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Troubleshooting: "Base 64K RAM Failure"?

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TheBSwizzle

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When I built my PC out-of-case, everything ran well except there was no display on the monitor, and the speaker continually gives a series of 3 beeps. I looked the beep code up, and it says my problem is a "Base 64K Ram Failure." I tried using my 2 sticks of Crucial RAM on every slot, by themselves, and with each other. Still three beeps. Any ideas?
Could it be a mobo problem?
 
Welcome to the forum. Providing a list of your computer hardware, when posting a request for help, allows members to give you much better feedback. First, try clearing the CMOS by disconnecting the PSU powercord from the wall outlet, holding down the case power button for 15 seconds, then remove the CMOS battery for 3 minutes, or jumper the clear CMOS pins.

Reinstall the battery, or remove the jumper, and test with just one stick of RAM. It's very important that you use the procedure of disconnecting the PSU and then discharging any residual voltage every time you're uninstalling/reinstalling any hardware on the mobo.
 
Aha. Knew I was missing something. Funny thing is, I never forget to put the part list on r/BAPC. Here it is.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1bRqX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1bRqX/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1bRqX/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (Purchased For $117.98)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard (Purchased For $119.99)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $66.19)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (Purchased For $259.99)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $29.99)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply (Purchased For $34.99)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $14.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $89.74)
Monitor: Dell S2340L 60Hz 23.0" Monitor (Purchased For $139.99)
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-700M Wired Standard Keyboard (Purchased For $12.26)
Total: $886.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-02 21:19 EDT-0400)

Also, thanks for the warm welcome!
Will try resetting the CMOS.
 
I am having the exact same problem with nearly the same components.

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (Purchased For $117.98)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard (Purchased For $119.99)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)

I get three beeps with the ballistix sport however with my old patriot 1333 memory there are no problems. I'll continue to figure out what's up. Possible the memory is defective and that's why they are giving it away.
 
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