Z170 OC Formula - Error Code

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   Recently got the Z170 OC fomula MB.  Set it all up and I keep getting an error code.  I originally thought it was a 00 error code, which states that you should check that the CPU is installed properly and reset the BIOs.  Did that, with no luck.  Ordered another motherboard, and I'm getting the same thing.
I said earilier that I "thought" the error code was 00, but after installing the new MB, I kept off the video cards, and now I can see that there is no bottom line on the two zeros (so they more look like a tall n.

Anybody have any idea what might be going on before I order a new CPU?

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michaelplogue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote michaelplogue Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Z170 OC Formula - Error Code Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 3:11am
	Recently got the Z170 OC fomula MB. Set it all up and I keep getting an error code. I originally thought it was a 00 error code, which states that you should check that the CPU is installed properly and reset the BIOs. Did that, with no luck. Ordered another motherboard, and I'm getting the same thing. I said earilier that I "thought" the error code was 00, but after installing the new MB, I kept off the video cards, and now I can see that there is no bottom line on the two zeros (so they more look like a tall n. Anybody have any idea what might be going on before I order a new CPU?

michaelplogue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote michaelplogue Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 3:18am
	Here's a picture - It's hard to see with the glare, but you should be able to see that the bottom two bars are not lit.

SuperMario Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Jan 2016 Status: Offline Points: 22	Post Options Post Reply Quote SuperMario Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 5:39pm
	Cpu faulty?

michaelplogue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote michaelplogue Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 2016 at 2:21am
	So I've tried two motherboards (same model) and two different CPUs. Same error code - that nn code that I can't find anything on. What else could be causing this?

Xaltar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 22883	Post Options Post Reply Quote Xaltar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 2016 at 2:26am
	2 boards and 2 CPUs with the same error would indicate the problem lies in a component common to both test setups. I would try another PSU first then eliminate other components if that fails.


michaelplogue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote michaelplogue Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 2016 at 4:59am
	Figured it out. Had the wrong power supply - didn't have an 8 pin 12V ATX connector.

Xaltar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 22883	Post Options Post Reply Quote Xaltar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 2016 at 5:14am
	I thought power was the likely culprit. I hope all is up and running as it should be now