Asus Maximus VI Gene (Q_Code 00)

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I have build a PC and have come across a problem with the motherboard not displaying the video output and no sound of beep when turned on. I have removed the ram and the external video card. I have researched and I have found on my motherboard that the Q code is 00 when turned on, and ONLY the CPU lights up in red!

Spec -
CPU: i5 4690k LGA 1150
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI gene
RAM: 4 by 8 gb/DDR3 1600
Video Card: NVIDA Geforce GTX 770

If you need any further information and details please let me know I will respond ASAP!

 

[alexoiu]

What are the last 4 digits on a sticker like
http://www.guru3d.com/miraserver/images/2011/990fx-sabertooth/IMG_4499.jpg ?

 

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121699-00919-mb0e10-a11 0606
Last digits are 0606

 

[alexoiu]

It's an old board. You have to update the BIOS, using Flashback.
Download latest version from http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VI_GENE/HelpDesk_Download/
Unzip and use BIOS renamer (in BIOS utilities, same ASUS page) for renaming the file
Save the renamed file on a FAT32 formatted flash drive. Connect it to the Flashback USB port (check the manual for its location).
Make sure that the 24 pin cable is connected to the board and PSU switch is on
Don't start the board.
Press the Flashback button for 3 seconds. The Flashback led should flash for several minutes. Wait until it finishes.

 

[Phillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllip]

There is no output at all, doesn't beep nothing.

 

[alexoiu]

I don't understand. Have you flashed the BIOS?

 

[Phillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllip]

we put the computer together and it never booted up. No signal to the Video/Monitor so we cannot access the bios.

 

[alexoiu]

Just follow the steps below.
Download latest version from http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VI_GENE/HelpDe...
Unzip and use BIOS renamer (in BIOS utilities, same ASUS page) for renaming the file
Save the renamed file on a FAT32 formatted flash drive. Connect it to the Flashback USB port (check the manual for its location).
Make sure that the 24 pin cable is connected to the board and PSU switch is on
Don't start the board.
Press the Flashback button for 3 seconds. The Flashback led should flash for several minutes. Wait until it finishes.

 

[Phillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllip]

does the bios file name need to be renamed to anything specific? (IE 8 charaters or less)

 

[alexoiu]

Rename the MAXIMUS-VI-GENE-ASUS-1603.CAP
to
M6G.CAP

 

[Phillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllip]

It worked, Now what?

 

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We pressed the power button, Thank you so much, it turned on!

 

[alexoiu]

You're welcome. Glad you've fixed it.