Motherboard says c1 in debug, and computer loops on and off

[sammylotempio]

Parts:
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170x gaming 7
Gpu: evga gtx 950
Ram: ballistix sport 8gb
Cpu: intel i3-6100 LGA1151

It will start for a couple seconds, then shut off and start again, in a loop. No display, debug says c1 DC and eco wll blink. All parts start and then shut off with the computer's loop. I am fairly new to computerus. Pls help

 

[Mark RM]

remove all but one stick of RAM, remove the video card, reset the BIOS and see if it posts with the onboard video. If it does, add back in the RAM, test, add back in the video card, test.

 

[sammylotempio]

I'm new to computers so how wI'll I reset the bios? And the ram is only 1 stick.

 

[Mark RM]

You look in the manual.
the CLR_CMOS jumper is down in the bottom corner of the board where the front panel connects (power butt etc). with the computer off, you just put a jumper on it for a few seconds.
http://download.gigabyte.us/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_ga-z170x-gaming7_e.pdf

If you have only the one stick of RAM put it in the second slot away from the CPU. Pull the video card and use the onboard video and see if it posts

 

[sammylotempio]

This time the debug said c1 and the computer beeped like an alarm

 

[Mark RM]

Is the DRAM LED lit on the motherboard? Stupid question on my part. N/m


The C1 error state is not listed, I'm assuming it's not getting past the RAM check.

 

[sammylotempio]

I do not see anything with dram led lit up

 

[Mark RM]

If there are no bent pins in the socket under the CPU, it's likely the RAM.

 

[sammylotempio]

Is there any way I am able to fix the ram then?

 

[Mark RM]

With out having another computer to test the RAM in, you need to try some other RAM.

 

[sammylotempio]

Danget, I'm just going to go costumer support for the ram card. Thanks for your help