F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking Problem encountered when attempting to start due to excessive memory usage.

Problem encountered when attempting to start due to excessive memory usage.

Problem encountered when attempting to start due to excessive memory usage.

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Unravl
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08-27-2018, 11:18 AM
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Hi
I recently increased my RAM and adjusted some frequency and timing parameters. After exiting the BIOS, my computer failed to boot and has been repeatedly turning off. I attempted to reset the CMOS by unplugging the PC and removing the battery for about 20 minutes, but that didn’t help. When trying to restart, the monitor shows no signal and the keyboard and mouse don’t activate as expected, though fans and graphics card LEDs still function normally.

My system details are:
Ryzen 7 2700
Asrock B450 Pro 4
Thermaltake 650W power supply
16GB Corsair DDR4 3000
Asus GTX 1060 OC
Plus one HDD and two SSDs (I installed an SSD earlier today and it worked fine afterward)

Is there anything else I should try?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Unravl
08-27-2018, 11:18 AM #1

Hi
I recently increased my RAM and adjusted some frequency and timing parameters. After exiting the BIOS, my computer failed to boot and has been repeatedly turning off. I attempted to reset the CMOS by unplugging the PC and removing the battery for about 20 minutes, but that didn’t help. When trying to restart, the monitor shows no signal and the keyboard and mouse don’t activate as expected, though fans and graphics card LEDs still function normally.

My system details are:
Ryzen 7 2700
Asrock B450 Pro 4
Thermaltake 650W power supply
16GB Corsair DDR4 3000
Asus GTX 1060 OC
Plus one HDD and two SSDs (I installed an SSD earlier today and it worked fine afterward)

Is there anything else I should try?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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finnforest125
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09-03-2018, 01:53 PM
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The answer is to remove the CMOS. If resetting the CMOS fails, there are no further choices since you must set the BIOS parameters.
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finnforest125
09-03-2018, 01:53 PM #2

The answer is to remove the CMOS. If resetting the CMOS fails, there are no further choices since you must set the BIOS parameters.

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Odog000
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09-20-2018, 07:44 AM
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Are there alternative methods to clear the CMOS? Could the RAM be faulty?
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Odog000
09-20-2018, 07:44 AM #3

Are there alternative methods to clear the CMOS? Could the RAM be faulty?

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09-20-2018, 07:59 AM
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[Motherboard] Instructions for Clearing CMOS | Official Support | ASUS Global
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Serriously_
09-20-2018, 07:59 AM #4

[Motherboard] Instructions for Clearing CMOS | Official Support | ASUS Global

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nicholast1112
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09-22-2018, 01:57 AM
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As bmockeg mentioned, technically clearing the CMOS should have reversed any changes made to RAM settings. I would proceed with basic troubleshooting.
A minimal rig setup is used, relying on the components required for the system to run and attempt to fix issues.
Reduce RAM until only one stick remains.
Disconnect the HDD/SSD.
Restart to access BIOS.
You might also test swapping the two RAM sticks.
Best of luck with your troubleshooting, Alvis.
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nicholast1112
09-22-2018, 01:57 AM #5

As bmockeg mentioned, technically clearing the CMOS should have reversed any changes made to RAM settings. I would proceed with basic troubleshooting.
A minimal rig setup is used, relying on the components required for the system to run and attempt to fix issues.
Reduce RAM until only one stick remains.
Disconnect the HDD/SSD.
Restart to access BIOS.
You might also test swapping the two RAM sticks.
Best of luck with your troubleshooting, Alvis.

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drip_133
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10-01-2018, 11:34 PM
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I left the cmos battery out overnight, managed to access bios and reset everything to default when I restarted. Then I went into Windows and checked via task manager, finding that only one ram stick was listed despite having both installed. The reported usage and available space seemed inconsistent, totaling about 2gb less than expected. After turning off the pc and reinstalling the ram, it stopped booting again. I attempted to start with just one ram stick. Do I need to replace the ram?
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drip_133
10-01-2018, 11:34 PM #6

I left the cmos battery out overnight, managed to access bios and reset everything to default when I restarted. Then I went into Windows and checked via task manager, finding that only one ram stick was listed despite having both installed. The reported usage and available space seemed inconsistent, totaling about 2gb less than expected. After turning off the pc and reinstalling the ram, it stopped booting again. I attempted to start with just one ram stick. Do I need to replace the ram?

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