Things you could try could be swapping the ram over to different slots, try putting the GPU in another slot.

Things you could try could be swapping the ram over to different slots, try putting the GPU in another slot.

I just hoping the board isn't DOA. call ASUS tech support  maybe they can help but be prepared to get mad.

I've had a DOA Asus before haha. Would not buy again.

Ok, some progress. I took out two of the DDR3 sticks and left one in the blue slot in channel A. The computer now actually beeps on startup, however it beeps 3 times which according to this manual means the VGA was not detected. I'm going to try moving the graphics card into another slot.

I've had a DOA Asus before haha. Would not buy again.

Well sadly you can get DOA on any computer Products. Hell the Asus you had could of got messed up in handling there is many factors. 

Ok, some progress. I took out two of the DDR3 sticks and left one in the blue slot in channel A. The computer now actually beeps on startup, however it beeps 3 times which according to this manual means the VGA was not detected. I'm going to try moving the graphics card into another slot.

Also good are you sure your putting it in all the way in and correctly.

Ok, so the computer is Doing one long beep, followed by 3 quick beeps, then a one second pause followed by a single beep. I can't figure out what this means. A long beep followed by 3 quick ones means that the VGA was not detected, but a single beep means it was... so that last beep is not making sense to me.

Ugh, why do I feel like I just bought a whole bunch of expensive but useless components?

Ok, so the computer is Doing one long beep, followed by 3 quick beeps, then a one second pause followed by a single beep. I can't figure out what this means. A long beep followed by 3 quick ones means that the VGA was not detected, but a single beep means it was... so that last beep is not making sense to me.

Ugh, why do I feel like I just bought a whole bunch of expensive but useless components?

Still say call your motherboard company and see what's up.

When my ASUS mobo longbeeped at me it was the GPU not seated correctly in the PCI-E slot, it booted fine after that was resolved.

I've tried all the PCI-E slots and made sure the card was pressed into the slot firmly and evenly, but the mobo never detects it it seems. I tested out my monitor on this laptop and it's working perfectly, so I know the problem isn't there. I'm thinking it must be the graphics card. When I opened it from the box I was shocked to see that the fan's screws had actually come off, so I had to rescrew the fan back on. When I turn on the computer the graphics card fan is spinning, so maybe it is a motherboard issue...

I'd RMA the GFX in that case. If you can find an old GPU to test in your PC that'd confirm it all.

Yeah, its definetely the GPU that is messing everything up. I've noticed that upon booting, the motherboard has these blue led lights that light up in sequence next to each component (CPU fan, RAM, PCI-E slot, and SATA drives), they light on and turn off if that component is working a-ok. Guess what? The PCI-E slot remains lit up the whole time.

I'm going to see if I can go to some local store and buy a cheap GPU to test it out. If that works I'll know my grahics card is the problem. If that fails I'll know it's the mobo.

I've done 5 computer builds in my life (i.e. ordered entire new sets of components for myself or for another person) and two out of those 5 times I've had 1 component that needs RMA-ing. I wouldn't lose heart in the built-it-yourself strategy. You'll still be getting a better deal in the end. It's just a pain having to wait!

Ok, so I've never gone through a RMA before (but I guess this is all part of this learning experience... Can I just get a refund for the GPU or is it strictly a replacement policy?) 

VGA Standard Return Policy

    * Return for refund within: 30 days
    * Return for replacement within: 30 days

This is our Standard 30-Day Return Policy. Items covered by this policy (those products for which Newegg states "This item may be returned for a replacement or refund within 30 days only") must be returned to Newegg within 30 days of the invoice date for this policy to apply. “Return” constitutes receipt of the product by Newegg, and not the mere issuance of an RMA.

The following conditions are not acceptable for return, and will result in the merchandise you have returned to Newegg being returned to you:

    * Cards exhibiting physical damage
    * Cards that are missing the manufacturer label containing model number, part number or serial number
    * Cards that are missing the manufacturer warranty label
    * Cards returned without all included accessories, bonus games, and documentation

VGA Replacement Only Return Policy

    * Return for refund within: non-refundable
    * Return for replacement within: 30 days

Products that state "This item is covered by Newegg.com's Replacement Only 30-Day Return Policy", or items labeled as “Non-refundable” (or similar labeling) must be returned to Newegg within 30 days of the invoice date for this policy to apply. Products covered by this return policy may only be returned for a replacement of the same or equivalent item. “Return” constitutes receipt of the product by Newegg, and not the mere issuance of an RMA.

The following conditions are not acceptable for return, and will result in the merchandise you have returned to Newegg being returned to you:

    * Cards exhibiting physical damage
    * Cards that are missing the manufacturer label containing model number, part number or serial number
    * Cards that are missing the manufacturer warranty label
    * Cards returned without all included accessories, bonus games, and documentation

from NewEgg on VGA.

Also your invoice should tell you also I would like to clarify that I never need to RMA.


Here's wild shot in the dark Mateui pull out that lithium battery on your motherboard for about 20 sec then place it back in. (what this dose is reset the bios) Never know it might just work.

from NewEgg on VGA.

Also your invoice should tell you also I would like to clarify that I never need to RMA.


Here's wild shot in the dark Mateui pull out that lithium battery on your motherboard for about 20 sec then place it back in. (what this dose is reset the bios) Never know it might just work.

Tried that, didn't work.

On a good note I figured out the memory problem. Apparently the mobo doesn't like it when you have 3 sticks in channel A and 0 in channel B, but it seems to like having 2 sticks in channel A and 1 stick in channel B (with both blue DDR3 slots occupied).

I don't have time to purchase a GPU from a local store tonight, but hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to just to test it out.

Good news. I just purchased a really cheap PCI-E card, plugged it in, turned on the computer, and success! I get a picture on my monitor and am currently configuring the BIOS settings. Going to send back my faulty HD5770 back to Newegg for replacement, since I now know for sure that it was causing the problem and not the mobo (thank God!).

Everything else on the computer seems to have been installed right since the bios setup utility is showing me that everything has been detected.

Well that's good. RMA a mobo would be a bitch undoing everything.

Ok, I now have windows 7 up and running. One thing though, I can't seem to connect to a wireless signal since it appears I don't have a wireless adapter? I thought it was built into the mobo, or was I mistaken?

Wireless no. but you can get internet by viva Ethernet Wires.