The motherboard is behaving oddly following the PSU replacement.
The motherboard is behaving oddly following the PSU replacement.
Hello, following the changes in my PSU from a ThermalTake ToughPower to an MSI MEG Ai1300P, I encountered several problems. Initially, the system wouldn’t boot, and even with the cables properly connected, I couldn’t get it to start. After some adjustments, it worked once but the mouse wouldn’t move and the network connection failed. I tried restarting, which caused the GPU to freeze, so I switched adapters and then returned to the original PSU. That time, an M.2 card was connected and seemed to be the culprit, but it still didn’t resolve the issues. I also removed all USB devices except the mouse and keyboard, which fixed the mouse but not internet or Wi-Fi. I attempted a BIOS reset by shorting the pins, but it didn’t help with Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. The system wouldn’t power off and stuck on a Q-Code 04 screen after shutdown, though it would restart normally. Additionally, my second M.2 SSD caused the motherboard to freeze on VGA light when connected. My specs include a Ryzen 7 5800X3D with DDR4 memory, an ASUS X570-E gaming laptop, and the PSU listed above. I’m unsure what else to try—maybe updating the BIOS or checking for hardware faults. I’m considering downloading a new BIOS but have limited access to a Windows PC. Could you offer any suggestions?
I replaced all the cables with the new ones that came with the updated PSU. I haven’t used my old PSU again—it’s quite a hassle. Plus, I don’t want to keep disconnecting the 12VHPWR port on my 4090 anymore. I’ve already done that three times yesterday, and I’m getting worried because doing it often might loosen the connector.
Its not so much that it will get very lose over time ( obviously 50-60 times might be so much that it will start losing grip. 5-10 times shouldnt be an issue at all ) its about what plug type it is, if its Astron or NTK. If its a brand new plug it should be NTK and be a lot safer. Here is a video explaining this very well, worth a watch I wouldn't panic, just make sure its plugged in all the way and you will be fine. Sorry that I can't be more of help with the PSU issue, I have absolutely no idea and might need some time to think about this
It's fine, I'm glad you're taking your time. Initially, I thought about updating the BIOS and seeing if that would make a difference. If that didn't work, I'd consider using the older PSU again—but it would be a hassle since my current one is brand new. Thanks for your support, and I'm happy you're checking the new NTK connectors as well.