Hey everyone! I'm having a bizarre issue with my new PC build. I initially breadboarded the RAM, CPU, and motherboard using just one RAM stick, and everything worked flawlessly. But when I inserted the second RAM stick, the error LEDs turned yellow and red, which usually indicates that the RAM isn't being recognized. I've tried all kinds of combinations with the RAM sticks in different slots, and just when I was about to give up, it started working again without any issues across multiple reboots.
I installed a Linux OS and a few programs, connected to Wi-Fi, and each time I booted into BIOS or the OS, it worked fine. However, after I installed a second M.2 SSD, it didn't show up in the BIOS. Once I removed the second SSD and restarted, I was back to the RAM not being recognized and the dreaded yellow and red LEDs. I haven't touched the RAM or CPU at all. What could be going on?
Here are my specs:
- CPU: Ryzen 7 7700
- Motherboard: MSI Gaming B650M Plus WIFI
- RAM: Lexar ARES 2x16 GB
1 Answer
1) DDR5 RAM is known to require extra time to train compared to DDR4. Some users have reported that it can take up to 30 minutes for proper configuration.
2) If all connections are good, make sure to enable the second SSD in Disk Management on Windows. Not sure how it works in Linux, but that might help!
Thanks for the response!
1. Should I just leave the system running longer? It worked a few times before but has been inconsistent lately. I wonder if longer training will stabilize it?
2. I appreciate the SSD advice! I'm not too worried about that right now, it seems like it’s fixable.