MSI x99-a Godlike Gaming ram problems & error codes

Good Guru · Sep 8, 2023

I just got a new motherboard and I purchased ram that is on the QVL for the motherboard.
I get error codes 60 55 19 repeating over and over no matter how I configure the ram, or even one stick at a time.
Someone suggested I pull the cpu and check for bent pins, there was'nt any.

The motherboard I got from a friend. The old ram that was in it also had issues getting the ram to work, same problem, we got it working with 2 sticks eventually.
I bought some new ram to run it in quad channel and i'm having this issue. Gskill ram its on qvl 2666 cas15. I installed it like in the picture below for 4x8gb quad channel.

basco · Sep 8, 2023

newest bios installed ? clear cmos ?
which cpu ?
when i had probs in the beginning of x99 on older bioses it was best to start with 1x or 2x rams in slot A1+B3 and in bios some liked upping ramvolt (mine gave only 1,20volt which resulted in 1,180v) and trfc.

and i hope ya know dimms 5-8 are upside down

and you got a lot of switches on that mobo so ya could try bios switch .
xmp led on?
oc genie switch should be blue for default

Good Guru · Sep 8, 2023

I'm not sure if it has the latest bios, as I cant even get to the bios screen to check the bios version. 5930k cpu
I've tried both bioses onboard via the switch. XMP led switch on off neither works.
OC Genie should be on or off? Default blue is off?

sneekypeet · Sep 8, 2023

Run dual channel or a single stick to see BIOS version and such.

X99 was sort of famous for this sort of behavior. I had a few new kits that I could never get to run in quad channel when testing DDR4. However, this was durrin teething issues of the BIOS versions.

EDIT: dont even bother enabling anything. One stick of ram, clear CMOS, boot and see what shakes.

Good Guru · Sep 8, 2023

I tried single all slots, with different sticks, dual different slots quad everything and it always gives me error code 60 55 19. If I take the ram out I get EO error code.

Tried the clear cmos button, I guess this motherboard does'nt have a cmos battery. If it does it's glued behind the msi heatsink.

P4-630 · Sep 8, 2023

Good Guru said:
I guess this motherboard does'nt have a cmos battery. If it does it's glued behind the msi heatsink.

I found it

Edit: @Good Guru this is your motherboard with all the heatsinks removed, if you look closely you can see the battery between the PCIe slots.

Good Guru · Sep 8, 2023

This is my motherboa

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Redwoodz · Sep 8, 2023

P4-630 said:
I found it

View attachment 312739

I hate when they put it under the gpu. Imagine having a waterblock and hardlines and you have to pull it all to remove the battery.

OP look under #1 in gaming PCIE cover

Good Guru · Sep 8, 2023

I don't think the cover comes off. Maybe I can flash a newer bios without being in the bios. Like in dos mode or something.
My other Asus board has bios flashback which you dont even need a cpu installed and don't have to be in the bios.

TumbleGeorge · Sep 8, 2023

Good Guru said:
I don't think the cover comes off.

Don't think do it. Use screwdriver and remove screws, then panel.

Good Guru · Sep 8, 2023

I tried it's like glued on or something.

P4-630 · Sep 8, 2023

Good Guru said:
I tried it's like glued on or something.

The heatsinks? The M.2 heatsink you need to remove to get to the battery is glued on?

It should be easily removable to get to the M.2 slot.

Good Guru · Sep 8, 2023

It doesnt have an m.2 heatsink.

P4-630 · Sep 9, 2023

Good Guru said:
It doesnt have an m.2 heatsink.

Well, it covers the battery and the upper M.2 slot, it's the only part you need to remove.

Good Guru · Sep 9, 2023

I can see the cmos battery behind the plate under gfx slot. I dont want to rip the thing off, there nust be some kind of epoxy holding it on.

:D:D · Sep 9, 2023

Are there some screws to be removed?

https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?attachments/screws-jpg.139680/

Good Guru · Sep 9, 2023

LOL this mobo called Godlike gaming, to take the mobo out and get those screws wow just to clear cmos.

Do you think clearing the cmos will fix the problem or get me into the bios? So I can update the bios.

P4-630 · Sep 9, 2023

Seeing your board, I'd take it out and give it a good cleanup first...

Good Guru · Sep 9, 2023

Took the mobo out, and the cmos battery then I pressed reset cmos. Putting back together now.

All put back together it still does'nt work. Gonna see if my buddy has his old ram he used in it.

:D:D · Sep 10, 2023

Good Guru said:
Do you think clearing the cmos will fix the problem or get me into the bios? So I can update the bios.

Clear CMOS button/jumper should be enough but worth a shot with battery just in case.

Slow mode isn't active right, red LED next to switch lit? Some reports of switches becoming dodgy.
If you have a volt meter then could check voltages at the test points on the side of the board.

Seems ironic being labeled godlike when it seems more like a board from hell! :fear:

Good Guru · Sep 10, 2023

Lol! I agree! Board from hell. Slow mode or normal mode i've tried both, I will leave it at normal.

I'm thinking I need to update the bios somehow or the cpu socket has bent pin(s), I looked at the socket really close with 2x magnifying glasses and did'nt see any bent ones. Also the cpu cooler is not on too tight or too loose either.

Checked for bent pins in the cpu socket under 10x magnifying, again I did not see any bent pins. Heres a pic of the ram.

Also tried JBAT1 jumper to clear cmos no go.

Waiting to try some different ram, in the mean time any suggestions appreciated!

TumbleGeorge · Sep 10, 2023

The empty space next to the key notch is a strange color. I looked on the G.Skill site where the coloring is the same as the PCB. If I am not mistaken?

:D:D · Sep 11, 2023

@TumbleGeorge It's okay like that.

@Good Guru were you able to check DIMM 1.2V with meter?

Good Guru · Sep 11, 2023

I just checked the voltages. All voltages are correct vdmm1- 1.25v vdmm2- 1.24v. SA- about .800~. Vcore and ring .800 idleing. Input voltage 1.8.

:D:D · Sep 11, 2023

Cool. Was worried reg may have been faulty and killing your RAM.

There's 2 memory controllers so bent pin damage would likely have to be major to stop both working. Hopefully friends RAM will post so you can check the BIOS version, the QVL I saw doesn't seem to reference BIOS versions so might need an update.

Similar episode below even after changing board.

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