PC is not starting properly —> no screen showing anything after a year of normal operation?
PC is not starting properly —> no screen showing anything after a year of normal operation?
I generally support your idea about a faulty motherboard... possibly the CPU is also involved. Because you can't test other components, it might be best to return or replace the motherboard first. I believe it's still covered under warranty.
It is. The seller has a solid reputation for warranty cases and I believe they won’t refuse to send me a replacement. Unless anyone has any alternative ideas, I’ll likely just wait for it. Unfortunately, this timing on my PC during the new year will take some time. Thanks for your help though—this forum is great for tech support, and many issues have been resolved by finding similar threads there.
I’ll share again once I receive the replacement.
Thanks 🙏
I recently purchased a new motherboard because I didn’t want to wait weeks for it to be ready under warranty. I bought an “x870e edge ti wifi” from MSI. It performed perfectly the first day. Now, after two days it encountered code 03. After installing one RAM stick, I accessed the BIOS and adjusted the timings to 4000. This allows me to boot to the desktop reliably, but I still can’t progress past code 03 even with two sticks installed.
Please don’t assume my RAM is the problem given the current prices.
My current RAM specifications are:
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 6400 CL32 2x32GB (F5-6400J3239G32GX2-TZ5RK)
Do you know if the BIOS was updated for this motherboard and the CMOS cleared afterward? I experienced some memory issues before, but after updating it resolved them. Can I start booting with each memory stick separately?
Based on my experience, when a system has trouble booting with multiple drives, I typically begin with the BIOS version. It’s important to adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions since each board is different and updating the BIOS improperly can cause further damage. Modern boards are protected, so you don’t need to worry about other hardware, but ensure your power supply is unplugged before making any changes. In my past experience with an older motherboard, the system would boot fine with just one stick of RAM, but adding more than one caused it to fail or crash quickly.
I’d start there and verify the system boots before adjusting any default BIOS settings for memory parameters such as higher speeds or voltages. A BIOS update will reset everything, so you should have an optimization option or, if necessary, clear the CMOS first.
Also, confirm your motherboard’s specific requirements for installing RAM—some need certain slots filled in a particular order. For instance, my recent ASUS TUF B650 requires two sticks in slots 2 and 4, whereas placing them in slots 1 and 3 would have been acceptable. It might seem minor, but it could affect compatibility.
I performed a BIOS update and CMOS clear. The update completed successfully, but the issue continues. After resetting one stick, I encountered code 03 (RAM initialization problem) after running code 15 (RAM training). Repeating the RAM training eventually brought me back to the BIOS, where I again adjusted the RAM frequency down to 4000, which then functioned without issues.
I also tried two sticks but received code 3. The RAM is located in A2/B2, which seems correct, though I’m currently using only A2.
My assumption is that the CPU or motherboard can’t manage 6400 2x64GB even though they claim it should work fine, and I’m struggling to get it to use 4000 on two sticks. It’s even more puzzling that it worked once but then refused to continue afterward.
Thanks for your help. Any additional suggestions would be appreciated.