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Why do I get boot loops?

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My PC boot loops when I have ram in dual channel installed. I can't figure out why, but it works fine in the (assuming it's slots 1,2,3,4) 1&2 work, 3&4 work. 1&3 boot loops, 2&4 boot loops, 2&3 boot loops. I've checked that the ram is good by itself, and it is. What's up, and can I fix this? Could it be caused by a dead CMOS battery (mine is)?

I could use some help with this!

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clear the cmos. update the bios and chipset drivers.

check the cpu for any damaged memory channel.

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2 minutes ago, TofuHaroto said:

 

clear the cmos. update the bios and chipset drivers.

check the cpu for any damaged memory channel.

 

I don't have a USB. Do I have to get one if the bios is old? Can I do it with a CD?

I could use some help with this!

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10 hours ago, TheTechWizardThatNeedsHelp said:

I don't have a USB

you can get one..

you can check this video if you want on how to flash it 

just go to support and install the latest  bios or your board. 

you can also just inspect the cpu if there are any damaged memory channels before.

PC: Motherboard: ASUS B550M TUF-Plus, CPU: Ryzen 3 3100, CPU Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34, GPU: GIGABYTE WindForce GTX1650S, RAM: HyperX Fury RGB 2x8GB 3200 CL16, Case, CoolerMaster MB311L ARGB, Boot Drive: 250GB MX500, Game Drive: WD Blue 1TB 7200RPM HDD.

 

Peripherals: GK61 (Optical Gateron Red) with Mistel White/Orange keycaps, Logitech G102 (Purple), BitWit Ensemble Grey Deskpad. 

 

Audio: Logitech G432, Moondrop Starfield, Mic: Razer Siren Mini (White).

 

Phone: Pixel 3a (Purple-ish).

 

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I had thermal paste on the cpu. At my 3am delerium when I fixed my computer I got thermal paste on the bottom. Yay.

I could use some help with this!

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please, pm me if you would like to contribute to my gpu bios database (includes overclocking bios, stock bios, and upgrades to gpus via modding)

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prior build:

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