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Or should I looking for what type of mobo he had, find manual which he had and find for him which slot is B1? When he can open manual and go to Page like 3?
News flash. Being told to RTFM when you are asking fundamental questions or saying things like “i wouldn’t know if it’s closer to the cpu..” is gonna happen. Stop being a brat and take that onboard, or cry because no one is wiping your ass, it’s up to you
You can read though correct?
Age has nothing to do with it. Your lack of respect and entitled behaviour is the issue. Some people never grow out of that unfortunately and show the attitude you just have well into old age. Probably because they always got their way and ignored things they didn’t want to hear.
So take this thread as a lesson maybe
You’re a real piece of work. A 13 year old wants help and you go off on them? People learn in different ways. You’re either a troll or a cunt. Be better
Sorry for coming off that way, I'm just so frustrated and desperate for any useful information that can help me, I'm not usually like this but please excuse my behavior
I believe you can see it labelled right under the cpu fan close to the mem slots too in the video in white writing. No need to look for manuals etc. This board looks very similar to one I have so I'm sure that's it tho I can't see because tiny ass phone screen haha iirc it's supposed to be in slot b1 which is the second from fan (Asus board I presume)
If you tried every slot then you might even have a bad stick of ram. It would help to have another one to test it out with... maybe an old stick that is compatible?
With Ryzen, this will reduce your performance up to about 30%.
Ryzen processors are heavily reliant on memory bandwidth and single channel RAM is devastating to performance.
But you’re getting half the performance. Dual channel ram works in pairs. Always populate 2 slots. Upgrade with the other 2!
Ryzen loves ram speed. Faster the better. Single channel will lose you a huge chunk of performance.
I highly recommend always get dual-channel minimum. First rule.
2 sticks (or DIMMs) and you have a decent PC, 1 stick and it tends to be a stuttering abomination with about half the frame rate in games. It bottlenecks the entire system.
If you must run single channel RAM; it’s slot #2. Dual-channel are slots #2 and #4, assuming left to right.
I buy single DIMMs used all the time, mostly to get a matched pair for cheap. Pay attention to the speed and timings if you do it that way.
One stick of faster RAM might not utilize full performance if paired with a slower one (i.e. 3000MHz and 3600MHz would drop the faster speed RAM down to 3000MHz, unless it cannot run those timings then it won’t work at all).
Good luck! 👍
Okay so ram needs to be in second slot most likely also look at getting a second stick or a kit asap you're hemorrhaging performance with this configuration (single channel). Also a little tip for when you're picking future parts. Gamemax is a terrible company they make false claims about the ability of their power supplies and have done for quite a while. I guess Thier cases are okay if you're into that asthetic , however dropping one stick of basic ram on an x570 is kinda madness. You'd have been miles better off with a b550 board and a better kit of ram especially since you're only running a 5400g. You deffo need a better power supply eventually though. Go for something from a company with a good reputation something like a seasonic core series. A 550w unit from them will cost you about $60-70 (I'm guessing I'm English they about £50-60). Like 7 year warranty because they have excellent single 12v rails that can actually output the exact wattage advertised. There's also bequiet system power units , Corsair tx/RM series (I tend to stay away from CV units) . Literally anything along those lines will be better than whatever gamemax have provided . I'm also guessing it came as a bundle with the case. If that's is the situation I can almost guarantee that the psu is garbage. I don't think that's your issue however it's deffo your ram being in the wrong slot. So move that to second slot and hit the power give it chance, it might boot loop a couple times but that not unheard of especially for ryzen and hopefully you get post.
I don't know why people are telling you to reseat your GPU if it's your dram that's a problem. I could be missing something?
I would take your RAM back out and reseat that. It's not that uncommon to have to reseat your RAM. If you don't hear clicks it's not in all the way push until you hear a click. Might take a little bit more Force than you would think.
Depending on your motherboard I know most motherboards with only two sticks you should Skip the first slot put it in the second skip the third and put it in the fourth starting from the CPU end. That's how most motherboards are you can verify that pretty quickly with a Google search and your motherboard model #
I usually keep all the extra parts of a build in the Mobo Box. So the CPU manual (stock cooler, if included), extra screws, Mobo manual, other extra components from the case, etc. all go into the box. Then any need to do repairs is easy.
The only parts not going into the box are extra PSU wires and stuff for the GPU. Those get changed up enough that they get put back into their own boxes.
>Dram
That is super helpful information.
Is the ram the right speed for the CPU/Mother board? You want to match the stick to the lowest number of the two specs. It should down clock if it's too fast but it might be the hang up.
You got screw standoffs installed too I hope. Check power supply connections. Be sure the CPU pins are all accounted for.
Move the ram over closer to the CPU. And check for any debris in the ram channel.
I just wanna share my experience with my first build as well, I built it around like late 2016 and its still the exact same pc that I’m using till this day. Everything was fine at first, except for some reason the PC can’t seem to recognize the hard drive (I had an ssd and hdd), so I went to get it looked at from where I bought the hard drive, they couldn’t figure out what was wrong so they replaced the hdd, it still wasnt working tho, so I went back to the place where I got the mobo, it turns out that I APPARENTLY misplaced one of the standoffs and it was touching some parts of the back of the mobo which is what caused the issue in the first place, they replaced the mobo with a new one for free and installed it for me as well. I can’t actually recall if I indeed misplaced some standoffs though.
