Gigabyte X99-Gaming G1 WiFi LGA2011 - Error Code "61" - NVRam Initialization

[OliverPewPewPew]

Hello guys

My PC keeps on turning on and off. On the motherboard I keep on getting this figure "61".
I checked the internet, it means error in NVRam initialization.

My motherboard is an Gigabyte x99 mobo. I read that it has problem with USB3.0.
So I unplugged all components that's connected through any USB. But I stil keep on getting that error and doesn't completely boot. It's turning on and off.

After a while, it successfully booted. So I updated the BIOS. We'll see tomorrow if the problem will still occur.

Once it successfully booted, I have no trouble what so ever. it's just the booting process that has some trouble.

Can anyone help me solve this problem.
My PC is new, I built it last week.

Here is the Build of my PC:
Mobo - Gigabyte X99-Gaming G1 WiFi LGA2011
CPU - Lga2011 Intel Core i7-5820K 3.30-3.60Ghz 6-Core
RAM - GSkill RipjawS 4 32GB (8GBX4) DDR4 2400 / F4-2400C15Q-32GRK
GPU - Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming 4gb/256bit ddr5
PSU - Corsair AX860i Digital ATX 80PLUS Platinum Modular Power Supply
HDD - 1tb WDC Caviar Black (WD1003FZEX) 64mb sata dual processor hdd
SSD - Samsung 840 Evo Series 250GB

 

[alexoiu]

Hi, Since related to memory, I suggest re-seating the RAM modules. If still the same, test different memory slots with different amount of RAMs.

 

[OliverPewPewPew]

Hi, Since related to memory, I suggest re-seating the RAM modules. If still the same, test different memory slots with different amount of RAMs.

Hello Alex.

I tried that. Changing the slots, using 1 ram, using 2 ram. I still receiving that error code.

It seems like it wants to work whenever it feels to. I'm actually using that PC right now. ;p

I checked if its the Power Supply. But it seems ok since it has a self test function.

Could it be the Video Card?
I removed it and it worked. Then when I installed it again. I got the error. Removed it again, it worked, then when I installed it back. It worked. So I assume that's it.

Is there other way to troubleshoot and find out the culprit.

 

[alexoiu]

Hi,
If there's a second PCIe slot available. try it. I suspect a CPU socket bent pins issue, but... try it firstly.

 

[OliverPewPewPew]

I'm sure it's not a bent pin. Because I'm using that PC right now. If it's bent or something. I'm sure this PC won't last 18hrs without experiencing any issues.

I wonder if it's the BIOS. Since NVRam refers to the that. It's updated though to the latest version.

 

[OliverPewPewPew]

Hello

I think I finally know what's causing the problem.
It's the "Corsair Link" software. I uninstalled it, and the next day it booted without any problem.
This is the second day that I booted my PC without any problem.

 

[alexoiu]

Hi, If the error was occurring before loading Windows, then it isn't software related.
If occurring while loading Windows, then... it could be.

 

[OliverPewPewPew]

True, but corsair link has a usb dongle. It's directly connected to the mobo.

 

[alexoiu]

I see. Was it connected to an USB 3.0 port? If yes, try connecting it to an USB 2.0 one.