890FXA-GD70 DDR3 problem.

Greetins,
I just bought a new motherboard set, and I'm receiving already problems.
My PC is:
890FXA-GD70 + Phenom II X4 965 + G-Skill Ripjaws 1600MHz, CL 7-8-7-24(matches to the qualified vendor list).
So the problem is, that i cant set my memory settings to 1600MHz, Cl 7-8-7-24, Volts to 1.6V. My PC wont post anymore, and stays in bootloop.
Also motherboard stock settings are(for memory): 1333MHz, Cl 9-9-9-24.
I am only able to set DRAM multiplier to 1:4 when my DRAM are 1600MHz.
Bios Version 1.6

Quote from: Aukkiseta on 10-December-10, 01:57:14
Ok, so its better to buy DDR 1333MHz than 1600MHz cause of my CPU? Wich CPU:s support 1600MHz then?
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Wich CPU:s support 1600MHz then?
No one yet
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Ok, so its better to buy DDR 1333MHz than 1600MHz cause of my CPU?
It doesn't really matter.
If you planning OC, the higher rated memory can be advantage.
Also normally higher rated memory can have better[lower] latency at lower speeds.

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Msi 890fxa-gd70 posting problems

the problem started after i installed a new thermaltake frio cpu cooler, i installed it outside of the case on the box the motherboard came in. I get the splash screen but the keyboard wont respond and hangs at code 38 with a usb mouse and keyboard and one sata Hdd & dvd drive plugged in. if i remove the mouse and keyboard it goes to code 78 and hangs. if i remove the hdd & dvd drive it cycles through and tells me i have no boot device. i have tried different combinations and tryed moving the ram around, just 1 stick!. i have tried clearing the cmos throughout doing the different combinations. I have tried all the different sata ports for just the hdd, and i have tried all the different usb ports to try to get the keyboard to register, i did also try another known working usb keyboard. this motherboard has never been OC'ed this is a custom build computer for a friend so i only have limited time to keep messing around with combinations of hardware. the ram is tested and i also tried using one of my sticks from my rig with no luck. so here is the specs
msi 890fxa-gd70 mobo - bios 1.6
AMD phen II 555 BE - no oc and no unlocked cores
G. Skill rip jaws 1333 mhz cas 9
this rig was working perfect for 2 weeks before i tried to install the new HS, i already checked the pins on the cpu to make sure that i didnt damaged it. i always practice safe ESD rules and was wearing my bracelet. i was very careful when installing the new cooler and made sure it wasn't too tight of a fit, i have already done this before on my rig same mobo, cpu and cooler and had no problems with it. I am stuck in a corner and I am hoping to find some help out... Any suggestions? Please and Thank You in advance

i have tried that also, the main problem is that i cant get it past code 38 with an usb keyboard in it so that i can enter the bios. i can get it to cycle through and not hang, but that is without any keyboard or Hdd so im back at square one. i still need to try an PS/2 keyboard but finding one is actually harder than i thought it would be. this board hasn't have a bios update, it came with 1.6 already on it. its not even an month old yet. but thank you for an possible answer to this dilemma.

MSI 890FXA-GD70 starting problem

Hello
I just got a new MSI 890FXA-GD70 and after all is plugged in and when i start the computer all the fans start but the bios doest show up. The strange thing is that most of the leds turn on (CPU Phase leds all light up and stay on, the DDR phase lights up and stay on) BUT, and this is the strangest part, the diagnostics display on the board doest even turn on. There is also no sound noises of any kind and I'm 99% sure i plug the speaker right.
I even started the board having no RAM and no HD to see if "anything" happened but always the same. Leds light up and stay on but nothing else. I'm using a CORSAIR AX1200 1200W for power. The CPU is an AMD Sempron 140.
This is also a good time to tell this is the first time i try to build a computer so any rookie mistakes i could have made, like something i forgot to plug, or any jumpers you can point and laugh
Any ideas??
Thank you

Quote from: Svet on 02-June-11, 19:57:37
have you tried to boot with barabone setup and mainboard out of PC case?
there could be a shorting issue.
I have not! But it's going to be the first thing i will do as soon i get home. Like i said on top, i just find it odd the fact the leds light up and the diagnostics display doest turn on. If it's a shorting issue any chance i could have fried the board? Or that's is just some safety "thing"?

