Question HELP occasional CPU illumination issue
Question HELP occasional CPU illumination issue
Hey everyone im bringing this problem to see if i can get any answers... a quick run down of the problem im having is as follows.
My PC runs just fine.. no issues. until i turn it off and go to turn it back on.
i will get a RED CPU light and nothing on the screen. sometimes ill get it to display and no debug light.
but it freezes at the end of the spinning circle requiring me to restart.
it ALSO will just boot right in no problems... i have changed CMOS and reset it 100 times.
all my cables are well plugged in, including second CPU plug.
i have taken the CPU out to check the pins and everything looks perfect
CPU_FAN is plugged in no problems there.
ive checked all connections on the PSU side.
i have also tried all of my sticks of ram one by one in DIMM2 to no avail.
and i'm starting to not really know where to go,
i have also done a SFC /Scannow
came back with a corrupt file that it repaired and then the PC failed to boot again
i have rebuilt the PC but nothing changed, ive used this PC for 2 years now without this issue and i cant pinpoint where the issue started. all connections are tight.
also if i just spam turn the pc on and back off again eventually it will turn on for me
SPECS:
GPU : EVGA 3070
CPU : INTEL I7 11700K
PSU : CORSAIR 850 (MODULAR)
MOTHERBOARD : MSI Z590 A-PRO
RAM : CORSAIR VENGENCE DDR4 3600MHZ
AIO : CORSAIR H100 ELITE CAPPLLIX
OS : WINDOWS 11 24H2
SORAGE : NVME M.2 SAMSUNG 970 EVO
Not really a part but could be important the PC has strimmer v2 cables
any insight would be amazing thanks in advance!
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
MOTHERBOARD : MSI Z590 A-PRO
Check your BIOS version for the motherboard. If updates are needed, flash the latest BIOS and then reset the CMOS. To reset the CMOS, turn off the PC, disconnect from power, remove the CMOS battery, hold the power button for 30 seconds to release any remaining charge, and reinsert the battery. This step might be crucial depending on your PC setup.
Not a hardware component but could be vital—your PC uses strimmer v2 cables.
Do you notice the issue continues if you detach the cable extensions?
I’ve also run a SFC/Scannow, but the file is corrupted again after repair, and the system fails to boot.
This could suggest your operating system may need reinstallation after rebuilding your bootable USB drive for it. Speaking of OS, please mention the operating system you’re using and the storage details in your build.
PSU : CORSAIR 850 (MODULAR)
Corsair is the manufacturer of the PSU, and 850 indicates the rated power output. It’s a good idea to note the exact model for reference.
Thank you for the update! My BIOS version is 7D09v1A. I haven’t removed the strimmer yet and I’m also unsure if it might have caused power problems, but I’ll check anyway. I tried a BIOS update but it didn’t work (I overwrote the latest version). The post was edited to add storage details.
A digital meter would be preferable over an analog one. Use the pinouts provided on the specified page to verify the voltages. All factors rely on proper power, so it's beneficial to either remove or consider the PSU as a potential issue. The most effective solution is to swap out the PSU for troubleshooting, though spare units are rarely available.
I also have a 500W unit that's quite old, and it might be worth trying to connect it.
It could be a good attempt if the issue gets fixed, then it would be clear what caused it. However, if the problem persists, one might still question whether the spare part was of poor quality.