On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 06:48:44PM +0000, James wrote: > Hello, > > First system build with a Gigabyte mobo. I never > got a "motherboard install book" and cannot seem > to find any docs on installing a new 990FXA-UD3 > with a FX8350 and ram installed. Everything is new > and I have built many PCs before.... > > I got the new system put together > physically. I'm trying to boot into the bios. > The Blueray burner opens and closes and I put > the newest liveDVD inside but no boot. No signal > to the monitor. > > The fans all run, the BR burner opens and closes, but > the motherboard will not boot. I first tried a > known good pci video card (ATI) and now a new fanless > video card (ASUS Direct CU Silent Radeon HD 7750). > I tried different slots with the video cards. > > Is there a listing of jumpers or other install > tips that I can find somewhere for this mobo? > I meticulously connected everything, as this is not > my first RODEO. I've never had a new mobo in the box without the > little install guide book.....bummer ..... > > ideas? wikis? docs? > > James
Dale gave you a link to the manufacturer's webpage for your board. Never used a Blueray and don't know how well it's supported by the LiveDVD you're using. I've been very pleased with SystemRescueCD[1], and booting off USB [2] which is faster than a ROM drive anyway. [1] http://www.sysresccd.org/Download [2] http://www.sysresccd.org/Sysresccd-manual-en_How_to_install_SystemRescueCd_on_an_USB-stick -- Happy Penguin Computers >') 126 Fenco Drive ( \ Tupelo, MS 38801 ^^ supp...@happypenguincomputers.com 662-269-2706 662-205-6424 http://happypenguincomputers.com/ Don't top-post: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_post#Top-posting
