GA-H110M-DS2 version 1.0 – no POST required
GA-H110M-DS2 version 1.0 – no POST required
Hello! I recently acquired a bunch of random components with uncertain quality (at a low cost). This particular MoBo is among them. When attempting to activate the MoBo, it either runs continuously with fans spinning and GPU operation (option 1) or shuts off after about five seconds of use before restarting in an endless loop (option 2). I observed it uses bent pins, so I gently tried bending them with a thin needle. It seems I managed without chipping any pins during this process. I flashed the M_BIOS chip using the USB programmer CH341A with the F27 BIOS version for rev 1.0/1.1/1.2 plates, which I downloaded from the official site. The B_BIOS chip remains untouched and its contents are unknown to me. Before flashing the BIOS, only option 2 occurred. After the flash, it alternates between (1) or completes one cycle of (2) back to (1). I’m sure the PSU (600W), RAM (DDR4 2133), GPU, CPU (Pentium G4400), and monitor are all functioning properly and aren’t causing issues. The speaker doesn’t emit a beep, regardless of RAM or GPU presence. USB ports are operational. During option 1, the CPU temperature rises three degrees higher than normal, while the M_BIOS chip is six degrees warmer. I attempted to reset the CMOS, but I don’t have a POST card. (And just in case, the MoBo is resting on bubble wrap.) I suspect I haven’t made any major errors—perhaps cables were loose or the CPU wasn’t installed correctly. I’ve read the instructions carefully, but nothing seems to be wrong. I’m aware I could easily purchase a working MoBo for 1151v1 at a lower price, which would have been simpler. Still, I’m determined to get this MoBo back to life. I’ll include two photos of the socket; maybe you’ll see if it’s still usable or if we need to try again.
You're noticing multiple pins that appear significantly bent, which could indicate an issue.
I examined closely; the table lamp appears to have a sticky residue. The device seems intact with no major harm, just a light dust accumulation. Near the F_USB1 connectors and capacitors linked to the microcontroller, I observed slight bending.
Pentium G4400 is brand new and I picked it as one of the most affordable 1151v1 CPUs. Of course, it might malfunction sometimes, but unlikely. Also, this model came with the CPU installed—it looks really cool. If it’s indeed QL3X and functioning, it must be big (the crystal under thermopasta is still intact). Edited July 9, 2024 by Durak Clarification for reason