Aorus Zenith Extreme 2 TRX40 resolved the issue and is now functioning properly after passing the memory test.
Aorus Zenith Extreme 2 TRX40 resolved the issue and is now functioning properly after passing the memory test.
Hello, I just created this account in case it could assist others later. My setup includes an Aorus Zenith Extreme 2 with a 3990x 256GB SSD, 4GB DDR4 3600MHz, GSKIL 3600, Aorus Master 3090, Gigabyte P1200W PSU, and a 12V power supply. I completed the build a few months ago and everything functioned properly. Recently, the machine shut down (possibly due to a power surge). After restarting, my GPU failed to power on, and I checked the cables—plugging them in didn’t help. I tried resetting CMOS, removing the CMOS battery, and swapping components, but nothing changed. Eventually, I returned to the store, which required all cables before testing.
Back home, I replaced the 1200W PSU with a 2400W unit (since it has an LCD). It displayed only low voltages—3V, 5V, and 12V—with a total draw of around 45W at idle. I also tried another 2400W PSU from another PC, but the GPU wouldn’t power on either. Eventually, I removed all cables except the necessary ones, reattached the PSU, and connected the RAM. The system booted, the GPU activated, and the 3090 worked.
In the end, I decided to detach everything: removed SATA cables, the rest of the cables, the M.2 PCIe adapter, the CMOS battery, and only kept the two 12V and 24-pin cables. The power button stopped working. As a final attempt, I reattached the PSU, left out the extra DDR4 modules, removed the M.2 slot, and reinstalled the CMOS. It finally turned on, and everything functioned normally.
I’m grateful it worked for me. Going forward, I recommend keeping the PSU connected but removing all DDR4 except the one specified in the manual, disconnecting the M.2 adapter, SATA cable, and CMOS battery. Then try booting up. This might help others avoid similar issues.
Just a update , same thing happened again ... again i took off everything ect and put one thing at the time and it works now... i now believe it has something to do with the memory after they are re seated again it works just fine so yhea
It occurred once more... by this stage the discussion looks like a diary entry... but this time it happened again while the machine was running smoothly. It froze when I restarted, showing the same issues with memory tests, RAM, and power cycles. After removing everything and restarting, it returned to normal after about an hour. A strange Windows message appeared about memory, so I ran a memory test which took 10 hours and found no faults. I suspect the problem might be related to the DDR4 module or the M.2 adapter getting excessively hot, possibly triggering a protective measure on the motherboard that disables the two 12V power cables from the PSU. I hope I don’t need to update anything soon. By the way, I noticed something interesting during another build—someone with a nearly identical setup had the same memory test issue, but it resolved after updating the BIOS.
It has been a while since I last updated this thread, but the issue persisted for months, then weeks, and finally days until I encountered the memory test 00 problem. After removing everything, it functioned normally. I reached a stage where I was about to have the motherboard replaced by ASUS. They were unaware of the situation, and they followed all their recommendations. As a last option, I unplugged the 24-pin 90-degree adapter, reinserted it, and it cleared the memory code 00. After a few more days, it repeated the issue and resolved it. It seems the problem might be related to the built-in capacitors in the motherboard, which help stabilize power from the main cable. For anyone facing this issue, please verify your 24-pin connection if you're stuck on memory test 00 and the GPU isn't receiving power. I’ll conduct further tests—either switching to a different adapter or using the 24-pin directly—to confirm. It’s frustrating because we only get memory test 00 without any other clues. Hopefully, this helps someone else.