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Asus
rog-forum.asus.com › t5 › x99 › just-installed-new-mainboard-code-53 › td-p › 710037
just installed new mainboard - Code 53 - Republic of Gamers Forum - 710037
March 6, 2024 - QCODE 53 is a memory error. Make sure you've installed your memory modules correctly. Push them all the way down to hear the click sound. Also please list your complete system specifications.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/pcbaumeister › mainboard zeigt fehlercode 53 an
r/PCBaumeister on Reddit: Mainboard zeigt Fehlercode 53 an
April 8, 2024 -

Moin, ich bin gerade n bisschen bei einer Sackgasse. Mein Mainboard, ein Asrock Z690 Taichi, zeigt jetzt zum zweiten Mal den Fehlercode 53 an. Ich hatte zuerst zwei 24GB 6400er DDR5 G.Skill Sticks drinnen, wo ich leider erfahren musste, dass die nicht damit kompatibel waren. Habe jetzt auf zwei 16GB gewechselt (F5-6400J3239G16GX2-TZ5RK), welche laut Asrock auch kompatibel sein sollten. Sonst hab ich noch einen 14700K mit 360er AiO darin verbaut und das Bios deswegen auf die letzte Version geupdatet, die keine Beta ist, weil ich sonst ‚7F‘ als Fehlermeldung bekommen hab. Ich hoffe mal, dass ich nicht das Mainboard austauschen muss..

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Reddit
reddit.com › r/pcmasterrace › motherboard code 53(memory error) + no monitor display
r/pcmasterrace on Reddit: Motherboard Code 53(memory error) + No Monitor Display
November 24, 2019 -

Computer Specifications

Motherboard: ASUS x99-A ii

CPU: Intel i7 6800k

GPU: MSI 1060 Gaming X+ 6GB

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400MHz 16(2X8GB)

POWER SUPPLY: EVGA 850W 80plus gold

HARD DRIVE: 1 TB hard drive

SSD: 500 GB Samsung

The PC was running fine until one day it displayed an error code 53 on the motherboard and there wasn't any input detected on the monitor. The PC at one point would turn on and off after a minute once powered on with the same error, however now it doesn't do that. According to the manual, it says that it is a memory error, so some things that I've attempted to do are:

-taking out RAM and putting them back into the normal spot
-use only 1 RAM stick at a time, then test the other RAM stick
-tested RAM on my brothers PC, worked just fine
-tested my brother's RAM(essentially the same except 3600MHz) on my PC, but it displayed the same error message
-tested to see if HDMI/monitor was the issue so used another monitor yet no display still
-tried Memok! following the manual, held it but PC turns on and off periodically, tapped it once and looked normal, but still the same error message
-flashbacked the BIOS, still same error

I'm no computer expert, but this is a very frustrating issue that came out of nowhere, no new parts were added or replaced. No settings were changed in the BIOS, etc. I can't change anything because there is no input being detected on the monitor so I'm all out of ideas. I have some pictures that may or may not help.

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/647858158638727177/647877025192738840/20191123_141138.jpg?width=384&height=831
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/647858158638727177/647877904667246593/20191123_141513.jpg

