Updated my RAM. Damaged my computer.
Updated my RAM. Damaged my computer.
Hi everyone, Right now I'm using a specific setup: an Asrock PG Velocita x570 Ryzen 9 5900x with Corsair Vengeance RAM (2x16GB, DDR4, 3600MHz). I also have an ASUS RTX 4070 EVGA 650W and two SSDs. I replaced my old RAM with the new ones and rebooted. Everything works fine until I open the BIOS and try to set the clock speed to 3600MHz, which matches what I bought. After restarting, nothing changes. I see a code in the BIOS that says it’s stuck. I tried resetting the CMOS by removing the battery, but that didn’t help. Then I used the BIOS flashback feature (without a USB drive) and it worked briefly before going red. I downloaded the correct BIOS for my Mac and applied it via flash drive, which also fixed the issue. Now I’m trying to install just one stick in slot 4, but it shows code 24 during boot. From what I found online, either the slot is bad or the CPU memory controller is faulty. I checked slot 2 and got code f2, indicating a BIOS problem. It seems like I might have damaged my RAM or CPU. I’m confused about how to flash the BIOS properly since the instructions are for Windows, and I’m not sure if my Mac can handle it. I’m at a loss and need advice. Thanks! Michael
Share the Windows steps and I’ll adapt them into Mac-friendly guidance—both platforms work well for me.
I'm reviewing the documentation based on the link provided, but when I download the files, I only get X570 PG Velocita(5.60)ROM.zip and not the expected multiple files.
I've saved it, only one file inside the zip is present, which is typical for BIOS updates. Kindly confirm you don't rely mainly on gaming for your PC usage. The memory speed variation shouldn't affect gaming performance.
I realize I might have damaged my computer without realizing it. My skills aren’t great, but I think the solution is simple. Just move the file to your USB drive, connect it, and press the BIOS flashback button. After a brief flashing and a solid red light, the issue should clear. I found some info on an MSI motherboard thread, but it seems the problem persists. Why would it fail like this?
Usually you perform a bios flashback without any CPU or RAM on the board. Were they removed?
I believe I might have damaged my CPU, though I won’t be sure until the BIOS restarts properly. Should I be able to update the BIOS even without the CPU installed?