Rampage V Extreme Q-Code 53

[Skulker]

Specs:
MB: Asus Rampage V Extreme
Processor: i7-5820k
Memory tried: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231798
Memory ordered: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231796
PSU: EVGA 850G2
Graphics Cards: Dual MSI 980TI in SLI

This is my first build and I have tried two sets of RAM and continue to get the error code 53 which is for a Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed. The first set may have truly been incompatible, but the second set was straight from the manual's list aside from a different timing. I tried using only 1, 2, or 3 sticks and alternating the slots but I continue to receive the same Q-Code. I even get the Q-Code with no memory installed whatsoever. I have just reinstalled the BIOS using flashback and I order a new set of Memory in case the compatibility issue was correct. And while I have yet to try the new set of memory as it has not arrived yet, I don't think the motherboard should display Q-Code 53 without any memory installed.

 

[DeViL5o5]

Try removing the CMOS battery for a minute and put everything back together, see if that helps.

 

[Skulker]

Try removing the CMOS battery for a minute and put everything back together, see if that helps.

This doesn't seem to change anything. Is it possible that my motherboard is defective?

 

[DeViL5o5]

That is a possibility, bring it back to where you bought it. maybe they could do some testing with rams that they know are really working.