Does my computer crash often?
Does my computer crash often?
Did you clear the CMOS? This can resolve boot problems. It will reset the board to standard configurations. After that, you can adjust for optimal performance according to your board's guidelines. This approach has helped my setups. It might be worth a shot. Check the results in default settings and then fine-tune it for your gaming and productivity needs.
it happened again today when I started the pc the cpu lit a red light it seems it occurs every two days or something the only way to make the red light disappear is by resetting the bios i don’t know what’s wrong i won’t bother with xmp for now i just switched windows os to uefi and turned off core performance boost anything else i should do right now i also downgraded my bios to the latest 3000 bios update 2020 update
still need assistance. i have the same problem, i set everything to the default with 2 sticks of ram, but the cpu lit red the next day when starting the system. restarting and shutting down the system in the same day works fine, but it only works when i try to start it the next day. i had to unplug and plug the cable over and over to get it to post. the only change i made in the bios was enabling secure boot. should i keep everything as it is and not make any changes?
I resolved the problem by turning off secure boot, but I’m still confused about why it keeps locking my whole PC. I couldn’t shut down the system or restart it even when the CPU LED turned red during the issue. My settings showed CSM as UEFI and secure boot was enabled by default, with a custom mode set to default. I didn’t make any changes to those settings.
The idea of secure boot is straightforward: it guarantees that only verified software may start and operate.
Applying this feature isn’t straightforward because numerous factors can influence the boot process, sometimes unexpectedly.
It might simply involve faulty or outdated software, malfunctioning hardware, incorrect user settings, or a combination of these—all quite frequent.
Let alone the risks posed by pirated programs and malicious malware, which can easily bypass such safeguards.
Turning off secure boot didn’t resolve the issue; it only allowed certain protections to be disabled, potentially worsening the situation.
Numerous online resources discuss secure boot, so conducting some research through reliable articles and tutorials could help clarify the matter.
Consult trusted technical sources, such as Microsoft’s documentation, to explore possible solutions.
It’s possible that a solution exists, but identifying the underlying cause is essential.
Next steps include:
"Reboot from scratch".
Carefully reread the motherboard’s User Guide or manual, focusing on every detail and fine print.
Double-check all connectors, cards, RAM, jumpers, and case connections to confirm they are correctly installed and undamaged.
Examine everything visually and with a flashlight for any signs of issues.
Note: I listened to the PSU’s noise again. While it wasn’t audible, I’m concerned about its placement. Only half the fan is visible, and I’m uncertain about the grill area. Capture a few more photos and share them via imgur (www.imgur.com) showing fans and airflow directions.
Swap the CMOS battery and reset it according to the motherboard’s instructions.
Enable verbose mode on the system to observe boot activity closely.
Simplify: Use only the integrated graphics card if available, and limit booting to the C: drive. Disconnect all other storage devices.
Ensure basic network access—preferably wired or wireless, without VPNs.
Avoid any additional applications or utilities in Task Manager > Startup.
Disable clocking and voltage adjustments.
The goal is to return the system to its original settings so it can boot completely without errors and remain stable afterward.
Allow several restarts with intervals between them for Windows to self-correct, while monitoring for failed updates.
Clear the Event Viewer logs to start fresh and highlight any errors.
If this approach fails, you may need to perform a complete clean installation of Windows as a new foundation.
This process demands time, patience, and careful attention to detail.
maybe i didn't configure secure boot correctly
i looked at several youtube tutorials on setting up secure boot, but they all default it to Standard instead of the custom mode my bios uses.
i wasn't able to find any details explaining the difference between standard and custom configurations, except that custom is typically used by enterprises who need their own keys.
Bios version : 7B85v1H4 2024-09-25 (https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/b450-gam...ac/support)
OS version : 24H2 26100.2605 up to date from Microsoft
I have tested 7B85v1B on 2019-11-13 before the problem occurred, and even after enabling secure boot, everything functioned properly for a couple of days before the system would refuse until I reset the BIOS. The only solution to avoid issues was to disable secure boot.
This indicates a stable situation for two to three days, after which the system blocks until the BIOS is reset.
Check the Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer for matching error codes or warnings.
Also review the Update History.
Another tip: After resetting the BIOS again, turn on Verbose Mode if available (its name may differ).
Verbose Mode shows detailed system actions during startup.
Carefully observe each boot attempt; you might spot issues in the boot sequence that could be useful.
Consider testing with Secure Boot both enabled and disabled.