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Error Code 6F - Z170 Gigabyte Gaming 7
« on: December 06, 2016, 05:05:30 pm »
Hello All

I've had some issues today on a relatively new build, which I'm hoping someone can help with.

I was using the PC, as normal (playing overwatch, pretending to do work), then suddenly the PC crashed. Since then, I have't been able to boot.

I've gone through the normal component elimination process with no luck, it was just hanging and wouldn't POST (no splash screen, no detection from my monitor). The Error code related to Devices.

Eventually, I cleared CMOS and I got a little further, with the Mobo now hanging on Error Code 6F. Has anyone experienced this before?

Again, I've tried everything, RAM out (1 module at a time & different slots), all sata devices unplugged (1 SSD, 1 HDD, 1 CD Drive), GPU out completely - all with 0 impact, I'm still stuck on 6F.

I've even tried using the Dual bios switch, again - no difference.

My PC Spec is below, Please note, I've never upgraded the bios since I purchased (so assume stock) and I haven't overclocked the CPU (no need), though the RAM was set at OC 2666.

Any help is grealty appreciated!

6700K @ Stock (not re-seated as I have the Archon cooler, that thing isn't moving)
Corsair Vengeance DDR 16GB @ 2666 (rated to this level - CMK16GX4M2A2666C16)
Z170X Gaming 7 Motherboard

Is this a RAM issue?

Please note, I previously ran Memtest65 (that one which you put on USB stick run from boot-up) for about 24 hours+, never any issues

Many Thanks

shadowsports

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Re: Error Code 6F - Z170 Gigabyte Gaming 7
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2016, 10:37:10 pm »
Try pulling the battery, disconnect from power, press and hold the power button to discharge.  Insert one stick of RAM. Re-insert batt and reconnect power.  Try again.  I'm leaning towards your RAM.  I know..  it worked before...  but if you have another stick of something slower 2133Mhz, please try it.
« Last Edit: December 08, 2016, 10:41:13 pm by shadowsports »
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