Light on the RAM slot and CPU is red during startup.
Light on the RAM slot and CPU is red during startup.
Hello, your issue involves an Amber RAM warning on the motherboard that appears briefly before the system powers down, followed by a red CPU indicator for a short time. Despite trying various RAM configurations and even replacing parts, the problem persists. It seems the fault might lie with the motherboard or CPU itself. Memtest86 hasn’t resolved it either due to time constraints and sleep patterns. Any suggestions would be helpful.
You're observing typical behavior. The LEDs turning on and off during initialization is normal as components come to life. Once each part is ready, the lights dim or turn off. If any remain lit while the system fails to boot, that signals an issue, shown by one or more LEDs staying on. As long as everything functions properly, it's okay.
Verify the presence of a memory training toggle on the board. Disable it and observe if performance improves.