New Motherboard doesn't boot up

[vitorsou]

Hi guys, hope someone can help with this...thanks in advance!

1. Overview of the problem
   New Motherboard doesn't boot up
   
   
2. Full description of the problem and symptoms
   
   The mobo doesn't boot at all, no beep, giving black screen
   
   
3. Did it work normally at one time, or has the problem always existed?
   always existed
   
   
4. Is the problem consistent and repeatable, or entirely random, or semi-random?
   consistent
   
   
5. I already tried these steps:
   I did the test with minium hardware i.e. 1 RAM, no cd-rom, no HDD
   
   -I have tried removing the RAM and the mobo does give me the 3 beeps warning code
   -From ASUS webpage it suggests that the mobo might need an updated BIOS to run E7400, however even when I tested with a working E6300 it still doesn't work
   -start without a cpu gives me no beep (with & without RAM, I guess thats normal?)
   -Have also tried reseting the CMOS and putting the mobo on a cardboard instead of case
   
   Wondering if my mobo is broken...
   My PSU is about 3yrs old but working fine on my old pc. not sure if thats the reason either.
   
6. My software:
   
7. My hardware
   System brand & model, if it?s a pre-built system such as a Dell, HP, Gateway, etc. If it?s not, fill in as much of the information below as you can.
   
   CPU: Intel E7400
   Mobo: ASUS P5KL/1600
   Ram: Corsair xms2 2G x 2
   graphics card: 6600GT (using this old card in case there isn't enough power...)
   PSU: Antec Neo HE 430
   
   
8. Other information that might be relevant
   
   

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[KGB]

Welcome to the Forums! :beer:

Is your MB model actually the P5KPL-1600?

If so, check pages 1-18 thru 1-20 in your manual for the memory QVL. The 2GB Corsair modules do not appear to be supported.

 

[vitorsou]

Thanks

Yeah I saw they only have 1G on the list... but if the RAM isn't supported, shouldn't the mobo gives an error sound too? : /

 

[KGB]

Not necessarily. Try a module from the QVL list and see if it lights up.

 

[vitorsou]

It turns out to be one of the RAM is faulty, but mobo gives no beep : /

 

[KGB]

Send it back for a refund and get something from the QVL.