Posts only on PC after restart.
Posts only on PC after restart.
Hello! I just set up this PC for my brother: CPU is a Ryzen 5 5600 (non-x) with MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI RAM, XPG Gammix D10 2x8GB at 3200 MHz CL16 (AX4U32008G16A-DB10), and an SSD that’s XPG Gammix S50 Lite 1TB. The GPU is AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT, and the PSU is Cooler Master MWE V2 Gold 650W.
He often reports it doesn’t power on after being off for more than 4-6 hours. Fans spin and the CPU LED lights up, but pressing the reset button in the case doesn’t fix it. After resetting, it boots normally with no crashes or stuttering. I checked online and found advice about disabling fast startup in Windows and changing hibernation settings, but nothing worked. I also tried updating the BIOS after a BIOS message appeared, which cleared up the issue. It happened again once, but after a reboot it resolved.
Could this be related to RAM, PSU, or something else? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Reset your BIOS settings back to the original configuration and attempt to start up again.
It might be a motherboard problem, but Ryzen and compatible boards are known to have quirks with RAM. My 5900X build struggled for months with similar issues until I identified the board or CPU wasn't compatible with that RAM. I also had to turn off sleep mode to avoid occasional problems, as both the board and some other kits I tried shared similar issues. It seems the RAM model you mentioned isn’t listed for QVL on that board. Updated January 22, 2023 by An0maly_76. More info provided.
For AMD it's actually DOCP, but you can attempt to disable it or test a single stick for better stability. Avoid increasing voltage or adjusting timings — they didn't affect my results. I believe you'll likely need to purchase a kit from the linked QVL for the board, which was necessary to resolve my problems. Also consider disabling sleep mode. Note that the QVL lets you choose between 3000-series or 5000-series CPUs/APUs; make sure you pick the right one. Added: I'd prefer to return the board via RMA first—it's free and will confirm or rule out the issue. Edited January 22, 2023 by An0maly_76 Updated with more details
Make sure to choose from the QVL for a 5000-series processor if you get new RAM. Missing the QVL doesn’t ensure compatibility, but it also doesn’t confirm it will work.