Heh.. This is actually my first time building a computer, and since screwing up was the last thing I wanted to do, I read through the manual twice, at work, before starting.. and then twice again while working on it.. and then a fifth time when I started having this problem
Unfortunately I did not see any information in the manual or on the manufacturer's website for my BIOS's beep codes. However, I will give it a fresh look today!
I was inclined to think this as well. I only have two slots, so last night I tested it by switching the placement of each, trying each in both slots (one at a time), and trying it with none inserted at all. Having none inserted did not give me the three, short beeps I had been experiencing up until that point. Having any inserted in any slot gave me the three beeps. I did make sure to check that the clips were fully locked each time.
So, I don't know. I am hoping the RAM was DoA and can be replaced. I find it odd that I don't get the beeps with no RAM inserted, however.
For reference:
Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130569
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115073
RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231396
GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127510