nategr8ns

so you installed an operating system within an emulator? I don't really understand what you wrote :x
there must be some way to turn autorun off. I know with XP there is a downloadable tweak.

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thlnk3r

Nate, try pushing both buttons (power and reset) down and then only releasing your finger off the power button. Keep your finger on the reset button for about 10-15 seconds and then release it? Sorry if that sounds confusing. Try the buttons on the board itself.
I'm sure you already reset the CMOS ect. Just for kicks have you tried a different power supply? Is the board POSTing at all when it's stuck at 3 LEDS? I had this same issue a while back. Turned out my Seasonic 500HT PSU was faulty and causing the problem.

Good luck

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blitz6804

I know you are only using one graphic card, but for fun and giggles, have you tried plugging cables into the FDD and Molex connectors? The molex connector is right above the Northbridge and the FDD is right below the socket. According to the manual, these cables are not necessary, but recommended for max stability. (See page 61 of the English version.)

Further, you are using the 20-to-24 pin ATX adapter I hope?

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nategr8ns

yes blitz I am using all cables, but nononono I am not using an adapter. Just a real 24pin for me. (I've heard that certain motherboards actually need a 24-pin and not a 20-pin with adapter)

thinker, I only have this PSU to try, but I may be able to steal my dad's Antec EarthWatts 430 (doubtfully, but I may give it a shot if I have to).

So things to try: New battery, both-buttons+release power, new PSU.

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blitz6804

I looked up your power supply. Supposedly, it is only 20-pin without using the included adapter; this is why I asked.

Furthermore, are you reading LEDs in the proper order? The manual reads:

System Startup: 4
CPU Detected: 3
DRAM Detected: 2
VGA Detected: 1
System Bootup: 0

Does it add LEDs or take them away? If it adds LEDs, you are stuck after the CPU. (If it takes them away, then yes, your RAM is messing things up.)


Also, make sure if you are using an external case speaker that you disable the internal buzzer.

EDIT: Speaking of the case speaker/internal buzzer, do you get any beep codes when you boot? A beep, a pause, and then three fast beeps is a video card error. A single long beep is a DRAM error. If you receive neither, I would suggest double checking that the CPU is completely inserted into the socket. I know that the Abit required a good bit more persuasion to get it into the socket than the Gigabyte did; perhaps it is the same with DFI versus MSI.



EDIT (again): I found more info online. As I suspected, the LEDs start at all four and subtract as the system boots. Thus, it is in fact your memory giving you the issue. You should have a long beep during boot in theory. Check for me; when you turn the system on, does the DRAM LED light? It should be next to the 4-pin +12V power connector.

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nategr8ns

it takes away. Also, being stuck after the CPU is the same as the RAM messing things up

I'm pretty sure the CPU is socketed (Diablo II word? FF says spelled wrong ) correctly.
No beep codes using the onboard speaker (turned on via jumper). I may have to use an external speaker though, and I have one in the basement I can try if I need to.

So things to try: New battery, both-buttons+release power, addon case speaker, new PSU.

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My moneys on the battery replacement {fingers crossed} G/L

thlnk3r

Nate, are you getting beep codes with no memory installed on the motherboard? If the LED's are disappearing after the power is toggled on then that is a good sign.

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saturday I'm going to try all these things. I don't have an extra PSU atm so I can't test the DFI while keeping a working computer.
I'll check for beep codes without memory. If I get codes, I will try with the memory in. If I don't, I will add the extra speaker and disable the onboard speaker.

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thlnk3r

Nate, are you sure you can't try your Dad's Antec? This would be nice to know so we could eliminate that component from our troubleshooting list.

Good luck

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