Possible dead DIMM slot

[Zack_Friedman]

I'm building a new PC with parts that I had lying around. One of those parts was an MSI h81m-p33/w8 motherboard which was working absolutely perfectly in the previous system it was used for (which was scrapped for parts) I'm now running into a strange problem. Whenever DIMM slot one is populated, the system does not POST and goes into a power cycling loop (something that occurs when the Motherboard has no RAM inserted). When DIMM slot two is populated, the system boots perfectly and loads Windows no problem. When both slots are populated, the same issue occurs with the power cycling. I've tried different RAM and even a stick of Crucial Balistix Tactical Tracer RAM with on board LEDs just to verify that the DIMM is even getting power (which it is). The DIMM slot shows zero signs of any physical damage so my main question is; is there anything that I should troubleshoot before totally replacing the board?
things I've tried thus far:
1) removing the board from the computer case and placing it on a non-conductive flat surface 
2) Different RAM

3) BIOS update
4) resetting to defaults

5) resetting CMOS 

none of the above made any difference 

 

thanks in advance,

Zack

[-rascal-]

5 minutes ago, Zack_Friedman said:

I'm building a new PC with parts that I had lying around. One of those parts was an MSI h81m-p33/w8 motherboard which was working absolutely perfectly in the previous system it was used for (which was scrapped for parts) I'm now running into a strange problem. Whenever DIMM slot one is populated, the system does not POST and goes into a power cycling loop (something that occurs when the Motherboard has no RAM inserted). When DIMM slot two is populated, the system boots perfectly and loads Windows no problem. When both slots are populated, the same issue occurs with the power cycling. I've tried different RAM and even a stick of Crucial Balistix Tactical Tracer RAM with on board LEDs just to verify that the DIMM is even getting power (which it is). The DIMM slot shows zero signs of any physical damage so my main question is; is there anything that I should troubleshoot before totally replacing the board?
things I've tried thus far:
1) removing the board from the computer case and placing it on a non-conductive flat surface 
2) Different RAM

3) BIOS update
4) resetting to defaults

5) resetting CMOS 

none of the above made any difference 

 

thanks in advance,

Zack

 

Did you take the CPU out, and check the socket for bent or damaged pins?

I'm suspecting that could be the problem -- but fingers crossed it isn't.

[Zack_Friedman]

wow look at that. There is a Single bent pin in the 1155 socket. Its not crazy and even looks like I might be able to bend it back into place very gently. Thanks, I would've never thought of that. what would be the best tool for fixing that? magnifying lens and a tooth pick or something? 

[Zack_Friedman]

45 minutes ago, -rascal- said:

 

Did you take the CPU out, and check the socket for bent or damaged pins?

I'm suspecting that could be the problem -- but fingers crossed it isn't.

Lo and behold that worked and fix the problem. Thanks a lot! that's hours of eBay searching an about 50 or so dollars saved 

[-rascal-]

15 minutes ago, Zack_Friedman said:

Lo and behold that worked and fix the problem. Thanks a lot! that's hours of eBay searching an about 50 or so dollars saved 

REALLY happy to hear you were able to simply fix the bent pin.