P5Q wont post

[imported_Zeke]

Very frustrated, just got my new Asus p5q in the mail today. Wont post, it just powers up then down and repeats that to infinity. Using the same parts I have in my old build (see sig) except for some new ram so I know that all works. Tried clearing the cmos, and using every ram slot combination I could imagine. I'm back on my DS3 board now using the new ram so that is working as well. Is this thing DOA?

 

[starfireone]

DOA boards happen all the time. Not enough quality control checks in place. Send it back.
But first I would double check to make sure that the memory although is good in the DS3 system, is compatible in the new Asus p5q system.

 

[ThaJollyMan]

possible power issues? Something shorting out the mobo?

 

[imported_Zeke]

Originally posted by: ThaJollyMan
possible power issues? Something shorting out the mobo?

Nah, started it up on cardboard. Would have made that clear earlier but I was too annoyed at the time to properly report.