B945 won't POST

Tuchankasaurus

Hello,

I've recently purchased the PowerSpec B945 a few weeks ago and have been enjoying it so far. However, starting today the computer will no longer POST. I've tried reseating the RAM, switching the RAM between the slots, only having one stick installed, unplugging and replugging the computer, but it still won't boot up.

Looking at the EZ debug lights on the mobo, I see that the red CPU light and yellow DRAM light remain solidly lit.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Tuchankasaurus

Please try to clear CMOS. You'll short the JBAT pins with the system off for 5 seconds. Page 41: https://download-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/PROB650-PWIFI.pdf

Tuchankasaurus

That seemed to work! The computer was able to POST. Thanks a lot; thought it'd be a little more complex than that.

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Tuchankasaurus

It'll disable XMP, I would go into the BIOS and click the '1' to re-enable that. Then F10 to save and exit.

Tuchankasaurus

Did so, looks like everything's still good to go.

Thank you for the tip!