p8p67 pro No post 4 beeps

[sujio]

Hey so im just building a new computer and I got most of the parts at warehouse sales, here are my specs:

p8p67 pro
BFG 550 Watt psu
intel core i5-3330
2x Corsair Vengance 4GB 1600Mhz
Gigabyte Geforce GTS 450 1gb

The problem I`m having is my computer wont boot up or post and gives me a 4 beep error code and a sometimes blinking dram led and sometimes its solid. Searching online says a 4 beep code is most likely a system timer failure although I don't know how to remedy that either. I`ve tried several configurations of the ram and even just 1 stick and still no luck, i just checked the wiring and even repositioned the cpu. At the moment the psu and gpu fans turn on but not the cpu fan, any idea guys?

 

[sujio]

Ahh okay i understand what you mean now. I'll look more into learning how to flash a bios, I havent found any video or leads on how to get past a blank screen on start up to the asus logo but i guess I do need some expert help on this. Thanks for your help Akashdeep!

 

[Akashdeep]

You want to start the steps again?

I can refer you some videos too.

Ready?

 

[Akashdeep]

This video will guide you to update your BIOS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZKXYHVeqIU

Make sure that you use the update file on a FAT32/FAT system USB stick only.

Please look at this thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/317294-30-asus-p8p67-bios-update-ezflash2-restart-looping

Your issue is well guided there.

 

[Akashdeep]

This video will guide you to update your BIOS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZKXYHVeqIU

Make sure that you use the update file on a FAT32/FAT system USB stick only.

 

[sujio]

I just retried both methods on the asus forum linked and resetting the cmos all with the same results... so I'll have someone look at this or find a new mobo thanks anyways

 

[alexoiu]

On the motherboard there should be a barcode sticker. Check the last 4 digits on that sticker.
According to the CPU Support List, 3207 or newer BIOS version is requested.
If older, you cna't flash the BIOS on this board without a supported CPU.
But, since the BIOS chip is on socket, you can easily replace it with one flashed with the latest version (from ebay or ASUS eStore, if in US).
Check firstly the sticker:
http://content.hwigroup.net/images/products_larges/187675/6/asus-maximus-vi-gene.jpg

 

[sujio]

If older, you cna't flash the BIOS on this board without a supported CPU.
But, since the BIOS chip is on socket, you can easily replace it with one flashed with the latest version (from ebay or ASUS eStore, if in US).

Thank you this finally makes sense! Earlier in the thread I mentioned that my barcode sticker ends in 0703. As I am not in the US and I got most of my components at a warehouse sale, I think that just getting a new mobo would be my cheapest option. Cheers and thanks everyone for the help!