DDR4 @ 2400 RAM Not working with motherboard?

[Vodnik]

I just bought a new motherboard, processor, and some ddr4 ram and it isn't working. I get a debug code of 55. Which specifies as a "memory initialization error". I'm using a single 8GB stick and I've tried every slot. I pulled out the CMOS battery for 15 minutes and still no hope. Anybody know if my motherboard doesn't support my RAM (it should), or could the debug code also mean something else? My processor might not support it, although it should. I do only have my SSD plugged in. (Might be an issue??)

Motherboard - Gigabyte Z170X Gaming 6
RAM - Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB @ 2400 (single stick)
Processor - i5 6600k

 

[elbert]

Bad memory get some new. I suggest 2 sticks for dual channel and @ 2800 for an overclock.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $52.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-13 11:23 EST-0500

 

[Arun05]

Best thing to do is replace the RAM from where your bought it.

 

[Vodnik]

Bad memory get some new. I suggest 2 sticks for dual channel and @ 2800 for an overclock.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $52.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-13 11:23 EST-0500

Got my new RAM in the mail today. It is the same brand but 2 sticks (2X4 8GB) and it still gives me the error code 55. Should I try re-seating my CPU or is this a motherboard issue?

 

[elbert]

Ok unplug all your drives and clear Cmos by pulling the battery for 5 minutes. Then with all drives disconnected try just the motherboard, cpu, and RAM. See if it posts and if you can enter bios. You may need to restart if you see OS not found.

 

[BadAsAl]

See if anything here helps:

http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php?topic=16715.0

There is a post from Murray that seems interesting.

 

[BadAsAl]

So it seems like you can only boot with 2133 RAM and then change settings in the BIOS to allow the use of the higher speed memory. All of the memory listed on Gigabytes website has O.C. next to it except the 2133.

Support for DDR4 3466(O.C.) /3400(O.C.) /3333(O.C.) /3300(O.C.) /3200(O.C.) /3000(O.C.) /2800(O.C.) /2666(O.C.) /2400(O.C.) /2133 MHz memory modules

Now if you can somehow get into the BIOS without some 2133...

 

[Vodnik]

See if anything here helps:

http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php?topic=16715.0

There is a post from Murray that seems interesting.

Thanks!

The end of my RAM sticks weren't in the board all the way. Murray had the same problem.
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