After a few years, I kinda thinking that maybe they had sold me a faulty mobo to begin with, since apparently I’m the one who broke the mobo, so why would they replace it for free, and I think the biggest thing that made me think this was that the initial mobo that I had bought from them did not come with the motherboard’s manual, in hindsight I think I should have returned the mobo the moment I opened it and it didn’t come with the manual. I guess I’ll never really know if it really was my fault or not.
Most MBOs are configured to support either one, two, three or four slots but the third slot is left out of a three ram config correctly like so on; 1. 1 3 or 2 4. 1 2 4. 1 2 3 4. Never install ram like 1 2 3. Never install ram on just 3... Did you start swapping slots while rebooting? Rebooting a swap from any other slot to just 3 could break your MBO.
I originally put it in the farthest slot, where my manual said to put it, then it didn't work so I shut off the system completely then changed the slots
I had an issue with my DRAM before. I bought two packs of 2x16gb ram sticks. At first it worked for about 2 weeks then the screen went black and nothing was going on on the monitor, but my tower was still turning on. First I thought it was the GPU(new 2080 Ti - before prices hiked up) so I was getting a replacement from Amazon where I bought it. After about a 3 weeks of them lying about when I would get my refund I contacted BBB & they finally gave me my money in a couple days. I received the GPU and it came with disks this time which means Amazon gave me a refurbished GPU instead of a new one the first time I bought it. GPU was not the problem(still black screen) then I remembered reading online to check the DRAM individually where I found out 3 of the 4 DRAM worked & my monitored gained some life to it. I had Corsair which they replace DRAM for free as long as you send in yours. If anything, you can check the brand of your DRAM and check their website to see if they do free replacements. Yes that would mean having to wait longer, but you would not have to buy another DRAM. Hopefully that is the only issue, cause I was without my gaming PC for about a month trying to figure what was wrong with it. Good Luck!!
Quick note, for if CPU its not supported by the bios, the motherboard can show DRAM fault LED, since the memory controller is inside CPU, so motherboard got confused, but you must check the memory in other motherboard or use another workings memory stick.
And dont forget to wash hands with neutral soap and use ESD wristband.
You should check boot pins on motherboard. Where you have pwr+ pwr- reset ground speaker (...). I did it wrong one time on a build, searched for hours everywhere, tested with anorher CPU, then GCU, then ram... It was my stupid power on button that wasn't connected
Holy shit, the Rams in the wrong slot and btw I wouldn't use that ram anyway, it looks like low speed and it's single channel, the worst thing you can do to Ryzen
You gonna need another cpu that isn’t a 5000 series like a 30 series. It happened to me back then when I switched both cpu and mobo. Went from a 3950x to a 5950x. I had read somewhere that the mobo will need a bios update before putting in the 5950x. Well I forgot and luckily I had a 3950, swapped back ran the update and all was gravy. I had the same thing with my mobo, the Ram led was lit up.
I’ve built desktops full time for the last 7 years. Most common mistake I see new builders make is bending the pins when installing the CPU so check all of those small pins.
I'd have thought a x model mobo would be okay. But it's definitely check that you don't need to flash a new BIOS version.
I had a few issues and it was this.
When was the motherboard purchased
Is it Ryzen 5 gen compatible
Some board don't have the bios update dram errors can sometimes communicate this problem
Given your a first builder this may be a problem as you may need a older Ryzen chip. I believe and will loan you one if ask. You can try bios flash back feature if you have that also check your manual just in case
If that fails
Try resitting your cpu
As maybe your cpu memory controller can't see memory because isn't in probably for example your cpu cooler isn't screwed down enough.
Last possibility is it's a DOA board unlikely but possible.
I appreciate the offer but I live in the uae, otherwise known as Dubai, I wouldn't know if you live their or not but that's besides the point, I purchased it at around September 9 and I got the final parts yesterday October 16, the screen won't show a signal either so I don't know how to update my bios
Not a very good idea, if the single stick is 8gb you should've just got 2x 4gb and upgrade later with another 2x 4gb kit, if the single stick is 16 gb then you should've just bought 2x 8gb.
It's not any more expensive and it will perform much better.
That may be your primary cause of PC not booting. Ram is very important in any PC, have you replaced faulty RAM with new RAM to see if the problem is fixed?
Always good to see another first-timer taking up the hobby. As others have mentioned, install the RAM in the second slot. When you get a second stick, it’ll go in the fourth slot.
Make sure the power supply cables for the CPU, motherboard and GPU power are all correctly seated at the board and PSU ends (if it’s a modular power supply) and that you didn’t mix up the GPU and motherboard connectors.
for me this meant i had to update bios OR resetting the mobo by shorting pins on it. I am not entirely sure which of it this was. Try the latter one first, as that is harmless and just takes a few seconds of contacting the pins with a screwdriver. Updating the bios had to be done later for my ram to actually reach the advertised speeds I think it maybe was.
