MSI K7T Pro2-A boot problems

[stump2000]

I just got this board but I can't boot up my comp now. I only put, the HD, and Ram into the new motherboard and still doesn't boot. My fans work, even the ones getting power from the motherboard. The only thing I can think of is the ram. I put in two 128mb PC133.

 

[rominl]

any beep sound? how about the LED? if it doesn't have anything at all, you have problems with the CPU probably

 

[RayH]

Make sure the video card is pushed all the way into it's slot. I noticed it was a pretty tight fit on my board.

 

[gittyup]

Did you check the Diagnostic LED code on the MB? If all green, should be fine. If all red, sounds like
the CPU may be damaged or not installed correctly. I belive rominl already mentioned this, but the LEd is
a very nice tool for troubleshooting.

Also, did you try each 128mb ram stick separately?

 

[barlav]

All red could also indicate a motherboard problem. I had a problem where a few of the traces on the motherboard were severed and this condition occurred. If you think everything is ok then try to re-seat the CPU a few times. Sometimes new sockets need a little "breaking in". Hope this helps.

 

[jgood]

This same thing happened to me with this same board.

Turned out it was the RAM.

I simply returned my chip and got another (different generic brand) and it worked.

Athalon boards are very sensitive to RAM quality.