Issue with X58 Board – No POST occurs even after attempts
Issue with X58 Board – No POST occurs even after attempts
The setup involves an X58 board that fails to display. It functioned properly in January after an upgrade from AM4. Initially, it was protected in a plastic bag, foam, and then placed in a dry environment. The specific model is an ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution. When the PC starts, no video appears, and diagnostic codes appear that vary based on RAM slot configuration. Attempts to fix included reseating connectors, RAM, CPU, GPU, power supply, and even adding a speaker. When no RAM was connected, the system emitted distinct beeps—one long and two short. Different slot types produced unique codes: long slots (A) gave 00, E8, 62 or B2; thin slots (B) produced 01, 68 or B8; the last slot (EA6th) showed 04, EA, 01, 68 or B8.
Both processors functioned initially. The models were Xeon X5650 and i7 920. No built-in graphics available. I used various RAM modules one by one, but the problem persisted. I also tested them in another DDR3 system, which succeeded. As noted earlier, Xeon X5650 and i7 920.
It can be adjusted, but it’s essentially non-functional. A video should include only the CPU and GPU for recording. It likely doesn’t require a battery or extra RAM to access the BIOS.
my bet is it failed completely... the reason it’s the worst for me is the lack of clarity on how it ended up this way. it was secure, stored in a dry spot, never moved or dropped, not exposed to water—just kept in perfect working condition. now it’s just refusing to function properly. there’s a hint of what looks like leftover thermal paste inside the socket or on the pins, but it won’t budge. attempts to remove it with a needle or soaked cotton swab didn’t work.
Adhere to the instructions in your motherboard manual for clearing CMOS using the RTC jumper. Please remember this is the 13th item referenced in the pinned discussion.
The sound of the pins is pretty strange. I've heard folks placing their MBs in a dishwasher and leaving them out for a while before testing. It might not be worth it after all. The 58 model is quite old and consumes a lot of power. I have a preference for them, but caution is wise. If you spot a budget MB around $20, it might be worth considering buying or discarding what you already have.
Updated: It functions. I’m not sure how. I attempted everything possible. RTC jumpers (I omitted that from the original post, since it was part of my list) Playing with pins (some were pressed and slightly bent, so I returned them using a needle) And the items I mentioned in my first message. Nothing succeeded. Eventually, I gave up, broke the case, and crushed the table. A day later, I decided to try one final time before dismantling it and discarding it. The diagnostics card didn’t cycle codes (it went to 01, which meant booting to OS when used on my main rig). So I connected a monitor immediately and, indeed, it works now! It wasn’t dead after all, but I have no idea what caused the issue. Probably my frustration helped fix it. Thanks for your assistance either way!