cpu not working on Msi z68a-gd80-b3

**Skullnit** · 03-09-2011

I just bought a new MSI z68a-gd80-b3 along with processor as i2500k. I connected everything and did complete setup of all the components and seated entire the CPU including the heatsink, videocard and also ram memory in the empty slot onto the motherboard . but the problem arises when I power on my machine it turn on for a phase for approx two second and then turn off again automatically. It approximately use the current cycle for about 4 seconds and then turn off then again on about 3 seconds and also the led light flashers , later taking it out of the cabinet in order to fix it out no it is turning on for only 1 sec. i have interchange all the parts as follows below also it is not working …. Please help ..??

• cpu: intel i2500k
• Mobo: msi z68q-gd80-b3
• psu: antec quatro 850 and thermaltake tr2 750
• ram: gskill 7-8-7-24 8gb 1600mhz and patroit 2x4 gb 1600 cas 8
• video card: 2x 8550 ati

**Mayur_Jain** · 03-09-2011

hey even i have exactly problem what you are facing among the same motherboard accept a 2600k, when i acquire it in to observe it twisted out with a single pin on the motherboard wherever the CPU is assemble was a little twisted . as a result which is not allowing my system to turn on . I just tweaked the pin and tried to locate back into the same point , reattached my entire CPU and after all system is working well. What I will advise you is check all the pins if any is one got slightly dislocated .

**Aandaleeb** · 03-09-2011

I think you have combine of RAM may be raise a problem. Try by placing only single RAM module within the ram slot nearby to the CPU. After that perform a CMOS clearing . Then goto the BIOS setting , manually set your RAM to 1333 along with 9.9.9.24 timings. If your selected mem module is not providing the preferred results, try the a different one. The main thing is to acquire it going with stock RAM speeds. If it solves your issues , then you can check for mem modules and also in the 1600 overclocked settings.

**Mindstorm** · 03-09-2011

try this out take out the second GPU card and recheck it once again. Examine and correct all your power supply. There may be another option that is a little between MB and case. That would involve removing all your MB and testing it with a non-conducting shell.