bros mobo not working with new ram

ilovefishsticks · 08-26-2005, 03:49 AM

Hey guys, me and my bro just got ram in the mail and its not working on his computer. He has this mobo
http://usa.asus.com/products/mb/sock.../overview.htm#

he got corsair 512 value select 533 mhtz 240 pin ram chip. it fits in the slot and starts up with the lights and everything, but the monitor dosent turn on, and the led on the monitor keeps blinking orange on and off like their is no signal, instead of it should be green. My best guess would be the mobo or power supply. I know it works because it works on my computer. I dont realy think its the psu as much because its a 500w ultra x-connect and that should be able to supply the power, i have same one with more connected (optical drives, ect.) and it works fine. I tried taking out the dell ddr chips he has in and it still didnt work (he has 1 ultra 512 ddr, 2x128mb kinston that came with old dell.

Please help!!

**Lax** · 08-26-2005, 04:54 AM

What's the amperage on the +12V line for the PSU? You might also want to remove the dell ram anyway and only use the 512Mb.

1337cshacker · 08-26-2005, 07:40 AM

^^ power is a thing to consider, check the amps on your 12v rail on your psu, make sure its at least 350 watts (i run my system stable on 350 watt 17a on 12v rail psu) iv said this in another post, make sure your mouse isnt pluged into your keyboard and keyboard isnt pluged into the mouse ps/2, if this happens the system will do just as you say.

**Praetor** · 08-26-2005, 01:51 PM

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What's the amperage on the +12V line for the PSU?

34A

@ilovefishsticks
1. Did you connect the ATX12?
2. Try a different DIMM slot
3. Reseat the videocard

ilovefishsticks · 08-27-2005, 08:23 AM

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Did you connect the ATX12?

what is that?

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Try a different DIMM slot

did that

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Reseat the videocard

will try that

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You might also want to remove the dell ram anyway and only use the 512Mb.

did that

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What's the amperage on the +12V line for the PSU?

dont know, how do i check? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...412&CatId=1079
this is my psu, mabe it shows on the site?

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^^ power is a thing to consider, check the amps on your 12v rail on your psu, make sure its at least 350 watts (i run my system stable on 350 watt 17a on 12v rail psu)

how do i do that

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iv said this in another post, make sure your mouse isnt pluged into your keyboard and keyboard isnt pluged into the mouse ps/2, if this happens the system will do just as you say.

did that

M0ddingMan1a · 08-27-2005, 09:53 AM

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^^ power is a thing to consider, check the amps on your 12v rail on your psu, make sure its at least 350 watts (i run my system stable on 350 watt 17a on 12v rail psu)

its 408 W. at 34a

atx12:
http://uploaded.fresh.co.il/3d9c15823dee3cb3.jpg the one on the left...

**Praetor** · 08-27-2005, 09:06 PM

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what is that?

see PSU 101. (there's a picture)

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this is my psu, mabe it shows on the site?

It shows on the PSU (that sticker). The answer is 34A

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how do i do that

Yer fine

ilovefishsticks · 08-30-2005, 12:14 AM

so whats the problem then... is it the mobo?

TheNomad · 08-30-2005, 06:05 PM

are you sure 240 pin ram is compatible?
thats the only thing i could think of

Rick G · 09-01-2005, 01:41 AM

This board has the capability to use DDR and DDR2, make sure the correct Ram is in the correct slot.
Try going into the bios and setting the Voltage for the Ram to 2.7 or 2.8 and reboot.
The Ram I use has to be set higher just to run, it's not that uncommon any more to have to raise the ram voltages.
OOPs, just reread you post and You can't get into bios, sorry.
You have a video problem, try a different monitor, if that doesn't work try a different video card.
Has this board ever fired up and is there an operating system on the hdd?
Reseat the cpu and ram and try to boot with nothing connected to the mobo except the cpu, ram and hdd and of corrse the monitor.

08-26-2005, 03:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
ilovefishsticks Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA Age: 18 Posts: 396	bros mobo not working with new ram Hey guys, me and my bro just got ram in the mail and its not working on his computer. He has this mobo http://usa.asus.com/products/mb/sock.../overview.htm# he got corsair 512 value select 533 mhtz 240 pin ram chip. it fits in the slot and starts up with the lights and everything, but the monitor dosent turn on, and the led on the monitor keeps blinking orange on and off like their is no signal, instead of it should be green. My best guess would be the mobo or power supply. I know it works because it works on my computer. I dont realy think its the psu as much because its a 500w ultra x-connect and that should be able to supply the power, i have same one with more connected (optical drives, ect.) and it works fine. I tried taking out the dell ddr chips he has in and it still didnt work (he has 1 ultra 512 ddr, 2x128mb kinston that came with old dell. Please help!! __________________ My Computer Specs NVidia GeForce 6600 256mb Intel D195PCY motherboard Intel Pentium 4 3.2 Ghtz HT 300 GB Seagate SATA HDD 2048mb 533mhtz ddr2 corsair (1x1024)(2x512) Aspire X-Dreamer II case Ultra X-Connect PSU BenQ Dvd-R and DVD-RW 5.1 logitech x530 speaker system 19 inch Fuji Plus LCD monitor

08-26-2005, 04:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lax Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snow country Age: 22 Posts: 2,301	What's the amperage on the +12V line for the PSU? You might also want to remove the dell ram anyway and only use the 512Mb. __________________ He who controls the present controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.

08-30-2005, 12:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
ilovefishsticks Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA Age: 18 Posts: 396	so whats the problem then... is it the mobo? __________________ My Computer Specs NVidia GeForce 6600 256mb Intel D195PCY motherboard Intel Pentium 4 3.2 Ghtz HT 300 GB Seagate SATA HDD 2048mb 533mhtz ddr2 corsair (1x1024)(2x512) Aspire X-Dreamer II case Ultra X-Connect PSU BenQ Dvd-R and DVD-RW 5.1 logitech x530 speaker system 19 inch Fuji Plus LCD monitor

08-30-2005, 06:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheNomad Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 81	are you sure 240 pin ram is compatible? thats the only thing i could think of __________________ HP Pavilion M1070N Pentium 4 Prescott 2.8 GHz Asus generic mobo Radeon X300 512 MB RAM Hoping to upgrade soon ;)

09-01-2005, 01:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rick G Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas, USA Posts: 294	This board has the capability to use DDR and DDR2, make sure the correct Ram is in the correct slot. Try going into the bios and setting the Voltage for the Ram to 2.7 or 2.8 and reboot. The Ram I use has to be set higher just to run, it's not that uncommon any more to have to raise the ram voltages. OOPs, just reread you post and You can't get into bios, sorry. You have a video problem, try a different monitor, if that doesn't work try a different video card. Has this board ever fired up and is there an operating system on the hdd? Reseat the cpu and ram and try to boot with nothing connected to the mobo except the cpu, ram and hdd and of corrse the monitor. __________________ New Sys Abit AW9D Max OCZ Plat @ x 1gig OCZ Gamextreme 600 PSU 8800 GTS 640 sony dvd burner WD 200 gig sata hdd Thermaltake shark case Viewsonic 22" widescreen

08-26-2005, 07:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
1337cshacker banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 53	^^ power is a thing to consider, check the amps on your 12v rail on your psu, make sure its at least 350 watts (i run my system stable on 350 watt 17a on 12v rail psu) iv said this in another post, make sure your mouse isnt pluged into your keyboard and keyboard isnt pluged into the mouse ps/2, if this happens the system will do just as you say.

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