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Issue with the CPU LED on the motherboard

Issue with the CPU LED on the motherboard

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08-29-2018, 04:02 AM
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I assembled my PC using these specifications: an R5 5600G, an 8x2GB GSKILL Ripjaw 3600MHz CPU, an AORUS B450 Elite v2, and a Master Elite V4 cooler rated at 600W. It functioned properly for at least two weeks until one day I encountered a blue screen while playing "I Head a Spark." The CPU debug light illuminated, indicating a problem. After restarting, resetting the CMOS, and reconfiguring everything, I tested it with a known working R3 2200G. Even when using a dedicated GPU, it still didn’t work. Eventually, I replaced the motherboard, which appeared to be the culprit—my R5 kept booting into Windows but failing to start or crashing entirely. I’ve been using the same PSU for over a year now.

My main concern is figuring out what caused this failure and whether it’s possible to repair the board myself. The shop where I bought it refused to provide a warranty, and sending it to Gigabyte for repair wasn’t an option. Could the issue be related to the MOSFETs, even though the capacitors seem fine? There’s a chance I can check for shorts or faults using a multimeter. The board won’t power on without the CPU, but it does spin the fans and lights when connected. It doesn’t seem essential right now, but I wanted to use it for an ultra-budget PC with the R3 2200G to help a friend transition into a PC ecosystem. Should I give up and look for alternatives, or is it time to move on? The problem with these components feels expensive enough that finding a decent used option seems unlikely.
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08-29-2018, 04:02 AM #1

Here’s a revised version of your text:

I assembled my PC using these specifications: an R5 5600G, an 8x2GB GSKILL Ripjaw 3600MHz CPU, an AORUS B450 Elite v2, and a Master Elite V4 cooler rated at 600W. It functioned properly for at least two weeks until one day I encountered a blue screen while playing "I Head a Spark." The CPU debug light illuminated, indicating a problem. After restarting, resetting the CMOS, and reconfiguring everything, I tested it with a known working R3 2200G. Even when using a dedicated GPU, it still didn’t work. Eventually, I replaced the motherboard, which appeared to be the culprit—my R5 kept booting into Windows but failing to start or crashing entirely. I’ve been using the same PSU for over a year now.

My main concern is figuring out what caused this failure and whether it’s possible to repair the board myself. The shop where I bought it refused to provide a warranty, and sending it to Gigabyte for repair wasn’t an option. Could the issue be related to the MOSFETs, even though the capacitors seem fine? There’s a chance I can check for shorts or faults using a multimeter. The board won’t power on without the CPU, but it does spin the fans and lights when connected. It doesn’t seem essential right now, but I wanted to use it for an ultra-budget PC with the R3 2200G to help a friend transition into a PC ecosystem. Should I give up and look for alternatives, or is it time to move on? The problem with these components feels expensive enough that finding a decent used option seems unlikely.

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