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Asus rampage extreme iv - error code 00

doncker
Level 8
Hi,

For a few days now the pc stuck on error code 00.
I change the cpu and the cpu fan, same problem.
Flashed back the bios. But always the salme error code.

Is there a chance that's somthing to do with the cpu socket ? Becvause 4 days before i had over heating alerts for the CPU.
I have another rampage IV and there the cpu is ruinning well.

Any idee ??

Thank you in advance.

PS: Apologies for my english.
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HalloweenWeed
Level 12
Welcome to the Asus ROG forums.
So this isn't a new build, it just started doing this, after how long?
Check your CPU socket carefully for bent pins. The best way is with a stereo magnifier and plenty of light, shine from different angles, look from different angles. See if any pins are at different angles from the others.
Plz list basic build specs incl. PSU.
i7-3930K; Asus RIVE; G.SKILL Ripjaws Z 4x4GB DDR3 1866; MSI 7870 2GD5/OC; Crucial M4 SSD 256GB;
Corsair 1000HX; Corsair H100, 4x Excalibur 120mm PWM CPU Fan p-p, AS5; SB X-Fi Titanium Fata1ity Pro;
Dell U2412m IPS 1920x1200; Cooler Master HAF 932 case; Tripp-Lite OMNIVS1500 UPS fully Line-interactive.
(EVGA site: ) And I have a second (wife's) computer, Eve.

Overclocking is useless to me if it is not rock stable.

Hi,

thank you for replying.
It's not a new build because i have buy it last year on 2012/05/30. Almost the same date for the CPU and memory.

So i think that some pins have different angle. But i don't understand how and why ? Because this build was up and running.
And now for few days i had an over heating and now the error code 00.

But don't know if error code 00 have something to do with CPU or the cpu socket?

Anyway my build is almost a replica of my actual pc gaming.

Best regards,

doncker wrote:
Hi,

i think that some pins have different angle. But i don't understand how and why ? Because this build was up and running.

Over time, due to the stresses of heating and cooling, pins (and springs for that matter) can weaken. Exacerbated by the huge amount of current that some pins have running through them (for their tiny size). Bend the pins back as good as you can, using the tiniest tool you can find, perhaps a pen-knife? Or an exacto blade? Very carefully of course, with great care not to bend any others.

The pins could've been bent and barely touching the pads before, and just finally weakened to the point they/it wouldn't touch any more. Some pins are in "parallel" circuits with other pins, to carry more current to the CPU than a single pin can. Ground (0V) and Vcore are two prime examples. In this case, when one or more pins weakens and quits contacting, the other pins have to take extra current to compensate. This can burn pads ("landings"), overheat pins, and cause pins that were fine before to bend/warp and quit contacting. In some cases this could cause a cascading failure, involving many pins. FYI.

doncker wrote:
Hi,

And now for few days i had an over heating and now the error code 00.

But don't know if error code 00 have something to do with CPU or the cpu socket?

Yes it does. GL.
i7-3930K; Asus RIVE; G.SKILL Ripjaws Z 4x4GB DDR3 1866; MSI 7870 2GD5/OC; Crucial M4 SSD 256GB;
Corsair 1000HX; Corsair H100, 4x Excalibur 120mm PWM CPU Fan p-p, AS5; SB X-Fi Titanium Fata1ity Pro;
Dell U2412m IPS 1920x1200; Cooler Master HAF 932 case; Tripp-Lite OMNIVS1500 UPS fully Line-interactive.
(EVGA site: ) And I have a second (wife's) computer, Eve.

Overclocking is useless to me if it is not rock stable.

hi,

sorry for late reply. I will do it today and let you know if it fix my problem. Otherwise i have already open a ticket by asus but there is delay about 2 days for answer ....pff

doncker
Level 8
Hi,

I tried like you say but always the same error code, no change.
Asus support is very crap because can reach no body on phone, only by mail meaning ----> 2 days before answering. Not normal for this kind of high level MB. !!!

I think will be the last time that i buy ASUS product.

HalloweenWeed
Level 12
I'm sorry, I have to tell you this: It's possible (but not likely) that a failed connection could damage your CPU. If the mobo RMA does not fix the prob, try RMA of CPU. FYI.
i7-3930K; Asus RIVE; G.SKILL Ripjaws Z 4x4GB DDR3 1866; MSI 7870 2GD5/OC; Crucial M4 SSD 256GB;
Corsair 1000HX; Corsair H100, 4x Excalibur 120mm PWM CPU Fan p-p, AS5; SB X-Fi Titanium Fata1ity Pro;
Dell U2412m IPS 1920x1200; Cooler Master HAF 932 case; Tripp-Lite OMNIVS1500 UPS fully Line-interactive.
(EVGA site: ) And I have a second (wife's) computer, Eve.

Overclocking is useless to me if it is not rock stable.

Hi,

yes but i have tested on my other MB and it's running. But i have no luck with those MB. For now the other one is staying on code AF. pffffff

doncker wrote:
Hi,

yes but i have tested on my other MB and it's running. But i have no luck with those MB. For now the other one is staying on code AF. pffffff

AF with DRAM_LED on indicates a RAM settings prob. I have just encountered this and fixed it on a RIVE personally.
i7-3930K; Asus RIVE; G.SKILL Ripjaws Z 4x4GB DDR3 1866; MSI 7870 2GD5/OC; Crucial M4 SSD 256GB;
Corsair 1000HX; Corsair H100, 4x Excalibur 120mm PWM CPU Fan p-p, AS5; SB X-Fi Titanium Fata1ity Pro;
Dell U2412m IPS 1920x1200; Cooler Master HAF 932 case; Tripp-Lite OMNIVS1500 UPS fully Line-interactive.
(EVGA site: ) And I have a second (wife's) computer, Eve.

Overclocking is useless to me if it is not rock stable.

HiVizMan
Level 40
May I suggest that you run a series of memtest86+ there is a guide in my sig. If your ram is causing the issues you need to know that before you RMA a board. You indicate you have one board that works with all your CPU's. Please use that board to test your ram.

Take a high resolution photo of the socket that has the bent pins please and post it here in this thread. It is possible to fix misaligned pins. You will not get a RMA from any vendor with bent pins as far as I know.
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