GF615M-P33 - Only beep codes, no screen

Just a built a new computer with the following specs...
Motherboard: MSI GF615M-P33
CPU: AMD Athlon II X3 425 Rana
RAM: Crucial 2GB DDR3 1333, Model: RM25664BA1339 - 1 stick
HDD: Western Digital 500 GB Caviar - WD5000AAKS
PSU: Antec 500 Watt Smartpower 2.0
No graphics or sound cards b/c I wanted to use the onboard chips until I could afford them.
I plugged everything up and made sure all connections were seated before powering on the system for the 1st time.
When I powered it up there was 2 beeps and no screen, monitor insisted it wasn't getting a signal.
Powered down and double checked the connections, everything was connected nice & tight.
I fired it up again, this time with the case open and heard:
1 set of 3 low volume but short fast chirps
pause
1 set of 3 low volume but short fast chirps
pause
louder single longer beep
pause
another single longer beep
I never see anything on the screen except lots flickering
I powered the computer down and booted back up with the RAM stick removed and heard 3 single beeps with a pause in between each.
Powered back down and removed CMOS battery for 30 sec, powered back up, no screen and same results as the 2nd time I fired it up.
Anybody have any clues what I should try next? Or am I facing bad RAM or motherboard? Or do I just need to purchase a 2nd RAM stick?

I took the motherboard, CPU, and ram assembly back to the shop where I purchased these items. All 3 tested ok on a bench test.
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Motherboard Grounding to case causing No Post
Test the motherboard outside of the case to verify that the motherboard is not shorting to the case and causing a problem
• With only the CPU and heat sink, memory, and video card (or onboard video) connected to the motherboard, place the motherboard on a non-conductive surface and retest the motherboard
• Check the case mounting standoffs to verify that they are lining up correctly with the mounting holes on the motherboard.
This case is from a Compaq Presario SR1210NX - The standoffs in this case are made to it. The manufacturer of the case took a sheet metal plate and pressed it to form the standoffs then it was drilled and tapped. This plate is riveted to the case but does not touch the outer wall. I wanted to reuse this case because it is fairly nice and is easy to work on.
I tried the motherboard inside the case again, but this time left the screws a little loose so can shift the motherboard a tiny dab at the bottom. Left the case laying on its side, still no go.
Cleared CMOS by moving the little jumper according to the instructions and tried again on a non-conductive surface, same thing.
I looked at the label on the power supply, manufactured in 2004, so its 6 years old and this would have been the 4th computer it was installed in.
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RAM: Crucial 2GB DDR3 1333, Model: RM25664BA1339 - 1 stick
Can you give link to manufacturer?
All compatible RAM modules: http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=MS-7597%20%28GF615M-P33%29
RAM module I installed: http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=41299AC8A5CA7304
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Doesn't sound wrong, but check it is seated correctly, in the slot closest to the processor.
The instructions and motherboard labeling show slot #1 (DIMM 1) to be the one furthest from the processor. Is this a misprint?
I did try it again with the RAM in the other slot, same results.
Is it possible that I'm looking at a dead power supply instead? Which doesn't make much sense because both the CPU fan and case fan spin up indicating that they are receiving power. Also the power switch lights up but the harddrive light never comes on. The harddrive is ok because I tested in my external harddrive enclosure and hooked it up to the computer I'm using right now via USB.

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