Can't get past DRAM yellow led on new build ProArt x670e and 9950X

[BernieFSR]

Just finished a new build with a ProArt x670e motherboard with a 9950X cpu and Kingston KF564C32RSK2-96 (2x48) ram (chosen because it is *definitely* on the QVL list).

The machine will never post - even leaving it for many, many minutes - well over an hour and start with the fans spinning and the yellow DRAM led solidly on. The led is on as soon as the power button is pressed.

I see that there are lots of reports of this type of behaviour and nothing has worked: flashed the bios to the latest and a couple of previous ones, this is already a second set of memory (a very expensive experiment), tried all positions for a single stick, checked for dirt etc. etc.

I haven't tried with a different cpu but surely this would light the red CPU error light?

Is an 870e mobo a better bet for the 9950x or could it be the cpu that's busted?

[Jiaszzz_ASUS]

Hello @BernieFSR 

Thank you for reaching out to us.
We apologize for the delayed response due to a public holiday in our region and any inconvenience this may have caused.
Based on the situation you have described, in addition to updating the BIOS, we recommend clearing CMOS before checking again.
Additionally, since this is a recent purchase, please consider if there is a need to contact your reseller for after-sales assistance.

Thank you.

[bisultankishiev]

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