System won't post after using 'Memory Try It'

[Phil Smith]

Hi,

After completing my build I went straight into my Bios and changed the XMP profile to the 3000Mhz profile (appropriate for my RAM). I then selected a 3200Mhz setting in the 'memory try it' section, saved the changes and restarted. Since then my motherboard will not post. I've tried clearing the CMOS by taking the battery out and also by shorting the CMOS switch, however no matter what I try I can't get the system to post at all.

 

I know this was probably a foolish mistake to try overclocking 3000Mhz RAM but I didn't think it could cause a catastrophic problem like this1

I'm not getting any troubleshooting lights on the motherboard., just no output onto my screen. I've taken my GPU out and reinstalled it so there's no problem with the card. Like I say I got into Bios before.

I've followed all the trouble shooting guides, tried each stick of ram one at a time and I get the same result. Is there anything else I can try? Have I fried my motherboard/RAM somehow?

 

Many thanks.

 

Phil

[Toyota AE86]

2 minutes ago, Phil Smith said:

Hi,

After completing my build I went straight into my Bios and changed the XMP profile to the 3000Mhz profile (appropriate for my RAM). I then selected a 3200Mhz setting in the 'memory try it' section, saved the changes and restarted. Since then my motherboard will not post. I've tried clearing the CMOS by taking the battery out and also by shorting the CMOS switch, however no matter what I try I can't get the system to post at all.

 

I know this was probably a foolish mistake to try overclocking 3000Mhz RAM but I didn't think it could cause a catastrophic problem like this1

I'm not getting any troubleshooting lights on the motherboard., just no output onto my screen. I've taken my GPU out and reinstalled it so there's no problem with the card. Like I say I got into Bios before.

I've followed all the trouble shooting guides, tried each stick of ram one at a time and I get the same result. Is there anything else I can try? Have I fried my motherboard/RAM somehow?

 

Many thanks.

 

Phil

You can try to take out CMOS battery and put it back in.

[Phil Smith]

Just now, Amforev said:

You can try to take out CMOS battery and put it back in.

I've tried this as well. No dice.

[Toyota AE86]

Just now, Phil Smith said:

I've tried this as well. No dice.

I am very sorry at first i did not read it in your question.

[F___M]

what motherboard is it?

[Phil Smith]

2 minutes ago, F___M said:

what motherboard is it?

MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon

[F___M]

flash bios button?

[Phil Smith]

26 minutes ago, F___M said:

flash bios button?

I've removed all components, removed the CMOS battery and put it back in, reflashed the BIOS with the latest, put it back together and it still won't post

 

[F___M]

check your manual for instructions

[F___M]

so you already used the flash bios button?

[Phil Smith]

2 minutes ago, F___M said:

check your manual for instructions

Instructions for what?? There's no section for 'changing my ram settings bricked my PC'.

[Phil Smith]

2 minutes ago, F___M said:

so you already used the flash bios button?

Yes, tried several times

[F___M]

So. at this point it looks like a RMA, does it not?

 

https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=304856.0

 

Kinda sounds like your issue, especially the 3200 part..,.....

[Phil Smith]

4 minutes ago, F___M said:

So. at this point it looks like a RMA, does it not?

 

https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=304856.0

 

Kinda sounds like your issue, especially the 3200 part..,.....

Do you think it's motherboard or RAM?

[F___M]

The others with the similar issue claimed it was the motherboard.  No way to know for sure.  Could be MSI knows something about it.  I dunno.  Sorrie

[WillBender]

Fixed.. for me!

I took out the CMOS battery, unplugged the power cord from PSU,unhooked the main power cord from the motherboard, and waited about 10 minutes. Turned it back on and it posted. I hope this helps someone!