[voogru]

My attempts to fix it have failed, now the machine doesnt even post. (Even after multiple attempts to reset the cmos/bios).

I purchased a new motherboard (and its not an asus!) and I also dont plan on buying another asus for a while (second motherboard I got from them in a row that has given me problems).

I purchased an Abit NF7-S, hopefully it will be better than the asus .

Thanks for the help.