Recent content by lonb

Hi all - I've got a brand new build, trying to install windows 11 via USB boot drive on this. During Windows 11 install, it says it needs a network connection, however the Z790 AORUS ELITE AX wifi option is missing, it only shows ethernet. I have the antenna plugged in, I rebooted, but it's...

@BoomerD You are a GOD amongst mere mortals. I have four separate customer support tickets open, this thread, and another thread on another forum, you are the one who solved it. Indeed, I did not realize I had to use those CPU cables, I plugged in both (this mobo has two), and voila! It is now...

Thank you @BoomerD that makes sense. The 24 pin looks connected correctly, and it powers up, so I assume that means it's ok? The 2 8-pin connectors are there, but vacant. Should I have something plugged in there? I have three PCIe plugs off the video card that go straight to the PSU, but right...

I've pulled out the CPU cooler, the SSD, and one of the DIMMs. The only things in there are the one DIMM (I believe in the correct slow, A2) and the CPU. I double checked that the RAM is clicked in and I removed the CPU and re-seated it. The mobo has two plugs for CPU: CPU_fan and CPU_opt. It...

This is my first time installing a CPU fan, can you give a bit more guidance? The CPU fans are spinning. What else should I look at or how?

Thank you @Tech Junky, I have checked the manual unfortunately it doesn't say anything useful. It's on page 20 here, in case you see something I don't.

Does anyone have a more through explanation of the CPU status LED, what exactly does a yellow on that LED mean? If the SSD is not-compatible would that alone cause the yellow CPU status? Same question for the RAM, would that cause a yellow CPU status LED?

Finished building a new systems this morning, the exact components are listed here. When I power on the machine, the power on looks good (fans spin, video card LEDs light up, however, the motherboard (Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX) gives a solid amber on the CPU status LED. In addition, there is...