https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:08:06 +0000 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:21:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.08 30 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=113600 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113600&PID=202188&title=z890-steel-legend-wifi-no-post#202188 Author: Smokey
Subject: 113600
Posted: 25 Oct 2026 at 3:21pm

Left a single stick of RAM in each slot for a full hour.

Completely removed PSU power and left the CMOS battery out for 14 hours.

The motherboard pins are absolutely pristine, nothing is bent.

Could this be the issue related to memory density£]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:21:45 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113600&PID=202188&title=z890-steel-legend-wifi-no-post#202188 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113600&PID=202184&title=z890-steel-legend-wifi-no-post#202184 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 113600
Posted: 25 Oct 2026 at 2:17pm

Hi Smokey. A few things to check:

1. Make sure your RAM is fully seated in the slot/s, a new board's slots can be
quite a tight fit and if the RAM is not all the way seated it won't detect correctly.
2. Try a single stick in slot A2 and leave the system on for 10 - 15 minutes.
Sometimes RAM training can take a very long time on the first POST. It should be
fast after the first training has been completed.
3. Remove the CPU and check for bent pins in the socket and check for any debris,
dirt or grime on the CPU itself. When you reinstall it make sure your CPU
cooler pressure isn't too high. The cooler should be "snug" but not tight. Some
of the CPUs critical memory related pins are on the outer edge of the CPU so if
their is enough pressure to warp the CPU substrate (green PCB) these will not
make proper contact.
4. Follow these steps to perform a complete CMOS reset. 10 mins should
be enough time to leave the system without battery and power.

Let me know how it goes.]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:17:56 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113600&PID=202184&title=z890-steel-legend-wifi-no-post#202184 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113600&PID=202181&title=z890-steel-legend-wifi-no-post#202181 Author: Smokey
Subject: 113600
Posted: 25 Oct 2026 at 1:22pm

Hi, I am dealing with a persistent no-POST issue on a new Z890 build.

Motherboard: ASRock Z890 Steel Legend WiFi

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (Arrow Lake)

RAM Tested: Patriot Viper, Patriot Elite kits and KLEVV FIT V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL28 (Model: KD5AGU880-60B280L)

The system will not POST. Its hanging indefinitely on a solid orange DRAM diagnostic light. Every 10 to 15 seconds, the red CPU light flashes for a fraction of a second.

Troubleshooting Already Performed:

Flashed the latest global BIOS.

Tested single RAM sticks in all four individual memory slots.

Cleared the CMOS. ]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:22:28 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113600&PID=202181&title=z890-steel-legend-wifi-no-post#202181