Poll of the Day > Right light on motherboard debug for CPU

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Can anyone help me troubleshoot this?

Sometimes if I turn my computer on from off it won't turn on the first time and there's a red light on the CPU debug area

If I turn it off and turn it back on it'll work

It also happens when I try to wake from sleep and I have to restart the computer

Any ideas what could be causing this?

Also, it'll boot up with my RBG lights on my fans working and spinning. My GPU lights will turn on

but it won't fully boot

Might have to check the motherboard manual, it can mean many things. Usually it is just a connection issue, meaning that the CPU might not be seated correctly or one of the pins are bent. Could also be a loose connection from the motherboard to the PSU.

Overall, just a minor problem, nothing serious.

Oh, and it could also mean a dead CMOS battery, might not be a bad idea to replace it. Although you recently built this computer so I would consider that a last resort.

Sorry topic title should say red light.

That's what all I read too diktain thanks for reiterating. I didn't know if there was a difference because it still boots and isn't dead on start up

Error lights and codes aren't universal on mobos. You'll have to check the manual.

Jen0125 posted...

That's what all I read too diktain thanks for reiterating. I didn't know if there was a difference because it still boots and isn't dead on start up

That makes me think it is likely the PSU connection. Could just be some dust or dirt in the connector.

Really, it is more a matter of what you consider more work: Booting your computer twice once in a while or having to check all your connections. Either way, it is not causing major/expensive damage.

Dikitain posted...

That makes me think it is likely the PSU connection. Could just be some dust or dirt in the connector.

Really, it is more a matter of what you consider more work: Booting your computer twice once in a while or having to check all your connections. Either way, it is not causing major/expensive damage.

The last paragraph is kinda why I haven't done anything. It's just waiting for a second boot and my computer boots in less than 30 seconds. You don't think doing that will damage anything right?

Jen0125 posted...

The last paragraph is kinda why I haven't done anything. It's just waiting for a second boot and my computer boots in less than 30 seconds. You don't think doing that will damage anything right?

Nah, motherboards are smart enough to detect major problems and usually prevent you from damaging them in those cases. It is not a problem. The only time you can have major problems is if you overload it, but that isn't what is happening in your case.

Okay neat I won't worry too much about it til I have time to check my connections then. Thanks a ton.