have any problems in the future. You may have to repeat this process once or twice in a year, but hey - that's life when you are playing in the high-end pool!

FYI
----
The notorious CPU INIT error is caused when your CPU is not receiving enough power to initiate. This is because on most high performance RAM modules, they require a slightly higher level of voltage than most motherboards are defaulted to. When your RAM doesn't receive enough power, it will draw what is required from your source. This is the reason your CPU will not initiate (and without a CPU you can't use your machine of course) resulting in the CPU INIT error. This is a huge design flaw in boards which is quite suprising, considering the boards are designed for enthusiasts.

Another outside thread you might want to read on Overclocker's site

Kevin

Well thanks for the reading. I did not know I had to wait 3 hours before restarting.
I was very careful when installing the CPU. I did not even touch it with my hands. I used tweezers to grab the top plate of the CPU and placed it slowly in the socket. It was perfectly in place, it would not budge when i poked it. The water cooler was pressed firmly against the CPU. I could read the CPU temperature at 25 degrees in the BIOS.

Does the power have to be on when clearing CMOS?