K8N Neo4 Platnum/SLI Boot Problem!

Today we had a brownout and the computer shut off which is to be expected. Now, It will show the screen where it allows for the choice of Bios <DEL> or Switch to POST <TAB>. And it hangs there. I looked at the Basic guide for the LED configurations and I get:
1:Green
2:Red
3:Green
4:Red
Which on the guide says:
BIOS Sign On
- This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc...
The next step of startup is the memory check. I tried switching that but still no booting.
Please Help!

Quote from: vladomkd on 19-July-06, 19:32:32
it is possible that some of the components is damaged due to static electricity.
yes. It may causes a problems if your mobo is short circuit it may effects others hardware too. Gd luck.

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