Check if the new build's CPU and DRAM motherboard lights are activated.
Check if the new build's CPU and DRAM motherboard lights are activated.
Hi everyone,
Welcome!
Yesterday I assembled my second computer completely by myself.
Here are the components:
MOBO: ASROCK B850 PRO RS
CPU: AMD RYZEN 5 9600X
RAM: VIPER VENOM 2X16 6000MHZ CL36
CPU cooler: THERMALRIGHT PEARLESS ASSASIN 120SE
Case: MSI MAG FORGE 320R AIRFLOW
PSU: COOLER MASTER MWE GOLD 850 V2
GPU: MSI GEFORCE RTX 5070 TI 16G INSPIRE 3X OC.
During the initial boot phases, I've faced the same issue repeatedly.
The system would operate for a short time,
then the motherboard fault indicators for CPU and DRAM (red and orange) would activate.
I updated the MOBO and applied the latest firmware, and the problem appears resolved now.
However, a new fault has appeared—similar to before.
Whenever I need to restart the PC, the control light for CPU and DRAM reappears just before shutdown,
making it impossible to reboot.
Every time I force shut down the machine and power it back on, both indicators flash briefly before the system powers off.
All components have been updated; I reinstalled the CPU again on the MOBO, but it didn't fix the issue. The same goes for the RAM modules.
Anyone with advice would be greatly appreciated.
I haven't started gaming yet (it's designed for BF6).
Appreciate your help ahead of time!
Ian
My choices were Auto, XMP or EXPO (both 5600 or 6000). I've enabled auto and Memtest is active now. No issues have appeared after 10 minutes. How long should I keep it running? Could you clarify if my current RAM might not be supported by the motherboard yet? TIA
30-60 mins usually reveals most issues, though this varies with your approach. Quick checks often highlight problems within the first few minutes. Other tools can be more demanding, but I’m not sure you’re planning long memory tests.
If you’ve completed 30 minutes without any errors and other symptoms have improved, you can proceed normally using Windows as usual. Persistent issues during gaming suggest a likely cause.
Regarding the 'yet'—upcoming BIOS updates may enhance memory compatibility, but this remains speculation. This generation is more sensitive to QVL than previous ones. The prior one was less strict than DDR3, which could still be problematic in some cases. Ultimately, it’s just an opinion; some brands might use identical ICs, so the main concern is whether you have many test kits and they haven’t been thoroughly evaluated.
So, 'likely' without concrete evidence and a single unit to try is just a guess—everyone’s situation is different.