Cant Boot: ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 led DRAM LED Red

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jdmartinez91

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Jan 31, 2014
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new pc build, can't boot for the first time. cant enter BIOS
getting this DRAM red led flashing
mobo beeps 1 long 2 short and repeat
everything turns on, fans spin, no video

tried different memory slots
tried just using one slot
tried disconnecting SSD and HDD
tried MemOK! button
tried DirectKey bios button
tried RAM: Corsair 8gb (2x4gb) 1600mhz CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B
tried RAM: Kingston HyperX Blu 8g (2x4gb) 1333mhz KHX1333C9D3B1K2/8G

Specs:
CPU: AMD FX 8350
GPU: Gigabyte 7870
PSU: Corsair RM750
SSD: Kingston 120gb
HDD: Seagate 1tb
CPU Cooling: Corsair H100i
CASE: Corsair 500R
MOBO: M5A99X EVO R2.0

all of my other cheap mobos had no problems with ram, I bought this one thinking it was good :/
please help :(
 
Solution
buddie of mine recommended i clear the RTC RAM

1. turn off computer and unplug

2. move jumper cap from pin 1-2 to 2-3 (check manual for location)

3.wait 10 seconds

4. move jumper cap back to its original location 1-2

5.plug cord and turn on pc

mobo now recognizes ram and boots

jdmartinez91

Honorable
Jan 31, 2014
4
0
10,520
buddie of mine recommended i clear the RTC RAM

1. turn off computer and unplug

2. move jumper cap from pin 1-2 to 2-3 (check manual for location)

3.wait 10 seconds

4. move jumper cap back to its original location 1-2

5.plug cord and turn on pc

mobo now recognizes ram and boots
 
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