F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Computer boots with a red CPU light and yellow dramatic light. It runs but needs about 2 to 3 minutes to start.

Computer boots with a red CPU light and yellow dramatic light. It runs but needs about 2 to 3 minutes to start.

Computer boots with a red CPU light and yellow dramatic light. It runs but needs about 2 to 3 minutes to start.

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TH3CR4Z3
Junior Member
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01-14-2025, 08:08 AM
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GPU: Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 6700 XT CPU: RYZEN 5 7600x Motherboard: MSI PRO B650M-B RAM: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2x16) 6000 MHz CL30 PSU: MSI MAG A650BN 650 W 80+ Bronze Troubleshooting: Attempted re-seating and repasting the CPU with various thermal paste, re-installed RAM, updated BIOS – performance improved slightly but remains subpar. Computer functions normally after startup; EXPO fails to activate in BIOS possibly due to RAM issue. I’m confused, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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TH3CR4Z3
01-14-2025, 08:08 AM #1

GPU: Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 6700 XT CPU: RYZEN 5 7600x Motherboard: MSI PRO B650M-B RAM: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2x16) 6000 MHz CL30 PSU: MSI MAG A650BN 650 W 80+ Bronze Troubleshooting: Attempted re-seating and repasting the CPU with various thermal paste, re-installed RAM, updated BIOS – performance improved slightly but remains subpar. Computer functions normally after startup; EXPO fails to activate in BIOS possibly due to RAM issue. I’m confused, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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roykin146
Junior Member
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01-14-2025, 08:08 AM
#2
It appears to focus on memory exercises without using exponents. The memory slots referenced are A2 and B2.
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roykin146
01-14-2025, 08:08 AM #2

It appears to focus on memory exercises without using exponents. The memory slots referenced are A2 and B2.

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MrBobBoberson
Junior Member
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01-14-2025, 08:08 AM
#3
It's identical whether you use expo or not, but the RAM speed stays the same for a reason. I only have two memory slots.
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MrBobBoberson
01-14-2025, 08:08 AM #3

It's identical whether you use expo or not, but the RAM speed stays the same for a reason. I only have two memory slots.

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zmanrules987
Member
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01-14-2025, 08:08 AM
#4
Check if memory context restoration is active per the instructions.
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zmanrules987
01-14-2025, 08:08 AM #4

Check if memory context restoration is active per the instructions.

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Bombartia
Senior Member
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01-14-2025, 08:08 AM
#5
I notice the BIOS version you're using isn't one of the latest updates. If you can revert to 7E28vA0, then flashing to 7E28vA3 (which handles USB controllers) and finally to 7E28vA4 (the most recent before the 8000 series) would be a good approach.
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Bombartia
01-14-2025, 08:08 AM #5

I notice the BIOS version you're using isn't one of the latest updates. If you can revert to 7E28vA0, then flashing to 7E28vA3 (which handles USB controllers) and finally to 7E28vA4 (the most recent before the 8000 series) would be a good approach.

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Texas1047
Posting Freak
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01-14-2025, 08:08 AM
#6
Yesterday I upgraded to version 7E28vA9. I assumed it would be the most accurate, but I realize I was mistaken. I plan to check this tonight.
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Texas1047
01-14-2025, 08:08 AM #6

Yesterday I upgraded to version 7E28vA9. I assumed it would be the most accurate, but I realize I was mistaken. I plan to check this tonight.