Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z FF error/DRAM light

[Apbg10]

So as the title implies, my Crosshair V Formula-Z that I just recently bought not only displays an FF error, but also the DRAM light stays on. What I noticed when installing my CPU was that the retention arm was almost flimsy, it didn't require much force to put down, which was quite unlike the M5A97 it was previously in, and is in now. I looked past this expecting it to be the norm, but like I said, I get the errors.
I have tried:Moving the RAM to different dimms (probably all configs), taking out the BIOS battery, hitting the CMOS, using the MemOK!, reseating the CPU (Which when I took off the heatsink, the CPU came out with it! This actually happened a couple times, but since I'm writing this using it, it's obviously unharmed).
Everything before I tried to upgrade works just fine, as I'm using it now, but the Crosshair has these two errors I just can't fix. I contacted the seller and he said that I can return it to him for a full refund, or sent it to ASUS for an RMA as it is still under warranty. I would like to keep it if possible, but if nothing works then I will send it back.
If anyone knows anything that I did not try or they have dealt with this please let me know. Thanks.
Also, in case you had not gathered, I believe that the issue lies in the CPU socket, as the CPU seems to be barely held in there. I could be wrong though.

 

[Rahbot]

Hmm is the RAM on the QVL? If not that might be your issue.. if it is then it might be the RAM... Test each one by its self and Run SUPER-PI... let it run for at least an hour, to a day.. If they all pass then something else is wrong... If a RAM stick fails you found your problem...

 

[Apbg10]

Hmm is the RAM on the QVL? If not that might be your issue.. if it is then it might be the RAM... Test each one by its self and Run SUPER-PI... let it run for at least an hour, to a day.. If they all pass then something else is wrong... If a RAM stick fails you found your problem...

It's Corsair's Vengeance 1600mhz and I saw something similar to it in the motherboard manual, I didn't check to see the exact item numbers but I'll do that when I get the chance. I'm starting SUPER-PI right now, I'll check back in the morning.

 

[Rahbot]

good luck on Super-PI... also you need to always check the QVL.. and the numbers for each item.. if its off by just model number that could be your issue..

 

[Apbg10]

good luck on Super-PI... also you need to always check the QVL.. and the numbers for each item.. if its off by just model number that could be your issue..

I'm on the third loop of 32M PI, and it seems to be checking out just fine. I also checked the ID's and it is compatible. Any more suggestions?

 

[Apbg10]

After some time I finally got it working. For those who might be experiencing something similar to me, make sure there is adequate pressure on the retention arm. Not really the arm itself, but where the hinges were. As soon as I put pressure on that the processor fell level and was recognized.