[Z87M GAMING] Debug Code 98 on cold boot

Hi All,
Hopefully someone can help me with this, it's been driving me up the wall for a while now.
First off, specs:
Z87M GAMING with bios v1.2
Intel 4670k, stock clock settings
Corsair Vengeance 1866MHz, CL set by XMP to rated speed.
Gigabyte Windforce 760 OC Edition, factory set OC clock.
Razer Deathstalker, Naga Hex KB & Mouse
So, my problem is that when cold booting the system it hangs with a code 98 on the debug leds. I then have to hit the hard reset button where the screen will then spark to life, complete with a message telling me my overclocking settings have failed. Note that everything was already stock, just XMP enabled. It only seems to do this after being fully powered down following a gaming session.
What has me stumped is that it doesn't do this with the PEG card removed, using on-board Intel gfx it will post & boot every time without popping an error. Nor are there any problems with the Geforce PEG card once it boots into windows, either during normal gaming or when doing a burn-in test with FurMark or Unigine Heaven benchmark. The PEG card was also tested in an older MSI/Intel based setup to rule it out.
All this leads me to think there could be either an issue with the bios, or compatibility problems with the Gigabyte & MSI products. I couldn't see a beta bios for the Z87M GAMING, and having RMA'd the cpu/ram/motherboard for the supplier to test only to be told there was no fault found, well... I really need to be sure of what the problem is.
So any suggestions or fixes, links to beta bios for this board, I'll try anything to just make it work rather than babysit it while it boots.
Thanks in advance for any replies,
Andrew

Quote from: DestinationDust on 01-June-14, 00:13:44
Hi All,
Hopefully someone can help me with this, it's been driving me up the wall for a while now.
First off, specs:
Z87M GAMING with bios v1.2
Intel 4670k, stock clock settings
Corsair Vengeance 1866MHz, CL set by XMP to rated speed.
Gigabyte Windforce 760 OC Edition, factory set OC clock.
Razer Deathstalker, Naga Hex KB & Mouse
So, my problem is that when cold booting the system it hangs with a code 98 on the debug leds. I then have to hit the hard reset button where the screen will then spark to life, complete with a message telling me my overclocking settings have failed. Note that everything was already stock, just XMP enabled. It only seems to do this after being fully powered down following a gaming session.
What has me stumped is that it doesn't do this with the PEG card removed, using on-board Intel gfx it will post & boot every time without popping an error. Nor are there any problems with the Geforce PEG card once it boots into windows, either during normal gaming or when doing a burn-in test with FurMark or Unigine Heaven benchmark. The PEG card was also tested in an older MSI/Intel based setup to rule it out.
All this leads me to think there could be either an issue with the bios, or compatibility problems with the Gigabyte & MSI products. I couldn't see a beta bios for the Z87M GAMING, and having RMA'd the cpu/ram/motherboard for the supplier to test only to be told there was no fault found, well... I really need to be sure of what the problem is.
So any suggestions or fixes, links to beta bios for this board, I'll try anything to just make it work rather than babysit it while it boots.
Thanks in advance for any replies,
Andrew
0x98 Console input devices connect
The system doesn't like something that is plugged in, commonly a compatibility problem with a mouse or keyboard.
Misconception. XMP 'is' overclocking, and it is possible it may have something to do with the problem. Return the RAM to default and see if the problem persists.
Admin or moderator would need to check on a Beta BIOS availability.

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