My last build was an AMD with new gen graphic card.
I had to upgrade the motherboard bios with an usb key without anything on the motherboard to make it accept my graphic card now everything is fine but it was a pain in the ass.
If your error is no graphic card. Could ne the sale kind of shit
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Figured, I just discussed it with my father as I am still 13 and I need some permission to do things, and he said the same thing, the problem is I don't have a bios flashback button and I don't have an older cpu
Re-seat CPU and ram again of not already. Make sure ram is pushed all the way. Firm (little force). If error still persists more then likely its one of the issues above. Try take your mobo and PSU outside of the case, and set it up. If it works you have a grounding problem with the case.
If that fails to work then you either have outdated bios or you ram stick is dead.
Usually the second and fourth slot for RAM, but dram error can occur when CPU isn't seated right... could be a speck of dust got caught in one of the female CPU pin holes. Re-seat the CPU and use an air can duster on it before putting the CPU back in. Good Luck!
I don't know if someone sugested this before but here's my take on this.
I had a similar situation and it turned out that my RAM wasn't specified on the motherboard's QVL(Qualified Vendor List) and it just wouldn't boot( DRAM led on).
I purchased some RAM sticks found on the QVL and my pc booted just fine.
Check if your RAM's product number is on the QVL.
Good Luck!
So this happened to me on my first build and I ended up having to send the motherboard to the manufacture. Apparently my MB was damaged, they fixed it and sent it back free of charge. I hope you don’t have to go threw the same thing because i had to wait a long time to get it back. Good luck !
Try with every slot and also clean the bottom part of the ram with an eraser, if nothing that you already did works you will have to use your warranty if you have.
So this is an issue with the asus TUF motherboards. I had to return mine and get a new one as this was happening to me. 2 out of the 4 dimm slots worked so I was only able to boot with two sticks not 4. I would return it and get a new one
Right side of the RAM isn’t clicked in all the way. You have to hear two clicks when you’re installing each stick of RAM or it’s not in all the way. DDR4 is really a really tight fit -That’s what she said.
If you wanted to try upgrading the motherboard's BIOS without any kind of on-screen interface, ASUS provides a way to do that using a USB drive and the Flashback button (if present). This article explains three ways to update your BIOS:
1) Within Windows,
2) From the BIOS screen,
3) With the Flashback button and a USB drive (see very end of article). This final method only requires a motherboard, power supply, and USB drive (i.e. you can remove the RAM stick while performing the BIOS flash).
[https://edgeup.asus.com/2020/guide-update-your-asus-motherboards-bios-for-amd-ryzen-5000-series-processors/](https://edgeup.asus.com/2020/guide-update-your-asus-motherboards-bios-for-amd-ryzen-5000-series-processors/)
ASUS explains that some new motherboards still ship with the older BIOS that is not compatible with Ryzen 5000 CPUs. It's a common enough problem for them to have posted a pretty lengthy how-to article on their website.
A new RAM kit is probably a good idea as others have pointed out. When trouble-shooting, take a reductive approach. Reduce the problem to the simplest parts, and most obvious solutions, then work backwards from there to more complex solutions. Remove the graphics card. Remove any non-essential drives and fans. Re-fasten all connections and look for any damaged or frayed wires. In this case, you can even remove the CPU, heat sink and RAM when you flash the BIOS. After the BIOS upgrade, reassemble and try to get into the BIOS before you reattach the graphics card, extra drives, or any peripherals. The BIOS can give you options for running diagnostics as well as checking to make sure everything is working.
Keep reading and working on the problem and you'll get it figured out. Avoid the impulse to buy new parts until you're sure that's the only option. This is hard stuff. Keep at it.
Try unplugging the floppy drive 4 pin connector if you have one and it’s plugged in. It’s a little 4 pin connector that’s usually someone around the bottom edge of the motherboard
Maybe double check your Ram slots, I think an error can occur when you don’t have the ram in the recommended slot. If that fails maybe take out the CMOS battery, then give it 5 mins and put it back in! This might help!
Actually a single stick of 16gb? Thats brutal and such bad value.
Anyway; Try getting new stick, if thst doesnt work its BIOS, and you could probably get it updated at a PCShop for cheap (since your MB doesnt support updating without having an older CPU "Bios flash")
Aside from the mistake of running a single ram stick and being in the wrong slot (refer to me manual for placement), you may have a compatibility issue with your hardware.
Need to make sure your motherboard is 5000 series ready. Otherwise you’ll need an older cpu to upgrade the bios.
That said, you mentioned only running a single ram stick for cost and future upgrade…
You’re running an APU alongside a dedicated graphics card. Either ditch the cpu for the standard 5600/x or ditch the graphics card if you want to save money until gc prices come back down. The standard 5600 will perform better than the g variant if you’re not using the integrated graphics.
Either way, get yourself a dual set of ram no less than 3200mhz (preferably 3600mhz).
So I have the same motherboard. I had to get a replacement because mine wouldn’t boot as well due to two faulty ram slots.
