NEW Exteme 7+ Z170 1151 build would post and now does not. "0d" error code

marttimat

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Hey guys, I just joined the forums as I need some help! (I searched and did not see anything for what happened with my build)

I assembled my brand new build the other night and everything went along fine.

Installed the MB into the case and verified CPU and RAM operation by booting into BIOS via on board graphics. Everything checked out and continue build and installed the GPU.

Powered up and verified that build was a success with all components installed and everything being read by the BIOS.

Then I moved the tower to its final place under my desk and connected the new keyboard, mouse and monitor (Used old ones lying around to make sure everything worked). Powered up again and was able to get to the load OS screen in DOS.

This is where things failed me. I powered off the desktop and installed the Windows 10 USB drive to the ASRock 3.5" drive 3.1 USB slot and powered up. Nothing, system would not post.

Opened up the side panel and the first error code was 55. Cleared CMOS and tried booting again without the USB installed and same result. Searched the interwebs for this alert and tonight performed the following:

Removed the cooler and the CPU and inspected for damage pins on the MB. None found. Removed the RAM and checked for any issues. None found. I then moved the two RAM sticks to the other DIM slots and booted to see if there was any change. Got code 19. Removed the one stick and now receive code "0d".

Every variation of memory location and combination I now get "od" error code with no post. I removed the GPU and used on board video. Removed the keyboard and mouse. All the same 0d result.

My guess would be RMA of the MB? The RAM is on the compatibility list and everything worked fine when the build was complete. All in all this stinks as this was my first complete build from top to bottom...

Let me know what you guys think and thanks for the help!

Here is what I built:
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Extreme7+ LGA 1151 Intel Z170
Motherboard BIOS version: Stock (never updated)
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K 6M Skylake Quad-core 3.5 GHz LGA 1151 Intel Z170
Memory: G. SKILL TridentZ Series 32GB (2 X 16GB) 288 Pin DDR4 SDRAM F4-3000C15D-32GTZ
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Kingpin
SSD #1: Samsung 950 Pro M.2 512GB
SSD #2: Crucial MX200 1TB SATA SSD
Case: Fractal Design Define R5
Cooler: Corsair H80i V2
Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus
Keyboard: Corsair Gaming K70
Power Supply: SeaSonic Platinum SS-860XP2 860W
Monitor: Dell Ultrasharp 34” U3415W
OS: Windows 10 Home 64 bit (Not installed)
 
Solution
Replaced the ASRock MB with MSI MB. Still had the same debug code. RMA the CPU and fixed the issue for the "0d" debug code and no post. Hope this info will help someone in the future.
We ran into a similar problem as yours with the ASRock Z170 Extreme 7+ mb. Don't recall the specific Dr. Debug error code rec'd - the 55 code as you probably know relates to a memory problem. Anyway, the "fix" in our case was simply updating the BIOS, so it may be worth a try for your situation. The latest version is 2.6. We used the Instant Flash method with a USB flash drive. See...http://www.asrock.com/support/BIOSUI.asp?cat=BIOS8
 
I seem to recall we had no problem doing so. I too was apprehensive at the time that we could accomplish the BIOS update, but we tried it since it was our last resort before pursuing an RMA (we had exhausted all other "fixes" we could think of). Lo & behold it worked, both with respect to accomplishing the update and more importantly apparently fixing the problem. Whether history will duplicate itself given your situation is problematical but I suppose there's no negative to giving it a try at this point.
 
Great. I will load the BIOS onto my flash drive and try this evening.

So I take it you installed the Instant Flash on the USB and installed it and power up and it booted from the USB correct?
 
I attempted to boot from the USB and nothing happened. I figured this would be the case as the board displays "0d" almost instantly without the monitor displaying anything.

I am preparing the board for RMA as that seems to be the easiest option as the codes changed when I first moved the RAM from slot to slot. Thanks for the feedback
 
Sorry it didn't work out. I, and I'm sure other ASRock users of the Z170 motherboard, would be interested as to whether it was simply a defective MB, or a configuration fix that could resolve the problem. So would appreciate keeping us informed.
 
Replaced the ASRock MB with MSI. Still had the same issue. RMA the CPU and fixed the issue for the "0d" debug code and no boot. Hope this info will help someone in the future.
 
Replaced the ASRock MB with MSI MB. Still had the same debug code. RMA the CPU and fixed the issue for the "0d" debug code and no post. Hope this info will help someone in the future.
 
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