Motherboard suddenly won't detect installed RAM

[zantaff]

ASUS P8Z77-V Pro

I left my computer on sleep when I went out, I came back and it had shut down. When I tried turning it back on, I was greeted with the “Cannot detect any RAM installed” beep code (One long two short).
Since the computer wouldn’t even boot, I had limited options.
So I took everything out. I cleaned the front and back of the mobo, cleaned the RAM contacts, switched the positions (2-8GB; 2-2GB modules) and used that MemOK button. Nothing. (If you’re wondering why I have 20GB of ram, it’s because I use Autodesk applications and other similar programs.)

Is there anything I can do to remedy this issue? (Short of buying all new ram.)
I’m wondering what happened, and am thinking there may have been a power surge or something similar, but that doesn’t really explain why only the ram modules are not working.


~Thanks

 

[Puffnstuff]

Get memtest if you do not have it and start testing the sticks one at a time and see which one or ones have gone bad.

 

[zantaff]

I tried testing the memory sticks in every possible configuration, no dice. Since I don't really have a good way to test my ram (this computer is a MacBook) that option was out as well.
So, I ran over to the electronics store and picked up some new 2x4GB PNY Memory.
Plugged the new sticks in and got the same results - which leads me to conclude that the whole motherboard is dead.

Any suggestions for a comparable replacement? I built this PC from scratch, but have never needed to take out and replace the mobo before. Anything in particular I should look out for?

 

[tweakboy]

Try one stick at a time. Never heard of that error. Your mobo flipped out it looks like. gb

 

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

remove the battery, over night Cmos clear

 

[Puffnstuff]

If that board is still under warranty rma it otherwise I would suggest a z97 replacement from asus or gigabyte.

 

[Burpo]

He needs Z77 motherboard..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MSI-Z77A-GD...254?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4872922b36

 

[Puffnstuff]

My bad I thought it was an 1150 mb.