New build with 9590 random crash codes 99 and 66 (pics)

[warriorz]

Ok so i did a new build and I get random crashes and freeze at the start screen where you press F2 or Del to enter the bios when it freezes it shows the code 99, but than when i restart the pc it boots fine into windows 8.1 and everything works but the code 66 will show displayed but ram works fine and all, very rarely i do get a freeze while idle. I tested the ram so i know thats fine. here are my specs:

Asus crosshair v formula z - 2201
FX 9590 stock liquid cooling temps idle at around 40c
Saphire R9 290 4gb 512bit
G.Skill Trident X Series 2x8GB ddr3 2400
evga super nova 1000watts g2 80 plus gold certf. - hopefully can handle all this

here's pics of my setup

[warriorz]

forgot to ask do i need to plug the EZ_PLUG and EATX12_2?

[AMD_FX_9370]

EZ plug is necessary for the graphics card but the extra 4 pin 12v near the mem socket is for super high overclocks it gives extra juice to the memory controller.

[TheNerdBench]

Greetings and welcome to the ASUS ROG Forum,

With the FX-9000 series CPUs you need to populate BOTH the 4-Pin and 8-Pin EATX12V connectors. I'm going to guess this is the main problem.

Also it NEVER hurts to have the EZPLUG connector populated 🙂

Here are some BIOS settings to check for the memory:
1) Disable ECC Memory
2) Manually configure your memory speed to 2400 vs. AUTO
3) Sometimes it is hard to tell in the photos but can you check the manual on page 1-9 to see if you modules are install in the correct slots?

Also are any of the status LEDs on near the Main ATX Power Connector?

Post back what you are finding as always I am curious to find a solution 🙂

[warriorz]

TheNerdBench wrote:
Greetings and welcome to the ASUS ROG Forum,

With the FX-9000 series CPUs you need to populate BOTH the 4-Pin and 8-Pin EATX12V connectors. I'm going to guess this is the main problem.

Also it NEVER hurts to have the EZPLUG connector populated 🙂

Here are some BIOS settings to check for the memory:
1) Disable ECC Memory
2) Manually configure your memory speed to 2400 vs. AUTO
3) Sometimes it is hard to tell in the photos but can you check the manual on page 1-9 to see if you modules are install in the correct slots?

Also are any of the status LEDs on near the Main ATX Power Connector?

Post back what you are finding as always I am curious to find a solution 🙂

before i did anything i took a wild turn, i installed Windows 7 Ultimate and the pc is running nice and smooth so for me Windows 7 fixed the problems. BTW I did connect both of the 4 pin sockets

[AMD_FX_9370]

I run a FX9370 and run the system 24/7 without the extra 4pin 12v connector it does nothing unless your pushing your memory very hard !

[TheNerdBench]

Hum...odd. Your description made it sound as your rig was locking up during the POST even before you started loading the OS.

Thanks for posting back your findings too.

[warriorz]

TheNerdBench wrote:
Hum...odd. Your description made it sound as your rig was locking up during the POST even before you started loading the OS.

Thanks for posting back your findings too.

that is wierd it did lock up before loading the os, it was locking during posting (i had to restart useing the reboot button), but after reinstalling the os it seems to be fixed but it makes no sense at all. but im happy this thing is working its a beast 🙂

[MichaelVanity]

To use the CPU on your system, you should meet the minimum requirements specified by AMD which for your CPU, Should be a minimum of 1200 watts for the psu.

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