New System Not Posting

[JSSheridan]

I just put together a new system but it's failing to post.

Intel i7 6900k
Asrock x99 WS
G.Skill Ripjaw DDR4 4 x 4GB F4-2666C15Q-16GRR
EVGA Geforce GTX 980ti VGA
EVGA Supernova 850P2 850W 80+ Platinum PSU

The diagnostic is giving an error 53.

I've tried clearing the CMOS and booting with one memory stick. I've tried all four sticks one at a time.

The BIOS version is P1.70, which doesn't support the Broadwell CPUs. Would that keep it from posting?

The GPU fan and CPU fans are turning when I power on.

What else would you try? What else would you like to know?

Thank you!

 

[J Macker]

Yes, that would prevent it from posting. You need to put a compatible cpu in it and flash the BIOS to a version that supports your cpu. Then after flashing you can put your cpu back in

 

[Ocellaris]

You will need an older CPU in that system to update the BIOS. Some boards can be flashed without a supported CPU in the socket, that bird doesn't appear to have this feature from what I am reading.

 

[JSSheridan]

Thanks for the input folks. I'll see about getting help from a local PC shop.

I'll post an update on the outcome.

 

[JSSheridan]

After contacting a half dozen PC shops in the region while not finding a anyone who could help, I contacted Asrock sales support.

They sent me a bios chip, and I got the system to post after swapping it in.