Doesn't detect CPU even with the latest BIOS version. POST code shows e5, 45 and then 00. Single PSU Corsair 1500
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from https://www.asus.comBy ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support, August 12, 2026
Dear Valued Customer,
We regret to learn that you are experiencing issues with your motherboard not posting. To troubleshoot this issue, we recommend following the steps in the FAQ below. Should the issue persist, please contact our support team at https://www.asus.com/us/support/CallUs to further investigate the problem or assist with repairing the device. We stand behind our products and continuously strive to improve our products and processes to achieve customer service excellence. For more information, email us at customerloyalty@asus.com and include the case number "N2608011947-0002" as a reference. We will do our best to resolve your case quickly. Your feedback is very important to us and enables us to improve our support channels. Thank you for choosing ASUS. Best Regards, Schottky ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support FAQ-[Motherboard] Troubleshooting - No Power/No Boot/No Display https://www.asus.com/us/support/faq/1042632/
Response from https://www.asus.comBy CLM, August 12, 2026
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for your comment.
We do understand the inconvenience this may have caused if the motherboard doesn't detect the CPU with a Q-Code sequence of e5, 45, and then 00 errors. To resolve this problem, ensure the CPU is installed properly and no benty pins, verify that all required power inputs—including the main 24-pin ATX, dual 8-pin CPU power cables, and auxiliary PCIe power connectors on the board—are firmly clicked in. Ensure the CPU cooler is not overtighten or uneven, Clear the CMOS every component change or installation.
Should you need further assistance with the product, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I would be more than happy to help. Or you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/.
IMHO, the entire ASUS motherboard line should be like this board. 8 channels to memory. 7 full speed PCIe gen 5 slots. 4 M.2 NVMe slots with cooling fan.
Support for additional PCIe power and support for 2 PSUs if needed. Built-in 10G Ethernet port. Plenty of fan headers. When working with multiple GPUs, video capture cards, audio devices the entire system flow is very low latency.
Two issues I had with the board: 1. The boot Q-LED 00 and yellow light (DRAM) issue are misleading … took me a while to figure out why the board wouldn’t boot. The current BIOS/EFI didn’t recognize my AMD 9975X CPU and required a FlashBios port updated before it would recognize my CPU. 2. The plastic cover over the ports around the backplate area prevents/blocks the use of PCIe 5 slot 1. Fortunately the plastic shroud can be remove without any issues and allow the use of slot 1. 3. Not enough USB-C slot (just 2).
If low latency and overall system thru-put is important to your workflow (even gaming), then this board is a MUST. I only have 256GB install in 4 slots but they work at their rated speed 6400Mts without any issues.