Sabertooth x79 Red CPU LED

[stevyport]

Hi Guys,
Have an issue with out of the box components using a Sabertooth x79, where the RED CPU LED stays on.

PARTS:
- Sabertooth X79
- i7 3930k
- 4x8GB Corsair XMS 1600 DDR3 - CMX32GX3M4A16
following correct configuration: http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/...ad_Channel.gif
however, not in suported list:
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Int...TOOTH_X79/#MSL
- 2 SATA 6GB Drive + 1 SATA 3GB DVD
- 1000W OCZ ZX PSU
- GEFORCE 9800 (PCIe) - working on other machine

ISSUE:
Machine powers up...
Fans spin, mobo get power (and green stand-by LED)
DVD can open (if connected),
etc...
However, red CPU LED is on everytime

STEPS COMPLETED:
- Disconnected all SATA, everything unplugged except CPU, GPU & RAM.
- Removed Noctua Heatsink/Fans , verified CPU installed correctly (triangle to correct corner, etc.)
- Ensure RAM is in correct bays (albeit model not on ASUS supported list)
- Downloaded BIOS 1203 and flashed using USB Stick as "SABERX79.ROM"
note: not .CAP because previous BIOS version installed)
& following ASUS steps: http://event.asus.com/2012/mb/USB_BIOS_Flashback_GUIDE/


Potentially the RAM is incompatible...
However, there is no DRAM red LED so cannot know 100%
Are there any other troubleshooting steps you can help with in terms of the RED CPU LED?

 

[stevyport]

no need to dig into this one guys. received some learned simple advise on another forum and it solved my problem...

With patience ...
I striped down to empty shell once more, ensured all stand-offs in place, ensured all connections again 1 by 1 and viola can boot to BIOS.
Advice from this is... remember the stand-offs and pay extra attention when sitting the mobo (don't rush to the good stuff )
Am so happy it something so simple...