Assistance with setting up a new PC (issues with voltage/ram)
Assistance with setting up a new PC (issues with voltage/ram)
After completing the installation, I revisited the BIOS to adjust the settings for the Ryzen 1700 Build with the X370 Taichi board. I increased the voltage from around 1.8 to 2.0 and set the RAM to be recognized manually as 3200 instead of the original 2133. Now, the system boots up but fails to connect to the motherboard or access the BIOS. I shut it down right away, worried about damaging the CPU. Help? : (
Perform a clear CMOS without using the battery. Check functionality. If unsuccessful, reposition memory and VGA when the system is off and disconnected, then remove all SATA, USB, PCI connections, clear CMOS and test booting.
The bedugger displays the following code:
Clear CMOS according to motherboard manual and check if it boots up.
Unplug PSU from outlet, remove CMOS battery, press and hold power button down (inside a case for 10-15 seconds) and use a metal object (like screwdriver tip) to touch pins 2 and 3 on the header above the debugger seven segments where it reads CLRMOS1.
Satan-IR :
What code does the bedugger display?
Check CMOS following the motherboard manual and verify booting.
Disconnect PSU from the outlet, remove the CMOS battery, press and maintain the power button for 10-15 seconds inside a case, then use a metal object (like a screwdriver tip) to touch pins 2 and 3 on the header above the debugger seven segments where it reads CLRMOS1.
I’m observing 0d, A2, C0.
On that note, I recently noticed that after a longer time, the GPU fans cease spinning, giving the impression they’re off.
I tried this and didn’t see any changes.
Also, there’s a faint crinkling sound, almost like electricity, which wasn’t present before. That might be relevant.
Perform a clear CMOS without using the battery. Check functionality. If unsuccessful, reposition memory and VGA when the system is off and unplugged, then remove all SATA, USB, PCI connections, clear CMOS and test booting.
Satan-IR :
Check CMOS without using the battery. Test functionality.
If it doesn’t work, reposition memory and VGA when the system is off and unplugged, then remove all connections—SATA, USB, PCI—and clear CMOS to see if it boots.
Quick question: Should I clear CMOS with the power plugged in but not actually turning the system on? I’ve tried both approaches so far.
Also, could any component have been damaged from the extra voltage you thought was involved?
You reset the CMOS by turning off the power supply and disconnecting from the outlet. It's challenging to determine if something is damaged without direct access to the part. Could you clarify whether you disconnected the HDD, GPU, and USB3 cable from the motherboard? Did you remove the VGA connector from its slot? I mentioned re-seating the VGA since your system uses a Ryzen CPU without built-in graphics. If you removed the VGA or the cable, you likely wouldn't have seen anything on the monitor. Try testing with just the CPU, VGA, and one RAM stick, then switch to another RAM stick.
Update brief: I overlooked that feature before. Your motherboard includes a visible CMOS button on the back panel, close to two USB3 ports and the PS/2 connection.