845 Pro(MS-6529) won`t boot

845 Pro(MS-6529) Won`t boot, D-led diagnostic is "Ëarly chipset initialization". What is  mean? ?(

Hiya fellas; I know you guys are probably getting frustrated with not being able to POST your systems, But it would be a big help to all of us if you gave us more info (specs.) on your PC's ..It would be a great help if you guys would create singnatures with your profile editor, As we need to know first and most importantly, the specs. of your Powesupply in amps on the Rails..ie+12V=?A, +3.3V=?A, +5.0V=?Amps...This info can be found on the side of the PSU(you will have to remove the PC's side cover)...But until you can create a signature here are a few thing that you can try .....Upon Power up, Enter the BIOS, if you have the option set the Memory timings to SPD (Serial Presence Detect)...Also if you have the option to adjust DRAM (V-DIMM) Voltage, try to set it to 2.7 Volts......Sean REILLY875

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