[SOLVED] New PC Build Stuck In Boot Loop, won't POST ?

[curlyjet]

I am building a PC for a friend, and I have been having some issues getting it to post. As you can see in the video provided, DRAM indicator is yellow, CPU indicator is red, and VGA indicator is white. I have done a lot of research on this topic and tried a lot of things as you can see below.

Things I'ved Tried:
- Clearing CMOS
- Individual RAM sticks in different slots
- Different PCIE slots
- HDMI & DP connections
- Physically inspected every component
- Made sure all power connections are correct
- Successfully updated BIOS using USB Flashback
- Different M.2 slots
- Rebuilt entire PC twice
- GPU in seperate computer (it booted fine)

It stays in this loop until I power it off. When it gets to the white light (VGA), the fans subtly kick up like its trying to post. Any help is appreciated.

https://streamable.com/oclfoq

SPECS:
ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II
CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3600 MHz
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB M.2 NVME SSD
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Zotac Gaming Geforce RTX 3060 TI
NZXT Kraken 240 AIO
EVGA 650W Gold
NZXT H5 Flow

 

[NanoSuit3]

Okay this may seem KINDA strange but it might be power . . . I did a virtual test bench on these specs and it's pulling 673 Watts of power into the system making that 650 watt PSU no good but I'd say like a 700 - 750 Watt PSU would do. This happens al the time; we build a new system; go to turn it on; doesn't POST; find out it wasn't enough power in the end & waste hours on end figuring it out LOL.............................food for thought

 

[curlyjet]

Okay this may seem KINDA strange but it might be power . . . I did a virtual test bench on these specs and it's pulling 673 Watts of power into the system making that 650 watt PSU no good but I'd say like a 700 - 750 Watt PSU would do. This happens al the time; we build a new system; go to turn it on; doesn't POST; find out it wasn't enough power in the end & waste hours on end figuring it out LOL.............................food for thought

At the moment I am testing with only the CPU, PSU, cooler, and RAM installed. Could that have been the problem the entire time? I have a old, very used 750W in my personal PC I could try.

 

[NanoSuit3]

Doesn't hurt

 

[curlyjet]

Doesn't hurt

It's actually a 700W, but I am still having the same issue. Weird. Just stays looping the QLEDs.

 

[NanoSuit3]

How long have you left the system doing that. I recently did a New Build test redux via OCing everything to Max & it took at least 20 minutes for me to get a responsive POST from the system so....................maybe it's doing a MemTest Config or something. This is also why I use ROGs' Maximus Mobo cuz they have Q-Codes to indicate the problem if ever lol . . . consider if ever to switch CPU brands to Intel as this is also why I don't use AMD anymore . . . I'm also sponsored by ROG too and they highly recommended towards me that Intel is a better source for troubleshooting these new days as Q-Code Mobos are the new thing lol . . . helps out a lot of problems . . .

 

[drivinfast247]

There's no possible way that PC would pull anywhere near 673 watts during boot. Seemed an odd recommendation.

Anyways, have you tried re-seating the CPU?

 

[curlyjet]

How long have you left the system doing that. I recently did a New Build test redux via OCing everything to Max & it took at least 20 minutes for me to get a responsive POST from the system so....................maybe it's doing a MemTest Config or something. This is also why I use ROGs' Maximus Mobo cuz they have Q-Codes to indicate the problem if ever lol . . . consider if ever to switch CPU brands to Intel as this is also why I don't use AMD anymore . . . I'm also sponsored by ROG too and they highly recommended towards me that Intel is a better source for troubleshooting these new days as Q-Code Mobos are the new thing lol . . . helps out a lot of problems . . .

Not long, I will give it some time.

 

[curlyjet]

There's no possible way that PC would pull anywhere near 673 watts during boot. Seemed an odd recommendation.

Anyways, have you tried re-seating the CPU?

Yes. It is fine physically also.

 

[curlyjet]

I should mention that it when it gets to white (VGA), it sounds like it is so close to post. Just no display and cycle continues.

 

[NanoSuit3]

Actually I also forgot to mention that it does the same thing when I do OCing on my current RIG so don't loose hope on it yet lol. I believe in any hardware setup lol . . . as long as it doesn't kill your electric bill lol

 

[drivinfast247]

I should mention that it when it gets to white (VGA), it sounds like it is so close to post. Just no display and cycle continues.

Do you have anything else connected to PC besides keyboard and mouse?

 

[curlyjet]

Do you have anything else connected to PC besides keyboard and mouse?

I don't have anything connected except HDMI cable, but I'ved tried DP too.

