asus m4A88T-V usb3 install woes

[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.