Error code 53 on Asus X99-A

[coachzman]

Hello friends,
I'm having issues on a new build, I've looked across Tom's and none of the other solutions worked. When I go to boot my computer, the error code 53 goes off with one long beep then two short repeated. I know that says a ram issue, but I don't know. I checked and reseated my two different set of RAM, tested each RAM on each slot individually, same error. I tried to flash the bios in the correct usb slot (version 3101) that supports the cup, it would go to flash, blink for longer than 5 seconds, then stay solid. I'm at a loss now. Here is my build:
CPU: i7 6800K
Cooler: Corsair H60
RAM: 4X8GB Corsair Vengeance LPX at 2666MHz and also 2X8GB Corsair Vengeance LPX at 2133KHz
MOBO: Asus X99-A/USB 3.1
PSU: EVGA Supe r nova 650W 80+ Platinum
Graphics: Gigabyte R9 380x
Thanks guys in advance.

 

[alexoiu]

Hi, Most probably the board needs a BIOS update.
Can you describe, step by step, the Flashback process? Maybe you've missed something.

 

[coachzman]

I downloaded the .cap for the x99-a, renamed it x99a.cap, and also tried x99au31.cap, put in flashback in the correct spot for the flashback, it blinks longer than 5 seconds the light is supposed to turn off, but it remained lit. Sorry it took me a while to respond, I'm moving into a new house.

 

[alexoiu]

No problem. Make sure that you download the file from https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/X99AUSB_31/HelpDesk/
It's different than x99-a

 

[coachzman]

Thanks for the response. This is where I downloaded it from.

 

[alexoiu]

You're welcome.
Try again and rename the unzipped file to X99AU31.CAP
Save the file on a FAT 32 formatted USB drive.
Make sure that you connect the drive to the designated Flashback USB port (check the board's manual).

 

[coachzman]

You're welcome.
Try again and rename the unzipped file to X99AU31.CAP
Save the file on a FAT 32 formatted USB drive.
Make sure that you connect the drive to the designated Flashback USB port (check the board's manual).

I will try again and report back shortly.

 

[coachzman]

You're welcome.
Try again and rename the unzipped file to X99AU31.CAP
Save the file on a FAT 32 formatted USB drive.
Make sure that you connect the drive to the designated Flashback USB port (check the board's manual).

Thank you very much! For whatever reason this time around, it worked and updated my bios!!! Nice clean boot now. Thanks again, I am eternally grateful.

 

[alexoiu]

You're welcome. Glad it worked.

 

[ethereum01]

You're welcome.
Try again and rename the unzipped file to X99AU31.CAP
Save the file on a FAT 32 formatted USB drive.
Make sure that you connect the drive to the designated Flashback USB port (check the board's manual).

I am having the same issues except that I have the x99 pro 3.1 board. I am getting error 53. Do I need to have video in order to do the flashback because I can't get my computer to boot up to show any video. It just turns on and shows error 53. I have it hooked up via my hdmi port to my monitor. Any help describing the flashback or bios update process in detail would be great.

i7 6800
gtx 980ti
samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd
corsair m650

 

[alexoiu]

"Do I need to have video in order to do the flashback?"
No.
Download the latest version from https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/X99PROUSB_31/HelpDesk_Download/
Unzip and rename the file from X99-PRO-USB31-ASUS-3701.CAP to X99PU31.CAP
Save the renamed file on a FAT 32 formatted USB drive.
Connect the drive to the designated Flashback USB port (check the board's manual).
Press the Flashback button for 3 secs.
Wait until completed.