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Possible issues include RAM and motherboard problems.

Possible issues include RAM and motherboard problems.

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DriveIn
Senior Member
739
10-14-2021, 08:07 AM
#1
I recently purchased a new case and moved all my parts inside. After transferring everything, I noticed a bright orange light. I checked each of my four RAM modules separately and they all functioned properly. Slots 1 and 2 are working fine, but when I attempt to insert one stick into slots 3 and 4, the orange light appears again. Everything was operating normally before last night. Any assistance would be very helpful since I’m not familiar with this problem. Please find the full specifications below:

Motherboard: Asus Z390-H
CPU: i7 9700 non-K RAM
Corsair Vengeance LPX 3200 MHz (4 sticks)
GPU: MSI RTX 3060 Ti
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DriveIn
10-14-2021, 08:07 AM #1

I recently purchased a new case and moved all my parts inside. After transferring everything, I noticed a bright orange light. I checked each of my four RAM modules separately and they all functioned properly. Slots 1 and 2 are working fine, but when I attempt to insert one stick into slots 3 and 4, the orange light appears again. Everything was operating normally before last night. Any assistance would be very helpful since I’m not familiar with this problem. Please find the full specifications below:

Motherboard: Asus Z390-H
CPU: i7 9700 non-K RAM
Corsair Vengeance LPX 3200 MHz (4 sticks)
GPU: MSI RTX 3060 Ti

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tada_da
Member
128
10-14-2021, 11:50 AM
#2
Reattached the RAM or consider using a different one. Alternatively, test it on another PC. If it functions there, the issue likely lies with the motherboard—possibly due to improper installation. The RAM slot on the motherboard is usually robust and won’t fail easily during reinstallation. If your current RAM worked last night, the fix might simply be re-seating it. Warranty claims may also apply if the problem stems from the motherboard itself.
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tada_da
10-14-2021, 11:50 AM #2

Reattached the RAM or consider using a different one. Alternatively, test it on another PC. If it functions there, the issue likely lies with the motherboard—possibly due to improper installation. The RAM slot on the motherboard is usually robust and won’t fail easily during reinstallation. If your current RAM worked last night, the fix might simply be re-seating it. Warranty claims may also apply if the problem stems from the motherboard itself.

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Persiphany
Member
159
10-14-2021, 06:59 PM
#3
Consider attempting to reinsert the CPU. If needed, clear the CMOS beforehand.
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Persiphany
10-14-2021, 06:59 PM #3

Consider attempting to reinsert the CPU. If needed, clear the CMOS beforehand.

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camilo645
Member
124
10-14-2021, 07:19 PM
#4
I checked the CMOS but it’s still the same. Everything functioned properly the night before the change. I’m not sure what caused it.
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camilo645
10-14-2021, 07:19 PM #4

I checked the CMOS but it’s still the same. Everything functioned properly the night before the change. I’m not sure what caused it.

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teddybear116
Member
232
10-16-2021, 06:32 AM
#5
update the bios
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teddybear116
10-16-2021, 06:32 AM #5

update the bios

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mcbudder2004
Senior Member
687
10-21-2021, 09:06 AM
#6
Problem resolved. Discovered two bent pins in the CPU socket. Difficult to spot unless using a microscope.
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mcbudder2004
10-21-2021, 09:06 AM #6

Problem resolved. Discovered two bent pins in the CPU socket. Difficult to spot unless using a microscope.

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Gavoga
Junior Member
40
10-21-2021, 10:18 AM
#7
This could be a really important tip for you: CPU socket pins are quite delicate. Once they get bent, there’s no going back, and fixing them can turn into a huge challenge.
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Gavoga
10-21-2021, 10:18 AM #7

This could be a really important tip for you: CPU socket pins are quite delicate. Once they get bent, there’s no going back, and fixing them can turn into a huge challenge.