ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 Once again problem with blinking LED`s...

[HerkemerHomolka]

Hello,
I am writing here because I am out of ideas what could be wrong or what else could I do. I would appreciate any suggestions...

The computer won`t boot.
A red CPU LED light goes on when I push the power button.
After pressing the MemOK button a red DRAM light starts flashing.
The monitor is black.
The CPU fan goes on.

Things I have already checked:
- plugins (24PIN and 8 PIN)
- removed the memory and tried to put it in every slot (both and one at a time, doesn`t work. The memory sticks are ok because I`ve tried them on a second computer, swapping the sticks from the second PC is useless)
- removed the graphics and tried another one in the second PCI-E slot (no good)
- checked the CPU (all pins are OK, everything is attached properly)
- removed the battery from the mainboard


Hardware:
Case:Silentium Gladius M40
MB: ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0
CPU: AMD X8 FX-8350
CPU COOLING: SilentiumPC Spartan Pro HE924
GRAPHICS: ASUS GF GTX970 4096MB 256bit PCI-E DirectCU II OC
MEMORY: HyperX 2x8GB DDR3-1600 Dual Chanel Kit Non-ECC CL9 XMP Savage Series HX316C9SRK2/16
POWER SUPPLY: AeroCool VP-750

Is there anything else I can do?

Thank you for your time

 

[alexoiu]

Hi, new setup? If yes, what are the last 4 digits on a sticker like http://www.guru3d.com/miraserver/images/2011/990fx-sabertooth/IMG_4499.jpg ?
If old setup, then the red led indicates that CPU does not work.

 

[HerkemerHomolka]

Hey, what do you mean by new setup?
I ve built this pc from scratch
The last 4 digits are 2501
http://www.fotosik.pl/pokaz_obrazek/c1635f17a91d9d32.html
And if the CPU doesn`t work what can be the reason (all things that I`ve bought are new from a good store) ?

I also forgot to mention that in a specific configuration - when swapping the memory sticks - the computer starts beeping - 1 long and 2 short beeps.

 

[alexoiu]

If leaving single RAM module installed, removing the graphics card and starting the board, are you getting any beeps (test each RAM and each slot)?

 

[HerkemerHomolka]

It beeps only in one slot (b1), with and without graphic card. The sound comes only with 1 memory stick (tested 2 different models each one from Kingston).

 

[alexoiu]

Then I'd RMA both motherboard and CPU.

 

[HerkemerHomolka]

Why both? Isn`t there a possibility to check which one is faulty ?

 

[alexoiu]

By swapping parts?

 

[HerkemerHomolka]

the simplest solution is the best solution...gonna report later

 

[HerkemerHomolka]

OK, so my old CPU is an AMD Phenom X4 955 black edition. I placed the old CPU in the new mainboard. No result. The same red lights flash. The old mainboard is not compatible with the new AMD X8 CPU so I assume that the new MB is invalid. I`ll send it tomorrow to ASUS Company. We`ll see...I`ll write something new when I get the answer from the producer.
The problem with the CPU is that I cannot find the bill...damn, can only hope that I did not throw it away when cleaning the room...

 

[alexoiu]

It looks like a faulty motherboard, then.

 

[HerkemerHomolka]

All right, I`ve talked to the technician. The MB came back yesterday so I am going to pick it up tomorrow. From what he said I know that the`ve loaded new BIOS because there was something wrong during the tests. I will try to gather my stuff together and if the PC works I`ll inform you guys right away. Luckily I had the receipt