ASUS strix 3060 OC 12GB - Blinking red lights about PCIE power

[BryNeedsSleep]

Hi,

I am using a ASUS strix 3060 OC 12GB, with the 850W Thor. I used the PCIE braded power cables.

Not sure why the light is blinking and what is the cause.
Anyone have any official documentation on the blinking?

I saw some fixes that need to use GPU Tweak, but I want to know the cause.

[daykeem]

Asus' cards don't come with any documentation that I could find. My 3080 came with basic installation instructions only.
Anyway, try using as many separate PCIE/VGA cables as is required from your PSU to the card; for example, if the card requires 3x8 PCIE/VGA connections, use 3 separate cables coming from your PSU to your card. In other words, don't use the pig tails that may be coming off of any one cable.
I only get the red light if one of the 3x8 connections on my card is missing. I also have a 850W PSU 80+ Gold.

[Ribellu]

BryNeedsSleep wrote:
Hi,

I am using a ASUS strix 3060 OC 12GB, with the 850W Thor. I used the PCIE braded power cables.

Not sure why the light is blinking and what is the cause.
Anyone have any official documentation on the blinking?

I saw some fixes that need to use GPU Tweak, but I want to know the cause.

I had this problem for the first time after the last BIOS update of my Z690 HERO after some research, I found the solution, you just have to unplug the power cord for about 5 minutes, put it back and flashing red lights will be gone . (Asus Strix 3080Ti 12G-OC)

[Super_Gnome]

Getting this now on a Strix 3090Ti. It was fine for a couple weeks and then suddenly the red light starting flashing today. I have no idea what the reason is. The PSU is a beefy Corsair 1600I.

Could the cable have suddenly come loose or something? Weird.

[ahfoo]

To solve this issue, you just need to turn off the swtich of the power supply and unplug the power cord for a couple of minute. And insert back the power power cord, turn on the swtich and power up your system. That what I do for my system.

Edit: It always happen if have installed any Asus Tweak software.

[Tommy_M]

I have had the same problem. Only have one monitor right now. When it is connected to the IGPU, the red light does not blink. Only if I have monter connected Strix RTX 3060. Tried most things in Bios but didn't help. But now I ran a Boot Overide in the bios and suddenly the light stopped flashing. Tried turning off the computer several times but now it seems to work. The hardware I have is brand new. Prime Z690-p WiFi (bios ver, 2002), Intel i-5 12600K, Nvida Strix 3060 oc 12Mb V2, psu, ROG 850W, monitor Asus TUF 23.8"

[cragger]

I have just noticed the same problem on my Asus Rog Strix Ti RX 3060 8gb card. All i did was shut the computer down still had flashing red lights. I then turned the PSU off for for a couple of minutes then just powered up the computer good as gold, but i will keep a eye on it.

[werkkrewsyko]

Having the same issue here. Asus ROG Strix 3070 OC 8GIG, I contacted Asus via chat and they said it was a power draw issue, I'm not entirely sold though. Still, I'm getting a new PSU to test this out.

I love how people say turning the option on GPU Tweak off or unplugging the PSU to be a solution. The problem is still there!

Things I haven't tried; reseating the GPU and disabling D.O.C.P. for my RAM. I'll keep you guys updated. 

[werkkrewsyko]

UPDATE 1

I managed to reseat my GPU and disable D.O.C.P. in BIOS. I haven't managed to reproduce the problem since. I'll keep you updated if the blinking light comes back. 

[Ikhan87]

Any updates on your solution ?