PC fails to start more than once when using more than one RAM stick.
PC fails to start more than once when using more than one RAM stick.
Quick summary, I just got a brand new PC with all the latest components. But it won’t boot when two RAM sticks are installed. I’ve checked every setting and tested each stick separately. It doesn’t seem like a RAM problem, but no matter what I try, the system always shows DRAM and CPU lights during startup.
step1: verify your PC starts with stick1 on the most distant CPU slot, then power off and attempt booting with stick2; repeat the process moving one slot closer to the CPU and test the third motherboard slot just to confirm it's not a RAM issue. step2: reinsert your CPU carefully—ensure proper alignment and pressure. Also inspect for bent pins in the socket.
I did all of this, the one issue is i cant exactly tell if there is or isnt a bent pin on the socket, its so hard to tell even with a rlly good camera but i know it isnt a faulty stick of ram, it isnt a broken mobo ram slot, it isnt the speed or voltage of the ram, it also shouldnt be a mobo compatibility issue cause i mimicked an existing build from ZTT
On AM5 systems DDR5 modules often behave unpredictably, particularly at 6000 MHz. Start by resetting CMOS and then attempt booting with both RAM slots set to A2 + B2 using the standard JEDEC speed of 4800 MT/s without EXPO active. Once successful, turn EXPO on afterward. Verify your board’s BIOS is up to date, as older AGESA releases had significant memory compatibility problems. If the issue persists, test each RAM stick in A2 to eliminate a faulty slot on the motherboard.