solid red dram. Asus vi gene q code 53

ericfries

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Dec 25, 2013
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I have a maximus VI gene motherboard. I just built this computer from almost scratch ( except a hard drive with my old files and os on it) every time I start it up I get no monitor feedback, I get a Q Code 53 from an indicator on the inside.It'll only even get to this point with my old ram. I bought 2x8 corsair vengeance ram for the build but if i put those in instead of the old ram. A bunch of different numbers come up, then the computer reboots after about 5 seconds. I have not yet gotten any bios or screen of any type! Please any help is greatly appreciated. I made sure my CPU was seated correctly. I have an HDMI in my GPU ( evga gtx 770 sc) and I'm 90% sure everything is plugged in.


Photo: http://imgur.com/V4GYDFi sorry for bad cable management.
 
Solution
Download, make a CD and boot from the free memtest86 from HERE. If it boots from memtest and doesn't generate any errors, it is likely that your old Windows install is incompatible with the new gear.