System powers up yet remains blank, with a red DRAM indicator flashing.
System powers up yet remains blank, with a red DRAM indicator flashing.
Hey everyone, I'm reaching out for assistance. My old computer started functioning for a couple of hours before it shut down completely—never came back on. Now it turns on but doesn’t display anything or post. So far, I’ve checked the CMOS, re-plugged all cables, and tested each RAM individually. The motherboard shows a red DRAM light, and I’ve verified all RAM slots. After removing the CPU and reinstalling it, no bent pins were found. We’re considering updating the BIOS or replacing the RAM, but if that doesn’t help, I’m not sure what to do next. My setup is roughly this: B650 Aorus Elite AX, Ryzen 7 32GB, G Skill DDR5 6200mhz, 4070ti, 750W PSU. Everything seems fresh except the PC itself, which only worked for about two hours a year now. I don’t want to take it to a shop, but I’m not sure where to go if I need help.
Hello! Your RAM is placed in the incorrect slot—slot A2 should hold it. You mentioned testing each RAM separately in every slot, which reduces worries. Since it isn’t DDR4 but DDR5, it’s likely just a memory training issue. Did you try leaving it idle for about 30 minutes?
Hello, the issue is confirmed in slot A2. The PC was running for roughly 10 minutes with RAM installed in slots A2 and B2, and no problems occurred. Also, I made a typo earlier—I meant DDR5 instead of something else.
Your image quality is unclear. Which EZ Debug indicator is active? Is it the RAM, CPU, VGA, or Boot? This will help identify the problem. If the RAM light is on, there may be an issue with the memory module. Consider removing one and testing in another slot.
The original message states that everything is recorded in the initial comment. The DRAM indicator stays lit, and every time a different slot was tested with each stick.
Remove all components, reset CMOS again, clear CMOS once more. Swap in new battery, install in new slot. If problems persist, consider replacing the motherboard.