F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Question DRAM and CPU turned on abruptly

Question DRAM and CPU turned on abruptly

Question DRAM and CPU turned on abruptly

S
Star_Buster_NL
Junior Member
12
07-26-2025, 09:10 PM
#1
I finished my first build about a week ago and everything worked perfectly. I used it yesterday morning before turning it off to go to work, but when I came home and turned it back on, the DRAM and CPU lights stayed solid red and it won’t boot anymore. I also had a mobile speaker connected and didn’t hear any beeps.

What I tried:
- Reseating CPU, SSD, and both RAM sticks
- Removing the CMOS battery
- Taking out the GPU and leaving one stick in
- Using one stick in slots 2 and 4
- Using both sticks in slots 1 and 3
- Posting with no sticks

Each attempt kept the lights on continuously without any flashing.

Here’s the part list because I’m not sure of my specs, as someone built it for me:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ryPNTY

I don’t know what it could be yet since it’s only been a week and there’s no obvious issue.
S
Star_Buster_NL
07-26-2025, 09:10 PM #1

I finished my first build about a week ago and everything worked perfectly. I used it yesterday morning before turning it off to go to work, but when I came home and turned it back on, the DRAM and CPU lights stayed solid red and it won’t boot anymore. I also had a mobile speaker connected and didn’t hear any beeps.

What I tried:
- Reseating CPU, SSD, and both RAM sticks
- Removing the CMOS battery
- Taking out the GPU and leaving one stick in
- Using one stick in slots 2 and 4
- Using both sticks in slots 1 and 3
- Posting with no sticks

Each attempt kept the lights on continuously without any flashing.

Here’s the part list because I’m not sure of my specs, as someone built it for me:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ryPNTY

I don’t know what it could be yet since it’s only been a week and there’s no obvious issue.

R
rosie2435
Senior Member
475
07-28-2025, 03:27 AM
#2
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
Your board features a BIOS FlashBack button located at the rear of the motherboard;
https://download.asrock.com/Manual/B650E PG Riptide WiFi.pdf
Refer to page 51 and proceed with the provided steps. Refresh the BIOS using the latest version.
After clearing the CMOS, ensure you disconnect from the power source and display, remove the battery from the board, then press and hold the power button for 30 seconds, and replace it after 30 minutes.
R
rosie2435
07-28-2025, 03:27 AM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
Your board features a BIOS FlashBack button located at the rear of the motherboard;
https://download.asrock.com/Manual/B650E PG Riptide WiFi.pdf
Refer to page 51 and proceed with the provided steps. Refresh the BIOS using the latest version.
After clearing the CMOS, ensure you disconnect from the power source and display, remove the battery from the board, then press and hold the power button for 30 seconds, and replace it after 30 minutes.