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CPU LIGHT IS RED, Fans spin, No display

mr white

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When I first got the system, I sent it back to where I bought it because the DRAM light was red and they tested it and uploaded a video, the system was working fine. Today, the case came back to me and when I first tried it, the same DRAM light was red, the case fans were spinning and the RGBs were also on. However, I turned it off and on a few times, this time it was not the DRAM but the CPU light that was red and the case RGBs were not on (the fans were spinning).

I tried many methods, starting with single RAM, changing slots, removing BIOS battery and resetting it.

What is the solution to the problem? I have been struggling with this system for weeks and I have not been able to reach a happy ending.

System specifications:

  • R7 9700X
  • Gigabyte B850M D3HP
  • XPG Lancer 16 GB (X2)
  • ASUS Prime OC RTX 5070
  • Kingston KC3000 2TB
  • XPG Invader X
  • FSP VITA 750W
 

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How long did you wait before you shut the power off?

Sometimes some boards will go through a diagnostic process (not P.O.S.T) before booting. My MSI does this once in a while. Leave it going for 3-5mins and see if there is any change then report back.
 

mr white

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How long did you wait before you shut the power off?

Sometimes some boards will go through a diagnostic process (not P.O.S.T) before booting. My MSI does this once in a while. Leave it going for 3-5mins and see if there is any change then report back.
When the RGBs worked, Dram led on, I waited for about 10-15 minutes but it didn't work.
 
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Ensure Front Panel Header cable is in the right place
Start with correct memory placement in the slots
this time with more pressure force along the length of RAM or slots
 
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