Hi everyone. I am looking for some help. I will start with my spec to make things easier.
CPU: i7 930 @stock 2.8Ghz
mobo: Rampage III Extreme
Memory: 6GB 3 x OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800 REAPER CL6 LOW VOLTAGE TRIPLE CHANNEL
PSU: Antec TP 650W
GPU: GTX 460 GS GLH from Gainward running in SLI
Case: Cooler Maser HAF 932
So the problem: Everything was working fine apart from the ASUS LED logo on the mobo. It did not light up so I decided to RMA. Silly reason I know but I expect everything to work from this mobo. So my RMA went fine. Scan confirmed that the LED logo was faulty and they have sent me a new board and I have received it today. I was really happy and I decided to put everything together as it was before so I have put all the components in and I have tried to POST the mobo. It DOES NOT POST! There are these red LEDs on the side of the board that indicate different stages of the POST. So the post stops at DRAM light. The light just goes red and stays on. So I have tried to clear the CMOS, POST it with BIOS #2, use 1 stick, 2 sticks, 3 sticks different combinations into different slots. I am sure the mobo detects RAM as it beeps the error code only while there are no sticks in the mobo. I have tried the mem_OK button. I even tried outside the case on a cardboard box with only the processor and ram in(no GPU etc.). I made sure the proper power plugs were connected (24 and 8 pin). The wired thing is the very same mobo worked before the RMA in the same system(I have NOT changed a thing) and now the new board does not. I think I did everything I could to test it. If anyone has any ideas I'm listening. I got another RMA for the board. Hopefully someone will pick it up on Monday. I'm not blaming SCAN for the faulty board as the board was sealed and new it's just I hate waiting another several days for the new board. So please SCAN speed it up if you can.
Thanks,
Kamil