Problem with new PC, need assistance
Problem with new PC, need assistance
Good morning, I just put together a new PC (it's not the first one I've built) but when it starts, the yellow RAM light appears first, followed by the red CPU light (I've already verified the pins and they're correct).
Components:
- rog strix b650
- Ryzen 7 7800x3d
- Rx7800xt
- 2T Nvme Fanciang
- 1T sata Fanciang
- 850w NZXT 80Plus gold power supply
- 32 G Delta T Force FF4D532G6000HC38AD01 RAM
I'm really confused, I've tried everything—swapping slots and refreshing the BIOS—but nothing works. The PC starts but no visual indicators appear; the yellow light comes on first, then the red one. Thanks for your help.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! Are your rams filling slots A2 and B2 on the motherboard? Have you checked the CPU socket for any bent or broken pins? Regarding motherboards, there are a couple under the ROG Strix branding; https://rog.asus.com/motherboards-group/...,2284,3109. Which one do you have? How are you cooling the processor? Can you get POST if you remove the discrete GPU from the build?
The device is a B650-A Gaming Wi Fi, tonight I aim to connect straight to the integrated graphics by removing the GPU, though currently I haven’t managed to enter the bios in any way. The RAM slots are correct (I also attempted to adjust them in various ways), and the motherboard pins we inspected were fine. The processor is a 7800x3d, so it no longer requires those pins.
Your motherboard is indicating a possible RAM issue. It seems there might be some incompatibility. The Ryzen model is quite sensitive to RAM. Make sure the RAM you chose matches the specifications listed on your motherboard's RAM QVL. Not all similar RAM options are compatible. You can also check the team group RAM selection app for your CPU/MBA setup. Consider using only one RAM stick in the designated slot. Also, find out the BIOS level of your motherboard—many RAM problems can be fixed with a BIOS update. It might be a challenging process without any visual feedback.
Or replace the RAM, try one stick, strip everything down to the essentials—don’t connect all the parts, just put it in the CPU and one stick of RAM. Connect the CPU, then place the board on the motherboard case, attach a monitor, and turn it on. Use a screwdriver to jump the power pins where you normally plug the case cables for the power button. Unless your board has a physical power button that you can press. In any case, remove any components or factors that might be causing the problem. This approach lets you test the bare minimum and see if it’s a short circuit or something else.