Perform a BIOS reset during active XMP mode or boost the frequency settings.
Perform a BIOS reset during active XMP mode or boost the frequency settings.
Hello, in January I purchased a new PC, but I encountered an issue: when adjusting the frequency or enabling XMP, the BIOS would reset after a few days. I completed stress tests with AIDA without any problems and my memory is Samsung B-die. I manually set the timings and also faced the same problem. I used 1.35V and followed the same timings as XMP 16-18-18-38. The BIOS was updated to version 2.90, and I placed the memories in slots A2-B2. My system includes: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Asrock B450M Steel Legend, Adata XPG Spectrix D41 TUF (2x8GB, DDR4 3000Mhz), MSI GTX 1050 AERO ITX, and Corsair CX-430W with DeepCool Gammaxx GTE. I don’t know what else to try.
When the bios restarts, it often causes issues with the CMOS battery.
It might be time to replace the CMOS battery. I’d start with that.
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Even though the motherboard is new, I’m aware this might not stop the battery from failing. I’ll replace the battery and check again.
Last night when I tried to shut down the PC, it took roughly 2 minutes, and about 2 hours later the BIOS reset automatically.
Do you think the battery could be responsible for this?
If you switch the PSU off, then yes (the battery is bad), but when the PSU is on but the PC is off, the PSU should be ready and the motherboard should have lights (if any, or usually your keyboard has a numpad light, or your mouse or phone is charging). Which label appears on the PSU? (Grey, green, orange?) Which storage type do you use? (M.2, HDD, SSD) It’s strange for it to take two minutes to turn off.
It seems like the problem is related to CMOS. Does the issue only occur when adjusting the RAM settings? Changing other settings doesn’t seem to cause any problems? Did you update the BIOS, or was the issue present before then? Was the BIOS already up-to-date when the problem started?
If your PC is new, it’s best to reach out to the support from the store where you bought it to avoid a long return process.
Green and white.
The OS is running on the SSD and I have an HDD for backup.
Usually it powers off quickly, but yesterday before the BIOS reset it took a long time to shut down. After restarting the PC it had already been reset.
And yesterday I didn't turn off the PSU, I just turned off the PC.
I tried it for two days without adjusting the RAM settings and the issue didn't occur.
Perhaps it was just a brief period. Since I raised the frequency to 3000mhz and the BIOS reset four days later. = /
I got the motherboard with BIOS version 2.60, I didn't test XMP, then I quickly updated the BIOS to the newest version, 2.90.
So essentially when you power off the PC, you see lights? Because if there are, the standby voltage is functioning, but if not, it’s not working (since the PSU should supply voltage and maintain battery charge, yes they are rechargeable). Also, the CX 430 might not be a suitable choice for your current configuration. It’s quite old.
Yes, it is possible it can cause it. However, after reviewing your message again, am I correct in saying you updated the bios? If you recently updated the bios but did not perform a CMOS clear afterward, this might lead to the same problem. I would begin by clearing the CMOS (follow the manufacturer's instructions), and if that doesn't resolve it, try replacing the battery. I wouldn't necessarily go for an RMA unless you want to replace the board.