F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Dark orange glow lingers in the air.

Dark orange glow lingers in the air.

Dark orange glow lingers in the air.

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Miss_iCaty
Junior Member
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09-20-2021, 08:31 AM
#1
I've been using my PC heavily since it was installed three months ago. The case always showed a blue light, but last night there was a warning red light that flashed intermittently. I've already tried turning it off and on again, but the issue persists. Anyone have any idea what this means? I'm not sure if fixing it will help. Here are my details: CPU – Intel Core i5-12400F, Cooler – ThermalRight Assassin X 120 Refined SE, ARGB motherboard, MSI PRO B660M-A, RAM – ADATA 16GB DDR4 3200MHz (2x8GB), Storage – Netac nv2000 M.2 500GB PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe, Video Card – MSI VEN 2x RTX3060 12GB GDDR6, Case – AITC W M-ATX, Power Supply – Corsair CV750 750W, OS – Windows 11 Pro 64bit.
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Miss_iCaty
09-20-2021, 08:31 AM #1

I've been using my PC heavily since it was installed three months ago. The case always showed a blue light, but last night there was a warning red light that flashed intermittently. I've already tried turning it off and on again, but the issue persists. Anyone have any idea what this means? I'm not sure if fixing it will help. Here are my details: CPU – Intel Core i5-12400F, Cooler – ThermalRight Assassin X 120 Refined SE, ARGB motherboard, MSI PRO B660M-A, RAM – ADATA 16GB DDR4 3200MHz (2x8GB), Storage – Netac nv2000 M.2 500GB PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe, Video Card – MSI VEN 2x RTX3060 12GB GDDR6, Case – AITC W M-ATX, Power Supply – Corsair CV750 750W, OS – Windows 11 Pro 64bit.

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jojobobo04
Member
170
09-22-2021, 10:11 AM
#2
It seems the HDD displays an LED indicator while writing data—just a simple confirmation.
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jojobobo04
09-22-2021, 10:11 AM #2

It seems the HDD displays an LED indicator while writing data—just a simple confirmation.

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BenstoLP
Junior Member
48
09-23-2021, 06:45 PM
#3
Usually, the red light indicates that your hard drive or solid-state drive is actively storing information.
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BenstoLP
09-23-2021, 06:45 PM #3

Usually, the red light indicates that your hard drive or solid-state drive is actively storing information.

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Xtrembuilder08
Junior Member
13
09-26-2021, 03:19 PM
#4
You're facing a situation where your storage setup isn't meeting your needs. Let's explore possible solutions.
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Xtrembuilder08
09-26-2021, 03:19 PM #4

You're facing a situation where your storage setup isn't meeting your needs. Let's explore possible solutions.

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thedarkjuggler
Member
68
09-26-2021, 09:11 PM
#5
You need someone managing the operating system.
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thedarkjuggler
09-26-2021, 09:11 PM #5

You need someone managing the operating system.

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DJapie
Member
168
09-27-2021, 06:07 AM
#6
It's still referred to as an HDD LED, but it functions with any storage device connected to the computer. Each motherboard has a particular header for this light. All mainboards include it.
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DJapie
09-27-2021, 06:07 AM #6

It's still referred to as an HDD LED, but it functions with any storage device connected to the computer. Each motherboard has a particular header for this light. All mainboards include it.

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BosnaKingz
Member
166
09-29-2021, 12:17 AM
#7
The blue light signifies something other than a warning. What specific meaning are you curious about?
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BosnaKingz
09-29-2021, 12:17 AM #7

The blue light signifies something other than a warning. What specific meaning are you curious about?

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12rusherb
Junior Member
25
10-07-2021, 02:27 PM
#8
I find it strange how few people understand what an HDD LED does. Back then I had to wait for the light to dim and stop before the computer worked properly, or test it to see if it was just 'thinking' or really crashed before restarting. Looking back, this feature seems quite unnecessary nowadays.
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12rusherb
10-07-2021, 02:27 PM #8

I find it strange how few people understand what an HDD LED does. Back then I had to wait for the light to dim and stop before the computer worked properly, or test it to see if it was just 'thinking' or really crashed before restarting. Looking back, this feature seems quite unnecessary nowadays.

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Armandodark
Member
186
10-09-2021, 04:44 AM
#9
Power signal. The system is active. Expect blinking during sleep.
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Armandodark
10-09-2021, 04:44 AM #9

Power signal. The system is active. Expect blinking during sleep.