I've got a bit of a puzzling issue with my RAM setup. I can only get my RAM to work in either slot 1 or slot 4, and if I try to use both at the same time, it doesn't work. Slots 2 and 3 are completely non-functional. I have four 8GB Ballistix sticks at 3000MHz, and they all seem to work fine when tested individually. However, when I try to add more, my motherboard's CPU debug light comes on, preventing me from even accessing the BIOS.
This problem just started happening yesterday, and I've had this computer for two years. Sorry if I'm not explaining it well; English isn't my first language. By the way, I have a Ryzen 5600 processor and an MSI B550 Gaming Plus motherboard.
EDIT: I sprayed some contact cleaner on my RAM slots, and now it's working again. Thanks for the suggestions!
2 Answers
Cleaning the contact pins with isopropyl alcohol can also help. Dust and grime can sometimes cause connection issues. Glad to hear you got it working with contact cleaner!
Sounds like a classic case of needing to reseat your components. Give your CPU and RAM a quick reseat. Just be careful when taking off the CPU cooler—especially with the stock Wraith cooler, since it can be tricky! It's best to do it while the cooler is warm and give it a gentle twist to break the thermal paste seal. Just a tip: don’t pull the CPU out with the cooler!
Yeah, spraying the RAM slots did the trick for me! Thanks a lot!