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Asus
rog-forum.asus.com › t5 › x99 › just-installed-new-mainboard-code-53 › td-p › 710037 › page › 2
just installed new mainboard - Code 53 - Page 2 - Republic of Gamers Forum - 710037
March 6, 2024 - I am having problems only with dim slot B1 and only if above 2800 MHz, the xmp speed for my kit is 3200. (I have been troubleshooting via my other post until I just got code 53) With one dim in slot B1 I can get a post under 2800 Mhz, as soon as I try above or xmp for 3200 I get code 53.
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ASRock Forums
forum.asrock.com › forum_posts.asp
[SOLVED] Dr. Debug code 53 on newly built PC. - ASRock Forums
June 19, 2016 - Hello, everyone.I need your help.Just built a new PC and got Dr. Debug code 53 at first power on.Manual...
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Asus
rog-forum.asus.com › t5 › hardware-build-advice › unexpected-error-code-53-on-asus-motherboard-seeking-guidance › td-p › 962409
Unexpected Error Code 53 on ASUS Motherboard - See... - Republic of Gamers Forum - 962409
October 15, 2023 - Dear, i have the exact same problem with Hero z790, 1402... Never had problem with QVL memory Gskill 6400... I had to downgrade to 1303, impossible to boot (error 53). ... I just managed to load the latest BIOS using FlashBack. As soon as I powered up code 53 is displayed almost instantly
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Tom's Hardware Forum
forums.tomshardware.com › home › motherboards
Q Code 53 on Asus Maximus VIII Hero motherboard | Tom's Hardware Forum
March 26, 2017 - Maybe RAM Problem? Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Found on http://www.asusqcodes.com/index.php?inputCode=53
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Asus
rog-forum.asus.com › t5 › gaming-motherboards › asus-qcode-error-53-after-restart › td-p › 931606
Asus QCode Error 53 After Restart. - Republic of Gamers Forum - 931606
November 26, 2023 - Although we are not certain of ... Common Q-CODE(Error CODE) and Troubleshooting, Q-CODE 53 typically indicates a memory-related problem on Intel motherboards....
Find elsewhere
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Asus
rog-forum.asus.com › t5 › gaming-motherboards › asus-z790-code-53 › td-p › 1012981
Asus z790 code 53 - Republic of Gamers Forum - 1012981
May 13, 2024 - Could you please provide the exact ... CODE) and Troubleshooting, Q-code 53 on Intel platform motherboards may indicate a memory abnormality....
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/buildapc › a very frustrating memory issue (asus q-code 53)
r/buildapc on Reddit: A very frustrating memory issue (Asus Q-code 53)
July 5, 2016 -

Troubleshooting Help:

What is your parts list? Consider formatting your parts list.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type Item Price
CPU Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor $349.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler $69.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard Asus MAXIMUS VIII RANGER ATX LGA1151 Motherboard $172.98 @ Newegg
Memory Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory $80.88 @ OutletPC
Storage Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive $314.99 @ NCIX US
Storage Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $69.00 @ B&H
Video Card MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card Purchased For $0.00
Case Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition w/ Window ATX Mid Tower Case $119.99 @ SuperBiiz
Power Supply Corsair 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $184.78 @ Newegg
Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit Purchased For $0.00
Wireless Network Adapter Asus PCE-AC68 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter $92.96 @ Amazon

Describe your problem. List any error messages and symptoms. Be descriptive.

Hello all,

Last week I bought all the components (minus a GPU) to build a new system. I assembled it yesterday (not my first time assembling a PC), and tried booting today. I never reached the POST stage however, so I opened the case to look at the ASUS Q-Code, which was 53. According to the manual, this means: "Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed."

Any incompatibility issues would be weird, as my memory is explicitly listed in the manual as being compatible. As per usual with memory related troubles, I took out the RAM and tried pretty much every combination of 1 or 2 RAM sticks in every available DIMM slot; still code 53 every time. I was beginning to suspect that I had some extremely bad luck and ended up with 2 dead RAM sticks, until I tried booting with no RAM inserted at all... which yielded the exact same error code. According to ASUS, the Q-Code of "no memory installed" is supposed to be 55. So what gives?

List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem.

  • 0, 1 or 2 RAM sticks in every possible combination of DIMM slots, pressing the MemOK! button every time.

  • Cleared CMOS.

  • Removed GPU (haven't tried removing wifi card).

  • Checked all PSU connections (yes, the 8-pin is plugged in with a CPU-specific cable).

  • Uninstalled CPU to check for bent pins (seemed ok to me), and reinstalled CPU + cooler, being extra careful with spreading pressure.

  • Browsed a dozen of forum posts concerning this Q-code, however none seemed to involve this error while no memory was inserted.

Post relevant photos of build/parts here.

