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Question: What if there is no signal after installing a new CPU?

Question: What if there is no signal after installing a new CPU?

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Quinnsillyhead
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11-01-2023, 10:27 PM

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Hello everyone today I decided to upgrade some components in my old PC such as the CPU, GPU, PSU, after installing everything correctly and turning it on. I saw all the LED lights but couldn’t see anything on the monitor. After looking online for solutions, I realized I needed to update my BIOS. Once I installed the new BIOS and updated the BIOS file, my screen went black again. When I tried to power it on once more, I still got a black screen with an orange LED on the motherboard indicating RAM. I kept searching and discovered that my RAM slot was dead. I managed to turn the PC on with just one stick of RAM. I was curious about the new CPU and after trying it again even with only one RAM slot, I still didn’t see any display. Please help me!

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Quinnsillyhead

11-01-2023, 10:27 PM #1

Hello everyone today I decided to upgrade some components in my old PC such as the CPU, GPU, PSU, after installing everything correctly and turning it on. I saw all the LED lights but couldn’t see anything on the monitor. After looking online for solutions, I realized I needed to update my BIOS. Once I installed the new BIOS and updated the BIOS file, my screen went black again. When I tried to power it on once more, I still got a black screen with an orange LED on the motherboard indicating RAM. I kept searching and discovered that my RAM slot was dead. I managed to turn the PC on with just one stick of RAM. I was curious about the new CPU and after trying it again even with only one RAM slot, I still didn’t see any display. Please help me!

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alerabbit
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11-02-2023, 09:59 PM

#2

did you update the bios?

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alerabbit

11-02-2023, 09:59 PM #2

did you update the bios?

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MasterDoge101
Member

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11-03-2023, 07:04 AM

#3

i updated my bios to the latest version,but when i put my new cpu there is no signal on my pc,can it be because my ram slot died after updating bios?

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MasterDoge101

11-03-2023, 07:04 AM #3

i updated my bios to the latest version,but when i put my new cpu there is no signal on my pc,can it be because my ram slot died after updating bios?

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Roccoboy8
Member

162

11-04-2023, 08:09 PM

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BIOS updates don't "kill" RAM slots, Just because one RAM slot seems dead it doesn't mean it really is. Usually there's a primary slot to use with one stick.
Memory controller is in the CPU sou you night have a bent pin in CPU socket or a bad contact.

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Roccoboy8

11-04-2023, 08:09 PM #4

BIOS updates don't "kill" RAM slots, Just because one RAM slot seems dead it doesn't mean it really is. Usually there's a primary slot to use with one stick.
Memory controller is in the CPU sou you night have a bent pin in CPU socket or a bad contact.

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slayer__is
Senior Member

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11-04-2023, 10:08 PM

#5

You can get a bent pin in your socket even with an updated CPU by checking the BIOS settings and ensuring proper installation.

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slayer__is

11-04-2023, 10:08 PM #5

You can get a bent pin in your socket even with an updated CPU by checking the BIOS settings and ensuring proper installation.

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Leo_Tavares
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11-05-2023, 06:46 AM

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the other ram slot failed due to a malfunction in its connection or internal component.

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Leo_Tavares

11-05-2023, 06:46 AM #6

the other ram slot failed due to a malfunction in its connection or internal component.

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xFqtal_
Senior Member

670

11-05-2023, 03:43 PM

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I repaired my PC, the issue was a bent pin in my socket. After fixing it and installing the new CPU, I turned it on and tried adding another RAM stick just to check. Everything worked fine. I’m still unsure why my RAM slot didn’t function properly because of those bent pins.

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xFqtal_

11-05-2023, 03:43 PM #7

I repaired my PC, the issue was a bent pin in my socket. After fixing it and installing the new CPU, I turned it on and tried adding another RAM stick just to check. Everything worked fine. I’m still unsure why my RAM slot didn’t function properly because of those bent pins.

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Tautgroundhog7
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11-05-2023, 04:29 PM

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The 2 channel memory controller is located inside the processor and linked to RAM via numerous pins. A single defective pin or an entire channel could render the system non-functional, affecting all RAM.

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Tautgroundhog7

11-05-2023, 04:29 PM #8

The 2 channel memory controller is located inside the processor and linked to RAM via numerous pins. A single defective pin or an entire channel could render the system non-functional, affecting all RAM.