Question The CPU has power and generates heat, but the red CPU indicator on the motherboard remains lit.

[Cimexl]

I just built a new PC with some new components and a few from my old PC.

My New Build:

1. Motherboard: MSI Project Zero B650m
2. CPU: Ryzen 9 9900X
3. RAM: TEAM T-FORCE DELTA RAM 32GBx2 (64GB total)
4. PSU: Seasonic Focus Gold GX-650
5. CPU Cooler: Prime Premium Galatek 240

I only transferred one SATA SSD, one HDD, and a GTX 1660 GPU.

My PC powers on; the fans, RAM lights, AIO LED, and GPU all light up. At first, I thought the CPU wasn’t receiving power, but it does get warm. Everything seems to be working, but the CPU LED indicator on the motherboard remains lit, and the monitor doesn’t display anything. Does anyone know why this could be happening?

 

[Misgar]

If you don't have BIOS version 7E09v19, it probably won't POST normally.
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B650M-PROJECT-ZERO/support#cpu

 

[Cimexl]

I have already updated the BIOS to the latest version, but nothing has changed. Is there any other solution? All my cables are correctly connected in their places.

If you don't have BIOS version 7E09v19, it probably won't POST normally.
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B650M-PROJECT-ZERO/support#cpu

 

[Paperdoc]

Are you familiar with the proper positions of stand-offs under your mobo? One if these in the wrong spot can cause a short circuit on the bottom traces of the mobo. Of you need full info, post back here.

 

[Bob.B]

I just built a new PC with some new components and a few from my old PC.

My New Build:

1. Motherboard: MSI Project Zero B650m
2. CPU: Ryzen 9 9900X
3. RAM: TEAM T-FORCE DELTA RAM 32GBx2 (64GB total)
4. PSU: Seasonic Focus Gold GX-650
5. CPU Cooler: Prime Premium Galatek 240

I only transferred one SATA SSD, one HDD, and a GTX 1660 GPU.

My PC powers on; the fans, RAM lights, AIO LED, and GPU all light up. At first, I thought the CPU wasn’t receiving power, but it does get warm. Everything seems to be working, but the CPU LED indicator on the motherboard remains lit, and the monitor doesn’t display anything. Does anyone know why this could be happening?

Unplug all disk...test.
Remove the gpu and connect to the igp....test.

If it still does not work at least you know somethings it's not.

 

[Cimexl]

Sorry, it turns out that after the BIOS update, when I turned my PC back on, the motherboard LED took about 2-3 minutes to reach the boot menu. After adjusting the RAM position, everything is finally back to normal. Thank you for your help; I really appreciate it.