Changed RAM multiplayer settings.
Changed RAM multiplayer settings.
I took the battery out for 5 minutes, then reinserted it and turned the power back on... still nothing changed. I'm uncertain if downclocking the RAM is the issue, as the tool you used might not be suitable for OEM boards. It seems something else is likely causing the problem. Try leaving the CMOS battery out, plug in the PC, and power it on without the CMOS battery installed. Remove all but one stick of RAM when unplugged from power.
IvyBridgeHP shared their experience. They disconnected the battery for five minutes, then reconnected it and powered on. The issue persisted. They questioned whether downclocking RAM might be the cause, noting the utility likely wasn't suited for OEM boards. They suggested testing without the CMOS battery, plugging in only one RAM slot, and leaving it unplugged. They also tried removing all RAM modules and observed the PC beeping without a battery.
Take out the cmos, unplug it for 30 minutes, then reinsert everything and see if it works. If it doesn't, your board could be damaged.
the reason it runs your USB gadgets doesn't imply it's not functioning.
the reason it runs your usb gadgets doesn't imply it's not functioning properly.
Have you experimented with adjusting the dimmer switches? What does "dimms" refer to?