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joncoulter
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Posted:7/4/2014 7:52:00 AM # 1
Hello, I am having a compatibility problem with 2 of my ASUS boards. I have a Maximus Extreme VI and a Z97 Deluxe. The problem is I have a new SSD its an Intel DC P3700 NVMe PCIe SSD and its not compatible with either motherboard. When I plug it in I cannot even get into the BIOS it just goes to a blank screen. I have tried every setting and it does not matter, it does not work. The thing is it works just fine on my ASRock Extreme 11 a/c. I've seen a review where the DC P3700 is working on an ASUS Z87 Pro so, I think its something particular to the boards I have. I would prefer to utilize my Maximus Extreme because it has the best storage performance of any board Ive ever used. I am a Professional Storage Reviewer for TweakTown.com, any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Ulrich
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Posted:7/4/2014 12:05:00 PM # 2
Hi J..

With that drive connected, power up and see what the four hardware initialization LEDs are doing.. they are situated at the edge of the board at the EATXPWR port..  Also see what is happening with the Q Code display...

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joncoulter
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Posted:7/6/2014 11:15:00 AM # 3

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Author: Ulrich Posted: 7/4/2014 12:05:00 PM

Hi J..

With that drive connected, power up and see what the four hardware initialization LEDs are doing.. they are situated at the edge of the board at the EATXPWR port..  Also see what is happening with the Q Code display...

I am getting a q code of d5 no space for legacy option ROM

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Ulrich
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Posted:7/6/2014 8:39:00 PM # 4
Hi j..

And what about the LEDs.. or can't you see them..?     Are you using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or the AsMedia storage controller...?

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Posted:10/11/2014 8:07:00 AM # 5

I'm having the exact same problem with an Intel P3600 PCIE SSD card on my Maximum VI Extreme. The computer will not POST and goes to a blank screen. It appears related to the RAM slots.

1 DIMM - boots fine
2 DIMMS in NON-dual channel (slots 1/2) - boots fine
3 or 4 DIMMS - WILL NOT POST, Q-code is either D5 or 55 depending on which slot the 3rd DIMM is in.

And of course, I pull the PCIE card out, and the computer boots up just fine as if nothing happened. I was able to reproduce the above at least 5 times. Is there a fix? The Intel P3600 was $800!!

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EH1206
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Posted:10/15/2014 3:01:00 AM # 6
Hi, i have the same issue, Intel P3700 SSD with my Maximus VII Hero.>
>My configuration:>>>
>CPU: Intel 4790K; >MB: Asus M7H, BIOS 1104 (Latest);>Ram: Kingston HyperX Beast 2400 DDR3 8GB x2, (XMP Profile 1 = 2400MHz, XMP Profile 2 = 2133 MHz);>VGA: Nvdia GTX 780 ti;>HD: WD Re 4 2TB;>SSD: Intel P3700 400GB (newly purchased), latest firmware updated;>PSU: Cooler Master V1000 1000W;>CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i;>
>The description of my problem:>
>(A) Initially I had my 8GB x 2 ram in slot 2 & 4, XMP set to Profile 1, everything works fine, no 2nd/3rd boot/boot loop, nothing unusual;>
>(B) Then I installed the P3700, I could enter the OS (ram slot 2 & 4), and I could also install windows 8.1 in the new P3700, but then I found that I only get 8GB ram, which means another 8GB ram is missing;>
>(C) Still my ram is in slot 2 & 4, I tried to enter BIOS, but couldn't. When I pressed "DEL" I got dark screen only and ASUS Q Code = D5, which means "no space for legacy option rom";>
>(D) I unplugged my SSD, everything fine again;>
>(E) Then I tried to used slot 1 & 3 for my ram, the computer couldn't even boot, this time Q Code = 55, which means "Memory not installed";>
>(F) I then tried my ram into slot 1 & 2, for this time, i can enter BIOS, i can enter OS, i merely don't have dual channel ram, which was understandable and acceptable to me;>
>(G) However, in this case, I experienced 2nd / 3rd boot, the system will boot for twice or 3 times, no matter I boot for both cold boot or restart boot, when makes me feel worried;>
>(H) I changed XMP to profile 2 (2133MHz), or I also tried switching off the XMP, then I could boot without problem, no 2nd / 3rd boot.>
>So in conclusion, now i could only use 2 x 8GB Ram in 2133 MHz and single channel plus my Intel P3700 SSD, or i could choose to use my ram in 2400 MHz and dual channel, but without my new and expensive SSD, which drives me crazy...>
>From all issues reported so far, I believe it is a general issue of ASUS motherboards, would ASUS care to pay a little attention to do some investigation rather than telling us to correct our setting. Anyway we already have some experience in computer DIY and wouldn't spend out time to hopelessly look for answers from one to another forum if we can resolve it easily.>
>Thank you.

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