- Jun 3, 2018
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Currently assembling an i5-8400 system, using an MSI H310M-PRO-VH motherboard, with a single 8GB Crucial DDR4 stick (part #: CT8G4DFD824A). This is not a Gaming configuration, but a high-end developer workstation (no discrete graphics card). I am using a Corsair VS450 PSU (450W, 80+ rated). Having put everything together, I've now come across a problem, where I don't got to the POST stage. I have a functional TFT 19" monitor connected to VGA port, it never gets a signal.
Please note that, apart from the TFT monitor, everything is absolutely brand-new. I've assembled several desktops (not as a profession), but take great care (use anti-static wrist-band, grounded work-pad etc.) -- so the chances of static-fry, misalignment in inserting modules, polarity reversals, power plugs etc. is zero. As every time, I read each piece of documentation and have been following every step as instructed.
In spite of that, based on recommendations from other threads, I've carefully inspected the CPU socket for any bent pins using a 5x high-quality magnifying glass and also a 20x loupe to scan each pin, literally pin-by-pin and row-by-row. This was done under very good lighting conditions and by turning the motherboard around from various angles. So, I think this aspect can be ruled out.
The MSI motherboard has EZ-debug LEDs which seem to indicate a DRAM related issue. Here's why I think it is the case.
The Crucial DDR4 stick's specifications are:
TIA
Please note that, apart from the TFT monitor, everything is absolutely brand-new. I've assembled several desktops (not as a profession), but take great care (use anti-static wrist-band, grounded work-pad etc.) -- so the chances of static-fry, misalignment in inserting modules, polarity reversals, power plugs etc. is zero. As every time, I read each piece of documentation and have been following every step as instructed.
In spite of that, based on recommendations from other threads, I've carefully inspected the CPU socket for any bent pins using a 5x high-quality magnifying glass and also a 20x loupe to scan each pin, literally pin-by-pin and row-by-row. This was done under very good lighting conditions and by turning the motherboard around from various angles. So, I think this aspect can be ruled out.
The MSI motherboard has EZ-debug LEDs which seem to indicate a DRAM related issue. Here's why I think it is the case.
■ If I have the DRAM module installed (on DDR slot-1, i.e. nearest to CPU) the mobo debug-LEDs glow in following repeating pattern -- DRAM-led: 5 seconds, CPU-led: 1 second
■ If I remove the DRAM module from motherboard, the debug-LED for DRAM is glowing continuously, CPU-led is not glowing.
The Crucial DDR4 stick's specifications are:
■ DDR4 PC4-19200
■ CL=17
■ Dual Ranked
■ x8 based
■ Unbuffered
■ NON-ECC
■ DDR4-2400
■ 1.2V
■ 1024Meg x 64
TIA
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