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Seems Asus has repaired my board and sending it back to me. Only sad part is it's sent economy :( Have to wait a few more days for it.

My concern is if I send in the MB *and ASUS blames me for the defect does that void my warranty for all future issues?

Have you confirmed the expansion card is bootable on another MB?

It can't be the NVME if it boots when onboard and there shouldn't be a limitation on booting from it in the bios if you're able to...

Yep done all those things. The slot just won't lock, I originally tried with an extension card just to see how the button worked and even then it wouldn't click into place and never locked.
The...

Email sent. Thanks for the help

My GPU slot won't lock. It looks to be a defect with the new unlocking system. I tired returning it as it's defective but they blamed me for the issue and are now sending it back

My question is...

Nope was Newegg Canada. Refused to help me in anyway. I clearly explained why I was returning it and that it was defective before I got but they still chose to just blame me and send it back all...

I sent the unit back to Newegg for a return and they are now trying to claim I broke the PCIE lock and won't accept my return. Did no such thing and they are just scamming me out of my money. WTF am...

You only drop down to x8 if you use the add on card

Quit blaming others for your mistakes. How many different forums are you going to copy/paste this too? Next time do a bit of research before dropping all this cash on the latest and greatest tech. If...

You missed this part then

2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)**
Intel® Z690 Chipset***
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 or x4/x4 mode)***

I was using a 3090 KPE with a Optimus block so that thing is extra heavy. So gravity alone was enough to easily pull it loose. As I said I switched to an Apex so we'll see if it has the same issues

Ended up returning the board. Have an Apex coming instead, hopefully no issues with that one

No it doesn't appear to be working that great. Likely will be sending this in for an RMA if not a full refund and grabbing a new different board

My 156x GPU slot, the with the new button to release the lock doesn't lock when I put my GPU in. No matter how much pressure the clip won't lock and the card can slid out all on it's own.

Is...

Thanks I’ll check those out

I’ve misplaced my Asus XI Apex CPU retention bracket and need to get a new one. How would I go about it? Will contacting support get me one or do I have to buy one from a 3rd party?
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Yep it sucks. I fixed most of the pins but a few were bent in a way I couldn’t fix myself and was running into bending more pins if I attempted it.
Hopefully I can resell the board and make back the...

Get the Apex. The formula is overrated.

MB was sent in to Asus and I paid to have it repaired. Will get it back on Tuesday.

Socket was likely replaced. Will know more when I get it back

So got back my repair fee. They want $98.98 plus another $50.00 to repair it.

I'd gladly pay this except for Any OUT OF WARRANTY repair fee(s) prescribed by ASUS and accepted by the customer is...

Set it to ignore in the bios*

I’m going to try with a syringe or an empty tube of thermal paste and attach the little needle tip on it and see if I can’t suck it out.

I doubt I’ll be successful, if not I’ll still send it to...

I’ll try with the jewelry glass and see if I can fix the pins, also spilled some LM in the socket as well so will have to try to try and clean that as well.

Already started an RMA and admitted I...

I’m just going to smash this ****ing thing.

Can’t even get the dam cpu mount reinstalled.