Recent content by ElliotCookie

Hiya, thanks for the reply, I have tried clearing the CMOS several times already - when the motherboard is naked to when the motherboard has all the components attached

Okay so I ran the system with some corsair vengeance (which is compatible) and I still got the same blacks screen Checked the AMD box and I have clearly ripped the label so there is no way to send that back, so I am stuck with the A8 7600

So I was just looking at other motherboards (to buy) and saw a memory support list, so I went and checked the one I had to see if supported my RAM: http://download.gigabyte.eu/FileList/Memory/mb_memory_ga-f2a88xm-ds2.pdf This is my ram...

So do you think the motherboard or processor is shot and I can replace under warranty? I am tempted to put them both back in their boxes and send them to Amazon as if I have never touched them and get an i3 Haswell

Haha yes I am aware of what one looks like, in the photo I am trying to say that there is no way to attach one to my motherboard :(

This is the front connection pannel: http://i57.tinypic.com/jhwj9s.jpg I think there is no speaker there or way to attach one

Hi guys, Dear ElliotCookie, Thank you for your kindly mail and inquiry. After checking, the GA-F2A88XM-DS2 (rev. 3.x) support AMD A8-7600 since BIOS version F7. We are not sure if you have update your BIOS to F7? If not, please note that the BIOS version which came with motherboard differ from...

Again, thanks for the response but I have done this several times and still nothing :( I have asked Gigabyte but they are taking their time to get back to me

Hi, thanks for your reply I have tried this, I used the Motherboards vga connection with a monitor and cable that I both know work - still a black screen and no beeps :(

Hi guys, first thread here and first AMD and Gigabyte build - it's a budget one for Uni!! :-) System Specs: Processor - AMD A8 7600 Mobo - Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-DS2 M-ATX Motherboard Ram -...