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Weird booting issue after new RAM

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RobertMich

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I installed some new Ram, PC boots but says no signal. Reseat RAM, same issue, no beeps to indicate RAM issue.

After messing around with PC I am able to get it to boot after powering down PC, turning Power supply off and unplugging HDMI then plugging back in.

Boots no issue. Will not boot after shutting down without doing the above mentioned.

What could he the issue??

One thing I think to note is that I must fully power down my PC by turning off PSU and unplugging/plugging in hdmi port.

It does not seem to work just turning off PSU or just plugging in HDMI. It seems I must do both.
 
Its a custom built PC

MOBO b250 gaming K4
Processor I5 7500
Graphics Geforce GTX 1060
PSU 700w Strider Essentials
Storage 1TB SSD

Old RAM (x2) 4 gig RIPJAWs
New Ram (x2) 8 Gig CORSAIR VENGENCE


I did try swapping the old RAM in and had same issue, was able to get old ram to boot same way as with new ram.
 
Remove the display card and try using the onboard graphics see if you get anything that way.

Does the POST information show on the screen?

Make sure that all data and power cables are secure (remove and reinsert).
Do the same with the display card after you see if the system works with out it.

According to the motherboard site specs
Supports DDR4 2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
*7th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2400; 6th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2133.

What is the specific RAM (new) that you are attempting to use.
 
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POST information like my BIOS screen? Yes, It does show up.

I will try the on board display.

The new RAM is DDRD 2x8 GB (16 GB) 3200MHZ Vengeance RGB PRO

Is the MHZ to high??
 
Reset the cmos - 2 pics attached
 

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