Following the overclocking of my RAM on the test PC, it's now trapped in a boot cycle.
Following the overclocking of my RAM on the test PC, it's now trapped in a boot cycle.
Hello.
Lately I've been experimenting with my test PC to push its limits. The first thing I tried was overclocking the RAM, but it doesn't boot at all—it's stuck in a loop and I can't access BIOS to reset it. I used jumpers to try resetting it, then removed the CMOS battery. Since that didn't help, I took out the RAM completely and left it overnight. Now it still won't start, and I'm not sure what to do next. It's not a high-end system, but it's important for my OC tests, so I don't want to damage my personal machine.
The motherboard is an Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK (I know it's pretty outdated and not really built for overclocking, but it's fine for testing).
P.S. This is the first time I've done an overclock.
What type of RAM was used? What was the stock frequency? What settings were applied? Usually, the first step is to modify the BIOS before the PC starts up (you've already attempted that). If that doesn't work, try removing the battery on the motherboard to reset the BIOS (you've also tried this). Now you need to narrow down the options—have you replaced a different RAM stick separate from the ones you overclocked? Does it boot then? (Overclocked RAM is non-functional). If that doesn't work, it's likely the motherboard has a problem; check for any damaged or bulging capacitors, any unusual smells. Let us know your experience! Hopefully, it was just the earlier steps...
What type of RAM was used? What was the stock frequency? What settings were applied? Usually, the first step is to modify the BIOS before the PC starts up (you've already attempted that). If that doesn't work, try removing the battery connected to the BIOS on the motherboard to reset it (you've also tried this). Now you need to narrow down the options—have you replaced a different RAM stick separate from the ones you overclocked? Does it boot then? (Overclocked RAM is non-functional). If that doesn't work, it's likely the motherboard has a problem; check for any damaged or bulging capacitors, any unusual smells. Let us know your experience! Hopefully, it was just the earlier steps...