asus m4A88T-V usb3 install woes

[i_luv_strats]

Hey, just got a new asus M4A88t-v usb3 mother board and swapped all my parts out of my old tower into a new case. Everything powers on but windows won't boot up. I don't hear then jingle of wi dows booting to the password screen through the speakers so I assume windows isn't booting up?

What I've tried so far:
Removing ram
disconnect cd drive and boot up
remove vid card and boot up with onboard graphics
Different monitor
disconnect keyboard and mouse then boot up

Specs
asus M4A88T usb3 mother board
8gb ram
galaxy gtx 480 super oc graphics card
corsair 600watt psu
corsair  H70 cpu cooler
amd 1000t 3.3ghz x6
1tb hard drive

[Accessless]

Do you hear any beeps from the computer? Have you connected the EPS/ATX12V 4 pin connector (black and yellow) to the motherboard and all the required power connectors to the graphics card?

[i_luv_strats]

I believe there is one beep then all the fans and hard drive kick in so I can't tell if there is any additional beeps. I did check the power supply plug ins for the 4 pin and video card. The fans on the vid card to power up when comp is turned on.

[Computer_Commando]

Hard drive from old computer won't boot in new computer.  You must reinstall Windows.

[i_luv_strats]

What's the best way to do that if comp won't boot? I don't even have bios screen.

[Computer_Commando]

1.  POST (Power On Self Test, i.e. BIOS screen) comes 1st, then booting.  They are not the same.
2.  POST requires a keyboard, CPU w/fan, 1 RAM stick, graphics (onboard or card), nothing else.
3.  Fans & HDD spinning means little, except +12V power is available.
4.  If you hear 1 beep, it's POSTing.
5.  Asus doesn't list M4A88T as a valid model number.  There's more letters/numbers at the end.

[i_luv_strats]

Here is a link to their site m4a88t-v evo/usb3
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/AMD_AM3/M4A88TV_EVOUSB3/

[Accessless]

Have the monitors you've tried been receiving a signal i.e. they do not display a "No signal" message or go to standby mode? Because commando is correct in saying that it is successfully completing a POST.

What happens if you press Del or F2 when you switch it on? (Sorry I can't remember which is correct for ASUS's)

Have you tried booting without any drives connected? Should cause a system halt and display a message.

5.  Asus doesn't list M4A88T as a valid model number.  There's more letters/numbers at the end.

OP lists the full motherboard name in the subject title. Also there is no AMD Phenom 1000T X6 3.3GHz processor but there is a 1100T that matches the description. It may be a a little irritating but it's not difficult.

[i_luv_strats]

I get "no signal" if I start up with the monitor plugged into the mobo but not when I plug into the vid card. Dug through the manual and didn't see my rams serial number in the list of compatible ram. I take it that could be a problem as well.

1100t is the one, woops.

[Quantos]

I get "no signal" if I start up with the monitor plugged into the mobo but not when I plug into the vid card. Dug through the manual and didn't see my rams serial number in the list of compatible ram. I take it that could be a problem as well.

1100t is the one, woops.

If you are looking for new RAM and aren't sure what you need then I would recommend Crucial Memory.
They have a tool that will identify what kind of RAM is compatible with your computer.

[Computer_Commando]

Support For Motherboard M4A88T-V EVO/USB3

I get "no signal" if I start up with the monitor plugged into the mobo but not when I plug into the vid card. Dug through the manual and didn't see my rams serial number in the list of compatible ram. I take it that could be a problem as well.

1100t is the one, woops.

This indicates that it is POSTing.  Could be a RAM timing problem.
Processor is on the support list, requires BIOS #0306 or #0307:
Phenom IIX6 1100T(HDE00ZFBK6DGR),3.3GHz,125W,rev.E0,SocketAM3,6-Core

[patio]

And for the Windows part of this equation...See Here...

[Accessless]

I get "no signal" if I start up with the monitor plugged into the mobo but not when I plug into the vid card. Dug through the manual and didn't see my rams serial number in the list of compatible ram. I take it that could be a problem as well.

1100t is the one, woops.

They can't test & list every available RAM module on the market. What RAM are you using? Have you mixed any brands?

