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"Peter" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:2u2Ze.3270$QE1.550@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net...
> How can I change memory timings if I can't get into BIOS setup?
have you stripped it down?
You have successfully cleared CMOS. jumper or battery(with it unplugged)
method
Recieve a cmos error message? Loading defaults
The PSU has been ruled out along with any misconnections to the MB and
vidcard (when applicable)
Without memory there is no beep (connected speaker)
The CPU and cooling solution has been ruled out
then the MB is suspect. Remove from case and bench it using a different
power switch (IOW dont use the case switch)
still no powewr up? RMA it.
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> "JAD" <kapasitor@earthcharter.net> wrote in message
> news:%42Ze.5452$X6.4017@fe05.lga...
> > strip it to memory 1/stick vidcard cpu / cooling solution try to
> > boot
> > won't boot? change memory timings
> >
> >
> > "Peter" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
> > news:A_1Ze.4037$q1.2063@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...
> >> There's an X2 sticker on the motherboard box, so I guess that means the
> > mobo
> >> came with BIOS 1013 or later. I have tried it with 2 or 1 memory sticks
> >> without any luck.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> "Russell S" <rsullivan@tastycomputersdotcom_replacedotwith"."> wrote in
> >> message news:jvGdnbzo65LeaK7eRVn-pg@comcast.com...
> >> > This board is notorious for this same issue being experienced by many
> >> > users. First: your board needs BIOS version 1013 or higher according
> >> > to
> >> > their web site to use an X2 3800+ Athlon64. The second thing to try
> > would
> >> > be to temporarily try only one RAM module in the B1 slot (blue memory
> > slot
> >> > furthest away from the processor) if you have more than one RAM
stick;
> >> > this board is notoriously buggy with many memory configurations, and
is
> >> > extremely picky about accepting only particular RAM model numbers as
> > well.
> >> >
> >> > Check out the Asus forum for this board at
> >> >
> >
http://vip.asus.com/forum/bbs.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=A8N-SLI%20Deluxe
> >> > to see that others are experiencing the same thing you are, and what
> >> > they've done to try to fix it.
> >> >
> >> > Good luck to you
> >> > --
> >> > Russell Sullivan
> >> >
http://tastycomputers.com
> >> >
> >> > "Peter" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
> >> > news
😛OKYe.3298$q1.467@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...
> >> >> The voltage selection is set to 110V, which is correct. I also
suppose
> >> >> that if there was something wrong with the PSU, the fans would not
be
> >> >> spinning. The green light on the motherboard is also on, which
> > indicates
> >> >> that it's getting power.
> >> >>
> >> >> "JAD" <kapasitor@earthcharter.net> wrote in message
> >> >> news:jHKYe.6046$845.888@fe03.lga...
> >> >>> all power leads from the psu are connected and the voltage
selection
> >> >>> switch is set for your area? (if it has one on the back of the
PSU))
> >> >>>
> >> >>> "Peter" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
> >> >>> news:FbKYe.2610$vw6.1868@newsread1.news.atl.earthlink.net...
> >> >>>> Hi! I assembled a new system last night and when I turned it on,
the
> >> >>>> fans began spinning but the motherboard didn't produce any beeps
or
> >> >>>> showed no signs of life.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Here are the specs:
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
> >> >>>> Motherboard: Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe nForce 4 SLI Athlon 64(FX) Skt939
> >> >>>> RAM: Corsair TWINX2048-3200 2GB DDR400 XMS3200 Memory w/Black Heat
> >> >>>> Spreader
> >> >>>> Video Card: VGA BFG| 6800GT 256MB DVI TV RT
> >> >>>> HD #1: Western Digital Raptor WD360GD 36.7GB Serial ATA 10,000RPM
> > Hard
> >> >>>> Drive w/8MB Buffer
> >> >>>> HD #2: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB Serial ATA II
> > 7200RPM
> >> >>>> Hard Drive w/16MB Buffer
> >> >>>> Power Supply: Antec 550W ATX12V 2.01
> >> >>>> Case: Cooler Master Praetorian PAC-T01-EK
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Then, I removed everything and just kept the motherboard, CPU and
> > RAM.
> >> >>>> Same result.
> >> >>>> Removed the RAM. No luck.
> >> >>>> Removed the battery and cleared CMOS. No luck.
> >> >>>> I even took the CPU fan and heatsink off and let it run for 10-15
> > sec.
> >> >>>> The CPU remained cold and system showed no signs of life.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Does this mean the motherboard is dead?
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Any help is appreciated. Thanks
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>
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