Abit Fatal1ty F-190HD Problem

[Dalkarian]

Hi there, yesterday I recieved this motherboard and when I had everything mounted I tried to turn on and the motherboard and it didn't post.
I tried to change the PSU, RAM, CPU different configurations but nothing works, the isn't a way to make the board post.


This is my rig:
CPU: Intel E6400
Mobo: F-190HD
RAM: OCZ Value RAM 1GB
GPU: onboard graphics
HDD: Samsung SP2504C 250gb
PSU: Zalman 400w psu
DVD: Samsung SH-W163 18x S-ATA

If anyone can help me it will make me a great favour;)

[Heidfirst]

imo you'll get more help on Hardocp/Anandtech/abit-usa as there are more people with that board there.

[MrBean]

Unplug everything except 1 memory stick and your cpu.

Try to see if it will post.

If not, do a proper CMOS reset, ie unplug power cord, put CLR CMOS jumper on, remove battery for a minute or so, put battery back, reset jumper to normal, plug power cord back in and test with same single memory stick and CPU plugged in.

Give us feedback.

[Blaineikans]

Unplug everything except 1 memory stick and your cpu.

This. If I reset the CMOS I have to run one stick and up the memory voltage before I can install the other. OCZ memory as well.

[trans am]

This. If I reset the CMOS I have to run one stick and up the memory voltage before I can install the other. OCZ memory as well.

I've tried this as well and it didn't fix my problem. Both sticks work one at a time but not together.

[Lestat]

you cant put them together as dual channel.
once the dimm slots die you lose all dual channel abilities.

dimm slots 1 and 2 die try 3 and 4

Abit is denying any issues thus far as there is an 8-10% failure rate which they claim is well within limits.
but it wont take you but 1 google search for issues on this baord and you will get plastered with people with dead boards...

no issue ? yeah b.s.

i just mine today and i am scared to death to try it

[Heidfirst]

there's a 12.B01 BIOS on the abit USA forum if anyone is adventurous

[irev210]

you cant put them together as dual channel.
once the dimm slots die you lose all dual channel abilities.

dimm slots 1 and 2 die try 3 and 4

Abit is denying any issues thus far as there is an 8-10% failure rate which they claim is well within limits.
but it wont take you but 1 google search for issues on this baord and you will get plastered with people with dead boards...

no issue ? yeah b.s.

i just mine today and i am scared to death to try it


i really think it comes down to your board lestat

like my board has no problems with ram (ive tested about 40GB worth of different ram, including 2GB*4, and even 8GB worked fine for me.


My major issues include not being able to boot from CDROM and TV Tuner issues