Fatal1ty X99X Killer Problem starting up

I just received a BIOS chip from ASRock that supports Broadwell-E CPU. I cleared CMOS, pressed Reset. There is a bunch of error codes razing through the led display, and it finally settles on 99.

Edited by DJViking - 02 Jul 2016 at 1:55am

First, about the POST "error" codes.

POST (Power On Self Test) is a set of many individual tests or procedures that verifies the correct functioning of the hardware used in a PC. Each test has a code that identifies it. The Dr Debug display shows these codes as each test is being executed. The codes do not identify an error, they simply identify each POST test/procedure.

It is normal for these codes to be displayed when the PC starts or restarts, since the POST procedures are run at that time. There is only one situation where the display of a POST code actually indicates a problem.

IF a POST code is shown on the Dr Debug display, and it remains displayed, that means that particular POST test failed for some reason. The sequence of POST tests will stop when one fails, which also stops the PC's start up and OS boot process. The failure of a POST test means the PC will not be able to start normally, or get into the UEFI/BIOS UI.

Nice job recording all the POST codes, but the only one that matters is the last one, that remains displayed. All the other POST tests whose codes you saw, completed successfully. I've wanted a list of the sequence of POST tests on an X99 board, so thanks for that!

So you seem to have a problem with the video card. Which PCIe slot are you using for the video card?

Just so we know, what M.2 SSD are you using? I'm not sure if you use that SSD in the M.2 slot, or with a PCIe adapter card, in a PCIe slot.

If you put an M.2 SSD in the M.2 slot, then the PCIE5 slot will be disabled. Since you removed this SSD for a test, that does not seem to be related to your problem.

The video card could be defective, in theory, DOA out of the box. Which PCIe slot are you using?

Have you tried removing and inserting the video card again? To be certain that it is fully seated in the PCIe slot? Easy to make this mistake, or I've seen PC cases that pull on video cards when the screw(s) that connect the card's bracket to the PC case are inserted and screwed in.

Did you flip the locking latch on the PCIe slot up, into the locked position? Sorry, just going over everything possible.

The obvious next step is to try a different video card. Any chance you have on available?

You don't have anything else in a PCIe slot, correct?

The new BIOS chip is in the BIOS_A socket?

You can try removing the board's battery, to clear any old data that is not cleared when using the UEFI/BIOS clear jumper.

Normally, ASRock does not suggest doing a UEFI/BIOS clear after performing a UEFI/BIOS update. I imagine swapping a BIOS chip would qualify. That should not hurt anything or cause your problem, but I mention this so you don't do it again. Unless you were instructed to do so with the new BIOS chip.

Removed the M.2 SSD

Edited by DJViking - 18 Jul 2016 at 10:36pm

Hi there.
Me too. Error 99 in slots 1-2 and d6 in slot 3.
Also have a low end Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti card without additional Power plug.
I will be taking apart my old machine to see if that card fit's and works just to see.

But has anyone a solution?

Hi there.