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2024/08/04 10:04:30 (permalink)
This post was a last resort as I read through quite a few older posts about these codes.

Paired this mobo with an EVGA RTX 2070 Super and
Core i7
Can give more specs if needed but this build has been my main rig working just fine for quite some time.

Short story is I installed some software in Windows that required secure boot. So I enabled that in the Bios, after rebooting it now just gives the 5 beeps and those two codes. No post or video output.

I’ve tried a variety of things:
Clearing the BIOS with the button the on rear panel, pulled cmos battery and let it sit. I held down the reset button on the mono which apparently is more for trying to update the bios? Tried a different video card. Removing all SSDs. Unplugged any unnecessary peripherals.

What can I do with this thing? Any guidance would be highly appreciated.
post edited by ja3hawk - 2024/08/05 16:10:23

OS:Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Case:Raidmax Smilodon
Mobo & Bios:EVGA 790i SLI FTW - SZ17
Video:EVGA GTX 260 Core 216
Proc:Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 - 3.8Ghz
Ram:8GB(4x2GB) G. Skill F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
PSU:Thermaltake Toughpower 700W
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    Sajin
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    Re: Z390 FTW 5 beep d6 a6 codes 2024/08/04 13:33:52 (permalink)
    A6 means you’re sitting in bios. D6 means no gpu detected.

    What happens to the A6 code when you press F1 on your keyboard?

    From the z390 ftw online manual... 5 Beeps: This error is stating it cannot detect a keyboard. This can also indicate a video card is not detected.

    Five short beeps on an ami bios could also mean there has been a processor error. A damaged expansion card, the CPU, or the motherboard could be prompting this AMI beep code.
    Start by reseating the CPU. If that doesn't work, try reseating any expansion cards. Chances are, however, the CPU needs replaced. Source: https://www.lifewire.com/...y%20expansion%20cards.
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    Re: Z390 FTW 5 beep d6 a6 codes 2024/08/04 19:24:14 (permalink)
    Interesting… the first time I go into the bios in probably an entire year, make one change (secure boot) and the processor fails. Just doesn’t add up but I guess the timing could be purely coincidence. I’ll see if I can get my hands on a compatible processor.

    Oh and tried pushing F1 and didn’t notice anything happening.
    post edited by ja3hawk - 2024/08/04 19:32:13

    OS:Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Video:EVGA GTX 260 Core 216
    Proc:Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 - 3.8Ghz
    Ram:8GB(4x2GB) G. Skill F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
    PSU:Thermaltake Toughpower 700W
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    Re: Z390 FTW 5 beep d6 a6 codes 2024/08/04 19:38:05 (permalink)
    Looking forward to your update after you swap processors.
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    Re: Z390 FTW 5 beep d6 a6 codes 2024/08/04 23:53:28 (permalink)
    I'm curious what happens if you disable secure boot. 

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    Re: Z390 FTW 5 beep d6 a6 codes 2024/08/05 00:11:31 (permalink)
    rjohnson11
    I'm curious what happens if you disable secure boot. 


    He said he reset the bios by pulling the cmos battery, so I'm pretty sure that disabled it, but the issue persisted afterwards.
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    Re: Z390 FTW 5 beep d6 a6 codes 2024/08/05 16:10:10 (permalink)
    So I got my hands on an 8th gen i5 8500t today. Installed it and same sort of behavior. No post, d6 with 5 beeps followed by the pc sitting on code a6. And yeah I pulled the cmos battery out and let it sit for a while.

    I did reseat the video card, tried a different video card. All I have plugged into it is a keyboard, power and hdmi cable. I’m at a loss.
    post edited by ja3hawk - 2024/08/05 16:12:12

    OS:Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Case:Raidmax Smilodon
    Mobo & Bios:EVGA 790i SLI FTW - SZ17
    Video:EVGA GTX 260 Core 216
    Proc:Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 - 3.8Ghz
    Ram:8GB(4x2GB) G. Skill F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
    PSU:Thermaltake Toughpower 700W
    Drive:Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB .11 Series
    Optical:LG DVD-RW Sata Optical Drive
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    Re: Z390 FTW 5 beep d6 a6 codes 2024/08/05 16:40:22 (permalink)
    Sorry to hear that. Sounds like you’ll need to replace the motherboard at this point.
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    Re: Z390 FTW 5 beep d6 a6 codes 2024/08/06 14:24:20 (permalink)
    It had a good run! Thanks for the replies!

    OS:Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Case:Raidmax Smilodon
    Mobo & Bios:EVGA 790i SLI FTW - SZ17
    Video:EVGA GTX 260 Core 216
    Proc:Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 - 3.8Ghz
    Ram:8GB(4x2GB) G. Skill F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
    PSU:Thermaltake Toughpower 700W
    Drive:Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB .11 Series
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    Re: Z390 FTW 5 beep d6 a6 codes 2024/08/06 18:07:35 (permalink)
    No problem. You gonna upgrade now, or just get a different z390 board?
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