[i_luv_strats]

Got crucial ram on the way. It matches the manual so hopefully it works. I do have mixed ram but either is not on the compatible ram list in the asus manual.

[Quantos]

They can't test & list every available RAM module on the market. What RAM are you using? Have you mixed any brands?

They are correct far more often than they aren't.  You might want to look into things a little bit more carefully.

[Accessless]

They are correct far more often than they aren't.  You might want to look into things a little bit more carefully.

Well I was hoping to check that the OP wasn't mixing incompatible RAM so as not to waste money replacing all the current RAM if unnecessary.

And what about all the smaller brands of memory? I'm sure that they are a complete waste of money as they're never listed on the compatibility spec sheet [sarcasm].

Actually, when I buy RAM I check the type, speed, voltage, timings, error checking & whether it is registered or unbuffered against compatible listed RAM. I believe that currently non of my computers are running with manufacturer specified memory.

[i_luv_strats]

Should I look into a higher watt psu? Or is the one I have sufficient?

[i_luv_strats]

I do have windows 7 as my OS.

[i_luv_strats]

Possible mobo is doa if ram doesn't solve the problem?

[Computer_Commando]

Support For Motherboard M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
Troubleshooting :  No POST
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Solution

1         the power LED is on
1.1    Make sure all cables are connected well
1.2    Please clear CMOS to have a try(refer to motherboard manual for details)
1.3    Keep the necessary components ( a CPU, a memory, a graphic card )on board to test
1.4    If there is still blank screen, please connect the connector of speaker to check if there is any beeps
1.4.1               If there is no beep, please contact your retailer for a check
1.4.2               If there is beep, please try to judge from the beep code as the following steps, if the problem still remains after the troubleshooting, please contact your retailer for a check.
1.4.2.1      Memory issue: Beep (1 long 2 short)
A  Clean the Golden Finger of memory
B  Clean the memory slots
C  Leave only one memory stick to test
D  If convenient, please change different memory to test again
1.4.2.2      Graphics card issue: Beep (1 long 3 short)
A.  Clean the Golden Finger of graphics card
B.  Clean the graphics card slots
C.  Try to test the onboard graphics card if there is onboard VGA integrated
D.  If convenience, please change different graphic cards to test again
1.4.2.3      CPU issue: Beep (5 short)
A.       Check whether the CPU is in our CPU support list
B.        Check whether there are any damagers of your CPU or CPU socket.
C.      .Check whether the CPU fan is correctly connected
D.      Check whether the ATX_12V power cable is connected well
E.        If possible try to test with another CPU
1.5    If the PC could POST after the troubleshooting as the steps 1.3, please plug components back one by one to find out which one may cause this problem

2         the power LED is off
2.1    Make sure the power cable which connects to the front panel is well
2.2    Please swap a power supply for a try if possible.
2.3    If the problem still remains, please contact your retailer for a check.

[i_luv_strats]

I'll give CMOS clear a shot. Would I hear beeps through the normal pc speakers? My original and new case don't have a case speaker.

[i_luv_strats]

after trying the CMOS clear when I plug the power cable back in the chassis leds light up and the psu fan moves a little then makes a slight whistling sound and nothing turns on. is the mobo or psu dead?

[i_luv_strats]

False alarm, main mobo cable wasn't fully plugged in after I put it back in. Ram will be here tomorow by 1030am.

[i_luv_strats]

UPS just dropped off the new ram. I plugged my old mobo and I'm backing up my files with my original parts.

[Computer_Commando]

I'll give CMOS clear a shot. Would I hear beeps through the normal pc speakers? My original and new case don't have a case speaker.

Only if speaker is connected here:


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[i_luv_strats]

Excellent, found a speaker on newegg to order. Thanks for everyone's help btw.

[i_luv_strats]

New ram didn't make a change, tried my 2.8ghz quad from my other comp and no go. Both processors work fine in the original mobo. Tried with no ram, one stick, and both.

[Computer_Commando]

Possible mobo is doa if ram doesn't solve the problem?

[i_luv_strats]

Looks like I will send it in for a replacement and see what happens next. I do really appreciate alll the help. Feel a little less than a complege noob.