X99 Extreme6/3.1 BIOS Version

Given the model number you provided, you have memory that is listed in the Memory Support list.

You do NOT need a UEFI/BIOS update to support your processor. ONLY X99 mother boards can use processors with the 2011-v3 socket.

A UEFI update will be needed for the upcoming Broadwell-E HEDT processors, a different processor generation than your Haswell-E i7-5930K. That might be what you read about. If not, then what you read is just plain wrong.

Do not update to the Broadwell-E HEDT processor compatible UEFI version at this time. That version is 3.00. Not getting into the why not here.

You can update to the 1.20 version, if you can get into the UEFI and use Instant Flash.

Are you able to complete POST and get into the UEFI using one DIMM? If you can (I hope), try these settings in the UEFI:

In OC Tweaker, DRAM Configuration screen: At the bottom of this screen, find the MRC Fast Boot option, set it to Disabled. Also set the Memory Test option to Enabled. The Memory Power Savings Mode option can be Disabled. Keep all other memory settings on Auto or their default value. Do NOT enable the XMP profile. Allow the memory to run at its default speed of 2133.

In OC Tweaker, FIVR Configuration screen, set the System Agent Voltage Offset to +0.01V.

In OC Tweaker, Voltage Configuration screen, set the DRAM Voltage to 1.25V.

Increasing those two voltages may be necessary to allow all four DIMMs to be used at one time. DRAM Voltage can be safely increased to 1.3V. It would be worth checking what the DRAM voltage reading in H/W Monitor is, compared to the setting.

If you can do all this with one DIMM, save and exit the UEFI, go right back into the UEFI so you know the board will POST. Then shutdown the PC, remove power, and install one more DIMM, in slot DDR4_B1. It really does not matter which channel (A, B, C, D) to use, but use the #1 slot, B1, C1, etc.

Normally I would say clear the UEFI/BIOS, but in this case we want those UEFI options set as I listed above, which are not all default settings. So don't clear the UEFI.

Try to start the PC with two DIMMs now. If that works continue to three and four.

It is possible you have one (or more) bad DIMM. If you add a DIMM and the PC does not POST, remove the DIMM you just put in, mark it somehow as potentially bad, and try another DIMM from your set. Continue this process until you fail with a bad DIMM, or everything works.

The RAM is HX424C15FBK4/64.

Hi, I just purchased an X99 Extreme 6/3.1 MB.

Dr. Debug posts with Code 60.

I put the Quad Channel memory (that is supported - triple checked) in slots DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1, DDR4_C1, & DDR4_D1. CPU is also on supported CPU list. CPU is a Intel 5930-K (Socket 201-V3).

I have reseated, checked for bent pins, etc, the CPU/memory multiple times; cleared the CMOS each time. They're all in OK. I'm not removing them again as that's just inviting disaster. I'm now down to a single stick of 16G RAM as AsRock manual suggests while troubleshooting.

I've switched BIOSs from A to B and back again.

Each and every time the system shows error 60; except for when no RAM is present - then it displays error 53.

So, I've done all the troubleshooting procedures.

Then I noticed my BIOS stickers: They read "P1.00" - and that is it. I read somewhere that an update is required for this MB to support 2011-V3.

Where can I find information pertaining to supported CPU list vs BIOS version?

Thank you in advance!

C