what is a B2 Post Code?

Carlitos714
what is a B2 Post Code?

Legacy Option ROM Initialization

Must be something else!

Are you running BIOS or UEFI?
 
B2 typically is a video card error. Before you go blaming EVGA or your motherboard you might want to trouble shoot this further.

bdary
It's unlikely you'd have that on two boards in a row.  Have you tried clearing the cmos?  Can you get into the bios at all?  If so, hit F5 to load defaults and see how that works.

I tried clearing the CMOS and get an option of F1 Setup or F2 LOad Default and a B4 Post Code however, when I press a key that's it. It does nothing else and the Post Code changes to a B2. I tried my GPU on a 790i Ultra SLI Board and it worked perfectly. I can't even get to the BIOS so I'm not sure what the hell the problem is.

That doesn't matter????
 
 
your Using old tech in kinda new tech.
 
There are Video cards out there with old BIO's on them the will give the b2 or b4 code.
 
How is that all us other X79 users are doing just fine then?
 
Try updating the CLassy BIOS to 2.04
 
What are your BIOS settings?

dustingg
That doesn't matter????
 
 
your Using old tech in kinda new tech.
 
There are Video cards out there with old BIO's on them the will give the b2 or b4 code.
 
How is that all us other X79 users are doing just fine then?
 
Try updating the CLassy BIOS to 2.04
 
What are your BIOS settings?

Hey Guy. I really appreciate your feedback and assistance but I can't get anywhere. Here is my question to you. I put that new GPU on a definitely old Mobo (790i Ultra SLI) and got no codes. AND I KNOW FOR A FACT THE BIOS IS OUTDATED. Oh and I can't get past the Post Code Splash Screen so no BIOS screen for me.

Are you using BIOS rev 2.04 for the X79 Classy?

zildjian75
Just stick with the 790i Ultra SLI...  Great board!!! I've still got mine and it runs great in my recording studio.  Send the X79 back for a refund.

The board is not mine. It's my friends PC so that's not a choice. And if it were what just keep a three hundred dollar board as a dust collector? Come on bro don't waste my time.

Dear ericr9384,
 
I am very sorry for any inconvenience as I have read through your posts and I do believe that your issue might be related to the older BIOS that you running along with the use of your newer GTX 760 graphics card.
 
If you do have another graphics card besides the GTX 760 then can you install that card and see if it posts and then upgrade the BIOS to version 2.04? Please email me confirming your shipping address if you do not have another graphics card available and I will assist with expediting a BIOS update to you to assist. chrisb@evga.com

EVGATech_ChrisB
Dear ericr9384, I am very sorry for any inconvenience as I have read through your posts and I do believe that your issue might be related to the older BIOS that you running along with the use of your newer GTX 760 graphics card. If you do have another graphics card besides the GTX 760 then can you install that card and see if it posts and then upgrade the BIOS to version 2.04? Please email me confirming your shipping address if you do not have another graphics card available and I will assist with expediting a BIOS update to you to assist. chrisb@evga.com

Tried that with a GT 210 and I got a D6 post code. I've been in love with your guys' products but recently you're letting me down. Is there a GPU you can recommend that I will be able to boot with? I'm willing to make this work. It's the whole reason I started this build.

Also could you explain how the bios update would help if I cannot pass the post code splash screen.

ericr9384

zildjian75
No... I said return the board.... Anyway, I was sort of joking... Thanks for letting me waste your time nonetheless.

You know what guy if I may. I wish to apologize, my frustration with this build took me to a place that I don't like. Thanks for your help

Yeah, I hear you on that...  Not being able to get into the bios pretty much leaves you stranded, and frustrated.  Maybe EVGA will just send you a new bios chip with the latest bios??

Dear ericr9384,
 
If you are receiving a D6 post code with another graphics card then this is might be a different issue. Please try the GT 210 in a different slot and if the errors continue please make sure that the CPU cooler is not over tightened.
 
I am working on having the BIOS chip sent to you to resolve the post issues with the GTX 760 as soon as possible to assist.

Can you post and image of your MB layout.
I hit the tiny switch and turn on PCIe Slot 1 by error and I then set them all off then all on and my Titan card then worked.

Hello 
I know this is a very old post but perhaps this info could be helpful to someone.
I just bought the X79 FTW, I know is considered old tech by now, but the thing is a friend gave me as a gift a 3960X Sandy bridge E CPU he was not using anymore and I had some stock of DDR3 ram, so I decided to build a X79 rig. Although I've never owned a motherboard from EVGA  I found a new EVGA X79 FTW at a very good price and didn't hesitate.
Yesterday when I finished the system and tried to boot, using an Asus GTX 1070 Strix, I got the exact same issue you're describing in this thread.
Solution: I put an old EVGA GTX 460 I had somewhere and boom, everything worked, then I updated the BIOS to the latest version available and now I'm running the system with my Strix 1070 without problems. Now I'm trying to run my Corsair memory using the XMP profiles but for some reason if I try to put the memory profiles in other but auto the system does not boot. I've done some research and this and some USB port problems seem to be common with these boards, for now I will continue looking for answers.