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Begin with the basics and gradually build your understanding.

Begin with the basics and gradually build your understanding.

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Armandodark
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10-10-2022, 03:51 PM
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I built my first PC recently. When I turned it on, the yellow RAM warning lit up. I ignored it, set XMP in BIOS, and adjusted the RAM speed to 5600. Pressing F8 saved changes but caused the monitor to go black. After a short break, I restarted it and noticed the monitor didn’t recognize it anymore, with the red CPU light now active. I’m unsure what to do next for fixing the issue. IMG_8430.dng
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Armandodark
10-10-2022, 03:51 PM #1

I built my first PC recently. When I turned it on, the yellow RAM warning lit up. I ignored it, set XMP in BIOS, and adjusted the RAM speed to 5600. Pressing F8 saved changes but caused the monitor to go black. After a short break, I restarted it and noticed the monitor didn’t recognize it anymore, with the red CPU light now active. I’m unsure what to do next for fixing the issue. IMG_8430.dng

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TheBread69
Member
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10-11-2022, 11:38 AM
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Restart the BIOS, disconnect the machine from power and take out the CMOS cell from the circuit board for a short time then reinsert it and turn on the system. Avoid turning on XMP settings as they may repeat the issue. Once you regain access to the BIOS after resetting the CMOS, updating it to the newest release is advisable. Providing details about your RAM module will assist in compatibility checks. Unless you verified it against the QVL directory for your motherboard prior to buying?
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TheBread69
10-11-2022, 11:38 AM #2

Restart the BIOS, disconnect the machine from power and take out the CMOS cell from the circuit board for a short time then reinsert it and turn on the system. Avoid turning on XMP settings as they may repeat the issue. Once you regain access to the BIOS after resetting the CMOS, updating it to the newest release is advisable. Providing details about your RAM module will assist in compatibility checks. Unless you verified it against the QVL directory for your motherboard prior to buying?

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Chester09
Senior Member
491
10-13-2022, 06:39 PM
#3
Check your RAM setup. You have two 32GB modules or four 16GB modules? Remove all RAM modules except one, attempt to boot. If it works, update the BIOS. Replace the removed modules and test again. If issues persist, turn off Expo mode and set speeds to auto. This might fix any memory training problems from the first time.
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Chester09
10-13-2022, 06:39 PM #3

Check your RAM setup. You have two 32GB modules or four 16GB modules? Remove all RAM modules except one, attempt to boot. If it works, update the BIOS. Replace the removed modules and test again. If issues persist, turn off Expo mode and set speeds to auto. This might fix any memory training problems from the first time.

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spudah
Junior Member
35
10-13-2022, 06:54 PM
#4
I need to attempt this later today. Right now I'm going shopping, and I think I'll arrive around 6 PM PST.
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spudah
10-13-2022, 06:54 PM #4

I need to attempt this later today. Right now I'm going shopping, and I think I'll arrive around 6 PM PST.

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QwertyCat
Member
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10-13-2022, 09:33 PM
#5
It’s two times 32GB, but I’ll attempt it again when I’m back.
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QwertyCat
10-13-2022, 09:33 PM #5

It’s two times 32GB, but I’ll attempt it again when I’m back.

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hrgriff
Senior Member
573
10-28-2022, 10:49 AM
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The video suggests damaging the CMOS by shorting it. Removing the motherboard from your case and taking out key components is not necessary unless you're trying to access internal circuits directly.
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hrgriff
10-28-2022, 10:49 AM #6

The video suggests damaging the CMOS by shorting it. Removing the motherboard from your case and taking out key components is not necessary unless you're trying to access internal circuits directly.

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RottiePvP
Member
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10-28-2022, 04:57 PM
#7
You don't have to take anything out of the system. Clearing CMOS by shorting those pins shouldn't be risky or problematic. It's often easier just to remove the CMOS battery quickly, unless it's located under the GPU, in which case I'd suggest shorting the pins. However, if the battery is easy to reach, that approach works best for me.
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RottiePvP
10-28-2022, 04:57 PM #7

You don't have to take anything out of the system. Clearing CMOS by shorting those pins shouldn't be risky or problematic. It's often easier just to remove the CMOS battery quickly, unless it's located under the GPU, in which case I'd suggest shorting the pins. However, if the battery is easy to reach, that approach works best for me.