F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop PC frequently encounters a DRAM light issue, though it doesn't happen every time.

PC frequently encounters a DRAM light issue, though it doesn't happen every time.

PC frequently encounters a DRAM light issue, though it doesn't happen every time.

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TH3niinja
Junior Member
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09-07-2016, 08:57 PM
#1
Hey! I’m dealing with an unusual issue after my recent hardware upgrade. My system runs smoothly for three months now, but lately the fans are quieter and the PC often fails to boot properly. When I power it on, both CPU and memory indicators light up briefly before switching to just the GPU fan, which then turns off. After a few minutes it restarts, sometimes after an hour. Occasionally I can force it off and press the power button again, but it still stalls. Sometimes it works once, other times it keeps looping. I’ve tried BIOS updates, disabling Fast Boot, and swapping RAM sticks, but nothing seems to fix it. I suspect the problem might be with the power supply or motherboard configuration. I’m considering a return and would appreciate your advice before deciding. Thanks!
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TH3niinja
09-07-2016, 08:57 PM #1

Hey! I’m dealing with an unusual issue after my recent hardware upgrade. My system runs smoothly for three months now, but lately the fans are quieter and the PC often fails to boot properly. When I power it on, both CPU and memory indicators light up briefly before switching to just the GPU fan, which then turns off. After a few minutes it restarts, sometimes after an hour. Occasionally I can force it off and press the power button again, but it still stalls. Sometimes it works once, other times it keeps looping. I’ve tried BIOS updates, disabling Fast Boot, and swapping RAM sticks, but nothing seems to fix it. I suspect the problem might be with the power supply or motherboard configuration. I’m considering a return and would appreciate your advice before deciding. Thanks!

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Leart_ZHK9
Member
203
09-07-2016, 11:13 PM
#2
The system has sufficient time to boot. Your AM5 configuration does slow down memory training, which may cause delays—posting could take up to a minute.
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Leart_ZHK9
09-07-2016, 11:13 PM #2

The system has sufficient time to boot. Your AM5 configuration does slow down memory training, which may cause delays—posting could take up to a minute.

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09-09-2016, 12:33 PM
#3
Sadly yes, It has never happened that it did post, even after waiting for hours
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monsterman1108
09-09-2016, 12:33 PM #3

Sadly yes, It has never happened that it did post, even after waiting for hours

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xxGUFFIxx
Member
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09-09-2016, 01:32 PM
#4
You mentioned a minute or two at most. For the CMOS battery, just remove the power and wait 30 seconds. If it works, that’s good. Otherwise, it seems unusual—do you have any replacement parts available for testing?
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xxGUFFIxx
09-09-2016, 01:32 PM #4

You mentioned a minute or two at most. For the CMOS battery, just remove the power and wait 30 seconds. If it works, that’s good. Otherwise, it seems unusual—do you have any replacement parts available for testing?

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woohoocheese
Member
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09-09-2016, 02:11 PM
#5
I restored the BIOS using the reset options on the BIOS menu, but your approach didn’t work either. Unfortunately, I don’t have any backup hardware available.
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woohoocheese
09-09-2016, 02:11 PM #5

I restored the BIOS using the reset options on the BIOS menu, but your approach didn’t work either. Unfortunately, I don’t have any backup hardware available.