Red light on the CPU indicates a warning or error condition.
Red light on the CPU indicates a warning or error condition.
Hey, I see you're having some trouble with your PC. After replacing the CMOS battery and clearing it via a motherboard jumper, you ended up with an ASUS logo but nothing seems to work. The BIOS is updating, then you try flashing it using a CD from the attachment drivers, and eventually the system boots back up. Once you turn off the PC again, it restarts normally.
Regarding your question about the motherboard: it doesn’t sound like the board is completely dead. You’re using an ASUS Sabertooth Z97 with an Intel i7 4970K, which is a solid setup. If the issue persists after these steps, it might be worth checking the power supply, cooling system, or contacting ASUS support for further help.
It seems the motherboard or CPU might have a problem that resolves itself at operating temperature. That's unusual. It could be faulty BIOS chips. Try keeping it running and observe if it stabilizes. Updated June 5, 2022 by An0maly_76 Added more details