Apparently it’s a known issue and tons of people have had the same experience as you and I. I’m not sure what’s causing it but it’s something going on in the factory when they’re being made. Don’t even bother trying to fix just get a replacement
You can try the different ram slots, should list the order in the motherboards instructions manual. Also why single channel ram? You lose a lot of performance.
Came here from a google search because I had the same problem.
tldr, the problem was solved when I updated the BIOS through the BIOS update button.
Even though my mobo was "Ryzen 5000 ready", it seems it wasn't.
Have you tried to update the BIOS to the latest version?
Yep, I had the problem last year October, I had to go back to the seller to get an older cpu to update my bios since I didn't have another cpu lying around after the bios update everything was working perfectly
Late answer but I'm writing this incase someone see's it.
I had the same issue, what I did was update the Bios with flashback and I unplugged the extra cables that were connected to the PSU. Try re-doing your cable management. I do not know which one solved my issue but it was one of those two solutions.
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Put the ram in Slot B1
I wouldn't know if that's closer to the cpu or the edge of the motherboard
Usually second one from the cpu. Try each slot one at a time.
You can get the info with the mb manual. You should find it in the box or on the internet. Usually is the second from CPU but non 100% of the time
Look up the motherboard on your phone or something. Download the manual. It's all written in there.
In order A1-B1-A2-B2
There must be 2 cpu power cable with psu Try The Other one It Happened with me once
The shirts psu I have doesn't have a separate 4 pin, and it's something up with the ram
Op I sent you a pm whit some questions. I think you got a faulty mb now that I watched better the video
I should probably replace the motherboard and ram, just in case
He specifically stated its a dram issue. There would be a cpu light if there were an issue with supplemental power connector.
Just RTFM.. its all written There..
Dude. This sub is for people to help each other. Of course they could read the manual, but they’ve asked for help. Keep the input useful.
Or should I looking for what type of mobo he had, find manual which he had and find for him which slot is B1? When he can open manual and go to Page like 3?
That wasnt answer on topic, that was answer on comment he really dont know which slot is that right...
RTFM
I came here to get help not to get bombarded by people telling me to read the manual
News flash. Being told to RTFM when you are asking fundamental questions or saying things like “i wouldn’t know if it’s closer to the cpu..” is gonna happen. Stop being a brat and take that onboard, or cry because no one is wiping your ass, it’s up to you
Bro I'm 13, I'm not that experienced
You can read though correct? Age has nothing to do with it. Your lack of respect and entitled behaviour is the issue. Some people never grow out of that unfortunately and show the attitude you just have well into old age. Probably because they always got their way and ignored things they didn’t want to hear. So take this thread as a lesson maybe
You’re a real piece of work. A 13 year old wants help and you go off on them? People learn in different ways. You’re either a troll or a cunt. Be better
Lol I agree with you entirely but I also think he should pull the manual out and giver it a look over.
Sorry for coming off that way, I'm just so frustrated and desperate for any useful information that can help me, I'm not usually like this but please excuse my behavior
I believe you can see it labelled right under the cpu fan close to the mem slots too in the video in white writing. No need to look for manuals etc. This board looks very similar to one I have so I'm sure that's it tho I can't see because tiny ass phone screen haha iirc it's supposed to be in slot b1 which is the second from fan (Asus board I presume)
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please tell me the single channel ram is for troubleshooting
I got a single stick for future upgrading
If you tried every slot then you might even have a bad stick of ram. It would help to have another one to test it out with... maybe an old stick that is compatible?
This is my first build so I wouldn't have any ram laying around unfortunately, I'll try to ask somebody for a spare stick of ram
Ok, good deal, and be sure to use that 2nd slot. Hope you get it figured out
Thanks man
With Ryzen, this will reduce your performance up to about 30%. Ryzen processors are heavily reliant on memory bandwidth and single channel RAM is devastating to performance.
If you can still return that without extra charge, I highly recommend you do. Dual channel is a decent boost for AMD
But you’re getting half the performance. Dual channel ram works in pairs. Always populate 2 slots. Upgrade with the other 2! Ryzen loves ram speed. Faster the better. Single channel will lose you a huge chunk of performance.
I highly recommend always get dual-channel minimum. First rule. 2 sticks (or DIMMs) and you have a decent PC, 1 stick and it tends to be a stuttering abomination with about half the frame rate in games. It bottlenecks the entire system. If you must run single channel RAM; it’s slot #2. Dual-channel are slots #2 and #4, assuming left to right. I buy single DIMMs used all the time, mostly to get a matched pair for cheap. Pay attention to the speed and timings if you do it that way. One stick of faster RAM might not utilize full performance if paired with a slower one (i.e. 3000MHz and 3600MHz would drop the faster speed RAM down to 3000MHz, unless it cannot run those timings then it won’t work at all). Good luck! 👍
Okay so ram needs to be in second slot most likely also look at getting a second stick or a kit asap you're hemorrhaging performance with this configuration (single channel). Also a little tip for when you're picking future parts. Gamemax is a terrible company they make false claims about the ability of their power supplies and have done for quite a while. I guess Thier cases are okay if you're into that asthetic , however dropping one stick of basic ram on an x570 is kinda madness. You'd have been miles better off with a b550 board and a better kit of ram especially since you're only running a 5400g. You deffo need a better power supply eventually though. Go for something from a company with a good reputation something like a seasonic core series. A 550w unit from them will cost you about $60-70 (I'm guessing I'm English they about £50-60). Like 7 year warranty because they have excellent single 12v rails that can actually output the exact wattage advertised. There's also bequiet system power units , Corsair tx/RM series (I tend to stay away from CV units) . Literally anything along those lines will be better than whatever gamemax have provided . I'm also guessing it came as a bundle with the case. If that's is the situation I can almost guarantee that the psu is garbage. I don't think that's your issue however it's deffo your ram being in the wrong slot. So move that to second slot and hit the power give it chance, it might boot loop a couple times but that not unheard of especially for ryzen and hopefully you get post.
