- Feb 23, 2016
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No idea where to start off since this is a long story. About a month ago I came into some money and bought parts for a completely new build. When I pieced together my new build and fired it up I was met with a black screen and the qcode 53 -memory initialization error. I originally assumed the ram wasn't installed correctly knowing the kind of person I am. So I reinserted it and powered it on again, still error code 53.
Confused I tried a different set of slots, error 53. I then tried a single stick of RAM thinking I might have a dead stick, again error 53. I tried each slot with every stick of RAM, resulting in error 53 again and again. Frustrated i decided to google the issue and same across a few solutions that said "try different ports" the exact thing i had done and a handful of posts that said clear the CMOS. I tried clearing the CMOS, still no luck, error code 53.
That's when I got on the phone with Asus component support, who told me to do the same things I had already tried. They also suggested I try pressonfthe mem ok button. I tried that, and yet again error code 53. Asus support then told me that I should rma my ram back to newegg. To be on the safe side however I rma'd both that motherboard and the ram I had to save time and to avoid future complications with the return policies and to rule out the possibility of a bad board or bad ram.
I get the new components in the mail a week later. I assembly everything back together and yet again with a new motherboard and a new set of RAM I get error 53. Fuming with frustration I called Asus support again, who then tell me my ram set wasn't on the certified vendor list. I take their advice and order a completely new set of RAM and plug it into my computer. You can probably guess what happens next, error code 53....
Frustrated and confused beyond words, I redo the same things I did earlier, try different slots, clear CMOS, etc. but was still met with error 53. I call up Asus and they told me to try flashing the BIOS. I flashed the BIOS but if course I was met with the bright red numbers 53. They then told me to contact newegg and have them replace my motherboard yet again. I was about to request yet another rma when a friend told me about how the memory controllers were on the i7s and told me to try a new processor. Honestly I was desperate enough to try anything, so after a quick talk with Intel I get them to replace my 5820k. I pop in the new CPU earlier this evening, and guess what???? Error 53.
At that point I pretty much snapped, I repeated every previous troubleshooting steps again with no luck. Honestly this build has probably been one the most frustrating thing I've had to deal with for a long time. While I'm not entirely new to pc building, I'm not exactly a veteran either. I have no conceivable idea why I can't get this machine to boot, and any help will be appreciated.
My specs are:
Motherboard: Asus X99 A/USB 3.1
CPU: Intel 5820k 3.3ghz
Ram: original set: Gskill ripjaw series V 16gb (2X8GB)
Set currently in board: Gskill ripjaw 4 series (4X4GB)
GPU: Gtx 980 ti
PSW: thermaltake 650W
A very big thank you in advance for any advice!!!
update:
I totally forgot to post the part numbers, my bad...
G.Skill Ripjwas 5 Series (first set I tried) F4-3200C16D-16GVK
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series (newest set I bought) F4-3000C15Q-16GRK
Confused I tried a different set of slots, error 53. I then tried a single stick of RAM thinking I might have a dead stick, again error 53. I tried each slot with every stick of RAM, resulting in error 53 again and again. Frustrated i decided to google the issue and same across a few solutions that said "try different ports" the exact thing i had done and a handful of posts that said clear the CMOS. I tried clearing the CMOS, still no luck, error code 53.
That's when I got on the phone with Asus component support, who told me to do the same things I had already tried. They also suggested I try pressonfthe mem ok button. I tried that, and yet again error code 53. Asus support then told me that I should rma my ram back to newegg. To be on the safe side however I rma'd both that motherboard and the ram I had to save time and to avoid future complications with the return policies and to rule out the possibility of a bad board or bad ram.
I get the new components in the mail a week later. I assembly everything back together and yet again with a new motherboard and a new set of RAM I get error 53. Fuming with frustration I called Asus support again, who then tell me my ram set wasn't on the certified vendor list. I take their advice and order a completely new set of RAM and plug it into my computer. You can probably guess what happens next, error code 53....
Frustrated and confused beyond words, I redo the same things I did earlier, try different slots, clear CMOS, etc. but was still met with error 53. I call up Asus and they told me to try flashing the BIOS. I flashed the BIOS but if course I was met with the bright red numbers 53. They then told me to contact newegg and have them replace my motherboard yet again. I was about to request yet another rma when a friend told me about how the memory controllers were on the i7s and told me to try a new processor. Honestly I was desperate enough to try anything, so after a quick talk with Intel I get them to replace my 5820k. I pop in the new CPU earlier this evening, and guess what???? Error 53.
At that point I pretty much snapped, I repeated every previous troubleshooting steps again with no luck. Honestly this build has probably been one the most frustrating thing I've had to deal with for a long time. While I'm not entirely new to pc building, I'm not exactly a veteran either. I have no conceivable idea why I can't get this machine to boot, and any help will be appreciated.
My specs are:
Motherboard: Asus X99 A/USB 3.1
CPU: Intel 5820k 3.3ghz
Ram: original set: Gskill ripjaw series V 16gb (2X8GB)
Set currently in board: Gskill ripjaw 4 series (4X4GB)
GPU: Gtx 980 ti
PSW: thermaltake 650W
A very big thank you in advance for any advice!!!
update:
I totally forgot to post the part numbers, my bad...
G.Skill Ripjwas 5 Series (first set I tried) F4-3200C16D-16GVK
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series (newest set I bought) F4-3000C15Q-16GRK
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