Hi Guys,
I've just bought an Asus X99 Deluxe motherboard with a 5960x CPU and a 32GB of Corsair Vengeance LPX (CMK32GX4M4A2666C15) memory kit (4 modules). I cannot get the system to post.
If I install the 4 memory modules into the gray slots (as recommended), when the system boots, the memory light stays on and the bios diagnostic indicator shows a b1 error code.
If I install the memory into the black slots, it beeps a memory error code and shows a 53 error on the bios diagnostic display.
I have tried various configurations including installing just two of the modules into the appropriate slots (as detailed in the user guide). I have also tried mixing the modules but I cannot get it to boot with any combination of them installed.
When the memory light illuminates I have also tried pressing the Memory OK button in each of the configurations above. I can see the system rebooting several times trying different configurations but the same error codes persist i.e. b1 and 53 (depending on which slots the RAM is installed).
I have tried updating the bios to the latest version. I have also tried resetting the bios using the button on the motherboard and have tried removing the battery for 4 hours to see if that would clear any problem.
I'm out of ideas now. Is this likely to be a problem with the memory, the motherboard or perhaps the CPU? I really need this system up and running quickly so some indication as to what might need to be RMA'd would be very useful. I have an RMA on the RAM in progress and will know more about the result of this tomorrow.
If anyone has any idea of what the problem might be or have some more things I could try I would really appreciate the help. I think I've covered everything but there may be something I have missed.
The video card is a GTX 780 which works just fine in my other computer, I've also tried with a GTX 680. The power supply is an Enermax Revolution 1250w which works perfectly with my other computer and should have more than enough power for these components. I have double checked all motherboard settings (i.e. all switches for overclocking are turned off as indicated by no lit LEDs) and have ensured that all appropriate power cables are connected i.e. the main motherboard cable and the auxiliary power cable. I have also tried the motherboard with absolutely nothing else connected and only a video card installed. The problem persists.
Any advice gratefully received,
Many thanks,
Damien
I've just bought an Asus X99 Deluxe motherboard with a 5960x CPU and a 32GB of Corsair Vengeance LPX (CMK32GX4M4A2666C15) memory kit (4 modules). I cannot get the system to post.
If I install the 4 memory modules into the gray slots (as recommended), when the system boots, the memory light stays on and the bios diagnostic indicator shows a b1 error code.
If I install the memory into the black slots, it beeps a memory error code and shows a 53 error on the bios diagnostic display.
I have tried various configurations including installing just two of the modules into the appropriate slots (as detailed in the user guide). I have also tried mixing the modules but I cannot get it to boot with any combination of them installed.
When the memory light illuminates I have also tried pressing the Memory OK button in each of the configurations above. I can see the system rebooting several times trying different configurations but the same error codes persist i.e. b1 and 53 (depending on which slots the RAM is installed).
I have tried updating the bios to the latest version. I have also tried resetting the bios using the button on the motherboard and have tried removing the battery for 4 hours to see if that would clear any problem.
I'm out of ideas now. Is this likely to be a problem with the memory, the motherboard or perhaps the CPU? I really need this system up and running quickly so some indication as to what might need to be RMA'd would be very useful. I have an RMA on the RAM in progress and will know more about the result of this tomorrow.
If anyone has any idea of what the problem might be or have some more things I could try I would really appreciate the help. I think I've covered everything but there may be something I have missed.
The video card is a GTX 780 which works just fine in my other computer, I've also tried with a GTX 680. The power supply is an Enermax Revolution 1250w which works perfectly with my other computer and should have more than enough power for these components. I have double checked all motherboard settings (i.e. all switches for overclocking are turned off as indicated by no lit LEDs) and have ensured that all appropriate power cables are connected i.e. the main motherboard cable and the auxiliary power cable. I have also tried the motherboard with absolutely nothing else connected and only a video card installed. The problem persists.
Any advice gratefully received,
Many thanks,
Damien
. It does feel like it's the board, I've never had one that won't post with any memory at all, usually you get something with one of the modules. Anyway a new one has shipped so I guess I'll know more sometime tomorrow. 
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