New System Problem

[ebbes12]

Specs:Intel DZ68BC Desktop board

Intel Quad 1600k CPU and supplied CPU fan

Antec 500W

Integrated graphics (for the moment!)

Kingston 8GB RAM

5 case fans

 

Hey everyone, this was my first computer build and everything worked fine, got it built in 6 hours and windows installed. CPU temp was running at 85C though, so decided to take a look, removed fan and all seemed fine so was reinstalled.

 

But now it wont boot... Status code on the MB sticks on 08 (Starting BIOS execution after CPU BIST) and I dont get any display to the monitor however all of the case power is working prefectly as before.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

James

[KenB]

Hi James

 

Starting BIOS execution after CPU BIST

This is a CPU Built in Self Test

Obviously it is not passing.

 

CPU temp was running at 85C

Also indicating a problem with the CPU

 

Your problem lies with the CPU.

Take it out - clean off the old thermal paste with rubbing alcohol ( any pharmacy ) and apply a very thin layer of thermal paste evenly before re-attaching the heat sink.

Try it again.

[ebbes12]

Thanks for the reply Ken,

I did as you described, but no fix even with new thermal paste im afraid... :(

Still showing 08.

[KenB]

Status code on the MB sticks

Can you explain this please.

You say you are getting nothing on the monitor .................

 

MB sticks .......are you referring to the RAM ?

 

Do you get any POST beeps at all ? ( assuming that you have an internal battery )