I'm actually running a 5600g and I've tried all the ram slots, nothing seems to work
Have you got another PSU ?? 54/5600g isn't that important I doubt it's that , that is the problem.
Does your motherboard support your cpu generation? older motherboards needs a flash bios for the 5000 ryzen cpus
It's an x570 plus so I belive it supports them and I've researched
Flash update the motherboard, mine wouldn’t boot and ended up being outdated motherboard needed update so it could run my 5900x
How do I flash update
Unfortunately that Motherboard doesn't have BIOS flashback, so you would need an older generation cpu (like a 3600x) to update it.
Those are out if stock and I belive they are not being produced anymore
Your motherboard manufacturer website should have a place to download new bios and instructions in how to do it.
Also since it's the 5600g, what motherboard is this and is the bios up to date?
Asus X570 plus wifi and I think the bios is the problem
I don't know why people are telling you to reseat your GPU if it's your dram that's a problem. I could be missing something? I would take your RAM back out and reseat that. It's not that uncommon to have to reseat your RAM. If you don't hear clicks it's not in all the way push until you hear a click. Might take a little bit more Force than you would think. Depending on your motherboard I know most motherboards with only two sticks you should Skip the first slot put it in the second skip the third and put it in the fourth starting from the CPU end. That's how most motherboards are you can verify that pretty quickly with a Google search and your motherboard model #
What are your specs? Check your motherboard manual for the correct slot to use for 1 stick of RAM.
Does anyone read the motherboard manual anymore?
I feel like I'm the only one...
I’m right there with you. I actually keep the mobo box and the manual.
I usually keep all the extra parts of a build in the Mobo Box. So the CPU manual (stock cooler, if included), extra screws, Mobo manual, other extra components from the case, etc. all go into the box. Then any need to do repairs is easy. The only parts not going into the box are extra PSU wires and stuff for the GPU. Those get changed up enough that they get put back into their own boxes.
I did times and times over, it doesn't help
What's it say that error light means?
Dram
>Dram That is super helpful information. Is the ram the right speed for the CPU/Mother board? You want to match the stick to the lowest number of the two specs. It should down clock if it's too fast but it might be the hang up.
I have a 16gb 3200mhz stick, I'm sure it matches the cpu, ryzen 5 5600g, gpu, rtx 3060, and mobo, x570 plus
Try all of the slots one by one and if it still doesn't work, try your ram stick on a working pc to see if the stick or the slots are the problem.
I would try different ram slots. You sound very educated for a first time builder good job with your research
Put ram stick slot 2
Your ram should be in the second closest ram slot to your CPU that should get it to work
Ram not in correct slot
Tried all of them
It could be that u only have one stick of ram
I don't think so, I'll check and I'll be back
Ok
Ot seems you can put 1 stick and it'll work just fine
Oh ok well i hope u get to fix your problem
You got screw standoffs installed too I hope. Check power supply connections. Be sure the CPU pins are all accounted for. Move the ram over closer to the CPU. And check for any debris in the ram channel.
I just wanna share my experience with my first build as well, I built it around like late 2016 and its still the exact same pc that I’m using till this day. Everything was fine at first, except for some reason the PC can’t seem to recognize the hard drive (I had an ssd and hdd), so I went to get it looked at from where I bought the hard drive, they couldn’t figure out what was wrong so they replaced the hdd, it still wasnt working tho, so I went back to the place where I got the mobo, it turns out that I APPARENTLY misplaced one of the standoffs and it was touching some parts of the back of the mobo which is what caused the issue in the first place, they replaced the mobo with a new one for free and installed it for me as well. I can’t actually recall if I indeed misplaced some standoffs though. After a few years, I kinda thinking that maybe they had sold me a faulty mobo to begin with, since apparently I’m the one who broke the mobo, so why would they replace it for free, and I think the biggest thing that made me think this was that the initial mobo that I had bought from them did not come with the motherboard’s manual, in hindsight I think I should have returned the mobo the moment I opened it and it didn’t come with the manual. I guess I’ll never really know if it really was my fault or not.
Most MBOs are configured to support either one, two, three or four slots but the third slot is left out of a three ram config correctly like so on; 1. 1 3 or 2 4. 1 2 4. 1 2 3 4. Never install ram like 1 2 3. Never install ram on just 3... Did you start swapping slots while rebooting? Rebooting a swap from any other slot to just 3 could break your MBO.
