Intel Core 2 Quad Processor

[nicholas]

Hi everyone

I recently got a new motherboard + processor, the Gigabyte 6-quad X38-DQ6 Model name: GA-X38-DQ6. The processor Intel Core 2 Quad. Everyone was working fine until i got a new graphics card the Gigabyte GeForce 8800 GTX Model name: GV-NX88X768H-RH.

After i had insert the card i noticed that the processor fan which sits on top of the processor had 1 point out of the 4 that was not in the motherboard correctly. So i completely took the fan off the processor and put it back on correct... Another thing is this graphics card requires extra power from the power supply, this may be a problem im not sure although i did plug the power in.

Now everytime i start my computer a very high pitched BEEEEEEEP noise is comming from the processor fan. The computer simply does not start up it turns off after about 5 seconds of BEEEEEPing then turns back on and does the same thing. I really have no idea what to do now can anyone please help me?

Update: It seems when i put my old graphics card in it works again..
The problem i think is the power supply. On the installation instructions it sais ensure the power supply caples are plugged into it. Although i only have one piece which comes from the CD rom i can plug it into. Im completely lost on how to get the power to the graphics card...

[crenn]

What is your PSU?

[Fuganater]

2 things it could be....

1. Do you have the 6 pin PCI-E connector plugged into the GPU?
2. Is the GPU pushed ALL the way into the slot?

The loud BEEEEEEEEEEEEP you hear is a video error beep. If your not getting power to it thats where you need to start. If your not running a 450W + you don't have enough power to put towards that and a Quad core. Post your PSU and if you've tried my suggestions above.

-Fuga

[nicholas]

Ok, i got CPU going turns out i had to take out the CD Rom power and plug it in also with the graphics card. This means i my CD rom has no power. I have used up all the power adapters now because i also have two hard drives.

So the new problem i am facing is random shutdowns of the PC. Completly turns off instantly. The happened after i installed the latest drivers for windows Vista 32 bit GeForce 8800 GTX driver Now i am stuck again, what can i do to resolve this?

my PCU is Bliss Power Supple Model: ATX-250 Max output is 250w

[Fuganater]

Your CPU is overheating. Reseat your heatsinc and let me know

[crenn]

You need a new power supply.... get something around 650W

[Fuganater]

You need a new power supply.... get something around 650W

Well that too lol

[crenn]

Your CPU is overheating. Reseat your heatsinc and let me know

The CPU isn't overheating. The PSU is getting over current and shutting off.

[nicholas]

sorry what do you mean by reseat my heatsinc? i have no idea how to do this. Also it sais on the instruction please use the official gigabyte BIOS only. Im assuming that i already am using that BIOS becuase its a gygabyte mother board.

[crenn]

The HSF is the unit on the CPU to cool it. However your problem isn't due to any component over heating. Your PSU isn't powerful enough.