MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 CPU with red lighting
MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 CPU with red lighting
Initially the board was already tested and assembled by novatech. The link to the motherboard is provided here, as well as the PC case used: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07KGSJRC3/. My brother is attempting to build a new PC and we're facing a CPU red light problem. The motherboard passed bench tests and booted into BIOS before being installed in the case. I have some questions ahead.
1. The case comes with standoffs and screw holes for the motherboard. I’m sure my brother mentioned there are nine total, but now I think it might need its own screws—should we use the standoffs instead?
2. We’ve done standard PC troubleshooting: replaced RAM, checked connections tightly, reset CMOS, but no luck.
What’s puzzling is that after bench testing, the CPU light stayed off. We’re stuck in a loop when it powers on and shuts off again.
Our PC build is becoming frustrating, but I’m determined to fix this and get it working.
3. Anyone have a photo comparing standoffs and metal posts?
The screws on the motherboard seem loose. There appears to be a ground connection somewhere. Motherboard standoffs are positioned this way and may vary in color—painted black or zinc-plated. If your brother has nine of these fastened into the motherboard tray, that matches an ATX board.