i've done this before and mostly reduced the issue to seating. it was running quite smoothly...

but, if i'm right that they messed with the bios then they probably shorted the ram again. it's a little finnicky.

so, i'll do a little cleaning while i wait for the board to cool down and then start again with one as i finish that update post, again. see, i need a word document open on the recording pc as i'm doing it....