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Dram red illumination activated, system loading at reduced speed using DDR5 protocol.

Dram red illumination activated, system loading at reduced speed using DDR5 protocol.

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Omar2341
Junior Member
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10-06-2021, 08:51 AM
#1
Hey everyone! I've noticed the DRAM light coming on every time I power up my PC, and it's taking a while to turn the monitor on. Since I built everything myself, I'm trying to figure out if I made a mistake. It's been functioning perfectly for almost a year until about three days ago. This week I enabled XMP, wondering if that might be causing the slow start-up. I turned it off to check and it still took the same amount of time. Thanks for any advice, even if it seems obvious!
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Omar2341
10-06-2021, 08:51 AM #1

Hey everyone! I've noticed the DRAM light coming on every time I power up my PC, and it's taking a while to turn the monitor on. Since I built everything myself, I'm trying to figure out if I made a mistake. It's been functioning perfectly for almost a year until about three days ago. This week I enabled XMP, wondering if that might be causing the slow start-up. I turned it off to check and it still took the same amount of time. Thanks for any advice, even if it seems obvious!

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NutellaGesicht
Junior Member
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10-07-2021, 07:37 PM
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Check the MCR configuration in the BIOS settings. This ensures your memory doesn’t need constant retraining each time you start up. Keeping MCR enabled is useful for adjusting your RAM and maintaining stability during cold starts. At this stage, you don’t require it disabled. However, leaving it on still allows for quicker boot times.
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NutellaGesicht
10-07-2021, 07:37 PM #2

Check the MCR configuration in the BIOS settings. This ensures your memory doesn’t need constant retraining each time you start up. Keeping MCR enabled is useful for adjusting your RAM and maintaining stability during cold starts. At this stage, you don’t require it disabled. However, leaving it on still allows for quicker boot times.

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BigMarc360
Junior Member
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10-22-2021, 05:23 AM
#3
Ensure MCR is activated, as it should be enabled by default on that board. Confirm the memory is placed in slots 2 and 4 from the CPU perspective. If issues persist, consider updating the BIOS. The illuminated red light indicates training memory is functioning properly.
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BigMarc360
10-22-2021, 05:23 AM #3

Ensure MCR is activated, as it should be enabled by default on that board. Confirm the memory is placed in slots 2 and 4 from the CPU perspective. If issues persist, consider updating the BIOS. The illuminated red light indicates training memory is functioning properly.

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Pepeparra
Junior Member
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10-23-2021, 08:15 AM
#4
Ensure your RAM matches the specifications listed for your motherboard. Combining kits or using non-GLOVEL sticks may lead to booting delays. Wipe the CMOS and turn on XMP/EXPO, occasionally retraining can assist. If the problem began recently, look for a BIOS update to improve DDR5 support. Test one stick at a time to identify a faulty module. If the issue continues, adjust the RAM speed slightly (e.g., 5600 instead of 6000) to see if boot time improves. DDR5 compatibility isn’t always guaranteed, so it doesn’t always indicate a hardware fault.
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Pepeparra
10-23-2021, 08:15 AM #4

Ensure your RAM matches the specifications listed for your motherboard. Combining kits or using non-GLOVEL sticks may lead to booting delays. Wipe the CMOS and turn on XMP/EXPO, occasionally retraining can assist. If the problem began recently, look for a BIOS update to improve DDR5 support. Test one stick at a time to identify a faulty module. If the issue continues, adjust the RAM speed slightly (e.g., 5600 instead of 6000) to see if boot time improves. DDR5 compatibility isn’t always guaranteed, so it doesn’t always indicate a hardware fault.