Maximus V Gene build problems

[HashFail]

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.

[HiVizMan]

Please list all your hardware.

Could you make sure that your 12v CPU power connector is correctly fitted.

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HiVizMan wrote:
Please list all your hardware.

Could you make sure that your 12v CPU power connector is correctly fitted.

I thought I did list it... Anyway,
CPU: i5-3550K
GPU: GTX 680
Mobo: ASUS Maximus V Gene
RAM: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2X4) DDR3 2133 model Model F3-17000CL11D-8GBSR.
PSU: Antec HCG-900 (900W).
Thats all that's hooked up so far. I also have WD Black 1 TB HDD and a OCZ Vertex 248gb SSD for when I do the internal build.

As for the 12v CPU power connector, I think its properly fitted, I couldn't tell you for sure as I have never done this before.

[Zka17]

Which exact GSkill Sniper model?

Oh, and yes, be sure of the power connection! Double check that you're actually using the CPU power cable... I did recently mixed up with the PCIe power cable... - resulted in a very similar Q-codes... (the PCIe connector has different wiring)

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Zka17 wrote:
Which exact GSkill Sniper model?

Oh, and yes, be sure of the power connection! Double check that you're actually using the CPU power cable... I did recently mixed up with the PCIe power cable... - resulted in a very similar Q-codes... (the PCIe connector has different wiring)

I'm using the right cables, they say CPU on the front (my PSU is an Antec HCG 900 in case you're wondering).
The RAM is G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) Model F3-17000CL11D-8GBSR.
Heres a link if you need it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231519

[Zka17]

Have you tried to clear CMOS? Are the pins in the CPU socket all right?

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Zka17 wrote:
Have you tried to clear CMOS? Are the pins in the CPU socket all right?

I'm pretty sure the pins are all right, I inspected them before inserting the CPU. There was however, a discouraging sound as I pushed the lock into place. However, I removed the cooler and the CPU and everything seemed to be in order. When I pushed the lock into place again, I did hear the sound and realized it was the CPU brace pushing up against the board. It seems like a poor design or some serious error on my part, but it does seem okay.

As for CMOS, I've pressed the button, but I'm not sure what that's supposed to do. Could you please give me a better description of how I'm supposed to do that?

[Zka17]

The absolute certain way to clear CMOS is to remove everything from your mobo, specially all power cables, then take out the battery for an overnight period... then replace everything, but start with just one memory stick in the furthest DIMM slot from the CPU... and of course, the power cables - the 8 pin CPU and the 24 pin mobo connectors... then turn it on and see if you can enter BIOS (by holding down the DEL key)

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Zka17 wrote:
The absolute certain way to clear CMOS is to remove everything from your mobo, specially all power cables, then take out the battery for an overnight period... then replace everything, but start with just one memory stick in the furthest DIMM slot from the CPU... and of course, the power cables - the 8 pin CPU and the 24 pin mobo connectors... then turn it on and see if you can enter BIOS (by holding down the DEL key)

Alright, and I'll try it. But are you sure I should start with the DIMM furthest from the CPU, because that is not the slot the manual recommends for when using only one stick?

[Zka17]

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... 🙂