M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 BOOTUP ISSUES

[makure]

Hello,

I have been having some weird behavior when using my newly built system. I bought the M4A89GTD PRO/UBS3 mobo and I have been having weird issues ever since I installed and used it. This is what I have been experiencing:

*Unexpected reboots
*Long boot-up times
*Overall performance

Here are my current PC specs:
*4GB DDR3 1333MHz Corsair *CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 1.50v vER8.11
*750Watts Corsair Modular 80Plus PSU
*Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
*1.5TB SATA HDD 7200rpm
*Radeon XFX 5700 1GB DDR5
*AMD Phenom II X6 3.2GHz
*AverTV DH DVR (PCIe)
*LG 24x SATA DVD+/-RW internal drive
*CM Sniper Mid tower

When I turned on my PC it takes about 12sec before I get something on my screen and when it finally does the POST says: "Current CPU cannot use the ASUS core unlocker". This is corrected though by entering the BIOS making changes, saving and rebooting but I have to do this every time the PC suddenly reboots on its own.

This occurs because I have experienced frequent reboots all of a sudden when working with Windows 7 Pro. One time I was using an external USB hard drive and when I safety removed and unplug it, the screen went blank and it rebooted. This has happened three times already, so this is obviously not a normal behavior. I tried connecting the drive to the front panel USB on the PC case and is the same issue. Other times I just lose the video signal from my LCD but the PC remains on. I have to unplug the DVI/VGA adapter connector from the video card and wait a few seconds before connecting it back to the DVI port on my Radeon video card and sometimes this works and I get a display again but some others it just doesn't work at all.

First question, Why does it take so long before I get the boot screen during POST? Is this the way all ASUS mobos' BIOS suppose to work? Does this model really support my AMD X6 3.2GHz CPU just like it says on the sticker?

Now, I already flashed the BIOS just to make sure but there are no changes. I checked the cables that connect the front panel USB ports and they are not damaged or plugged in the wrong place. I checked all the hardware before buying and made sure it was compatible with one another before buying this mobo so what gives?

My old HP bootup screen appears in 2 seconds after hitting the power button and boots 8 seconds later into Windows 7 Home Ed.

This is a brand new system I put together a few days ago so there is not a lot of software on my HDD other than the OS, Firefox and PCIe AverMedia card.

Another question, why do I need to install that VGA card in on of the PCIe slots when using only one video card? Can I just leave it out or would it cause problems if removed?

Thanks and I hope someone has any ideas. I'm thinking trying a different mobo manufacturer.

 

[COLGeek]

I have this problem too... but i'm using a Phenom II 955 BE, with 2x2GB Corsait Dominator.
I got one ram stick from my desktop on my work to test... but i don't think it is the problem, cause when i try to bootup the pc without a ram, it don't beep... o.0

You should really start a new thread here. This may, or may not, be the same issue. Good luck!

 

[Rogue00001]

Hello,

I have been having some weird behavior when using my newly built system. I bought the M4A89GTD PRO/UBS3 mobo and I have been having weird issues ever since I installed and used it. This is what I have been experiencing:

*Unexpected reboots
*Long boot-up times
*Overall performance

Here are my current PC specs:
*4GB DDR3 1333MHz Corsair *CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 1.50v vER8.11
*750Watts Corsair Modular 80Plus PSU
*Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
*1.5TB SATA HDD 7200rpm
*Radeon XFX 5700 1GB DDR5
*AMD Phenom II X6 3.2GHz
*AverTV DH DVR (PCIe)
*LG 24x SATA DVD+/-RW internal drive
*CM Sniper Mid tower

When I turned on my PC it takes about 12sec before I get something on my screen and when it finally does the POST says: "Current CPU cannot use the ASUS core unlocker". This is corrected though by entering the BIOS making changes, saving and rebooting but I have to do this every time the PC suddenly reboots on its own.

This occurs because I have experienced frequent reboots all of a sudden when working with Windows 7 Pro. One time I was using an external USB hard drive and when I safety removed and unplug it, the screen went blank and it rebooted. This has happened three times already, so this is obviously not a normal behavior. I tried connecting the drive to the front panel USB on the PC case and is the same issue. Other times I just lose the video signal from my LCD but the PC remains on. I have to unplug the DVI/VGA adapter connector from the video card and wait a few seconds before connecting it back to the DVI port on my Radeon video card and sometimes this works and I get a display again but some others it just doesn't work at all.

First question, Why does it take so long before I get the boot screen during POST? Is this the way all ASUS mobos' BIOS suppose to work? Does this model really support my AMD X6 3.2GHz CPU just like it says on the sticker?

Now, I already flashed the BIOS just to make sure but there are no changes. I checked the cables that connect the front panel USB ports and they are not damaged or plugged in the wrong place. I checked all the hardware before buying and made sure it was compatible with one another before buying this mobo so what gives?

My old HP bootup screen appears in 2 seconds after hitting the power button and boots 8 seconds later into Windows 7 Home Ed.

This is a brand new system I put together a few days ago so there is not a lot of software on my HDD other than the OS, Firefox and PCIe AverMedia card.

Another question, why do I need to install that VGA card in on of the PCIe slots when using only one video card? Can I just leave it out or would it cause problems if removed?

Thanks and I hope someone has any ideas. I'm thinking trying a different mobo manufacturer.

I have the same set up almost to the letter. And have had the same issues. This will be only a temporary fix till Corsair can work out the issues.

1. Go into your bios and go under advanced settings. And change the the clock speed from 1333 to 1066. Even though the board and RAM are stated to be compatible to run @ 1333 they are not. Running @ 1333 will cause some BSOD's including but not limited to vista driver faults and memory management. Can also BSOD to a IQRL error. Changing the clock speed from 1333 to 1066 should fix the problem.

How ever you should look though the approved vendor list for the board. There is a updated version for this board. CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 was a later added to the list that isn't in your installation hand book for your MOBO. Once you find a Memory that works that isn't CMX4GX3M1A1333C9. Purchase this memory and try and RMA the old one.

 

[ninja_55]

Hello i have this same motherboard but my main issues is the 12-30secs or more wait time to get a beep and a signal on the monitor before it starts posting. What you think is the issue here? It's really sickening and i've updated to the latest BIOS. Thank You