New Build - Adding entries to bios, yellow light on motherboard
New Build - Adding entries to bios, yellow light on motherboard
Hey!
I just completed assembling my new PC.
When it started up, everything seemed normal. But I noticed a persistent yellow light coming from the motherboard.
The monitor was working, the CPU and both RAM sticks were detected, and I could also enable XMP without any problems.
The GPU fans and all other fans were spinning, and the board temperature was around 30°C.
During troubleshooting, I read that possible reasons might include motherboard standoffs.
I didn’t install any, even though I have three EATX standoffs, but my board is ATX.
I searched online for both the motherboard and case, but didn’t find any helpful advice on choosing the right standoffs or what to use.
I haven’t changed anything in the BIOS, and I’m unsure how it functions or how to update it. It could be the cause.
Before risking damage, I wanted to ask if anyone knows what this issue might be.
I prefer to keep my setup intact.
Thanks!
Upon startup, everything was fine. However, I did notice a constant yellow light on the Motherboard.
Tried looking for the LED that corresponds to the device/aspect of the build that's the issue but can't see to find it. You might want to look closer on the motherboard and the LED that's lit up, next to it you'll see text. I'm assuming it's Boot or CPU. Can you confirm?
I re-read your motherboard manual;
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/..._W...?model=TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI
page viii ; You sure it's yellow and not yellow green? If yellow, then it's your ram.
I definately did not install any, the only Package of Standoffs i have are 3x EATX, however my Board is ATX
You forgot to mention the make and model of the case. To add, you also forgot to mention the make and model of your PSU. If you're recycling the unit from an older platform, please include it's age as well.
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
Are the rams populating slots A2 and B2? Got a link to the ram you're working with?
CPU: AMD 7800x3D
How are you cooling the processor?
If you're unsure of what you're looking at or how to describe the issue, you can host images on a site like Imgur and then pass on a link for us to take a look at them.
Thanks for the reply!
My bad, left out those important details...
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Everything is completely new and unused
Case: Montec Air 903 Base
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
PSU: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN580 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME
Yes, i made sure to put the RAM Sticks in the 2nd(DIMM A2) and 4th(DIMM B2) Slots as per the Manual.
Had to slightly raise the back Fan of my Cooler to do so.
Just put the remaining parts in the Packages and i've noticed that i still have the m.2 Heatsink off.
Under 1.5 in the manual, it talks about taking it off and adding a Rubber Padding.
I failed to fully understand the info on the m.2 install process and since the 2280 was correct,
assumed that this is my version of m.2.
I could not find anything about reinstalling it.
The RAM is this one:
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/mem...cl...m2b6000z30
I'll try to get a Screenshot of the Lights. I couldn't tell you 100% if it was Yellow or Green,
since i have a Yellow-Green colourblindness. I'll let you know shortly!
Thanks for your help by the way, im still very new to PC Building
Edit:
Im pretty sure the Light is Green and you where correct in the Guess, it says "Boot" on the Motherboard where the Light is
Edit2:
Here are the Screenshots. Unfortunately,
they look even worse after Uploading. Not much you can see
https://ibb.co/1vy6wK4
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https://ibb.co/hLYKYsN
Also some Info that might be usefull:
I plugged the PSU into the Graphics Card directly and i am using a VERY old Monitor that i had to get a DVI-HDMI converter cable for. My new Monitor is still being shipped and should arrive soon
Also got a USB Stick with Windows 11 install ready
It seems green to you. You may want to focus on that part of the motherboard with the Q-LEDs and ensure it gets enough light.
Sorry for the delayed response!
It seems I've solved the issue.
When the PC starts, the Motherboard rapidly switches through colors (Red, Yellow, White).
I believe it's checking for errors, and once it stabilizes, it stays green.
I attempted to install Windows directly, but after finishing, rebooting, the Green Light disappeared.
You might want to close or remove this post since it wasn't a real error—it was just reminding me to install Windows.
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Appreciate your assistance
@Lutfij