The DRAM remains a warm orange color.
The DRAM remains a warm orange color.
Here’s a revised list of your notes:
- GeForce RTX 2060 paired with Intel Core i5-12400F
- Samsung 979 EVO Plus M.2 slot
- MSI Mag B660 Tomahawk Wi-Fi
- XPG Gammix D10x2 ID Cooling
- SE-224-XTS case
- Dramas orange light, but flashes between red CPU and orange DRAM initially
- Fan activity increases
- GPU activates
- Issue persists; unsure of next steps
Consider swapping in RAM and initiating a BIOS update (check if your motherboard supports BIOS flashback and you can transfer the file to a USB drive). If the issue persists, a CPU return model might be necessary. In some cases, a physical replacement of the motherboard may be required before AMD acknowledges a memory controller problem. I had to swap RAM and request a motherboard replacement before AMD would accept my RMA for a 5600X due to a memory controller issue.