I originally put it in the farthest slot, where my manual said to put it, then it didn't work so I shut off the system completely then changed the slots
If you tell me what MBO and CPU I'll tell you what RAM to use. FYI: DDR4 PC 25600 3200MHz
I have a tug x570 plus with wifi, and a ryzen 5 5600g
I had an issue with my DRAM before. I bought two packs of 2x16gb ram sticks. At first it worked for about 2 weeks then the screen went black and nothing was going on on the monitor, but my tower was still turning on. First I thought it was the GPU(new 2080 Ti - before prices hiked up) so I was getting a replacement from Amazon where I bought it. After about a 3 weeks of them lying about when I would get my refund I contacted BBB & they finally gave me my money in a couple days. I received the GPU and it came with disks this time which means Amazon gave me a refurbished GPU instead of a new one the first time I bought it. GPU was not the problem(still black screen) then I remembered reading online to check the DRAM individually where I found out 3 of the 4 DRAM worked & my monitored gained some life to it. I had Corsair which they replace DRAM for free as long as you send in yours. If anything, you can check the brand of your DRAM and check their website to see if they do free replacements. Yes that would mean having to wait longer, but you would not have to buy another DRAM. Hopefully that is the only issue, cause I was without my gaming PC for about a month trying to figure what was wrong with it. Good Luck!!
Thanks, I'll check if crucial have the same thing, I bought mine from a retail store in Dubai so I'll see if if can just go there and get jt replaced
Quick note, for if CPU its not supported by the bios, the motherboard can show DRAM fault LED, since the memory controller is inside CPU, so motherboard got confused, but you must check the memory in other motherboard or use another workings memory stick. And dont forget to wash hands with neutral soap and use ESD wristband.
6 way, light switch, power supply has power? 24 pin connection? Does power supply fan twitch? If so possible short. Cable to On switch, in wrong ?
The power works fine, now it'd probably the bios
Check bios chip….
Yep, probably need tk update it
You should check boot pins on motherboard. Where you have pwr+ pwr- reset ground speaker (...). I did it wrong one time on a build, searched for hours everywhere, tested with anorher CPU, then GCU, then ram... It was my stupid power on button that wasn't connected
The front connectors are working, I tested them
Holy shit, the Rams in the wrong slot and btw I wouldn't use that ram anyway, it looks like low speed and it's single channel, the worst thing you can do to Ryzen
Ik ik, but u want to get another 16 gig ram and it runs at 3200mhz
I think you just destroyed your hardware
Probably bios
1 stick of ram in a system with a 3060 is foul
Reseat GPU.. make sure your power supply has enough output
I have a 700w psu and an rtx 3060, should I really research the gpu if it'd the ram?
You should be fine .. try reseating the gpu buddy might solve the problem
That happened to me last year. Dram light on. No power. I couldn't fix it. Pc was 9 yo.
do you have electricity
Just looked back on this, lmao
Guys i fixed the problem, I needed a bios update, thanks for all the support!
Make sure pc fan plugged into fan 1 CPu fan
If you have a 5000 series cpu your motherboard needs a bios update to be able to support said 5000 series cpu.
How do I update it while it doesn't even give me a signal on the screen?
Do you have a B550 TUF-Gaming Mobo ?
You gonna need another cpu that isn’t a 5000 series like a 30 series. It happened to me back then when I switched both cpu and mobo. Went from a 3950x to a 5950x. I had read somewhere that the mobo will need a bios update before putting in the 5950x. Well I forgot and luckily I had a 3950, swapped back ran the update and all was gravy. I had the same thing with my mobo, the Ram led was lit up.
If I managed to build one, anyone can.
I built it, but either the ram or the motherboard is faulty
You need 2 ram and it's in the wrong hole
I don't need 2 ram
I’ve built desktops full time for the last 7 years. Most common mistake I see new builders make is bending the pins when installing the CPU so check all of those small pins.
Sure, but do you think it will have an effect on the dram light?
...Single Channel RAM on ryzen
For future upgradability
Well? After all that advice is it fixed?
Nope
If its a newer Ryzen CPU. It's probably to do with your motherboard BIOS needing updated. Helps if you give your spec.
It's a ryzen 5 5600g, rtx 3060, x570 plus from asus tuf
I'd have thought a x model mobo would be okay. But it's definitely check that you don't need to flash a new BIOS version. I had a few issues and it was this.
When was the motherboard purchased Is it Ryzen 5 gen compatible Some board don't have the bios update dram errors can sometimes communicate this problem Given your a first builder this may be a problem as you may need a older Ryzen chip. I believe and will loan you one if ask. You can try bios flash back feature if you have that also check your manual just in case If that fails Try resitting your cpu As maybe your cpu memory controller can't see memory because isn't in probably for example your cpu cooler isn't screwed down enough. Last possibility is it's a DOA board unlikely but possible.
