Abit KV8 Pro will not POST

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Norm Fournier wrote:
> I have an AMD 64 +3000 processor which was working with an Asus K8N-E
> Deluxe board. I swap out the motherboard with a new
> Abit KV8 PRO to get better OC control.
>
> I have tried 2 different PS's. Enermax 420 watts and Titanium 450
> watts. I have tried various 400 DDR memory including Corsair, in
> different slots I have tried a couple of AGP video cards, as well as,
> a PCI video card. I have tried several PS/2 keyboards.
> I have cleared the CMOS many times without the power cord attached
> and the battery removed.
> I reseated the AMD processor several times. It works well on my Asus
> motherboard, but not on the KV8 PRO.
>
> All the components above worked well on on other high speed PC's.
>
> When I hit the power on the processor fan turns for a few seconds
> and stops. The results are no Beeps and a blank screen.
>
> Please, help me.
>
> Norm Fournier

Almost certainly your BIOS is corrupt. ABIT has a chip replacement service
for a nominal fee (see their web site) or you might be able to return it
under warranty to the dealer if you ask nicely (or lie!).