Question Orange DRAM light after MB, RAM CPU upgrade - need assistance.
Question Orange DRAM light after MB, RAM CPU upgrade - need assistance.
My original setup included:
-X470F Rog Strix
-5800x3d
-32Gb (4x8) 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM
-RTX5080
Three SATA drives running Windows 11.
The GPU was new, but the system performed exceptionally well. Recently, I upgraded to:
-X870 Plus WiFi
-9800x3d
-Corsair Vengeance DDR5 64GB (2x32) 6000MHz
Storage is in A2 and B2.
There’s an orange DRAM indicator, no Windows booting, and the system powers off after 60 seconds.
I cleared CMOS with a button press and after removing the battery. I experimented with swapping RAM sticks and using just one, but it still worked.
The X870 has only two SATA ports (M.2 on the way), which makes me uncertain if the Windows SATA connections were correctly set up before disassembly. This doesn’t seem to cause the DRAM light or boot failures, nor does it prevent powering up the monitor. I’ve also tested all options and rebooted.
I’m confident the RAM is compatible with this board.
Anything else you should note before replacing hardware?
power supply? which brand it is and how long it's been there.
EVGA 750 BQ, 80+ BRONZE 750W. This model is six years old. The previous configuration worked perfectly, and the new one draws almost the same amount of power. All components light up normally, so it’s not a power-related problem.
This PSU is definitely reaching its limits and should be the next upgrade you consider, although it doesn’t appear to be the main problem here. Have you reinstalled Windows? Changing the motherboard often disrupts all the Windows driver and configuration files. You usually need to reinstall Windows after such a change. Begin there.
I didn’t need to do it and was trying to skip it. It might still be necessary, but I should ensure my monitor starts and the BIOS loads even if not mandatory. The orange DRAM indicator and automatic shutdown point to a hardware issue.
If you can't even reach the BIOS, then something else might be happening. Are we certain this isn't the motherboard doing RAM training? This is typical during the first boot-ups for AMD systems. Consider re-seating the RAM and disconnecting the graphics card as a test. Try one RAM stick in slot A2. Make sure to flash the BIOS to the latest version and clear CMOS afterward. If this doesn't resolve the issue, you may need to investigate further into the CPU installation. Examine the motherboard pins or socket for any damage.
It explains what happens during the process. You might notice the Windows loading wheel spinning, see a repair message, or experience a black screen throughout. If Windows loads but doesn't boot properly, try rebooting several times until recovery mode appears. Then proceed through the options to restart in safe mode, which should resolve the issue. If you only see a black screen and can't access BIOS even after resetting CMOS, it suggests a hardware fault. Allow some time for the system to stabilize before attempting repairs.
I’m not getting any output on the screen. It doesn’t even turn on. The system lights up, then shuts down automatically after 60 seconds (preventing a bios flash). The same orange DRAM indicator stays the same.
I’ve checked one stick of RAM in A2 and removed the graphics card.
Feels really frustrating.
Any other ideas?