3 long beeps with ram, none without ram, led doesn't stay on.

this_is_theo · Jul 8, 2016

Parts:
Motherboard MSI H81I Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard
CPU Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor
Memory Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
HDD Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
GPU Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card
PSU EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply

Fresh build. When I turn on the power without RAM, I get no audible beeps. When I turn on the power with RAM, I get 3 long beeps, which I believe signifies faulty RAM. I just took this RAM out of a working build to put into this new one, so I can't imagine it is somehow broken, and as far as I can tell this RAM should work with the motherboard, as it is DDR3 1333 / 240 pin. Any suggestions?

Sidenote, when power is pushed, LED flashes for a second, then shuts off. CPU fan stutters a little before constant movement.

Also, PCPart Picker says this: "Some Intel H81 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Haswell Refresh CPUs." but I'm not sure if that actually is problematic or not.

Would really appreciate the help!

alexoiu · Jul 8, 2016

What are the 4 digits after B in the board's serial number (...B1xxx)?

this_is_theo · Jul 8, 2016

alexoiu :

1602.

Sorry it took so long, had to get home from work to get this.

alexoiu · Jul 8, 2016

No problem.
Then CPU is supported.
I suggest removing the CPU, taking a picture of the CPU socket and posting it here, if possible.

this_is_theo · Jul 8, 2016

Added the CPU for good measure. No bent pins as far as I can tell.

alexoiu · Jul 9, 2016

No bent pins, indeed.
Now try re-seating the CPU and installing the CPU cooler, connecting both 24 and 4 pin power cables (no other components) and starting the board. See if any beeps.

this_is_theo · Jul 9, 2016

I got three beeps this time, which didn't happen last time I had no RAM in.

alexoiu · Jul 9, 2016

Now install single RAM module, connect the monitor to the motherboard and see if any signal.

this_is_theo · Jul 9, 2016

No beeps, but also no signal. The CPU fan does stutter a little before completely starting to spin.

alexoiu · Jul 9, 2016

Are you using a monitor, or tv? What ports?

this_is_theo · Jul 9, 2016

Just figured it out. I made a silly mistake, I'm so sorry to have wasted your time. Good grief I feel silly.

alexoiu · Jul 9, 2016

What was the issue?

this_is_theo · Jul 9, 2016

It wasn't an issue with the computer set up. It was an issue of I was bug fixing at 1 in the morning and didn't properly plug in the monitor.

alexoiu · Jul 10, 2016

It could be that, but "Fresh build. When I turn on the power without RAM, I get no audible beeps. When I turn on the power with RAM, I get 3 long beeps, which I believe signifies faulty RAM. I just took this RAM out of a working build to put into this new one, so I can't imagine it is somehow broken, and as far as I can tell this RAM should work with the motherboard, as it is DDR3 1333 / 240 pin. Any suggestions?"

together with

"I got three beeps this time, which didn't happen last time I had no RAM in."
and
"Sidenote, when power is pushed, LED flashes for a second, then shuts off"

pointed to different one.

However,
Glad you've fixed it.

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