G31M Freezing After RAM Check, Says 1596fsb which might be problem..

Hello....
Putting together a Dual core duo with a MSI G31M mobo. It keeps resetting itself.. wont even show post.. all i here is one tiny, quick (not loud) beeping. and if it hit DEL or TAB... it will show the corresponding screen, but just frozen.
The insert button thing isnt working either (yes i did total power removal).
It says on the top of the POST screen "Speed: 1596 mhz" which might be the problem...
It freezes after "Init USB controllers: OK | 1015mb..." then it stops..
Thanks everybody...

Hi,
your BIOS Version is too old to properly support your E7400. That is why the CPU Frequency only shows as "1596 mhz" and that is also why the system does this:
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all i here is one tiny, quick (not loud) beeping. and if it hit DEL or TAB... it will show the corresponding screen, but just frozen.
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It freezes after "Init USB controllers: OK | 1015mb..." then it stops..
There are three possible solutions to solve the situation:
1) Install a processor supported by BIOS Version 7.1 to be able to properly turn on your system and then update the BIOS to the latest Version to be able to use your E7400 (update should be done from DOS only).
2) Ask in a local computer shop or contact your reseller to do the same thing for you.
3) Connect an internal floppy drive and a PS/2 Keyboard and then try to force the system into AMI BIOS Recovery Mode. Instructions:
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Rename the desired AMI BIOS file to AMIBOOT.ROM and save it on a floppy disk. e.g. Rename A569MS23.ROM to AMIBOOT.ROM
Insert this floppy disk in the floppy drive. Turn On the system and press and hold Ctrl-Home to force update. It will read the AMIBOOT.ROM file and recover the BIOS from the A drive.
When 4 beeps are heard you may remove the floppy disk and restart the computer.
Even though the AMI BIOS Recovery Procedure is the only chance you have to solve the situation without installing a different processor, it does not work in all cases. However, as it is an easy procedure, it is at least worth a try.

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