Motherboard fail, or RAM issue?

[Shahmatt]

Sometimes (more frequently now) my 2200G + Asrock B450 ITX board fails to power on. Completely unresponsive. No power light or anything.

Then I open the case and just press down on the RAM, until a connected peripheral like the mouse/ gaming controller lights up.

After this it powers on normally. It also works normally until I switch off.

From this I would think that there is some connection problem between the RAM and motherboard. But from previous builds, RAM not connecting still causes the motherboard to power on but give no RAM error/ beeps.

If so, could it be the physical pressure I apply on the board that is causing lack of power? Any advice appreciated.

 

[abstrax]

Sometimes (more frequently now) my 2200G + Asrock B450 ITX board fails to power on. Completely unresponsive. No power light or anything.

Then I open the case and just press down on the RAM, until a connected peripheral like the mouse/ gaming controller lights up.

After this it powers on normally. It also works normally until I switch off.

From this I would think that there is some connection problem between the RAM and motherboard. But from previous builds, RAM not connecting still causes the motherboard to power on but give no RAM error/ beeps.

If so, could it be the physical pressure I apply on the board that is causing lack of power? Any advice appreciated.

Do some internal cleaning of ur PC to clear the dust. It helps. If unsure, get a pro to do for u.

 

[John_H]

If pressing on the board brings it back, it's more likely a flex/contact problem than the RAM itself. Dead RAM usually still lets the board power on (fans spin, debug LED stays on), it just won't POST.
Things to check, roughly in this order:
1. Reseat the 24-pin ATX and the 4/8-pin CPU power cable, both ends if it's a modular PSU. A half-seated 24-pin gives exactly this "no power at all" behaviour.
2. Take the board out and check the standoffs. On ITX boards an extra standoff in the wrong spot, or one missing so the board flexes when you press, can short or lose contact.
3. Clear CMOS (pull the coin battery for a few minutes), and replace the battery if the board is old.
4. Run one stick only, try each slot.
5. If you have another PSU, test with it. B450 + 2200G is pretty old now, a tired PSU failing to start is also common.

 

[beng035]

someone did tell me to avoid asrock Mobo for high failure rate.

in your case since you said by press down ram and then it works till you power off.
you can try take out the rams, use an erase to rub the contact point. use a blower or cold air duster to give the ram slots a blow. then resit.

else this is still giving you issues, you might need to update your bios

 

[Jurchen King]

someone did tell me to avoid asrock Mobo for high failure rate.

My only motherboard failure in decades of PC ownership came from Asrock. It was a H77 Asrock board paired with Intel 3770. I bought for $95 from Best Price . When Ah Lim installed for me, he commented how thin the PCB was.

Lasted 4 years until one day PC refused to boot up. Sent for repair, confirmed motherboard dead. Since Ivy Bridge motherboards were already EOL by then, I was forced to sell my sturdy 3770 CPU .

 

[86technie]

someone did tell me to avoid asrock Mobo for high failure rate.

If you buy Asrock mobo no one will stop you but take note:
- Asrock B850 motherboard have known issues like failure to boot.
I recently brought a B850M-X within few days it failed to boot up.
- Depend on range for Asrock boards depending on CPU which you pair.
Usually try to go for Steel legend etc. mid range boards than their cheaper range
like HDV etc.
HDV range are very cheap but don't last.

For Asrock boards best to buy brand new, second hand I won't comment.
Is heng suay one. (Depend on luck)
I won't disclose how many Asrock mobo I recycle.

 

[iceblendedchoc]

not just asrock, even asus nowadays as well

 

[Shahmatt]

Seems like a power supply connection issue. Maybe there is some short.

When I press down the RAM power is restored maybe because the power connection sockets are nearby. Then when I press the power button I can get it to start.

I tried reinserting the power connectors. Seems stable for about 2 days now. Will see how it goes.

 

[deepblue_82]

ok good luck man!

 

[86technie]

not just asrock, even asus nowadays as well

Asus wise depends on range.
Prime usually avoid if can.
TUF and Strix OK but ASUS boards are very picky with choice of RAM.
Same with MSI.
Budget boards best go for Gigabyte.