PC Still looping :(

[Jaesii]

Hello,

I my pc still won’t work after a lot of trials. It took me a while to get new RAM and my previous post got closed.

Here’s a link to it:

https://pchelpforum.net/t/pc-bootloop.71775/#post-136478

So the current state of my baby is that it won’t reach windows and restarts after showing the Mobo logo. I am unable to reinstall windows 10 on this pc because it also won’t load with USB Boot. I have tried removing secure boot and changing boot method to CSM boot.

Here’s my Current Specs:
Mobo: B550 Mag Mortar (New)
CPU: MSI Ryzen 3 3300x
GPU: Radeon RX 5600XT
RAM: 16GB DDR4 Corsair Vengeance 3600MHz CL18 (8x2) (New)
PSU: Seasonic Focus GM550 80plus Gold
Storage: 256 GB windows nvme and 1TB HDD

Here are links to videos that might help:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14A1HG-gNl-89pieDjVd1wucEUuwZSS7l

Note: VGA and Boot are lighting up and occasional quick light up of DRAM on the Mobo.

Sorry for the mess. Fixing my pc had me like that

[phillpower2]

my previous post got closed.

Your previous thread was closed because you abandoned it and for no other reason.

[Jaesii]

Your previous thread was closed because you abandoned it and for no other reason.

Sorry, I forgot about my thread while I was waiting for my new RAM to arrive. I’ll try my best not to repeat neglecting the thread I post. That was my bad.

[phillpower2]

No worries but fwiw rather than start a new thread you should have asked for the other thread to be reopened, we understand that things can get forgotten but unfortunately we get so many people that come and take the free help and then disappear once they gotten what they want.

[phillpower2]

RAM: 16GB DDR4 Corsair Vengeance 3600MHz CL18 (8x2) (New)

That is the wrong RAM for your CPU, AMD state here up to 3200MHz and if you have XMP or DOCP enabled the RAM will get auto OCd past what the CPU can handle and the PC will fall over.

As a starting point, go into the BIOS, disable XMP and then manually set the RAM to run at 3200MHz and the voltage to 1.35V.

[Jaesii]

That is the wrong RAM for your CPU, AMD state here up to 3200MHz and if you have XMP or DOCP enabled the RAM will get auto OCd past what the CPU can handle and the PC will fall over.

Oh i completely overlooked that limitation. Will the RAM still be usable? Or should I just get this kit replaced?

As a starting point, go into the BIOS, disable XMP and then manually set the RAM to run at 3200MHz and the voltage to 1.35V.

I tried following the steps u gave. But it still has the same issue.

[phillpower2]

I would get the RAM replaced for 3200MHz, you can just enable XMP then and forget about it.

Will the PC stay on if you leave it sitting in the BIOS.

[Jaesii]

Will the PC stay on if you leave it sitting in the BIOS.

Yes, the PC stays On

[phillpower2]

Try the below;

Restore the MBs default factory settings in the BIOS, they are sometimes listed as one of the following " factory defaults" “most stable” or on newer boards “optimized” please note that if you have both the “most stable” and the “optimized” options in the BIOS you should choose the most stable" option as in this instance the “optimized” settings are a form of overclocking that can cause instability.

Once you have done the above, shut down the PC, disconnect the power cord from the wall socket, press the case power button for twenty or so seconds then open up the computer and disconnect just the SSD from the MB, connect the power cord, press the on button and see what happens, post back with an update.

[Jaesii]

It immediately goes to bios settings. Also, the boot light in mobo is constantly on.

Here’s a link to the settings it defaulted to.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14TQIuFdF3vab8fESotXErWCS_fP_5PCi/view?usp=drivesdk

[phillpower2]

Ok the following is only a test to see if you would be able to install Windows to the 1TB HDD,[COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)] it is not being suggested that you do

Disable fast and secure boot etc, set the boot sequence to USB device first, insert your USB thumbdrive into one of the black USB 2.0 ports then restart the PC to see what happens.

[COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]Do not insert the USB thumbdrive into any other USB port than the 2.0 type.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[Jaesii]

I will try to backup the HDD first since I recently got an enclosure for it.

A new discovery: since I also bought a new nvme enclosure, I tested it out with my the old family PC. It seems that that old pc can boot from the nvme ssd that was my windows drive.

I will update you after I try your suggestion after I backup my HDD first.

[phillpower2]

(y)

[Jaesii]

Ok so i formatted the HDD for good measure after making a backup of the files.

So the only things connected are the USB boot windows 10 installer and a freshly formatted HDD.

It still loops.
Vid of the install trial:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14y5hlsgsCTCfpW8Gv35X24dAmpAIFxHs/view?usp=drivesdk

[phillpower2]

No need for videos Jaesii, we don`t go to third party sites to watch or download stuff.

Try connecting the HDD to the other SATA ports then repeat the above process with the HDD disconnected and the SSD in the slot on the MB.

I would also suggest that you check your Windows on USB media, use QEMU for this. if you see the blue Windows 10 logo the ISO is good, if you don`t see the image your ISO is bad.