First time setup issues with the ASUS ROG STRIX B460-I, no screen display detected.
First time setup issues with the ASUS ROG STRIX B460-I, no screen display detected.
When the system powers up, the LED changes color in sequence—red for a brief moment, then orange, and finally white—continuously. You're using a Core i5-10400F processor paired with DDR4 RAM from G.Skill Ripjaws 2x8GB at 3200 MHz. It seems there might be a compatibility concern, as the 3200 MHz RAM may not match the 2666 MHz clock speed of your motherboard. Some users suggest downscaling to 2666 MHz, which could resolve the issue. However, since your system isn't working properly, it's possible the problem lies elsewhere—check connections, power supply, or BIOS settings.
Do you have the motherboard manual? If not, it might be available for download. LED codes will be explained there. The issue without a display could stem from several causes. Begin at the power side or the monitor side and test each component as they appear. The usual initial checks are essential: ensure it’s powered on and you’ve switched it off. Inspect all connections, confirm cards are properly seated, and verify everything is correctly positioned. Then consider resetting the CMOS. If that doesn’t help, we can move to the display or power supply unit. Your preference.
Hey, thanks for the update. Manual suggested Red for CPU, Yellow for RAM, White for VGA, and Yellow Green for the boot monitor—seems like a good setup. I’ll run it on my laptop. I double-checked all cables, confirmed the CPU is properly seated in the socket, and verified the pins. I also tested with a GPU connected via HDMI and DisplayPort, as well as through the motherboard’s HDMI/DisplayPort ports. Still puzzled about the CMOS issue—any tips on handling it?
It seems stuck on VGA and not booting up. This suggests you should try the monitor first. Check if drivers exist for your graphics card—ensure it’s a known, functional card. The CMOS stores BIOS updates; if it’s empty, changes from someone else may be present. Disconnecting the CMOS pins will reset it back to defaults. Since you haven’t used the BIOS before, it’s likely blank. An older model with an Intel F chip needs a dedicated video card (still unnamed) and lacks an integrated graphics unit, making rear video connections ineffective.
The test confirmed no issues. Everything functions correctly as intended.
Memtest is known for identifying major issues but may miss small ones. The traditional method involves inserting just one memory chip into slot one and checking for stability. If it fails, proceed to the next; if it succeeds, you’ve found a faulty chip. This approach highlights why MemTest86 was developed. It also raises questions about whether the two chips differ and what specifications are being tested.