HELP QX6850 REBOOTS-FREEZES on screen

OMG_Help · 24th May 2008, 01:05 AM

My rig

qx6850
evga 680i
mushkin 2gx2 1066 ( running at 800mhz for some reason)
2x 8600 gt

I just installed my QX6850 and com freezes on screen no error msgs, or reboots.

Comp is colled 2 side fans blowing in
2 front fans blowing in
1 back fan blowing out
2 top fans blowing out
Zalman 9700NT on cpu

I need help PLEASE!

g0tanks · 24th May 2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMG_Help

My rig

qx6850
evga 680i
mushkin 2gx2 1066 ( running at 800mhz for some reason)
2x 8600 gt

I just installed my QX6850 and com freezes on screen no error msgs, or reboots.

Comp is colled 2 side fans blowing in
2 front fans blowing in
1 back fan blowing out
2 top fans blowing out
Zalman 9700NT on cpu

I need help PLEASE!

So do you actually see the bios post screen? Or is your screen just black?

OMG_Help · 24th May 2008, 01:16 AM

It getins into the system fine, when i turn on it says my comp specs, it freezes when i am using the computer every time, or it will reboot its always either or. Never had this problem untill i put the QX6850

Max_87 · 24th May 2008, 01:27 AM

What was your previous processor?

It's most likely your mainboard, 680i is known to have poor support for quads. Try update your mainboard bios to the latest version, it should fix the problem. If it doesn't, you can try increasing the MCH voltage and pray that it becomes stable.

Alternatively, you can increase the multiplier to 11 and decrease the FSB from 333MHz to 273MHz to solve the stability issue and at the same time still retain the same clock speed (3GHz).

Adrian Wong · 24th May 2008, 01:27 AM

Okay, did you update your motherboard's BIOS?

OMG_Help · 24th May 2008, 02:04 AM

I've been lookinginto upgrading the bios, but id ont know how. I dont have a floppy disk or cds to burn. anyone has a link or page, or recomend a bios for me and where to download it

OMG_Help · 24th May 2008, 02:05 AM

I hear alot of things about the P32 but i dont know much about it. I wouldn't know to to overclock anything so I am really scared

Adrian Wong · 24th May 2008, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMG_Help

I've been lookinginto upgrading the bios, but id ont know how. I dont have a floppy disk or cds to burn. anyone has a link or page, or recomend a bios for me and where to download it

We have a guide on flashing the BIOS here - Tech ARP - Motherboard BIOS Flashing Guide but you should still check the official method recommended by the motherboard manufacturer, EVGA in your case.

That's easy. Just go over to EVGA.com and download the latest BIOS there. I would not recommend that you download it anywhere else. Here's a link - EVGA | Download Drivers

Adrian Wong · 24th May 2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMG_Help

I hear alot of things about the P32 but i dont know much about it. I wouldn't know to to overclock anything so I am really scared

Forget about overclocking. Right now, you need to get the CPU bootable.

OMG_Help · 24th May 2008, 02:18 AM

I had installed that driver, but it did not seem to do anything

24th May 2008, 01:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
OMG_Help Newbie Join Date: 24 May 2008 Posts: 9 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	HELP QX6850 REBOOTS-FREEZES on screen My rig qx6850 evga 680i mushkin 2gx2 1066 ( running at 800mhz for some reason) 2x 8600 gt I just installed my QX6850 and com freezes on screen no error msgs, or reboots. Comp is colled 2 side fans blowing in 2 front fans blowing in 1 back fan blowing out 2 top fans blowing out Zalman 9700NT on cpu I need help PLEASE!

24th May 2008, 01:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: Sarawak, Malaysia. Posts: 11,036 Reputation: 1809 Rep Power: 35	What was your previous processor? It's most likely your mainboard, 680i is known to have poor support for quads. Try update your mainboard bios to the latest version, it should fix the problem. If it doesn't, you can try increasing the MCH voltage and pray that it becomes stable. Alternatively, you can increase the multiplier to 11 and decrease the FSB from 333MHz to 273MHz to solve the stability issue and at the same time still retain the same clock speed (3GHz). __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com Intel E8400 @ 4.2GHz / Abit IP35 Pro / G.Skill F2-8000CL5-4GBPQ / Radeon X1800 / Seagate 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GBx2 / WD5000AAKS / Silverstone ST56F Last edited by Max_87 : 24th May 2008 at 02:46 AM.

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24th May 2008, 01:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
OMG_Help Newbie Join Date: 24 May 2008 Posts: 9 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	It getins into the system fine, when i turn on it says my comp specs, it freezes when i am using the computer every time, or it will reboot its always either or. Never had this problem untill i put the QX6850

24th May 2008, 02:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
OMG_Help Newbie Join Date: 24 May 2008 Posts: 9 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	I've been lookinginto upgrading the bios, but id ont know how. I dont have a floppy disk or cds to burn. anyone has a link or page, or recomend a bios for me and where to download it

24th May 2008, 02:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
OMG_Help Newbie Join Date: 24 May 2008 Posts: 9 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	I hear alot of things about the P32 but i dont know much about it. I wouldn't know to to overclock anything so I am really scared

24th May 2008, 02:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
OMG_Help Newbie Join Date: 24 May 2008 Posts: 9 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	I had installed that driver, but it did not seem to do anything