ASUS X99 Deluxe error Code 53 EDIT: Only 1 stick of ram detected

[rattacko123]

So I upgraded my ram from G,Skill 2400mhz 16GB ram (with xmp enabled) to Corsair vengeance LPX 3200mhz 32GB ram. The motherboard came up with error code 53. So I did the 1 ram stick thing where I tried different ram sticks, I even tried my old ram, and the issue still persists. I thought that it might be caused by the XMP settings I had, so I tried clearing cmos, still error 53. I pressed the memoryOK! button, but still error 53. I unplugged everything except the GPU and motherboard power, still the same issue. The only thing left to do is update my bios I think.

Any other suggestions for what I could do? I never thought it would be this problematic upgrading RAM. 

EDIT: The LED next to the ram is flashing red, does that indicate anything? or is it the same thing as error 53

EDIT2: Ok so I got the motherboard to detect 1 stick of my old ram, when I add more sticks, it doesn't detect them

[zMeul]

it's possible that with XMP left enabled and new ram with different frq might've messed up the BIOS

[rattacko123]

5 minutes ago, zMeul said:

it's possible that with XMP left enabled and new ram with different frq might've messed up the BIOS

Yeah thats what I'm thinking, surely clearing CMOS should fix that though? I'll try updating the bios, and we'll see what happens I guess

[zMeul]

Just now, rattacko123 said:

Yeah thats what I'm thinking, surely clearing CMOS should fix that though? I'll try updating the bios, and we'll see what happens I guess

theoretically it should, but from what I'm reading that RAM kitt isn't on the approved list

get one of the old RAM sticks on the mobo and reset the BIOS, test it in every slot

[rattacko123]

2 hours ago, zMeul said:

theoretically it should, but from what I'm reading that RAM kitt isn't on the approved list

get one of the old RAM sticks on the mobo and reset the BIOS, test it in every slot

Haven't tested my ram yet, been kinda busy. If the ram is not supported or if my motherboard has shit the bed, then I guess it is probably a good time for a motherboard upgrade, my warranty has expired I thinks. 
Which motherboard out of these would you recommend? 
https://www.pccasegear.com/category/138_1679/intel-socket-2011-3 I'm thinking the gigabyte designaire or Msi XPOWER, they both have dual bios, so if I screw something up my motherboard should be ok.

[zMeul]

18 minutes ago, rattacko123 said:

Which motherboard out of these would you recommend? 

no idea, I'd go with the cheapest - the MSI X99A SLI Krait, has DUAL BIOS

[rattacko123]

Well, I have updated the BIOS to the latest version and I have tried 2 ram slots so far with the old ram, so far no luck. Still Error code 53, the motherboard cannot recognise the memory no matter what I do. My CPU cooler is blocking 2 of my RAM slots, my G.skill memory is too high profile so I can only test 6 slots.

[rattacko123]

9 hours ago, zMeul said:

no idea, I'd go with the cheapest - the MSI X99A SLI Krait, has DUAL BIOS

Would my existing windows installation work with the motherboard? Or will I need to reinstall? 
Based on this article: http://www.howtogeek.com/239815/why-cant-you-move-a-windows-installation-to-another-computer/  I would likely run into driver issues

[rattacko123]

11 hours ago, zMeul said:

no idea, I'd go with the cheapest - the MSI X99A SLI Krait, has DUAL BIOS

It doesn't ship until 26th september. Newegg Australia has it in stock so I might look at that.
The new ram I got is https://www.pccasegear.com/products/35435 the 32GB model is not listed on the compatibility sheet.

[rattacko123]

I might get this: https://www.pccasegear.com/products/36750/msi-x99a-tomahawk-motherboard

[ClownFace1511]

Try pressing the memok button next to the ram. If not reflash your BIOS.

[rattacko123]

1 minute ago, ClownFace1511 said:

Try pressing the memok button next to the ram. If not reflash your BIOS.

Do I press it with the power on? or power off like CMOS? I already updated my bios and cleared cmos

[rattacko123]

14 minutes ago, ClownFace1511 said:

Try pressing the memok button next to the ram. If not reflash your BIOS.

OMG THANKS!!! I managed to get 1 dimm working!
I did it by pressing memok every time I switched dimm places. The right side ram slots of the motherboard didn't work, but the left side does.
I have disabled XMP and I'm going to try my new ram, because it should theoretically work without XMP.

[rattacko123]

My new ram doesn't work at all sadly ;(
Well I managed to get 1 stick of my old ram detected and managed to boot into bios.
Now the only problem is, my mobo wont detect more than 1 stick of ram, only the second slot to the left is detected, any ideas?
hopefully my dimm slots aren't dead, I don't want to be stuck with 4GB of ram

[raphidy]

1 hour ago, rattacko123 said:

My new ram doesn't work at all sadly ;(
Well I managed to get 1 stick of my old ram detected and managed to boot into bios.
Now the only problem is, my mobo wont detect more than 1 stick of ram, only the second slot to the left is detected, any ideas?
hopefully my dimm slots aren't dead, I don't want to be stuck with 4GB of ram

Strange, try to clean pins and connectors as much as possible. Something is not making contact or slot is dead. 

[rattacko123]

54 minutes ago, raphidy said:

Strange, try to clean pins and connectors as much as possible. Something is not making contact or slot is dead. 

I tried 6 different slots with different dimms, it still only detects 1 dimm. *sigh* well I'm gonna try getting windows booted up, I reckon I can wait until I get new mobo

EDIT: how would you suggest I clean them? I don't have compressed air

[rattacko123]

What motherboard should I get? MSI krait seems good, but I will have to buy it from a non-australian store or wait 10 days. There is the much more expensive ones, not sure if I should go for those... Maybe I should wait until Kabylake-X  

[raphidy]

18 minutes ago, rattacko123 said:

I tried 6 different slots with different dimms, it still only detects 1 dimm. *sigh* well I'm gonna try getting windows booted up, I reckon I can wait until I get new mobo

EDIT: how would you suggest I clean them? I don't have compressed air

Alcohol and cotton swab. 

[rattacko123]

Just now, raphidy said:

Alcohol and cotton swab. 

I only have 70% alchohol mixture, and I have identified 2 slots as working, but only one of them works at any one time. imo my motherboard is screwed
 

[rattacko123]

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