I recently upgraded to a 5060 Tuf Gaming GPU, but now my computer won't boot. After installing the card, the AIO cooler kicked into high gear, and I'm stuck with a diagnostics light on the motherboard indicating a DRAM issue. I've reseated the GPU and RAM several times and made sure all PSU cables are snug, but no luck. The DRAM light is still on even when the system is powered off. I'm at a loss here—any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Have you tried clearing the CMOS? It might help resolve your issue. Just power off your PC, disconnect it, and remove the CMOS battery (that little round battery). Wait a few minutes, then pop it back in, plug your PC back in and try booting it up again. Once you get video, make sure to enable EXPO or XMP in the BIOS. Also, remember to use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) before changing GPUs to avoid driver conflicts!
Awesome explanation! This could really help!
I recommend resetting the CMOS by removing the power cable and the battery, then holding down the power button for 5 seconds to drain residual power. Wait a bit, then reinstall the battery and see if that does the trick!
Do I need a screwdriver for the reset pins?
Did the system boot just fine before you popped in the new GPU? And can you check if it boots without the GPU installed? Sometimes that can point to the problem.
Yeah, it worked perfectly yesterday until I installed the new card.
How many sticks of RAM are you using? Try removing one at a time to see if that makes a difference.
I've got both sticks in, and I moved them to different slots, but that didn’t help.
I'll give this a try! Thanks for the detailed steps!