Maximus V Gene build problems

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Hi everyone, I'm a first time builder and I'm was trying to post with this board along with a GTX 680, G.Skill Sniper 2133 RAMand an i5-3550K. When I turned it on, I saw the following error codes: 56, 4F, 67. Both the CPU and GPU fans begin to whir
simultaneously after the third error comes on and stays on. After a few seconds, the system restarts and the same errors
occur. I should also mention that the CPU and RAM Q-LEDs light up in that order. About the error codes: I know 4F and 67
refer to DXE initializations, but 56 is: Invalid CPU type or speed. However, my cpu is listed as compatible in my motherboards
manual. Can anyone offer a solution? I spent over $2000 on my build (thats with a case, monitor and headset, but still) and I don't want it to have to start RMAing stuff.

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Zka17 wrote:
Well, the point is to use a RED slot... doesn't really matter which one of them you will start with... anyway, you will have to check everyone if your system boots up... 🙂 - I just thought to start at one end... 🙂

Well, it didn't work. Also, it appears that the board is flashing the Q-code "15" before "56". IDK if this is new or if I missed it before, but since its another initialization message, I don't think it should be too concerning. Do you have any other ideas?

[HiVizMan]

There is a technical reason why we use the furtherest slot. But please feel comfortable to use which ever you wish.

[Zka17]

So, you did the CMOS clearing by removing all the powers and the battery for overnight, you're sure that your socket pins are all right and tried to boot with a single stick of memory... - well there is one more thing you could try...

Do you have the possibility to try an another memory kit? If that won't work either, I would go ahead and RMA the board...

[HashFail]

Zka17 wrote:
So, you did the CMOS clearing by removing all the powers and the battery for overnight, you're sure that your socket pins are all right and tried to boot with a single stick of memory... - well there is one more thing you could try...

Do you have the possibility to try an another memory kit? If that won't work either, I would go ahead and RMA the board...

Well, seeing as this is my frist build, no. But I have a friend with his own PC who's willing to lend me his RAM and take a look at the system. He'll be coming over tomorrow, so I'll let you know how that goes.

[HashFail]

I'm just wondering, if this RAM switch doesn't work, which to you think is more likely to be the problem, the CPU or the Motherboard?

[Zka17]

Well, it's hard to say... I would bet on the mobo... does your friend have a CPU too?

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Zka17 wrote:
Well, it's hard to say... I would bet on the mobo... does your friend have a CPU too?

Yeah, but he won't let me touch it, and I can't use my CPU on his motherboard because its a sandy bridge. But I've been reading up on this and I think the mobo is the likely bet because I've heard of others having this problem.

[HashFail]

Alright, my friends RAM didn't work. I'm about ready to RMA the board, unless anyone has a new idea.

[Zka17]

I think, go ahead and RMA the board...