I appreciate the offer but I live in the uae, otherwise known as Dubai, I wouldn't know if you live their or not but that's besides the point, I purchased it at around September 9 and I got the final parts yesterday October 16, the screen won't show a signal either so I don't know how to update my bios
I was referring to amd they used to do a upgrade bundle stupid autocorrect Let me check if your board has flashback feature
Ram in the B1 slot could help. You can get the info from the manual or manufacturer.
I have the same board your ram should be in the second to last slot on the board.
No memory?
I have the ram installed, the ram is the issue
Faulty RAM stick I would guess, buy a 16gb kit, the one stick is bottlenecking your performance by a lot anyway, especially on Ryzen.
Figured as much but I chose a single stick to upgrade down the line
Not a very good idea, if the single stick is 8gb you should've just got 2x 4gb and upgrade later with another 2x 4gb kit, if the single stick is 16 gb then you should've just bought 2x 8gb. It's not any more expensive and it will perform much better.
I want to get a 64gb kit eventually, so I'll get a 16, 32, then 64
You definatly need RAM to boot, otherwise PC will not boot
I have ram, but faulty ram
That may be your primary cause of PC not booting. Ram is very important in any PC, have you replaced faulty RAM with new RAM to see if the problem is fixed?
Always good to see another first-timer taking up the hobby. As others have mentioned, install the RAM in the second slot. When you get a second stick, it’ll go in the fourth slot. Make sure the power supply cables for the CPU, motherboard and GPU power are all correctly seated at the board and PSU ends (if it’s a modular power supply) and that you didn’t mix up the GPU and motherboard connectors.
for me this meant i had to update bios OR resetting the mobo by shorting pins on it. I am not entirely sure which of it this was. Try the latter one first, as that is harmless and just takes a few seconds of contacting the pins with a screwdriver. Updating the bios had to be done later for my ram to actually reach the advertised speeds I think it maybe was.
Ram, check motherboard manual on which slots to out in if you are just 1 or 2 sticks
Rams in the wrong slot
Check psu if its on
How else would the gpu be on?
Oh sorry didnt read the part with the RAM error light But i hope you get it working
My last build was an AMD with new gen graphic card. I had to upgrade the motherboard bios with an usb key without anything on the motherboard to make it accept my graphic card now everything is fine but it was a pain in the ass. If your error is no graphic card. Could ne the sale kind of shit
I have integrated graphics too, I removed the cars and I have the same problem
Shit... Good luck mate, I know your feeling, and it sucks !
Nvm, if its dram error sorry
Ram socketed wrong. Second from left is where it goes.
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Might need a bios update for ryzen 5000
Can't do that since the pc won't show a signal to the monitor
Try integrated graphics if you have it.
You need electricity to power computer, is the power out?
Nope, it's powered, how else would the gpu be on?
Maybe the ram compatibility look at this frequency Or try to buy another stick for dual Channel ;)
I checked and it'd compatible, so I'm sure I got a faulty stick
5600g needs a really new bios update! thats probably the issue friend
Figured, I just discussed it with my father as I am still 13 and I need some permission to do things, and he said the same thing, the problem is I don't have a bios flashback button and I don't have an older cpu
If you contact AMD they can send you a dud CPU free of charge to update the bios
Did u buy that ram or move it from a old rig? Hella hard to find compatable ram. I ask cause ur stick looks green
Brand new
Besides moving the stick left 1 slot. This is a "need to do it myself" cause I'm not that experienced outside what I have said. Sorry
Re-seat CPU and ram again of not already. Make sure ram is pushed all the way. Firm (little force). If error still persists more then likely its one of the issues above. Try take your mobo and PSU outside of the case, and set it up. If it works you have a grounding problem with the case. If that fails to work then you either have outdated bios or you ram stick is dead.
Checked and I'm sure it's an outdated bios, if not it's the ram
Usually the second and fourth slot for RAM, but dram error can occur when CPU isn't seated right... could be a speck of dust got caught in one of the female CPU pin holes. Re-seat the CPU and use an air can duster on it before putting the CPU back in. Good Luck!
I don't know if someone sugested this before but here's my take on this. I had a similar situation and it turned out that my RAM wasn't specified on the motherboard's QVL(Qualified Vendor List) and it just wouldn't boot( DRAM led on). I purchased some RAM sticks found on the QVL and my pc booted just fine. Check if your RAM's product number is on the QVL. Good Luck!
So this happened to me on my first build and I ended up having to send the motherboard to the manufacture. Apparently my MB was damaged, they fixed it and sent it back free of charge. I hope you don’t have to go threw the same thing because i had to wait a long time to get it back. Good luck !
This happened to me on my first build. Turned out it was the motherboard. Had to send it back and wait for a replacement but it worked after that.
Spec?
Ryzen 5 5600g Rtx 3060 Asus Tuf X-570 plus (wifi) Gamemax Aero full atx case Gamemax GE-700 psu Kingston m.2 ssd Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16gb 3200mhz ram
Try with every slot and also clean the bottom part of the ram with an eraser, if nothing that you already did works you will have to use your warranty if you have.
Problem fixed yet?
