Attempted to install new RAM, now comp isn't working

[Vaskadar]

I had ensured that the memory I was putting in was compatible with my motherboard, an old Intel DG43GT, which uses DDR2 800mhz RAM, and the board does support up to 8GB of RAM, but now my rig won't boot up. I get a single beep when I power it up, which may indicate faulty RAM. It doesn't get to the BIOS screen, and just sits there, powers down, and powers back up again.

I originally had A-Data 4x1gb, DDR2 800 timing at 5-5-5-15, but when I tried installing the 2x2GB G.Skill DDR2 800 RAM, I plugged everything back in, and then it did the aforementioned indefinite loop of powering up and powering back down, not booting, with the single beep notification.

I'm afraid I damaged the board, which could lead to lots of $ being spent on a new board, new RAM, and new processor. This is quite upsetting, and depressing.

Does anyone have any insight?

 

[N1ghtmare]

Are you putting them in the correct slot order?

 

[Vaskadar]

Problem solved.

 

[N1ghtmare]

Well what was the solution?

 

[Vaskadar]

It was surprisingly simple: I had loosened up a few components while putting in the new RAM. All they needed was proper securing, stupid eh?

 

[N1ghtmare]

Nah; most fixes occur that way. Since it is good for other users to see the solution (if they encounter the same issue), the concept to check for loose parts shall be further reinforced.