F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop 3950X and X570 Aorus Pro Wifi model features a red CPU indicator, no additional updates.

3950X and X570 Aorus Pro Wifi model features a red CPU indicator, no additional updates.

3950X and X570 Aorus Pro Wifi model features a red CPU indicator, no additional updates.

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EdoubleO
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04-02-2019, 03:15 AM
#1
Hello everyone, I'm facing a problem with my initial build after five years. Everything seems put together—no testing outside the case due to overconfidence. I receive power and fan spin, but I don’t boot up. The CPU indicator on my motherboard shows a CPU issue—specifically, the Ryzen 9 3950x CPU cooler. I'm using a Corsair H115i Mobo, X570 Aorus Pro Wifi RAM, and a Trident Z Neo 32GB CL16-3600 GPU. My PSU is an EVGA SuperNova 850W 8-+. I've made several steps so far: reseated CPU/cooler, reconnected CPU 8pin (including trying the other port on PSU), and flashed the BIOS to version 11. I ran it with one stick of RAM in A1. It's worth mentioning that the motherboard has at least one fault—fans connected to CPU_FAN or the SYS_FAN next to the CPU 8pin power connector aren’t spinning. My plan right now is to bring both components back to Micro Center and test them together, since swapping them would cost around $30. I also live in a busy area of NYC, so I wanted to check if there are any additional steps I should try before heading out. Thanks for your help. Edit: There was a typo.
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EdoubleO
04-02-2019, 03:15 AM #1

Hello everyone, I'm facing a problem with my initial build after five years. Everything seems put together—no testing outside the case due to overconfidence. I receive power and fan spin, but I don’t boot up. The CPU indicator on my motherboard shows a CPU issue—specifically, the Ryzen 9 3950x CPU cooler. I'm using a Corsair H115i Mobo, X570 Aorus Pro Wifi RAM, and a Trident Z Neo 32GB CL16-3600 GPU. My PSU is an EVGA SuperNova 850W 8-+. I've made several steps so far: reseated CPU/cooler, reconnected CPU 8pin (including trying the other port on PSU), and flashed the BIOS to version 11. I ran it with one stick of RAM in A1. It's worth mentioning that the motherboard has at least one fault—fans connected to CPU_FAN or the SYS_FAN next to the CPU 8pin power connector aren’t spinning. My plan right now is to bring both components back to Micro Center and test them together, since swapping them would cost around $30. I also live in a busy area of NYC, so I wanted to check if there are any additional steps I should try before heading out. Thanks for your help. Edit: There was a typo.

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_DinarPvP_
Junior Member
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04-13-2019, 04:40 PM
#2
Install the RAM in slots 2 and 4.
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_DinarPvP_
04-13-2019, 04:40 PM #2

Install the RAM in slots 2 and 4.

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TruErkki
Junior Member
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04-14-2019, 09:39 PM
#3
The board probably predates the CPU, as the 3950X was released after the initial X570 boards. Updating the BIOS will only work with the new CPU, so you'll need an older Ryzen processor—such as a 1000, 2000 or 3000 generation—to apply the update.
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TruErkki
04-14-2019, 09:39 PM #3

The board probably predates the CPU, as the 3950X was released after the initial X570 boards. Updating the BIOS will only work with the new CPU, so you'll need an older Ryzen processor—such as a 1000, 2000 or 3000 generation—to apply the update.

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Theomanduff
Member
197
04-16-2019, 01:51 PM
#4
The qflash BIOS update was a separate process from a standard BIOS update. They serve distinct purposes in the system setup.
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Theomanduff
04-16-2019, 01:51 PM #4

The qflash BIOS update was a separate process from a standard BIOS update. They serve distinct purposes in the system setup.

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MX_Flame
Member
171
04-18-2019, 02:23 PM
#5
Yes, please test it on another PC to confirm.
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MX_Flame
04-18-2019, 02:23 PM #5

Yes, please test it on another PC to confirm.

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JewishJustin
Member
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04-18-2019, 09:42 PM
#6
I do, but it'd kind of be a horrifying pain. The six fans, RAM, and GPU all seem to get power just fine (though I of course couldn't confirm if it's sufficient power).
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JewishJustin
04-18-2019, 09:42 PM #6

I do, but it'd kind of be a horrifying pain. The six fans, RAM, and GPU all seem to get power just fine (though I of course couldn't confirm if it's sufficient power).