Red EZ Debug CPU light is on but the system doesn't boot after trying to overclock.
Red EZ Debug CPU light is on but the system doesn't boot after trying to overclock.
After adjusting the memory to 3600mhz and keeping the voltage at auto, I attempted to recreate the previous failure with an XMP profile. The PC refused to start, initially showing the CPU light before the memory lights appeared. The CPU fan increased its speed but remained constant. Both lights stayed illuminated until power was cut. The monitor displayed nothing. During a regular boot, both CPU and memory lights activated, followed by the screen showing GTX 1050 and transitioning to a VGA light. After the VGA light, the boot screen appeared briefly before the BIOS splash. The fan changed speed during normal startup. After the failed attempt, I reset the CMOS and successfully booted again.
Thank you very much for taking the time to help me. It looks like my issue is quite similar to yours, but I’m only seeing the CPU debug light. I’ve also tried running the system without any RAM sticks and the debug lights didn’t activate, which suggests something might be wrong with the motherboard. I don’t think resetting the CMOS is helping either, and after trying many things like using different batteries, jumpers, and screwdrivers, I’m starting to think I might need to buy a new board.
You might need to do something. I don't understand how it happened, but you might want to get a new mobile. There could still be warranty left because MSI appears to offer good coverage. You might be able to return the board, though this is unlikely but worth trying.
An alternative approach is to use a memory stick with lower speed, such as 2400Mhz, to retrieve your mainboard. Altering the memory will trigger its re-detection and utilize the chip's speed, which remains consistent at 2400Mhz. This method allows access to BIOS. You can then adjust the desired speed and replace it with another stick or sticks. Clearing the BIOS didn't succeed; I faced significant difficulties during recovery, suspecting a faulty CPU or motherboard.