D-Bracket (processor initialization hang up)

Hey guys i need some help,
So i built this comp about 2 months ago or so and it was working fine, then it started weird by turning itself off sometimes. So i brought it home to work on it over my spring break. It keeps hanging with the d-bracket LEDs showing red in the 1 and 4 position and green in the 2 and 3 positions:
Red - Green
Green - Red
Looking at the led configurations i think that is the processor initialization hang up. I'm hoping that my processor isnt fried, because that would be pretty disappointing.
i put my system specs in my signature, if you need to know anything else let me know.
Thanks in advance guys.

Hello, provide PSU details(can be found into PSU sticker)
that doesn't look good..:
2GB Memory (4x PC 2100 512MB)
4 sticks... unknown brand probably mixed, low rated freq...
remove power cord from the PSU and Clear CMOS Guide
try to boot with one stick only into DIMM slot close to CPU socket.
check CPU cooling system too. (apply new thermal paste, check & clear CPU socket and CPU cooler from any dust, replace CPU cooler if condition is bad.)
best will be to get decent memory 2 sticks at least PC3200.

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Specs in signature

Thanks Fredrik for quick reply.
You reminded me, I forgot to say I did accidently remove the power to the fan for the main board but I did put it back straight away!
Main Board power cable connected defo.
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1. Removed all ram.
2. Rebooted and got the beep.
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4. Replaced all Ram.
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K8N neo platinum
I built my pc in october. its been working fine ever since. then the other night it was running fine. i came back and the screen was blank. so i restarted the system. and ever since its hangin on 1:red 2:green 3:green 4:red "Processor Initialization".
I havnt changed any settings for a few weeks, and the pc was sat there just fine at the time playing an mp3 before it happened.
Ive tryed moving RAM around checking all connections, restings BIOS that kind of thing, and its still stuck.
Any suggestions are welcome. Does it look as thought i'll need to send the Mobo back?
specs are roughly:
AMD 64 3200+
1GB ddr400
250GB SATA
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