No POST I have the Foxconn C51XEM2AA motherboard and installed everything according to the manual (this is not a first install by any means, been building computers for a long time). When I hit the power switch, everything lights up, fans start moving, hard drive starts moving (when its plugged in), but I have no display. I tried plugging video card (XFX 8600 GT) into the other x16 PCI slot, using only one memory stick (I have two OCZ PC 6400 1 gigabyte sticks), using each one on seperate occasions, took everything out and reinstalled and still nothing. Something to note is random LED error code readouts, but mostly getting error code 02. Ive gotten error code C5, 02, and even what looks like dA (that one wasnt even listed). I have a Rosewill 500w power supply, and have no way of testing other PS because none have the 20+4 connector needed (the other ones are only 300W anyway, so I dont even think they are powerful enough). I also have no way of checking the components individualy because all the computers in the house are ancient (the reason im upgrading in the first place)I should mention i used Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound, and was afraid somehow i shorted the board, but after removing the CPU and checking thoroughly with a flashlight I found no residue on the board. Pretty sure its just a DOA, may have to RMA it. Any suggestions?

I forgot to mention that I have no idea what error code 02 means, it tries to describe it in the book, but it makes no sense to me... I forgot to mention that I have no idea what error code 02 means, it tries to describe it in the book, but it makes no sense to me...

haha, slug of liquor taken. I think im going to take it all down to the computer shop down the street and have them test each component individualy, hopefully that won't cost me to much money (they are a ma and pa computer shop). Then when I find the messed up one, its RMA time, and hopefully a quick replacement. preparing next shot... haha, slug of liquor taken. I think im going to take it all down to the computer shop down the street and have them test each component individualy, hopefully that won't cost me to much money (they are a ma and pa computer shop). Then when I find the messed up one, its RMA time, and hopefully a quick replacement. preparing next shot...

mbern I don't think -- is an error code, i bet that means all is good...in that case it seems a lot more likely to be a video card problem since the motherboard is chiming in as good to go...hopefully you figure it out. good luck!

B mbern I don't think -- is an error code, i bet that means all is good...in that case it seems a lot more likely to be a video card problem since the motherboard is chiming in as good to go...hopefully you figure it out. good luck! B

so I got a reply from Foxconn after a long winded message this is the entire reply I got:

Try another brand of memory.

wow thanks foxconn way to go in depth on your reply...maybe a suggestion or list of compatible memory? either way, i think the mobo's busted and I just RMA'd it to newegg and sent it out today...well try again, and if i get the same problem then its another brand of memory for me! thanks for trying guys. so I got a reply from Foxconn after a long winded message this is the entire reply I got: Try another brand of memory. wow thanks foxconn way to go in depth on your reply...maybe a suggestion or list of compatible memory? either way, i think the mobo's busted and I just RMA'd it to newegg and sent it out today...well try again, and if i get the same problem then its another brand of memory for me! thanks for trying guys.