ASUS Z390-A new build old hard drive, no boot, temporary red cpu led then dram orange led

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bencwhite11

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On turn on there is no signal from graphics card. All rgb turns on apart from ram. Immediately after turn on the cpu led turns red and then turns off and then the dram led turns orange.

specs:

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME Z390-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Video Card: MSI - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB GAMING X TRIO Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

I've double checked all my cables are connected correctly and all RGB lights up expect for the RAM.

Any idea what the problem is/any potential fix?

Thanks in advance
 
Solution
MeanMachine41
Hi bencwhite11 :)

During Post cycle your Bios will interrogate your RAM and if there is an issue then the DRAM_LED will light up and post will not continue till rectified and hence no output to monitor.
Check the RAM modules are seated correctly.
Can you get into your Bios? If not then try with just one module in the first slot and try switching them around

If you can get into Bios then set for a manual config as 3200MHz is OC RAM and not the JDEC standard.
You may have to tweak your Bios primary timings and Voltage to get them to their rated SPD.

If still no go then try a different kit with a lower frequency that have been listed on the MB QVL, tested and known to work.
Is your Bios up to date.?
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Immediately after turn on the cpu led turns red and then turns off and then the dram led turns orange.
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1) check the cooler to see you did install it properly or not. 2) Check the cpu socket to see there is any bent pin or not. The error may be caused by the bent pin, or MB, or the RAM has problem.

One more the hyper 212 can't handle the i7 8700K well, recommend to buy other good cooler, if you have to use it, keep an eye on the cpu temp. Check it out http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3698011/average-8700k-hyper-212.html
 
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Hi bencwhite11 :)

During Post cycle your Bios will interrogate your RAM and if there is an issue then the DRAM_LED will light up and post will not continue till rectified and hence no output to monitor.
Check the RAM modules are seated correctly.
Can you get into your Bios? If not then try with just one module in the first slot and try switching them around

If you can get into Bios then set for a manual config as 3200MHz is OC RAM and not the JDEC standard.
You may have to tweak your Bios primary timings and Voltage to get them to their rated SPD.

If still no go then try a different kit with a lower frequency that have been listed on the MB QVL, tested and known to work.
Is your Bios up to date.?
 
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