Question I have a problem with my p9x79 mb keeps restarting every 3 sec maybe someone knows ho had this problem how to fix it?

[Andrius920]

Pc spec:E5 1650 v2, rx 580 8gb, 32gb ram ddr3 1600mhz.
What i tried put diffrent cpu, tried every ram slot with one stick off ram. Tried run without gpu.
Cleared cmos.
The pins looks good
(sorry if my english bad its my second luanguage).

 

[Andrius920]

"Fixing" a defective motherboard is generally beyond the typical user's capability. Have you physically examined each motherboard? Looked for any signs of damage?

We are talking about 12+ year old tech. That ran hot in its prime. Could be matter of some motherboard component failing.

No everthing looks good like new. And i will probably give to repairing shop if they will ask 80eur for the idk if it worth fixing in my country this board cost used around 100eurus😅

 

[COLGeek]

What do you intend for this old system to do?

 

[Andrius920]

What do you intend for this old system to do?

Game. Like pubg, cs 1.6. E5 1650 v2 oc is like 104000f. And i can get E51680 v2 cheap for even better performance.

 

[COLGeek]

Personally, I wouldn't spend any money on tech that old.

The Xeons do game well, on par with their i7 counterparts. Those of that generation are trailing modern tech by a lot.

 

[Andrius920]

Personally, I wouldn't spend any money on tech that old.

The Xeons do game well, on par with their i7 counterparts. Those of that generation are trailing modern tech by a lot.

Idk i have x99 pro with 2697 v3 that is like tank going true games😂

 

[COLGeek]

Idk i have x99 pro with 2697 v3 that is like tank going true games😂

Not really a good comparison.

https://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/416/Intel_Xeon_E5-1650_v2_vs_Intel_Xeon_E5-2697_v3.html

https://technical.city/en/cpu/Xeon-E5-2697-v3-vs-Xeon-E5-1650-v2

 

[Andrius920]

Not really a good comparison.

https://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/416/Intel_Xeon_E5-1650_v2_vs_Intel_Xeon_E5-2697_v3.html

https://technical.city/en/cpu/Xeon-E5-2697-v3-vs-Xeon-E5-1650-v2

Yea i understand 2697 v3 is like 124000f and 1650 v2 104000f. 😙

 

[Andrius920]

Yea i understand 2697 v3 is like 124000f and 1650 v2 104000f. 😙

Yea i understand 2697 v3 is like 124000f and 1650 v2 104000f. 😙

Beacos i asked a guy ho works with servers mostly but builds sometimes gaming pc with these xeons. And from the performance off 2697 v3 i think bro is not lying😅

 

[COLGeek]

If determined to test the motherboards, do what was previously suggested.

In the past, I have gamed quite nicely with older Xeons and Opterons. They performed on par with their consumer counterparts perfectly well.

 

[Andrius920]

If determined to test the motherboards, do what was previously suggested.

I did that but it didint help so maybe there someone ho knows what the problem with these disease off these boards🫡

 

[COLGeek]

What seems clear to me is that neither board has worked while in your possession. Is that correct?

Where did you get the motherboards from?

 

[Andrius920]

What seems clear to me is that neither board has worked while in your possession. Is that correct?

Where did you get the motherboards from?

Yea one off market other my friend gave like 4 years ago

 

[COLGeek]

I would assume both are DOA if you have tested each with good memory, CPU, GPU, and PSU.

Of course, you do have to have the proper BIOS for the Xeon to work at all. That is how we started the conversation.

 

[Andrius920]

I would assume both are DOA if you have tested each with good memory, CPU, GPU, and PSU.

Of course, you do have to have the proper BIOS for the Xeon to work at all. That is how we started the conversation.

Yea i have the latest bios maybe bios chip off both died. Beacos when i do flash back it blinks 5 times then stays blue it's abit to fast i would say🤔

 

[COLGeek]

Most motherboards of that era required a compatible CPU installed BEFORE updating the BIOS. This very well could be the issue and why I asked about a consumer class CPU earlier.

 

[Andrius920]

Most motherboards of that era required a compatible CPU installed BEFORE updating the BIOS. This very well could be the issue and why I asked about a consumer class CPU earlier.

Maybe. But when i watch about this mb the asus said this mb don't need cpu ram or anything like that it just need power and mb self. U plug usb press flashback and that it.

 

[COLGeek]

I'm not seeing that update option in the motherboard manual:

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA2011/P9X79-PRO/E8037_P9X79_PRO.pdf?model=P9X79 PRO

Section 3.10 is there the BIOS update info starts.

 

[Andrius920]

I'm not seeing that update option in the motherboard manual:

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA2011/P9X79-PRO/E8037_P9X79_PRO.pdf?model=P9X79 PRO

Section 3.10 is there the BIOS update info starts.

Its YT vidoe maybe i installed wrongly bios. I formate to FAT32 then i downloaded from asus p9x79 pro latest bios renamed . Cap and plug in mb press flashback button i think correcly

 

[COLGeek]

Understood. I see the feature, but I think you still need a compatible CPU before using.

From the manual: USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS ever! It allows
overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or
operating system. Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds,
and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for the
ultimate convenience!

Section 2.3.10 is useful.

 

[Andrius920]

Understood. I see the feature, but I think you still need a compatible CPU before using.

From the manual: USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS ever! It allows
overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or
operating system. Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds,
and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for the
ultimate convenience!

Or maybe 32gb stick is too big for this old mb and thats why it fails to flashback. Ohh btw 5 blinks means fail of flashback

 

[Andrius920]

Or maybe 32gb stick is too big for this old mb and thats why it fails to flashback. Ohh btw 5 blinks means fail of flashback

Damn but i don't smaller stick only 64 anf 32

 

[COLGeek]

Damn but i don't smaller stick only 64 anf 32

I keep a couple of 4GB and 8GB USB sticks for just such occasions.

 

[Andrius920]

I keep a couple of 4GB and 8GB USB sticks for just such occasions.

Good for u i need to borow from someone 4gb or 8gb maybe my uncle will have it i will ask him tmrw