So my last build was done from my last big order with Overclockers ( 2015 )
This morning, after using the PC for around 10 mins last night with no problems, powering it on - and it doesn't boot.
I have a mixture of error codes showing on the mobo ( dont even get to the post screen ) ranging from
b6
68
and 33
Most of the time it fails and stays on 68, and the 'VGA_GPU' led is lit. Sometimes it doesn't and it will move through to 33 and then reboot ( but no LED's are lit against any of the ram slots )
Mobo : Asus X99-S
CPU : 5820k
RAM : Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 PC4-21300
PSU : SuperFlower Leadex GOLD 1300W
GPU : 2 x MSI 980 in SLi
From what I can find online, when its hitting the 68 code is for : PCI host bridge initialization
Something else that I have noticed is that I have some LED's in an MSI SLi bridge between the the two GPU's - this doesnt light up ( as it normally does as soon as you power on the PC ) so it looks like maybe the PCI slot is fubar'd
I've just finished stripping it all down, and reseating everything, but have tried the following :
Removed all RAM, and went to just 1 stick, tried all 4 sticks individually.
Removed the CMOS battery, changed for a new one. Left this out for about 20 mins with the power off
Removed both GPU's ( still get the 68 code on boot ) - no onboard graphics so couldn't see anything if it was even atttempting to post
Tried the GPU's independantly - same error code ( 68 )
So it looks like maybe the PCI slot is knackered ?
The problem I have is I don't have anything else on the X99 platform, so I can't test the CPU independantly on another mobo and vice versa for the mobo.
I'm thinking the mobo is dead, but I really dont know. As all of these components are now also out of warranty, I'm thinking to just replace the CPU and Mobo - but I've also just been made redundant from work, so don't really have a ton of cash to replace it.
Any ideas / suggestions for either attempting to fix - or for replacement components that won't break the bank, but still give the same performance. Not that bothered about staying on the X99 platform as its old now anyway.
TIA.
This morning, after using the PC for around 10 mins last night with no problems, powering it on - and it doesn't boot.
I have a mixture of error codes showing on the mobo ( dont even get to the post screen ) ranging from
b6
68
and 33
Most of the time it fails and stays on 68, and the 'VGA_GPU' led is lit. Sometimes it doesn't and it will move through to 33 and then reboot ( but no LED's are lit against any of the ram slots )
Mobo : Asus X99-S
CPU : 5820k
RAM : Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 PC4-21300
PSU : SuperFlower Leadex GOLD 1300W
GPU : 2 x MSI 980 in SLi
From what I can find online, when its hitting the 68 code is for : PCI host bridge initialization
Something else that I have noticed is that I have some LED's in an MSI SLi bridge between the the two GPU's - this doesnt light up ( as it normally does as soon as you power on the PC ) so it looks like maybe the PCI slot is fubar'd
I've just finished stripping it all down, and reseating everything, but have tried the following :
Removed all RAM, and went to just 1 stick, tried all 4 sticks individually.
Removed the CMOS battery, changed for a new one. Left this out for about 20 mins with the power off
Removed both GPU's ( still get the 68 code on boot ) - no onboard graphics so couldn't see anything if it was even atttempting to post
Tried the GPU's independantly - same error code ( 68 )
So it looks like maybe the PCI slot is knackered ?
The problem I have is I don't have anything else on the X99 platform, so I can't test the CPU independantly on another mobo and vice versa for the mobo.
I'm thinking the mobo is dead, but I really dont know. As all of these components are now also out of warranty, I'm thinking to just replace the CPU and Mobo - but I've also just been made redundant from work, so don't really have a ton of cash to replace it.
Any ideas / suggestions for either attempting to fix - or for replacement components that won't break the bank, but still give the same performance. Not that bothered about staying on the X99 platform as its old now anyway.
TIA.
