Ahh! Can't figure out my ds3

[MiranoPoncho]

As I go to power on my computer, a curious thing happenes, It powers on, but then powers off after 3 seconds, waits a few seconds and repeats. Does anyone know what this is or how to fix it?
e6300
965p-ds3
1900xtx
256 mb generic ram(to set voltages)
2gb ocz 800 ddr2
Enermax liberty 500 psu
wd caviar 300gb hdd

 

[keeleysam]

What happens if you clear the CMOS?

btw, rigs in sigs = :thumbsdown:

 

[MiranoPoncho]

The exact same thing occurs, whilst cmos cleared, different ram combinations tried and all components reseated. And yes, I know the rig in the sig, but it has turned on every time in the past 6 years that I wanted it to.

 

[keeleysam]

Do you have another PSU you can try?

The reason I said :thumbsdown: is because it's way too many lines, not because it sucks.

 

[MiranoPoncho]

Ah, Point well taken. and I tried it with another psu, the exact same thing occurred.

 

[keeleysam]

I'm betting there is a short somewhere... I would try running it outside the case.

 

[MadAmos]

There have been problems with this MoBo and OZC ram when used with early Bios versions < F4. The answer has been different RAM or use a lower voltage Ram to post change DIMM voltage in Bios to 2.1v and then install the OZC ram. It may be easier to RMA what you have and use a compatible module see the DS3 thread in this heading for more info.

Amos

 

[keeleysam]

Originally posted by: MadAmos
There have been problems with this MoBo and OZC ram when used with early Bios versions < F4. The answer has been different RAM or use a lower voltage Ram to post change DIMM voltage in Bios to 2.1v and then install the OZC ram. It may be easier to RMA what you have and use a compatible module see the DS3 thread in this heading for more info.

Amos

Originally posted by: MiranoPoncho
256 mb generic ram(to set voltages)

 

[BadThad]

Lastest BIOS? There's a known issue with modules that use D9 Micron chips, maybe you're so lucky?

 

[snes tor]

i think theres F8 bios out now. Try updating that. Or if you can get into your BIOS try turning off automatic restarts, and it should error out. Then proceed from there. You should be able to boot up without ram, or CPU to get into your bios to do that.

 

[MiranoPoncho]

Well, I have now tried booting out of the case, which did not work, booting only without memory, or cpu, except vga, which did not work. However, I believe The cpu is the culprit. Every time else I booted, it failed to post, but with the cpu properly installed, the 2 second on, 3 second off cycle occurred. I suppose now I can either try to get a replacement, or I can shop for a low grade celeron until things pass.