ASUS ROG Formula VI New Build Won't Boot b2 q-code

[yold6]

Hello all. I recently put together a new build using a ASUS ROG Formula VI motherboard. I turned it on and at first the computer turns on for a few seconds, appears to turn off briefly, then turns on again and gets stuck on the b2 q-code. I have not been able to get to the BIOS yet. I tried a CMOS clear and a flash to the latest BIOS from the ASUS site and neither changed anything.

I have a Max keyboard Nighthawk 9 plugged into the rear I/O USB 2.0 port, next to a Razer Imperator mouse (also in USB 2.0 port). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

My system specs-
CPU: Intel i7-4770K
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Formula VI
Cooler: Noctua NH D-14
Memory: G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-2400C10D-16GTX
Graphics: EVGA ACX Cooler 03G-P4-2784-KR GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card
Power: XFX PRO1050W Black Edition Full Modular 80PLUS Gold PSU
Case: Rosewill Blackhawk Ultra

[HiVizMan]

Hello my friend could you make sure that you have all the EPS 12v CPU connectors fitted.

[yold6]

Hey. Thanks for the quick reply. So I did have one EPS CPU connector missing and I plugged it it and tried to boot again. This time I got Q-code AE, which my ASUS manual says is a "Legacy Boot event". The keyboard and mouse light up now, but the screen still does not come on and does not get me into the BIOS. Any ideas? Thanks a bunch.

Also, I am connecting to my monitor using the Display port, but connecting using the HMDI cable still results in a AE code. I made sure my GPU to PSU PCI-e connectors were tight, as well as all the other cables coming from my PSU. All my case fans, CPU cooler fans, and GPU fans are running.

Edit: Ok so I now also tried plugging in the DVI port from the GPU to the monitor and it booted into BIOS! Motherboard code reads A2 and I will try to work in the BIOS now to get this thing running.

Edit2: It appears everything is working fine. I installed Windows 7 and am loading the software DVDs now. Thanks for your help HiVizMan!

[HiVizMan]

Ah good we have progress.

Please tell me what your PC monitor is?

[yold6]

I have an ASUS PB278Q 27-Inch WQHD LED-lit PLS Professional Graphics Monitor. I was able to install all my bundled software and the computer seems to be running fine. I am going to try to overclock it tonight.

[HiVizMan]

We have the same monitor. 😄

Keep me informed please and if you want any help just ask, if I am not online ( I do need sleep) one of the other guys will jump in and help out. They are all well informed and very helpful.

[alex486154]

Hello. It looks like I have the same problem. However I don't use any graphics card and this leaves me with no choice of DVI port. As my monitor does not support DisplayPort, I only use HDMI.

I tried:
Changing one-by-one all the ATX/EPS cables with another one
Using a different HDMI cable
Clearing CMOS
Changing monitor (even if the current works fine with a laptop)

I can still see nothing on the screen and hear nothing from the speakers.
The q code is b2 and the OC panel writes VGA.
Can anyone please help me?

Specs
CPU: Intel i7-4770K
Motherboard: ASUS Maximus VI Exreme
Cooler: Corsair H100i
Memory: Corsair Vengeance pro series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 SDRAM 2400MHz
PSU: Corsair AX860i
Case: Corsair Graphite 600T