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I'm building my first PC, and after trying to boot, the DRAM light continues to come up. The CPU I bought was the 5800x. I have reseeded the ram, tried only 1 stick, reseeded the CPU, reset the CMOS and I'm just at a loss for what to do. The ram that I have is VENGEANCE® LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C16 Memory Kit - Black. When looking on their website, there is a ram compatibility finder for motherboards but I couldn't find mine on their. It is the PRO B550M-VC WIFI from MSI. Are there any other ways of checking compatibility before I return the ram?IMG_2017.thumb.jpg.6f3633f455789b31bba5aeb68d4c515c.jpg And should I get a different kit if I reorder? 

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I don't think it's the RAM, its more likely the board came with a bios that does not support your CPU. 

Does the board have Bios flashback so you could flash the latest bios?

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Clear CMOS and reseat all connections. Then allow ample time during post for memory training (3 minutes minimum).

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2 hours ago, 191x7 said:

I don't think it's the RAM, its more likely the board came with a bios that does not support your CPU. 

Does the board have Bios flashback so you could flash the latest bios?

The first version stated on MSI thats compatible for 5800X is 7C95vH0. Which is the release BIOS for this board.

 

+1 on @svmlegacy, also try to short the reset pin a minute after the power pin to see if anything happens to the debug light.

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2 hours ago, 191x7 said:

I don't think it's the RAM, its more likely the board came with a bios that does not support your CPU. 

Does the board have Bios flashback so you could flash the latest bios?

The board does have BIOS flashback. I have tried 3 times, and the DRAM light stays on and even when the BIOS flashback light has stopped flashing, the DRAM light stays on.

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2 hours ago, svmlegacy said:

Clear CMOS and reseat all connections. Then allow ample time during post for memory training (3 minutes minimum).

I have tried clearing the CMOS and then reseat everything. Then let it sit for 5-10 mins with nothing happening. 

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26 minutes ago, SorryClaire said:

The first version stated on MSI thats compatible for 5800X is 7C95vH0. Which is the release BIOS for this board.

 

+1 on @svmlegacy, also try to short the reset pin a minute after the power pin to see if anything happens to the debug light.

I tried using the shorting the reset switch the same way the I did with the power but nothing happened. The light stayed on and the PSU fan kept spinning. 

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