Hey everyone! I'm having a bit of a puzzling issue with my new PC setup. After saving BIOS settings or trying to reboot, my MSI B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi motherboard sometimes shows a solid yellow light and just hangs there. I've waited for ages and can only fix it with a hard reset. This never happens during startup, just when I try to shut down or reboot. I've updated all drivers and the BIOS, but the problem remains. This is new to me—I'm usually able to pinpoint issues based on broken parts. Any tips on how to troubleshoot this? I've got a week left to return everything, so I'm hoping to avoid a full rebuild! Here are my specs: Ryzen 7 9800X3D and 64GB G.SKILL FLARE X5 F5-6000 CL28 (2x32GB).
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Check your motherboard manual for the meaning of that solid yellow light! Often, it indicates RAM issues. Googling 'solid yellow light + MSI B850 manual' may also give you quick answers. Don't worry, you're not alone in this!
Haha, yeah, I checked that. The yellow light usually shows a RAM problem or something with the motherboard or CPU. It’s just been a bit overwhelming trying to troubleshoot without much experience!
The yellow light suggests your RAM might not be detected properly. First, make sure your RAM is seated correctly in alternating slots, like 2 and 4. If you've overclocked recently, consider rolling back those changes. And if the problem persists, try testing each stick of RAM individually to isolate the issue. Good luck!
Got it! I'll try switching the RAM around and see if that makes a difference. I did place them in slots 2 and 4 originally, but maybe I should try the others just in case.
Don't forget to inspect for any visible damage on the CPU or motherboard too—sometimes that can be the culprit!
Did you make sure to install the RAM sticks in the right slots? Sometimes they need to be in alternate slots for optimal performance.