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I'm having trouble getting my new build to launch on the testbench. Details: OS: I haven't installed it yet; CPU: Ryzen 7 5600X; Boards: ASUS Prime B550M-A, BIOS version 2803 (latest available); RAM: pny XLR8 DDR4 3600 MHz 2x8 GB; GPU: GTX 1050 Ti; PSU: Thermaltake GF1 750W. I've tried shorting power connectors and noticed some yellow LEDs behind the motherboard's transparent sections, which I thought were just decorative. No response on screen, no fan noise. All connections seem correct. I contacted ASUS for assistance but they couldn't replicate the issue. They checked with me at the store where I bought it—the system started fine, BIOS was up to date. The manual doesn't list any debug messages for this model, and my conversations with ASUS confirm it. I've also tested it on a Ryzen 3, which worked, and RAM on another machine. CPU pins appear normal. Any advice or support would be invaluable.
Verify the RAM SKU using the manufacturer's QVL database for the board equipped with a Vermeer processor. Experienced similar intermittent problems that were later identified as non-recommended RAM due to reliability concerns.
I’d probably attempt to obtain one of these items (you might find better prices if you shop around). In general, it provides a verification code that helps confirm the board’s status later. You can usually manage without it, but it’s inexpensive and simplifies troubleshooting. Still, since no fans are running, you likely won’t see any codes, which is a key clue (often indicating a dead motherboard or faulty power supply). Considering the shop confirmed the board can POST, I’d rule out the motherboard first. Next, focus on the PSU, RAM, GPU, and CPU in that sequence. For the PSU, use the standard paperclip test—it doesn’t guarantee functionality but quickly shows if it’s dead. If you’ve tested with another system and it boots, the issue isn’t the PSU. Try swapping it out for a known-good unit on your test bench; this avoids complex wiring. RAM checks involve inserting sticks one by one in each slot to see if the system starts. Memory problems can appear odd, but since fans aren’t spinning, it’s likely not the RAM. If you have another machine, test the RAM kit there—if it boots, the component is alive; if not, you’ve found the dead part. The GPU is the hardest to verify without a real rig, though I doubt it’s the main culprit unless you’re dealing with older models like R3 1200 or 2200G. For the CPU, since you’ve already tried another chip and faced issues, it probably isn’t the problem unless it matches known non-supported variants. Regardless, you should still hear fans spinning if any are present.
I'll attempt this again. It seems your SKU doesn't align with the listing on ASUS' site. I'll look for a compatible model from their catalog.
It depends on the situation—if it isn't the full issue and I'm not certain, it still has the chance to combine with another concern and form a bigger problem.
Perfect choice. It’s going to be a tough but rewarding process.
Feel free to be reassured. My excitement about the build growing quickly turned to disappointment when it crashed during a gaming session two weeks later. After that, the POST would fail repeatedly every 8-12 restarts for four months, with partial disassembly twelve times. I had to return the board and even built a test setup for other parts, only to find the RAM wasn’t compatible with either one. Now everything works smoothly. However, skipping QVL led to extra costs—about $325 for a test bed and wasted RAM that was actually causing issues. I also ended up with another build, which now sits idle with roughly $1000 USD, unsure if I should keep it or sell it. Updated September 4, 2022 by An0maly_76 – more info
I received the wrong model inside the box. The board came with an Intel socket.