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Help with TridentZ - DDR4-3200 CL14 on Maximus VIII formula

Explicit
Level 7

‎05-04-2016 07:57 AM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 02:22 AM by Community Admin

Hello guys,

I recently finished my new build and to my surprise when I go to boot I was greeted with Qcode 55 on the maximus viii formula. I couldn't get it work so I ended up booting up with a DDR4-2400 stick and that works fine. Does anyone have any recommendations so I can get the DDR4-3200 working? I've updated the bios to the latest version, Enabled XMP, tried a DRAM VTT voltage increase with a CPU overclock, nothing is working. If anyone has any recommendations please let me know what numbers you'd use for the overclocking. Thanks.
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Explicit
Level 7
In response to Chino

‎05-04-2016 12:19 PM

Should I enter the tweak mode with the other ram then use the DDR4-3200 and see if it will boot?
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Chino
Level 15

‎05-04-2016 02:20 PM

Your system should post with the DDR4-3200 RAM at stock (2133MHz) speed without problems.
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Explicit
Level 7
In response to Chino

‎05-04-2016 03:15 PM

Chino wrote:
Your system should post with the DDR4-3200 RAM at stock (2133MHz) speed without problems.


Unfortunately it will not post. I've literally tried jamming the sticks in to ensure they are seated properly. The mobo just refuses to post and keeps dispalying Qcode 55 despite whatever slot the ram is in. I'm returning the ram as we speak and just getting 3200/16 as it is under the supported model. And by post I mean the motherboard's LED's are lit up and everything it just wont let me enter bios or start up with the ram 😞
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Chino
Level 15
In response to Explicit

‎05-05-2016 08:29 AM

Explicit wrote:
Unfortunately it will not post. I've literally tried jamming the sticks in to ensure they are seated properly. The mobo just refuses to post and keeps dispalying Qcode 55 despite whatever slot the ram is in. I'm returning the ram as we speak and just getting 3200/16 as it is under the supported model. And by post I mean the motherboard's LED's are lit up and everything it just wont let me enter bios or start up with the ram 😞


Make sure you're using the DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 slots for your memory modules. Clear your CMOS and turn on your system. If it still halts with the 55 QCODE, press the MemOK! button that's on the motherboard. See if that works.
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Nate152
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‎05-04-2016 03:46 PM

Hi Explicit

What happens if you insert a stick and clear the cmos then try booting?
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NemesisChild
Level 12

‎05-04-2016 05:46 PM

Is this the 2x8GB or 2x16GB set?
Avoid using the XMP profile, use all manual memory settings in the bios.
I've been running the same 2x8GB set for 4-5 months without any issues whatsoever.

You might have a defective set, it's best that you returned it.
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Explicit
Level 7
In response to NemesisChild

‎05-04-2016 06:38 PM

NemesisChild wrote:
Is this the 2x8GB or 2x16GB set?
Avoid using the XMP profile, use all manual memory settings in the bios.
I've been running the same 2x8GB set for 4-5 months without any issues whatsoever.

You might have a defective set, it's best that you returned it.


It is a 2x8 set. I can't even enter bios when I plug the memory into the slots. Just getting Qcode 55 posted.
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Nate152
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‎05-04-2016 06:45 PM

Hi Explicit

With the trident z ram installed have you tried clearing the cmos then booting?
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