I'm having a tough time after trying to upgrade my RAM. I have a B450M Steel Legend motherboard and was previously using a single stick of Asgard 8GB DDR4 3600MHz RAM. Today, I decided to install two new Corsair Vengeance LPX sticks (2x16GB, also DDR4 3600MHz). I installed them in the second and fourth slots, but now my PC powers on without any display. It stays on for about 40 seconds, then enters a reboot loop. I even tried putting back my old RAM, but I'm still facing the same issue—no display and an endless on/off cycle. Did I do something wrong? 😢
2 Answers
Try removing the RAM, clearing the CMOS, and then putting it back in. If that doesn't work, you might need to return the Corsair RAM and consider getting a different brand.
You might want to give it some time—sometimes the system does memory training when you add new RAM. Just walk away for a bit and let it process.
Should I leave both new sticks in for this memory training, or just one? I want to make sure I'm doing this right.
Yep, that's pretty much it! It's definitely a bit nerve-wracking if you don't know what's happening.
How do I clear the CMOS exactly?