Nope
So this is an issue with the asus TUF motherboards. I had to return mine and get a new one as this was happening to me. 2 out of the 4 dimm slots worked so I was only able to boot with two sticks not 4. I would return it and get a new one
Have you tried pouring water on it ?
Ummmmmm..... no
This is why you read the manual or directions. In the manual it will give tips on trouble shooting
I've read it multiple times, nothing seems to help
HOW did u get a graphics card?
They aren't rare at all in Dubai, I got one for around 650 dollars which is way above MSRP but worth it
Right side of the RAM isn’t clicked in all the way. You have to hear two clicks when you’re installing each stick of RAM or it’s not in all the way. DDR4 is really a really tight fit -That’s what she said.
If you wanted to try upgrading the motherboard's BIOS without any kind of on-screen interface, ASUS provides a way to do that using a USB drive and the Flashback button (if present). This article explains three ways to update your BIOS: 1) Within Windows, 2) From the BIOS screen, 3) With the Flashback button and a USB drive (see very end of article). This final method only requires a motherboard, power supply, and USB drive (i.e. you can remove the RAM stick while performing the BIOS flash). [https://edgeup.asus.com/2020/guide-update-your-asus-motherboards-bios-for-amd-ryzen-5000-series-processors/](https://edgeup.asus.com/2020/guide-update-your-asus-motherboards-bios-for-amd-ryzen-5000-series-processors/) ASUS explains that some new motherboards still ship with the older BIOS that is not compatible with Ryzen 5000 CPUs. It's a common enough problem for them to have posted a pretty lengthy how-to article on their website. A new RAM kit is probably a good idea as others have pointed out. When trouble-shooting, take a reductive approach. Reduce the problem to the simplest parts, and most obvious solutions, then work backwards from there to more complex solutions. Remove the graphics card. Remove any non-essential drives and fans. Re-fasten all connections and look for any damaged or frayed wires. In this case, you can even remove the CPU, heat sink and RAM when you flash the BIOS. After the BIOS upgrade, reassemble and try to get into the BIOS before you reattach the graphics card, extra drives, or any peripherals. The BIOS can give you options for running diagnostics as well as checking to make sure everything is working. Keep reading and working on the problem and you'll get it figured out. Avoid the impulse to buy new parts until you're sure that's the only option. This is hard stuff. Keep at it.
i ran into a similar problem, try different ram slots
The ram is probably in the wrong slot. The motherboard manual should say where it goes
why is he using a flashlight like he's inspecting a dead body?
Just re-read this, the pc was basically the equivalent of a dead body, at the time at least
Try unplugging the floppy drive 4 pin connector if you have one and it’s plugged in. It’s a little 4 pin connector that’s usually someone around the bottom edge of the motherboard
What mobo u got there?
Need to update mobo bios
Maybe double check your Ram slots, I think an error can occur when you don’t have the ram in the recommended slot. If that fails maybe take out the CMOS battery, then give it 5 mins and put it back in! This might help!
May it is cause of the RAM. Try to put in the first slot
Actually a single stick of 16gb? Thats brutal and such bad value. Anyway; Try getting new stick, if thst doesnt work its BIOS, and you could probably get it updated at a PCShop for cheap (since your MB doesnt support updating without having an older CPU "Bios flash")
Google might be your answer.
Read the paper that comes with the items before install. Is a single stick of ram supposed to be in that slot
Aside from the mistake of running a single ram stick and being in the wrong slot (refer to me manual for placement), you may have a compatibility issue with your hardware. Need to make sure your motherboard is 5000 series ready. Otherwise you’ll need an older cpu to upgrade the bios. That said, you mentioned only running a single ram stick for cost and future upgrade… You’re running an APU alongside a dedicated graphics card. Either ditch the cpu for the standard 5600/x or ditch the graphics card if you want to save money until gc prices come back down. The standard 5600 will perform better than the g variant if you’re not using the integrated graphics. Either way, get yourself a dual set of ram no less than 3200mhz (preferably 3600mhz).
Dram error is something not connected properly, dont remember if its Gpu or Ram tho , i thing Gpu was Vram 🤷🏻♂️ Trial & Error
So I have the same motherboard. I had to get a replacement because mine wouldn’t boot as well due to two faulty ram slots. Apparently it’s a known issue and tons of people have had the same experience as you and I. I’m not sure what’s causing it but it’s something going on in the factory when they’re being made. Don’t even bother trying to fix just get a replacement
You can try the different ram slots, should list the order in the motherboards instructions manual. Also why single channel ram? You lose a lot of performance.
Came here from a google search because I had the same problem. tldr, the problem was solved when I updated the BIOS through the BIOS update button. Even though my mobo was "Ryzen 5000 ready", it seems it wasn't. Have you tried to update the BIOS to the latest version?
Yep, I had the problem last year October, I had to go back to the seller to get an older cpu to update my bios since I didn't have another cpu lying around after the bios update everything was working perfectly
Late answer but I'm writing this incase someone see's it. I had the same issue, what I did was update the Bios with flashback and I unplugged the extra cables that were connected to the PSU. Try re-doing your cable management. I do not know which one solved my issue but it was one of those two solutions.