ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 (Error 53)

[extremlycool]

Asslamualikum!

My machine is not booting up and Dr.Debug Code is 53 which means --> ''0x53 Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected''. I have tried using both the sticks separately in all the DIMMs, nothing works. I went to a Computer Repairing shop he tried his RAM even that didn't work. PC specification is listed below my username. Please help me solve this problem.
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[mave3]

can u boot into bios.
if yes then try a bios update..
it should resolve ur issue..!!

 

[extremlycool]

can u boot into bios.
if yes then try a bios update..
it should resolve ur issue..!!

Unfortunately, It doesn't even boot till there.

 

[mave3]

does the board have any warranty left...??
if not then u need to get it repaired.
most probably the bios has failed..
how did it start giving this error btw??

 

[Owi Khan]

Bro go to any good repair pc shop and ask him check your mobo from behind...is there any damage or any thing

 

[ali tayyab]

the memory controller is on the CPU, take the CPU out of the socket, reinstall snugly. try again

 

[extremlycool]

does the board have any warranty left...??
if not then u need to get it repaired.
most probably the bios has failed..
how did it start giving this error btw??

No, warranty period is finished. I switched off normally at night, when started in morning it came up with this error.

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Bro go to any good repair pc shop and ask him check your mobo from behind...is there any damage or any thing

I don't know any good repairing shop over here, plus the local market people don't know anything, pata nahi idhar udhar kar dain kuch aur.

 

[extremlycool]

the memory controller is on the CPU, take the CPU out of the socket, reinstall snugly. try again

Don't you think its related with Pre-memory South Bridge?

I'll try installing the processor again and respond back. Exactly the same problem I'm facing like this guy Asrock P67 Extreme 4 Gen3 Code 53 [Solved] - ASrock - Motherboards

Even with no RAM installed it gives the same code = 53. While in its manual for no RAM installed the code should be 55.

 

[ali tayyab]

Don't you think its related with Pre-memory South Bridge?

I'll try installing the processor again and respond back. Exactly the same problem I'm facing like this guy Asrock P67 Extreme 4 Gen3 Code 53 [Solved] - ASrock - Motherboards

Even with no RAM installed it gives the same code = 53. While in its manual for no RAM installed the code should be 55.

Your board, and any board based on the core i series processors doesnt really have southbridge. They have a PCH (platform comms hub).
What you have mentioned in your post implies the memory controller not being able to initialize memory. Could be because of a poor contact with socket or if you were providing in-ordinate amount of power to your memory as compared to the controller on your processor, you have likely damaged that. Intel does not reccomend memory >1.5 volts or a .2 difference between the controller and memory difference (IIRC).

 

[KDKHAN]

It had better if you could narrate how the problem initially occurred for the first time ? Any hardware changes ? Any jolt the CPU ?

Most probably its your CPU Chip OR Pins of LGA1155 socket. Remove the chip, examine the condition of socket, if its OK put your chip back, reseat it properly and restart after mounting your heatsink / cooler properly. Fine if it works. Otherwise, get on loan an other processor of 2nd generation and give it a try.

 

[extremlycool]

Your board, and any board based on the core i series processors doesnt really have southbridge. They have a PCH (platform comms hub).
What you have mentioned in your post implies the memory controller not being able to initialize memory. Could be because of a poor contact with socket or if you were providing in-ordinate amount of power to your memory as compared to the controller on your processor, you have likely damaged that. Intel does not reccomend memory >1.5 volts or a .2 difference between the controller and memory difference (IIRC).

It had better if you could narrate how the problem initially occurred for the first time ? Any hardware changes ? Any jolt the CPU ?

Most probably its your CPU Chip OR Pins of LGA1155 socket. Remove the chip, examine the condition of socket, if its OK put your chip back, reseat it properly and restart after mounting your heatsink / cooler properly. Fine if it works. Otherwise, get on loan an other processor of 2nd generation and give it a try.

The machine has been operating @Stock values from day one, nor I have unplugged or upgraded any component since an year. Plus I've never overclocked or anything like that.

As I mentioned earlier I switched off PC at night in normal way, when started in morning it was stuck at Code 19 then after 30-40 seconds I showed Code 53 with a beep.

 

[mave3]

u need to get the rams slots checked.
i have repaired them as well.
if they are not making proper contact..
they can be fixed not a big issue unless there is no serious hardware fault...

 

[mubaidr]

You should try a hard BIOS reset before doing anything with hardware. Remove BIOS cell from motherboard and press power-button for like a minute or two.

 

[FUEL2009]

I don't know any good repairing shop over here, plus the local market people don't know anything, pata nahi idhar udhar kar dain kuch aur.

If you are unable to solve your problem uptill now you can go to Galaxy's repair shop at uniplaza, 4th floor.These guys atleast know something about pc's.

 

[extremlycool]

You should try a hard BIOS reset before doing anything with hardware. Remove BIOS cell from motherboard and press power-button for like a minute or two.

Removed the BIOS Cell, put it back. Switched on PC after two days or so.. Alhamdulillah! its normal now.

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JazakALLAH!

 

[extremlycool]

Alright guys! The problem is up again, and now even after -Removing BIOS Cell -Resetting Jumper/CMOS the problem is still there, it stops at Code 53 with beep. I re-installed the processor and the pins are ok. Is that possible the PSU is not giving proper voltages? Does it has any link with this issue?

@mubaidr @ali tayyab @KDKHAN

 

[KDKHAN]

Disconnect all components like hard drive, optical drive, gpu, any other card like sound card, wlan and LAN connection etc. Use only one stick of ram. Check if you can boot into bios in a normal way. If response is yes, than connect each item one by one and reboot so as to find out which component is causing the problem. If you cannot, than I am afraid one out of your two main components i.e. motherboard or cpu is faulty. To identify the culprit, you need an other motherboard and processor to check your items individually.

 

[extremlycool]

Disconnect all components like hard drive, optical drive, gpu, any other card like sound card, wlan and LAN connection etc. Use only one stick of ram. Check if you can boot into bios in a normal way. If response is yes, than connect each item one by one and reboot so as to find out which component is causing the problem. If you cannot, than I am afraid one out of your two main components i.e. motherboard or cpu is faulty. To identify the culprit, you need an other motherboard and processor to check your items individually.

Placed the board on cardboard sheet, nothing extra connected, still none of the slots work. So does it mean either processor or motherboard is faulty?

 

[Dark Sith]

try a different cpu from a friend or so to narrow down that the issue is --if the cpu runs then its the cpu --if still not then its the mobo problem .

try different value ram and a sifferent psu just to be sure .

 

[extremlycool]

Tired CPU, Rams, Powersupply with another board, everything working fine. The problem is within the board. Does anyone have idea which part of the board is causing problem?

Pls recommend me good/trustable repairing shops.