 

[drivinfast247]

I don't have anything connected except HDMI cable, but I'ved tried DP too.

It looks like your BIOS needs to be updated to support that CPU. Luckily the motherboard supports BIOS Flashback. Google how to use Flashback.

 

[curlyjet]

It looks like your BIOS needs to be updated to support that CPU. Luckily the motherboard supports BIOS Flashback. Google how to use Flashback.

Already did that.

 

[drivinfast247]

Already did that.

Oh geeze! I see that now!!

The only thing I can say is assemble the PC outside the case and see what happens.

 

[curlyjet]

Oh geeze! I see that now!!

The only thing I can say is assemble the PC outside the case and see what happens.

What's the point of doing that?

 

[drivinfast247]

What's the point of doing that?

To see if there's possibly a rogue stand-off causing a short somewhere.

One more thing to try before that is disconnecting all front panel wires from motherboard and jumping the power pins.

 

[curlyjet]

To see if there's possibly a rogue stand-off causing a short somewhere.

One more thing to try before that is disconnecting all front panel wires from motherboard and jumping the power pins.

Jumped it while in the case, same thing. Assembled it outside the case with just 1 stick of RAM, CPU, cooler, and PSU. Still doing the same thing. Just looping. Crazy.

 

[beyondlogic]

I am building a PC for a friend, and I have been having some issues getting it to post. As you can see in the video provided, DRAM indicator is yellow, CPU indicator is red, and VGA indicator is white. I have done a lot of research on this topic and tried a lot of things as you can see below.

Things I'ved Tried:
- Clearing CMOS
- Individual RAM sticks in different slots
- Different PCIE slots
- HDMI & DP connections
- Physically inspected every component
- Made sure all power connections are correct
- Successfully updated BIOS using USB Flashback
- Different M.2 slots
- Rebuilt entire PC twice
- GPU in seperate computer (it booted fine)

It stays in this loop until I power it off. When it gets to the white light (VGA), the fans subtly kick up like its trying to post. Any help is appreciated.

https://streamable.com/oclfoq

SPECS:
ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II
CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3600 MHz
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB M.2 NVME SSD
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Zotac Gaming Geforce RTX 3060 TI
NZXT Kraken 240 AIO
EVGA 650W Gold
NZXT H5 Flow

following to try ( incase there is a capacitor holding to much charge this can cause a boot loop effect happened to me on a older pc i built).

turn of power supply from the power supply button
hold the power button on pc case. down for a minute if the pc springs to life a second this is normal its just discharging any electricity. turn pc back on from power supply
and hit the power button.

if that fails try following
remove the m.2 nvme and any hard drives etc attached to motherboard as it can be attempting to straight boot m.2 or any data on hold hard disks.

if that fails remove motherboard from pc case and check for any extra stand offs from pc case this can cause a short.

use only 1 ram stick in slot 2 if it fails to post then try the second stick only in slot 2.

 

[curlyjet]

following to try ( incase there is a capacitor holding to much charge this can cause a boot loop effect happened to me on a older pc i built).

turn of power supply from the power supply button
hold the power button on pc case. down for a minute if the pc springs to life a second this is normal its just discharging any electricity. turn pc back on from power supply
and hit the power button.

if that fails try following
remove the m.2 nvme and any hard drives etc attached to motherboard as it can be attempting to straight boot m.2 or any data on hold hard disks.

if that fails remove motherboard from pc case and check for any extra stand offs from pc case this can cause a short.

It is in a barebones form right now, just CPU, single stick of RAM, cooler, and PSU. Nothing else. How can it be doing this with just this.

 

[beyondlogic]

It is in a barebones form right now, just CPU, single stick of RAM, cooler, and PSU. Nothing else. How can it be doing this with just this.

usually its a ram or cpu issue but in rare cases can be a bad motherboard especially. what cpu cooler are you using ?

 

[curlyjet]

usually its a ram or cpu issue but in rare cases can be a bad motherboard especially. what cpu cooler are you using ?

NZXT Kraken 240 AIO. Also, CPU is the only part other than cooler I haven't tried from my other computer.

 

[drivinfast247]

It is in a barebones form right now, just CPU, single stick of RAM, cooler, and PSU. Nothing else. How can it be doing this with just this.

Try a single stick in slot a1. If nothing, try the other stick in slot a1. If nothing, it's either your CPU or motherboard. I'm leaning towards the motherboard.

 

[beyondlogic]

NZXT Kraken 240 AIO. Also, CPU is the only part other than cooler I haven't tried from my other computer.

personally think its a bad board or bios flash didnt work correctly you can try reflashing the bios again if you havent already tried that.