i7 6800K + Asus ROG X99 NOT WORKING.

LightningsalesUK · Aug 25, 2017

I am currently in the process of upgrading my workstation.

I have gone from a 4770K to a 6800K.

I purcahsed a new CPU, Motherboard, RAM and case for this build, using the old drivers, cooler, GPU and PSU.

Once built I tested it however no fans spun up. The lights on the GPU and motherboard (lights that are on when the pc is powered but off) were on. I heard click from the PSU when I did press ON button.
I thought it could be something shorting the motherboard however I have it on a motherboard box and the problem is the same, I have tested the RAM, I have tested the GPU however nothing. The same problem, Lights on and when I click the on button on the motherboard nothing. Same click sound from the PSU still.

PSU is EVGA SUPERNOVA 850W
GPU is GTX980ti

nitinvaid20 · Aug 25, 2017

what is your Bios Version? it needs 0401 as suggested on Official Asus Site
its not powering up means its not detecting the CPU

LightningsalesUK · Aug 25, 2017

nitinvaid20 :

I do not know the Bios version of the motherboard.

How would I go about installing it?

Antonis117 · Aug 25, 2017

https://rog.asus.com/technology/republic-of-gamers-motherboard-innovations/usb-bios-flashback/

Check this out. Maybe you can update the bios to a newer which supports the Broadwell-E cpus. With this method you don't need a cpu installed on the motherboard or ram or gpu just the psu.

LightningsalesUK · Aug 25, 2017

Antonis117 :

Attempted to flash the BIOS but it does not seem to ever finish updating, still no progress.

nitinvaid20 · Aug 25, 2017

it looks like a bad Motherboard just wait let it finish..
its a new system you bought you can return it right?

Antonis117 · Aug 25, 2017

LightningsalesUK :

So you downloaded, extracted, renamed the file as required by the motherboard, copied it on an empty usb flash drive formated in FAT32, plugged it into the usb port designated for the bios flash, pressed the flash button and it started to flash the bios but it didn't stop. In other words you followed this http://event.asus.com/2012/mb/USB_BIOS_Flashback_GUIDE/?_ga=2.228210138.611525681.1503670735-252789007.1492001447

LightningsalesUK · Aug 25, 2017

Antonis117 :

LightningsalesUK :

So you downloaded, extracted, renamed the file as required by the motherboard, copied it on an empty usb flash drive formated in FAT32, plugged it into the usb port designated for the bios flash, pressed the flash button and it started to flash the bios but it didn't stop. In other words you followed this http://event.asus.com/2012/mb/USB_BIOS_Flashback_GUIDE/?_ga=2.228210138.611525681.1503670735-252789007.1492001447

Yes

However I downloaded it from here as my motherboard was not on that list< #
https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/ROG-STRIX-X99-GAMING/HelpDesk_Download/

Antonis117 · Aug 25, 2017

Also it takes some time, don't expect it takes just a few seconds. In this video you can see it takes about 3 minutes. https://youtu.be/ADcdnwMjd_I
When I updated my Maximus VII Hero's bios it took about the same time.

LightningsalesUK · Aug 25, 2017

nitinvaid20 :

I should be able to. Disappointing to say the least though...

LightningsalesUK · Aug 25, 2017

Antonis117 :

My Bios flash colour has been solid blue for around 13 minutes.

Antonis117 · Aug 25, 2017

Ok because your motherboard was not on that list you should rename it as the manual of your motherboard says you to.

Antonis117 · Aug 25, 2017

Is there anything else on that usb?

Antonis117 · Aug 25, 2017

An other very important thing noted in the manual of your motherboard.
We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability.

LightningsalesUK · Aug 25, 2017

Antonis117 :

Nothing else on the USB, I formatted it before using it. and I cannot find anything to rename it too on the manual.

Antonis117 · Aug 25, 2017

Is this what happens?
If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that
the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by improper
installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this scenario
happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.

LightningsalesUK · Aug 25, 2017

Antonis117 :

Yep pretty much however It can flash for 3 or 4 times too.

Antonis117 · Aug 25, 2017

Xmmm. Your usb is usb2.0 right? not 3.0 and you have it plugged on the correct usb port? Right? If thats true then I think things are a bit more complicated.

LightningsalesUK · Aug 25, 2017

Antonis117 :

Yep its a USB 2.0 stick and I went through the manual to find the right port however still nothing.

Antonis117 · Aug 25, 2017

So the next thing you can try is to install a Haswell-E cpu and see if the motherboard works since the bios version supports them and update it. Ofcourse it will be difficult to find one by someone who is willing to lend you his cpu, so if you don't have any friends with Haswell-E you could give it to a computer shop or something and ask them to update the bios.

LightningsalesUK · Aug 25, 2017

Antonis117 :

I got the motherboard from a computer shop, I just spoke to them and they ensured me it has been tested and working.

LightningsalesUK · Aug 25, 2017

Antonis117 :

the bios light flashes 3 times then goes solid blue,

Antonis117 · Aug 25, 2017

What about the cpu? Is it from the same computer shop? If the motherboard is working as they say perhaps there is a problem with the cpu. However this does not explain the fact that the motherboard is not able to comlete the bios flashback. Anyways ask them if they can update the bios for you.

LightningsalesUK · Aug 25, 2017

Antonis117 :

The CPU is from a different place. I will send a message to the place where I got the CPU from.

Antonis117 · Aug 25, 2017

Also I didnt ask you how you tried to do the flashback. In order to minimize the potentian faulty components, try taking the motherboard out of the case, and leave it only with the psu plugged in. No cpu no ram no gpu nothing. And try again.

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