Updated Ryzen 7700X configuration, X670E-A motherboard, yellow memory indicator activates
Updated Ryzen 7700X configuration, X670E-A motherboard, yellow memory indicator activates
I've just assembled this PC. When I turn it on, the CPU fans start up, but the case fans remain silent. The yellow DRAM indicator lights up. My RAM is a G.Skill 6000 Mhz CL32-38-38-96 DDR5. I've re-seated the DRAM, tried booting with only one stick installed, and tested both sticks separately in the slot specified. In every situation, the CPU fans activate while the case fans stay off, and the yellow light stays on. Any suggestions on what might be wrong?
That update is quite disappointing—let me remind you of the motherboard details.
You've been waiting a while for the DRAM LED to activate. Training with 64GB RAM usually takes about 4 to 5 minutes, so you're likely stuck watching that light for that duration while the system processes.
Oh, really? I had no idea the RAM training happens with the case fans off and the DRAM light on. That's something to try, then. I had it powered on for less than 30 seconds before powering it off again. I'll give that a try and then report back.
Turning off the case fans seems unusual, as they typically run. The DRAM LED should illuminate during memory training. I recommend waiting until the memory completes its cycle before checking the fan status.
After training, it enters the BIOS. Initially, it appeared on that screen and I didn’t understand what was happening, so I just pressed Y. Then it moved into the BIOS and now accesses it directly after each power-up. The case fans aren’t turning on yet—they’re linked to the controller PCB behind the motherboard panel. That controller PCB has a header cable connected to one of the chassis fan connectors on the motherboard. Also, the power supply emits a high-pitched whine, which I’m hoping will diminish with use. If it persists, I’ll need to return it for replacement.
The situation involves a Silent Base 802 setup. The fan controller appears similar to the one in that particular case, which is currently used in my system. However, for it to function, it must be connected via SATA. Since attaching it to the motherboard isn't crucial—it mainly provides RPM data—I haven't managed to manually adjust the fan speed yet.
You were correct about missing the SATA power connector initially. It's now connected, along with the header connector, and the case fans are functioning properly, appearing as a single unit in the BIOS. At around 1000 RPM when the Silent Base 802 fan speed is set to auto, they operate near their maximum. It seems they adapt based on the BIOS fan-curve settings. The BIOS reports the CPU (7700X) at 38°C, which appears unusually high. I secured everything tightly with the Noctua NH-D15 cooler. Once Windows is installed, I plan to monitor the CPU temperature during startup and remove the cooler if it remains elevated.
In my experience, "Auto" essentially meant the same as "High." Neither BIOS nor Windows fan settings could alter it from the standard 1000rpm speed. You're welcome to experiment—my system might be faulty, but I suspect the controller lacks proper MMO support. The 38C model isn't unusual for that chip, and the Ryzen 7000 is extremely challenging to cool because of its high thermal density and thick IHS. Idle temps hover around 40-50°C, while sustained loads often push it up to 95°C by design.