Yellow DRAM light

[Happy772]

I am new to Asus Motherboards and the 5-10 memory learning. The fans all spin but no display or any other indicator that there is any issue aside from the DRAM light is yellow once I turn on the power.

I have tried:
- Testing the RAM in each slot by itself
- Unplugging all the cables and plugging them back in
- Verified the cables are connected to the MOBO securely
- Let it sit for 20mins ( Do I need to let it sit longer? )
- I inspected the RAM slots for damage and the RAM itself
- Verified no bent pins on the CPU socket
- Holding CMOS reset button
- Plugged USB drive with BIOS on root folder into the FLASH BIOS USB port on the MOBO ( Not sure if there was something I missed here )
- Tried without GPU

MOBO: ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI
CPU: 9800X3D
RAM: F5-6000J3238G32GX2-TZ5NR
SSD: 990 EVO PLUS
PSU: Corsair RM 850x
AIO: Liquid Freeze III 420
CASE: Lian Li EVO MID
GPU: 1070 ( For testing )

[Happy772]

Tonight I tried:
- Reseating the CPU
- Checked for bent PINs ( None )
- Flashback BIOS with latest BIOS
- Pulled CMOS battery instead of just hitting clear CMOS on back
- Checked RAM slots for dirt
- Cleaned RAM sticks
- Tried A2 and B2 solo with stick 1 and then again with stick 2

My next step is sending the board back, does anyone have any suggestions.
Please help, my brain is melting.

[Silent_Scone]

Hi @Happy772 

20 minutes should be sufficient for that configuration to train. Can I confirm you're using one memory kit, so 2 modules?

Are you using the stock CPU retention mechanism, or are you using a contact frame?

[Happy772]

One memory kit with 2 modules.

Stock CPU retention mechanism

[Silent_Scone]

Update to 1208

Use USBFlashback

1. Rename the BIOS file (A5597.CAP) using BIOSRenamer and copy to a freshly formatted FAT32 USB Pen drive.

2. Insert into the indicated flashback port and press the USB Flashback button on the motherboard's rear I/O panel.

3. Wait for the flashing to stop, the process will take 2-5 minutes.

https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1038568/

4. Double-check behaviour, wait 15-20 minutes once again for initial memory training to complete.

[Happy772]

Completed step 1, 2 and 3
Currently on step 4

I will update after 20mins, but wanted to let you know I am trying this.

Also for the memory training should I be using 1 or both 32GB modules?
- Currently using both modules in slots A2 and B2

[Happy772]

DRAM light is still yellow after 50mins
Also tried 1 module in only the B2 slot for the same time but still receiving the Yellow light on DRAM

[Silent_Scone · Accepted solution]

Thanks for confirming. Training should complete successfully using either one or two modules.

I would contact service for your region and initiate an RMA. Alternatively, contact the etailer for a replacement. If you come unstuck, you can contact service representatives here and provide case details

[Happy772]

Thank you for the help, I am sending the board back and hopefully the next one does not have this issue.