[SOLVED] Used motherboard won't even boot to Bios

[GgfAlex]

Hi, i need some help here...i just bought a used but still working Gigabyte motherboard (model:GA-EP43T-UD3L), that uses ddr3 instead of ddr2, in order to update my second pc that runs a Q9650 core 2 quad...i have tried EVERYTHING, from breadboarding it, with an other CPU and an other PSU, the ram is compatible and new, so i tried every combination, nothing worked, i tried several cpu fans, and of course, i cleaned the CMOS and tried entering the backup bios but still nothing. I am running out of ideas, every thought is welcome from me to try...i have the right to give it back, but i have waited lots of time to pick such a motherboard... please help.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Motherboard Specifications Page Rev 1.0
Which revision of the motherboard are you using? The revision number is printed in the corner of the motherboard: "Rev 1,X"
What is the exact model RAM you're attempting to use?

-Wolf sends

 

[GgfAlex]

Motherboard Specifications Page Rev 1.0
Which revision of the motherboard are you using? The revision number is printed in the corner of the motherboard: "Rev 1,X"
What is the exact model RAM you're attempting to use?

-Wolf sends

Rev: 1.1 and the model of ram is a Kingston KVR16N11S8/4

 

[Wolfshadw]

Aside from the supported RAM being DDR3-1600 (OC), I don't see anything else that might cause an issue. I'm assuming you've tried a single RAM module installed in the first, green RAM slot closest to the CPU?

-Wolf sends

 

[Calvin7]

The P43 Chipset motherboard uses low density memory. Kingston no longer makes or sells that kind of memory.

2x 4GB DDR3 1066MHz
https://www.ebay.com/itm/8GB-2x-4GB...Non-ECC-1066-Low-Density-RAM-8G-/331724485983

 

[GgfAlex]

Aside from the supported RAM being DDR3-1600 (OC), I don't see anything else that might cause an issue. I'm assuming you've tried a single RAM module installed in the first, green RAM slot closest to the CPU?

-Wolf sends

View: https://youtu.be/8Ba1yL0I79o

I am sending you a video of the board and what happens when i try to open it

 

[Wolfshadw]

Try booting your system with just one RAM module installed in the RAM slot closest to the CPU.

-Wolf sends

 

[GgfAlex]

Try booting your system with just one RAM module installed in the RAM slot closest to the CPU.

-Wolf sends

I just tried, same thing happens...i have installed a speaker, and when it first boots it beeps twice, then closes and reboots, beeping continiusly until it shuts down again

 

[GgfAlex]

I just tried, same thing happens...i have installed a speaker, and when it first boots it beeps twice, then closes and reboots, beeping continiusly until it shuts down again

Try booting your system with just one RAM module installed in the RAM slot closest to the CPU.

-Wolf sends

I have a question : The motherboard runs the RAM at 1600Mhz max, the ram is 1600Mhz...the possessor though says that the max supported is 1066 and with oc 1333...is that a problem? And with lower ram, would it be able to run?

 

[Wolfshadw]

I would think if that were the issue, the board would automatically downclock the RAM and it wouldn't advertise faster RAM as being compatible. If you have DDR3-1066 RAM available, then it's not going to hurt to try it, but I wouldn't spend tons of money on the theory.

-Wolf sends