Question motherboard

[PaulKzippy]

Sent in an Asus m2n-e motherboard (over 10 years old) to Asus for diagnoses. Charged me 38.50. They sent it back to me saying it was out of warranty which I knew before it was sent in. They did nothing. After looking at motherboard underside I don't think a motherboard can actually be repaired. Am I correct. I was getting 1 long beep and 2 short beeps. Not sure if something wrong with pci slot and or video card.

 

[LWFG001]

One long beep followed by two short beeps on an ASUS motherboard means the RAM is not recognized. One or more RAM modules on the motherboard are not being recognized.

See: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/computer-beep-codes-list

Typically on an old motherboard when that happens you examine the RAM modules before removing them to make sure you know which slots they are in and how they go in because you're going to put them back in those same slots after you finish cleaning them.

Follow these instructions to clean RAM modules: https://computerinfobits.com/how-to-clean-ram-contacts/

After cleaning, insert RAM modules back into the exact slots you took them out. Never force them. Do make sure they are pushed into their slots after aligning them up correctly with their slot. They should not be partially pushed in.

See:

View: https://youtu.be/eNXIHCa6BOQ


If the problem persists after cleaning the RAM and properly reinserting them into the exact slots they should be in, then one of the RAM modules has likely failed.

Considering the age of the motherboard/computer, have you thought about a new computer?

 

[Ralston18]

Asus beep codes

Memory problem - Reference link, #3

https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1029959/

Confirm via the User Manual for your motherboard. Try reseating memory.

Also update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS.

Include more information about the problem(s) the system is having and what else you have done to fix the problems.

 

[PaulKzippy]

One long beep followed by two short beeps on an ASUS motherboard means the RAM is not recognized. One or more RAM modules on the motherboard are not being recognized.

See: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/computer-beep-codes-list

Typically on an old motherboard when that happens you examine the RAM modules before removing them to make sure you know which slots they are in and how they go in because you're going to put them back in those same slots after you finish cleaning them.

Follow these instructions to clean RAM modules: https://computerinfobits.com/how-to-clean-ram-contacts/

After cleaning, insert RAM modules back into the exact slots you took them out. Never force them. Do make sure they are pushed into their slots after aligning them up correctly with their slot. They should not be partially pushed in.

See:

View: https://youtu.be/eNXIHCa6BOQ


If the problem persists after cleaning the RAM and properly reinserting them into the exact slots they should be in, then one of the RAM modules has likely failed.

Considering the age of the motherboard/computer, have you thought about a new computer?

 

[PaulKzippy]

Thanks for all the accurate information. I can see from you post that you are very knowledgeable. I called up Corsair because that was the brand of the memory sticks I had. After sending in a photo of the 2 memory sticks they told me they don't carry ddr2 memory in stock any more. I complained to Asus that they just decided not to even diagnose my m2n-e motherboard and would not refund my 38.50 for doing nothing. Looks like I would be best off just replacing motherboard memory and cpu. Saw a AMD ryzen 2600 motherboard and memory for 275.00 and 50.00 for a video card like you said. I can still reuse my case and power supply. Thanks Again Paul K

 

[PaulKzippy]

I got 2 new sticks of memory from A-tech off Amazon. Installed SUCCESS !!!!!! pc is working again.

THANKS PAUL K