Red light on motherboard next to DRAM - MSI H110i PRO AC

Eliasandelic · Feb 15, 2017

Hello. I built my first computer yesterday and everything was going really smooth up until i turned the damn thing on. Everything is showing power i.e. the fans are spinning and so forth. But it won't post! It just says "no video input" on the screen. And theres a red light next a line of text; "DRAM"
I guess it has something to do with RAM then.

I've tried many different methods, loosening the motherboard screws, taking out my graphics card and reinstalling it, tried a cmos but without the jumpercap, tried to un- and reinstall the cpu and heatsink fan. I've only got one ram stick and i've been booting my computer up in the two different slots many times now and even without the ram in the system.

Please help! Do I need a new stick of ram? Or might it be my motherboard that is the problem?

Specs:
MSI H110I PRO AC
Intel core I3-6100
Crucial 1x8GB DDR4 2133 CT8G4DFD8213
Toshiba 640GB 5400 rpm
Sapphire Radeon rx 460
Fractal Design node 202

Paul NZ · Feb 15, 2017

I think you need a better hdd

Eliasandelic · Feb 15, 2017

Oh? I'll try that but does the ram and hdd have a connection of some kind? (Btw, sorry about the best answer thing, i clicked accidentally. don't know how to change it back hehe :S)

Paul NZ · Feb 15, 2017

The ram goes into a slot the hdd gets connected to a spare sata power cable and you connect a data cable to a sata port

If it's a SATA hdd

What is the hdd connected to?? Is it IDE? SATA?

Eliasandelic · Feb 15, 2017

Paul NZ :

It's connected to SATA. I tried using another HDD, a WD 7200 rpm that holds 320GB but the same results. I've installed the system a second time now even but no change at all. Some people said that it might be my monitor and i'm willing to try a different monitor but i can't get over the red light...

helpstar · Feb 15, 2017

the easiest thing is to test the system in minimum configuration:

unplug all but: CPU with cooler, motherboard, power supply, RAM in the Dimm Slot next to the CPU (left) , monitor cable in the motherboard

Eliasandelic · Feb 16, 2017

helpstar :

Yeah, i tried that one too but with no progress :/

helpstar · Feb 16, 2017

reset BIOS (clrCMOS by jumper)

cpu socket pins bent?

4pin ATX12V power plug connected near CPU too?

Did you install the mainboard correctly inside the case? All spacer correctly set?

replace RAM or test in in another system

Eliasandelic · Feb 16, 2017

helpstar :

Well, I checked yesterday if any of the pins are bent but i'm gonna check again for sure. The 4pin is connected. The PSU is SFX but not sure if that makes a difference.

Is the mainboard another word for motherboard? If it is, then i'm pretty sure it is correctly installed since the stand offs are preinstalled in the case.

Yeah, i'm probably going back to the store and replace the one stick of ram with dual ram instead. Maybe some other brand too...

I tried the cmos but without the jumper caps. Don't know if it makes any difference since i used a screwdriver instead of jumper caps.

I was thinking of buying a different motherboard cause the ram i have is on that motherboards recommended ram list

**update** I checked the MSI site and the ram i bought was on the recommended list so i'm gonna exchange the ram to some other ram

Eliasandelic · Feb 18, 2017

So i'm out of ideas. I've changed the ram to Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) but no difference when starting the computer. I checked the pins on the cpu socket and everything is fine. I installed the motherboard once again into the case. I did CMOS with a screwdriver.

I am out of ideas... Except changing my motherboard of which will cost me extra money...

Anybody have more ideas?

helpstar · Feb 18, 2017

Which power supply is it? Brand and model

Did you disconnect the wall plug before resetting the bios?

Did you connect the dram tightly and the locking on both sides of the module are locked?

Eliasandelic · Feb 18, 2017

helpstar :

It's an fractal design integra plus bronze 450w psu.

Yes.

Yeah, it's only got one side that can be locked but it's locked tight

helpstar · Feb 19, 2017

please take some pictures of all connections and components, maybe another view of things can help. (upload them to an imagehoster of your choice and post the link of it)

Eliasandelic · Mar 8, 2017

Solution: The motherboard was defect. I returned it and bought Asus B150I PRO GAMING/WIFI/AURA. It was about $30 more expensive but totally worth it. I had heard that you shouldn't buy cheap motherboards so I went for something that has a bit more quality to it.

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