https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 16 May 2026 00:40:33 +0000 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:12:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=25551 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25551&PID=103757&title=asrock-z690-xtreme-cpu-dram-red-lights#103757 Author: SgtRock
Subject: 25551
Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 9:12pm

Thanks so much, did try the A2 single stick approach, same outcome. Pursuing CPU RMA now]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:12:13 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25551&PID=103757&title=asrock-z690-xtreme-cpu-dram-red-lights#103757 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25551&PID=103748&title=asrock-z690-xtreme-cpu-dram-red-lights#103748 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 25551
Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 3:09pm

Try powering on with a single stick of RAM in slot A2. If that doesn't work, you
may want to RMA the CPU. A dead memory controller will cause those 2 lights to
remain lit and as you have already returned the board and RAM, the CPU becomes
the next most likely suspect. ]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:09:22 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25551&PID=103748&title=asrock-z690-xtreme-cpu-dram-red-lights#103748 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25551&PID=103746&title=asrock-z690-xtreme-cpu-dram-red-lights#103746 Author: SgtRock
Subject: 25551
Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 7:32am

Thx so much; 12th generation Intel cpu, bios older than 9.04 but should be compatible with existing BIOS version ]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:32:13 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25551&PID=103746&title=asrock-z690-xtreme-cpu-dram-red-lights#103746 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25551&PID=103745&title=asrock-z690-xtreme-cpu-dram-red-lights#103745 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 25551
Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 7:26am

Is the CPU a 13th gen CPU? If so, you may not have the right BIOS version on the
board to support it. 13th gen requires BIOS version 9.04 on that board. There should
be a sticker on the BIOS chip with a version number printed on it. If it is older
than 9.04 and you are in fact using a 13th gen CPU then you will either need to
take the board in somewhere to get updated or buy/borrow a cheap 12th gen CPU to
update with.

Good luck.]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:26:44 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25551&PID=103745&title=asrock-z690-xtreme-cpu-dram-red-lights#103745 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25551&PID=103743&title=asrock-z690-xtreme-cpu-dram-red-lights#103743 Author: SgtRock
Subject: 25551
Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 6:54am

All,

Started my first ever build, turning out to be a nightmare. Initial build had 2 red lights as noted, returned motherboard and DRAM; just installed ONLY CPU, CPU Cooler and DRAM this time.. damn Red Lights. L1700 Intel Chip, DDR4 RAM (2 sticks).. all fully compatible.

Tried moving DRAM to other 2 slots (which is not what is recommended).. nothing. There's a fundamental problem I've got here that I'm just not grasping (yes I double checked seating of CPU with the arrow)

Help!!]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:54:50 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25551&PID=103743&title=asrock-z690-xtreme-cpu-dram-red-lights#103743