Problem occurs when CPU remains at a lower state after RAM is cleared.
Problem occurs when CPU remains at a lower state after RAM is cleared.
Haya,
Changed the RAM and installed it on my son's PC to check if it boots up (to confirm if his RAM is dead). After putting it back, the motherboard was just flashing between CPU and DRAM (probably just the CPU light when it restarts). The PC kept trying to boot continuously. I removed the battery, tried every RAM slot, verified all cables, re-seated the CPU and replaced the paste. Swore at the computer 😂😂
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
The issue with your son's PC involved his RAM, possibly due to damage from the motherboard. The main advice is to reset the CMOS by unplugging the PC and removing the battery, then pressing the "clear CMOS" button if available. If not, use a metal object to connect the two jumper pins labeled "clr cmos." Alternatively, leave the battery out for 15 minutes or briefly press and hold the power button. After reinserting the battery, the BIOS should reset to default settings, improving startup chances. If it boots, you may need to enter BIOS to adjust XMP and fan curves.
Hay mate cheers for the reply, my friend. My buddy gave me his old computer because he upgraded his own. It had Intel 7700, 1080, 4GB RAM, and an X2 4GB memory slot. He set everything up, but it kept crashing during boot. When I swapped my RAM into his, the problem persisted. I checked the pins on his motherboard and found bent ones. I replaced the RAM in mine, which worked after a few weeks. Then he ordered a new motherboard for his PC. It arrived on Friday, and I tried booting with the new one (MSI Z270). Still couldn’t get it to start. My RAM should work in his system if I have just one stick—his did not.