RAM issues with Corsair chips on the ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Formula model
RAM issues with Corsair chips on the ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Formula model
I recently purchased a new Maximus VIII Formula. My current RAM, a Corsair Vengeance LPX 2666 MH z (SKU: CMK32GX4M2A2666C16), isn't compatible with my motherboard—it displays a 55 Q-Code, indicating "Memory not installed." But it functions on my old ASUS Z170-E board, which is listed in the manual’s QVL section. This suggests either the QVL list is outdated or the RAM isn’t suited for this motherboard. Alternatively, the slots might not support the RAM type. I've reset the RAM multiple times, used only one stick, checked all slots, and pressed the reset button on the Maximus MoBo Disabled XMP via the Z170-E. The previous owner confirmed it worked with 3000 MHz RAM. I’m confused and don’t have any other DDR4 options. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
sounds like a dead CPU if no ram works in any slot. What is your CPU in the board.
It might be the board itself. A 6700k should fit any BIOS for a Z170 since it originally supported it. I’d retrieve your CPU and examine the socket pins to confirm they’re intact. Please share the photos so we can review them together.
I'm confident nothing is broken. I'll share a photo once I'm back—this might take a while since I'm currently away.
It’s likely the issue stems from damaged traces, a missing component, or faulty pins connecting to the CPU’s power management unit.