system won't post

Matt425 · Dec 30, 2013

I built a Pc for the first time and the system won't turn on. The fans and leds are all going but it make a long beep followed by 2 short ones and just goes on and on. I think it is a memory problem but I don't know what's wrong.
And fx 6300
Gigabyte gtx760 windforce edition
M5a97
G.skill ripjaws 2 x4 go
Cxm600
WD 1tb

alexoiu · Dec 30, 2013

It is a memory problem indeed. Make sure that the RAM modules are properly inserted (push a bit harder - power supply turned off when reseating the RAMs).

Matt425 · Dec 30, 2013

Well how do i know for sure, I've tried reinstalling the Ram several times and it still those beeps, could this also becuase from the graphics card too, because when i try to boot up and plug into my monitor i get no output.
If it is indeed my ram, do you know if it is these specific sticks or the model itself is not functional with my mobo.

alexoiu · Dec 30, 2013

1 long 2 short is memory related. Let's check then if the BIOS does support the CPU (1605 required).
What are the last 4 digits on a thin bar code sticker on the motherboard?

Matt425 · Dec 30, 2013

which number?

Matt425 · Dec 30, 2013

Well on the box it says it supports the Fx series.

alexoiu · Dec 30, 2013

It does, with the proper BIOS version.
The sticker looks like
http://content.hwigroup.net/images/products_larges/187675/6/asus-maximus-vi-gene.jpg
In the picture 0503 are the digits. What are those on your board?

Matt425 · Dec 30, 2013

It says 1903

alexoiu · Dec 30, 2013

Is it 1903 or 1503? What are the first 2 characters before M in the motherboard's serial (check the box)?

Matt425 · Dec 30, 2013

alexoiu · Dec 30, 2013

It should support it then (manufactured in 2013).
Are both latches in place when inserting the RAM module (insert single RAM module, test each slot)?
If yes and still the same, then I suggest testing the board outside the case, for ruling out a short.
If still no go, reseat the CPU and check it for bent pins.
If pins OK, no other ideas. It could be either a board or a CPU issue.

Matt425 · Dec 30, 2013

So if it does not boot after doing what you said, i will soon, could the both Ram sticks could be defective? Or is that highly unlikely that both sticks are defective? Thank you for your support i'm very upset and frustrated right now.

Matt425 · Dec 30, 2013

Also for the boot outside the case what is needed?

alexoiu · Dec 30, 2013

It's not unlikely, but I doubt that both RAMs are defective.
Take the board out of the case and put it on its box.
Leave only CPU and CPU fan installed, single RAM module inserted. Here's a video for installing the RAMs that might help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcVG8W3GHxo
Connect both 24 and 8 pin power cables, case speaker and pwer button wires. Start the board.
You should get 1 long 3 short beeps with RAM installed and 1 long 2 short with no RAM.

Matt425 · Dec 30, 2013

now taking the mobo out the ram did not see, to go down all the way i have yet to push it down further but there seems to be too much f a gap between the notch on the stick and the slot does this mean im not pushing hard enough?

Matt425 · Dec 30, 2013

I realized i didnt get a clicm

im excited it might work now. Im testing now

Matt425 · Dec 30, 2013

okay installed the Ram properly but now i get no beep.

alexoiu · Dec 31, 2013

Is the graphics card installed when getting no beeps?

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