[SOLVED] Is my motherboard bad?

[aetherlis]

I just built my new PC today and I turned it on only to find the DRAM LED on, it then proceeded to turn off and the CPU LED went on. It does this back and forth constantly until it turns itself off then reboots and starts the process all over again. I have check the RAM in a functioning computer and it works fine. Used a different power supply still same problem. Checked all the CPU pins and the CPU itself, nothing looked wrong. Rebooted it with several different configurations of RAM. Tried to install BIOS with USB. Reset CMOS battery. With all the other parts verified to be working do I need to replace my motherboard?

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13700k i-7 Intel CPU
16x2 G.Skill Ripjaws V
MSI MAG Core Liquid P360 CPU Cooler
Gigabyte B660 DDR4 LGA 1700
500gb NVME SAMSUNG M.2 2280
Corsair RM1000e PSU
NO GPU ATM

 

[COLGeek]

Try following the Q-Flash + instructions, found here:

https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_b660-features_n.pdf?v=b1238bb211fec3e5947e111a76c13c62

Install the latest version of the motherboard BIOS (F21).

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B660-AORUS-MASTER-DDR4-rev-10/support#support-dl-bios

 

[COLGeek]

When seeking help, you should always list the complete list of installed devices (make/model of each). Helps to know what you are working with.

 

[aetherlis]

Apologies been a while since i've posted here
Added components to original post

 

[COLGeek]

When you swapped PSUs, did you also swap all power cables? Power cables are not universally interchangeable.

 

[aetherlis]

When you swapped PSUs, did you also swap all power cables? Power cables are not universally interchangeable.

Yes I did, other power supply was not modular so I had to use those ones only

 

[COLGeek]

Yes I did, other power supply was not modular so I had to use those ones only

Good, many fail to account for this and end up damaging their systems.

When you assembled your system, did you verify that both the 8-pin and 24-pin power connectors were firmly attached to both the motherboard and PSU?

Also, when you installed the motherboard, did you have any extra stand-offs/mounting points that did not align with the holes in your motherboard?

 

[aetherlis]

When I plugged it in I made sure to hear the clicks and made sure they were in firmly.
All the standoffs were only in the 9 slots it needed. They were in tightly but not too tight.

 

[COLGeek]

What specific motherboard do you have? The original info was too generic to determine the actual model you are using.

 

[aetherlis]

GIGABYTE B660 AORUS MASTER DDR4 B660 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard with DDR4, Triple M.2, PCIe 4.0, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, WIFI 6 802.11ax, Intel 2.5GbE LAN

 

[COLGeek]

Do you know if BIOS version F20 (or newer) is installed on the motherboard?

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B660-AORUS-MASTER-DDR4-rev-10/support#support-cpu

Also, are you certain that you have the 13700k and not the 13700kf?

 

[aetherlis]

I am certain i have a 13700k
I would assume the motherboard has an updated BIOS since it is new but i have no way to check.

 

[COLGeek]

Try following the Q-Flash + instructions, found here:

https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_b660-features_n.pdf?v=b1238bb211fec3e5947e111a76c13c62

Install the latest version of the motherboard BIOS (F21).

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B660-AORUS-MASTER-DDR4-rev-10/support#support-dl-bios

 

[aetherlis]

I am unable to do that since the screen remains black, it doesnt even make it to the BIOS.

EDIT: NVM i am able to do it

 

[COLGeek]

I am unable to do that since the screen remains black, it doesnt even make it to the BIOS.

Those instructions (page 6 of document linked earlier), do not require you to access the BIOS. No screen necessary.

 

[aetherlis]

I managed to do it! For me the BIOS was in fact out of date. After updating it it worked and got to the BIOS!
for instructions on those who had same problem.
(16) Gigabyte Q-Flash Plus Motherboard BIOS Update Guide - Intel and AMD - Z790, Z690, B660, Z170, etc. - YouTube

Thank you for the help good sir!

 

[COLGeek]

My pleasure. Enjoy!