DRAM then CPU Q-LED, no post required.
DRAM then CPU Q-LED, no post required.
Motherboard: ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI
CPU: Ryzen 9 9950x3D
RAM: 2X24G G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB (Part number F5-7200J3646F24GX2-TZ5RW)
GPU: AMD RX 9070XT
PSU: Seasonic Vertex Focus v4 GX1200 ATX3.0
I am assembling a new system and overlooked the motherboard compatibility with the RAM. The CPU and GPU are QVL, yet the RAM isn’t officially supported. After reaching out to the supplier, they confirmed the RAM should work on this board.
After turning on the power, fans and RGB activated, but the RAM Q-LED lit up and after 5-15 seconds switched to the CPU Q-LED. I removed everything except the CPU, cooler, RAM, and power button connectors. The issue remains unresolved.
Which component is responsible? How can I identify the problem?
I attempted clearing CMOS by pressing the clear button without power for 10 seconds and flashing the BIOS, but the system still failed to boot past POST.
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Are Rams filling slots A2 and B2?
But the RAM isn't officially supported. Yet the supplier said it would work on this motherboard.
Motherboard: ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI
CPU: Ryzen 9 9950x3D
What cooling method are you using for the processor? If I were you, experiment and test with just one stick of RAM in slot A2, place the cooler on the CPU's IHS (without any pressure), and check if the system starts up properly with the iGPU.
Thank you for the response.
I'm attempting ATM with just 1 stick of RAM in both A2 and B2 configurations, using an AIO cooler from Valkyrie. I've tried reseating the cooler without applying pressure, but the system remains stuck in the same situation.
If the CPU indicator light is the sole display on the motherboard, it suggests an issue with the CPU itself. Inspect the pads at the bottom of the CPU and the pins on the motherboard. If everything appears intact, attempt to reinstall the CPU into the socket and restart the system.
If the problem persists, the only viable options are using a known functional motherboard or swapping in a different CPU for this one. Should neither be feasible, it's necessary to procure a replacement CPU for this unit.
Thank you for your help! I took out the CPU and cooler, re-applied thermal paste, and put it back in place. I also looked for any damage on the AM5 motherboard socket and the CPU, but everything seems okay. After testing again, the issue still persists.
Solved finally, it turns out it's just about an ASUS AM5 motherboard. After several reboots taking about ten minutes, the memory training worked, and I had to repeat the same steps for another set of RAM sticks. Now everything is functioning properly.