Asus P9X79-E WS with intel i7 blue CPU LED

[scottjef]

I powered up this P9X79-E WS motherboard with only the CPU, DIMM, Graphics card and CPU liquid cooler and fans. Everything powers up and fans spin. However the Blue CPU error LED is lit solid and the Q-Code shows 00 (Not in Use) no other error LED codes are illuminated. No picture on the monitor and also tried to rest the DIMM memory using the MemOk reset but that just blinked blue forever and never advanced through the failsafe tests. The CPU slipped in like a breeze so I would be surprised if something was damaged during installation. Anyone have experience with this issue?

 

[alexoiu]

Is the 8 pin power cable connected?

 

[scottjef]

Yes, in fact this MOBO has a diagnostic RED LED for the CPU 8 pin power connection. If i were to remove the 8-pin it lights red when power is turned on. I believe the CPU is therefore receiving appropriate power and voltage since this 8 pin is connected, red LED not coming on and the CPU heats up.

 

[alexoiu]

Is the CPU fan spinning when starting the board? What CPU using?

 

[scottjef]

Is the 8 pin power cable connected?

Is the CPU fan spinning when starting the board? What CPU using?

 

[scottjef]

yes, exhaust fans, CPU cooling fan and GPU fans all running nicely

 

[alexoiu]

And, what CPU? Some of them require a newer BIOS version.
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P9X79E_WS/#support

 

[scottjef]

Core i7-4960X (3.6G, L3:15M, 6C, HT, 130W, rev.S1) ALL 1203GO
according to the link, which i checked before purchasing, the ALL versions of the MOBO are compatible. I don't know the BIOS version because i cannot go through POST to get to the BIOS screens

 

[alexoiu]

1203 is needed.
On the motherboard there's a barcode sticker. Check the last 4 digits on that sticker.

 

[scottjef]

Ok, is the sticker on the front or back? Traveling today and tomorrow but should be able to pull it out tomorrow night and let you know the number. Appreciate the help

 

[alexoiu]

On the front, near the 24 pin power connector.

 

[scottjef]

last digits say GE1000. before that there is 0211. i took picture but don't know how to attach it to this reply. again, many thanks

 

[alexoiu]

The sticker looks like the one near the 24 pin in the image (in this case 0403 is the version) : http://www.pcper.com/image/view/16678?return=node%2F55223

 

[scottjef]

The sticker looks like the one near the 24 pin in the image (in this case 0403 is the version) : http://www.pcper.com/image/view/16678?return=node%2F55223

the new BIOS for the board is now 1301. i downloaded it and renamed with the extension ".ROM", then copied it to a newly formatted FAT32 empty USB drive. as instructed turned PCU on, connected USB drive to correct white USB flash-drive and held BIOS button until it began to blink. result was four flashes and then lit continuously which indicates failure. i recopied, renamed, reformatted the USB at FAT16, etc. etc. same result every time. board does not appear to be able to flash a new bios.

 

[alexoiu]

What name have you used for the BIOS file? Try with P9X79EWS.CAP
There should be a similar file (original BIOS version) on the motherboard's DVD. What name is there for the BIOS file?
And what are the 4 digits on the sticker?

 

[scottjef]

What name have you used for the BIOS file? Try with P9X79EWS.CAP
There should be a similar file (original BIOS version) on the motherboard's DVD. What name is there for the BIOS file?
And what are the 4 digits on the sticker?

The sticker on the board says 0211, hence i understood it required the current BIOS upgrade 1301 for the i7-4960X. I dont have the DVD to check but can do that tonight when i get home. Directions had said use ".ROM" so i will try P9X79EWS.CAP. I tried using P9X79EWS.ROM, abd P9X79-E-WS-ASUS-1301.ROM

 

[bbrescia]

I powered up this P9X79-E WS motherboard with only the CPU, DIMM, Graphics card and CPU liquid cooler and fans. Everything powers up and fans spin. However the Blue CPU error LED is lit solid and the Q-Code shows 00 (Not in Use) no other error LED codes are illuminated. No picture on the monitor and also tried to rest the DIMM memory using the MemOk reset but that just blinked blue forever and never advanced through the failsafe tests. The CPU slipped in like a breeze so I would be surprised if something was damaged during installation. Anyone have experience with this issue?

I have exactly the same problem - excpet not even a Q-code - did you ever get it going and how? I have the i7 4930 and even with BIOS USB update, I get a solid blue CDU light and can't get beyond that.

 

[alexoiu]

Have you connected both 24 and 8 pin power cables? Is the CPU fan spinning when starting the board?

 

[mikevr1463]

I powered up this P9X79-E WS motherboard with only the CPU, DIMM, Graphics card and CPU liquid cooler and fans. Everything powers up and fans spin. However the Blue CPU error LED is lit solid and the Q-Code shows 00 (Not in Use) no other error LED codes are illuminated. No picture on the monitor and also tried to rest the DIMM memory using the MemOk reset but that just blinked blue forever and never advanced through the failsafe tests. The CPU slipped in like a breeze so I would be surprised if something was damaged during installation. Anyone have experience with this issue?

I have exactly the same problem - excpet not even a Q-code - did you ever get it going and how? I have the i7 4930 and even with BIOS USB update, I get a solid blue CDU light and can't get beyond that.