I can provide pictures tomorrow if really required, but the only thing visually wrong is this Q-code accompanied by a yellow DIMM led.

Provide any additional details you wish below.

Could anyone give me any pointers for what to do next? Is this a memory issue after all, or could there be something wrong with the motherboard or the memory controller on the CPU? Are there other tests I can run to get a clearer view on the problem?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. :)

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Asus
rog-forum.asus.com › t5 › other-motherboards › error-code-53-then-00-then-back-to-53-cant-access-bios-new-build › td-p › 392296
Error code 53 then 00 then back to 53. Cant access... - Republic of Gamers Forum - 392296
March 7, 2024 - OK so I just talked to an asus member over the phone and he told me to try updating the UEFI and if that didn't work to send the motherboard back to where I got it from. Bummer. Hope this works. I tried to update the UEFI, no luck still stuck on error code 53.
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Level1Techs
forum.level1techs.com › hardware hub › motherboards
Asus X99-M WS/SE POST error 53 - Motherboards - Level1Techs Forums
June 12, 2016 - Last i bought the the Asus X99-M ... Black (CMK64GX4M4A2400C14). Boot after installing the memory i got a post error 53 (missing or memory), I have reset the BIOS with ......
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Tom's Hardware Forum
forums.tomshardware.com › home › overclocking
ASUS X99 - Pro dont boot -error code 53 | Tom's Hardware Forum
February 21, 2015 - Dear friend, I have a X99 -Pro motherboard, i7-5820k intel cpu, corsair LPX VENGANCE 2800Mhx Memory, EVGA NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 750Ti. Everything was ok, until I was trying to set the memory frecuency to 2800Mhz. I received code error 53 (Memory Speed and compatibilty) on the motherboard and the...
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AnandTech
forums.anandtech.com › home › hardware and technology › motherboards
Sometimes getting Q-code 53 memory error on ASUS motherboard | AnandTech Forums: Technology, Hardware, Software, and Deals
February 23, 2019 - I had the same problem and I cleared the CMOS by pressing the button next to the display that showed the 53 status, then the screen came back to life and reloaded the BIOS from the administrator start screen. The computer is back up, I've built this system and has been running for 3 years now without this problem ever surfacing.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/buildapc › error code 53 with orange light on my asus z790 e
r/buildapc on Reddit: Error Code 53 with orange light on my ASUS z790 E
September 26, 2023 -

I decided to built my first pc this year, everything was running fine up in till 3 days ago and my pc doesn’t post just a black screen. I’ve tried clearing cmos, resetting the ram sticks, Flashing bios, and nothing. If anyone can help I’ll appreciate it

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Asus
rog-forum.asus.com › t5 › other-motherboards › q-code-53 › td-p › 616761
Q-Code 53 - Republic of Gamers Forum - 616761
March 6, 2024 - jaymez33 wrote: edit: i found some old threads and I'll try taking out the video card and resetting the cmos in the morning did everything, 53 every time ... Hello jaymez33 and welcome is this a new build? Has your pc worked prior to getting code 53?
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Badcaps
badcaps.net › home › forum › troubleshooting hardware & devices and electronics theory › troubleshooting desktop motherboards, graphics cards, and pc peripherals
Asus Rampage V Extreme X99 Error 53 - Badcaps
August 18, 2023 - ive tested my ram and CPU in another ... any help. Samsung UE46D6530 Samsung BD-F7500 Samsung HT-ES6200 ... Re: Asus Rampage V Extreme X99 Error 53 53 is ram error, usually it means the signal from Pch to ram slot not there........
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Tom's Hardware Forum
forums.tomshardware.com › home › motherboards
Motherboard Error Code 53 | Tom's Hardware Forum
December 26, 2019 - So, I've been having problems in the past with my computer, and I've around to believe its somehow the motherboard. I bought a tester, plugged it in, and I'm getting it to cycle through some digits when i start up, but I get the error code 53 everytime. In the manual it says "Initialize Time Value in 40h: BIOS Area.