ASUS M5A97-EVO CPU LED Red

[NADomino]

I searched the forum for an answer to this issue but all the posts were related to new builds so I am starting a new thread.

I have been using this computer for 2 years in it's current setup. Nothing has changed. There was no storms and the whole house has a surge protector and the tower has one as well. I don't know what I could have done to cause this so I am assuming it is a hardware issue.

Yesterday I was just using my computer as usual and suddenly the screen went blank and said there was no signal. I looked inside the case and saw the LED below the CPU (labeled CPU LED) was glowing red. I tried to reboot but though my computer appeared to be turning on, it wouldn't send a signal to the monitor. I didn't want to mess with it at 1am so I went to bed.

Today I pulled my tower out, blew all the dust out of it and checked to make sure everything was seated properly. I hooked everything back up and the computer booted up. No red LED. After about 10 minutes, it happened again, red LED was on and monitor has no signal.

I am able to turn my computer back on. I set my fan speed to turbo. Checked the monitor and the CPU is not getting above 50 deg C. It is idling currently around 35C. I am waiting to see if it keeps happening.

Is this indicative of the CPU failing? Do CPUs start to fail gradually or do they just work or not work?

Computer Specs:

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900)

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDX945WFGMBOX

GPU: EVGA 012-P3-1570-AR GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16

Windows 7 64bit.


I am currently checking to see if BIOS needs an update.

It just did it again. CPU temp was 42C before it happened and CPU fan was running at around 2800 RPM.

 

[scout_03]

try to have another psu to test your system .

 

[NADomino]

try to have another psu to test your system .

Another Power Supply?

It appears I posted this as a question rather than a discussion thread.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

What PSU do you have?

 

[NADomino]

Rosewill Stallion Series RD500-2DB 500W ATX12V

 

[egilbe]

Have your run memtest?

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

see where your PSU falls on that list?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You need a better PSU , one with a liittle more power and reliability.

 

[Calvin7]

AMD Phenom II X4 945 is officially rated for 1333MHz memory. Some people use 1600MHz. You need to understand the problems of operating the RAM above 1333MHz on these AM3 processors.

If you do manage to get your RAM running over 1333 Mhz., your system can appear to be fine and might even pass Memtest and other benchmarking utilities successfully. However, AMD has discovered that, in certain scenarios, the system may fail after a period of use, depending on system usage and if you are stressing the CPU. This normally indicates a problem with the Memory Controller and you may need to replace your CPU if this happens.

The Memory Controller is integrated into the AMD AM3 processor.

Power requirements:
GTX 570 models:
Minimum of a 600 Watt power supply
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 38 amps)
An available (2) 6 pin PCI-E power connectors

 

[NADomino]

I just tried to run it, got 8% through and the same problem happened.

 

[NADomino]

So get a better power supply and my CPU might be failing because I used to fast a RAM? Is there a processor that will fit in my motherboard that is comparable in performance or better that can handle the ram I have in there? Also, from that link I don't even see my PSU. Thanks for all the help thus far.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

If you didn't use XMP profile or manually change of the ram timings it's running at 1333.

You need a better PSU , that one is not reliable and underpowered.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-13 23:34 EDT-0400)

 

[NADomino]

So having just purchased that PSU, think that will solve the problem?

 

[rylt]

looks like a great thread so far, I just wanted to chime in with this:
http://slickdeals.net/f/6204294-XFX-Core-Edition-PRO550W-P1-550S-XXB9-550W-80-PLUS-BRONZE-Power-Supply-30AR-Newegg

possibly a better PSU for the price. It should do just as well for your build.

I don't know if a new PSU will fix it at this point.. but it's about the best option you have. Your PSU is basically a generic 'rosewill' (falls in the 5th tier on that eggxpert page), so it's the first thing you need to replace. Even if the CPU doesn't come back it will be worth it as you will still need a new PSU.

 

[scout_03]

follow the advice get yourself a better psu .