Encountering problems with the boot process after installing a new version.
Encountering problems with the boot process after installing a new version.
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The Specifications: Asus X570 Tuf Gaming Plus, AMD Ryzen 3700X > 5800X, EVGA GTX 970, Asus 3080 Tuf Gaming 4x8GB CL16 3600 Ballistix, ROG Strix LC 360 RGB, Seasonic Focus GX-750, Fractal Meshify s2
The Story: My fiancé gifted me a fresh monitor (aw3420dw) for my birthday. My previous FX-8350 and GTX 970 struggled to handle over 5 million pixels smoothly, so I invested time in setting up a new build. Because components were hard to find, my initial setup paired a last-generation 3700X with the old GPU. It performed adequately, but once I got the 3080, I upgraded to it. Eventually, I settled on a 5800X despite wanting a higher model. That’s when challenges started to arise.
The Problem: Upon acquiring the processor, I realized I needed a cooling solution—these days don’t come with built-in coolers. I chose an Asus ROG Strix LC 360 RGB, which was a bit too powerful but worked with Aura sync and gave me satisfaction. I installed it, tested the system, and ran benchmarks. The results were promising: scores improved significantly compared to my previous setup.
Workarounds and Observations:
1. Resetting the CMOS restored normal operation.
2. Booting reliably without D.O.C.P. enabled and power disconnected.
3. No issues if D.O.C.P. was turned off.
4. With the 3700X, stable performance at 3600MHz was possible via D.O.C.P.
5. After adding an AIO and 5800X, the RGB stayed active even when the PC was off—a surprising feature.
6. Shorting the CMOS reset the RGB fans (video attached).
What I Tried:
1. A possible short circuit prompted me to rewire the system twice.
2. Removing the case revealed persistent behavior even when the unit was mounted on the motherboard.
Help Request:
I’m determined to solve this, but I’m reaching out for advice. After thorough research and exploring various solutions, I haven’t found anyone with a similar experience. If you have suggestions or resources that could assist, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you for your time and support.
I realized the EZ updater wasn’t detecting the new BIOS versions. I don’t trust those update tools. I have no clue why I was using it this time. Anyway, I just installed version v3001 and am starting the process now. I’ll do my best if it was so simple. *sigh* Thanks! I’ll update soon.
It looks like the system regained stability after updating the BIOS. I’m confident in this conclusion after several days of testing. Another minor problem I noticed was a small insulation break on one of the RGB wires. I fixed it with tape, and now the radiator fans stop lighting up when clearing the CMOS. I hope this post assists someone else in the future. Thanks!