MSI 890FXA-GD70 Crossfire Problems

hi, im new to crossfire and my cousin just gave me his old msi r4770 cyclone..
im wondering why i cant run both cards at full x16 bandwidth..
one is running at PCIE 2.0 @ x16 and another one at PCIE 1.1 @ x8
and why does the other one say PCIE 1.1 and not 2.0?..
i used PCIE_1 and PCIE_5 as the manual says..
here are the screenshots:

glad i could help you get it working! that is a common problem with dust and dabris getting into the unused connectors on motherboards leading to connection problems between cards and motherboard!
in future if that ever happens again try the clean and reseat as that is the most common problem!

890fxa-gd70 boot problem.

I have an odd error where i can't even seem to load the bios. All the fan's spin up, but when i hit "any key" to go into the bios is stalls out moving between code 42-43-44 and back down.
If i skip trying to get into the bios it stalls out asking to load from disk to install the os.

>>Clear CMOS Guide<<
>>Posting Guide<<

MSI 890FXA-GD70 Probs (FF and 24/8 Pin Prob)

Hey Everyone -
I picked up the following to make a 2nd gaming rig:
AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz
MSI 890FXA-GD70
DDR3 Corsair 1333MHz 4GB
DDR3 Kingston 1333MHz 2x4GB (Bought this thinking the Corsair was bad - using them separately - not together..)
I already have video cards/Harddrive/psu (1000w) that I know work.
I have 2 issues with the new motherboard (MSI 890FXA-GD70).
1) I can only power up the motherboard if I unplug the ATX 8-pin while the ATX-24 pin is plugged in.
a) while running like this I get the famous flashing "FF" code.
2) If I have the ATX 24/8 Pin plugged in - it seems to have a slight hiccup of power and then nothing happens (except 2 blue phase lights for the RAM stay lit)
a) I've tried switching RAM around with multiple combination (single/duel etc) in all DIMM slots (1-4)
a noobie question:
Am I getting the FF code - because that 8 pin is not functioning properly?
Just to note - ive also triple checked the CPU to make sure pins were not bent/placed wrong etc...
Thanks for any help - Ive tried searching everywhere for a fix - and the ones Ive found didn't work. (other then returning the board )

You tried everything you could in my book, yes I agree RMA the board.
8 pin must be connected else the CPU doesn't get power.
However, it could also be the CPU that's broken, best to RMA both, board and CPU.

Problem with 890fxa-gd70 and temps (what the heck is going on?)

System Spec:
Antec Nine-hundred
890FXA-GD70 bios 1.6
AMD 6x 1055t @ 3.5ghz (but prob happened even at stock speeds)
Corsair H50 - (push : shroud : radiator : pull ) 26c / 42c (maybe???)
2x 4gb G.Skill Ripjaw DDR3 1600
2x Seagate Momentus XT in RAID0
BFG GTX275oc
Muskin 550w PSU
The digital temp readout on the mobo says one temp, and various monitoring programs say different temps (when they say anything at all...)
Is this a known bug? I've had time when Core Temp said my cpu was running at 12c. Do I have a defective temp sensor on the mobo, or CPU?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Glendor...

And the REALLY wierd part is that the problem just went away over the weekend... Go Figure!
Didn't do anything, didn't change anything, just logged into the monitoring apps to write down some settings and noticed the Temps are registering, and show a remarkable similarity. The only one that is still slightly wierd is the TMPIN2 that still shows a 63-65c reading. Wish I knew what that was...

890FXA-GD70 problems with 4 stick of ram

I just built a new rig around the 890FXA-GD70 MB and everything is going great except I have major stability problems with 4 sticks of Ram installed. I purchased 4 sticks of G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 from Newegg. The PC will boot fine with all 4 sticks installed and Windows 7 recognizes them but I have a lot of application crashes. No BSOD so far but very frequent app problems. Even the windows event viewer keeps crashing while trying to troubleshoot. I removed two of the sticks and everything has been rock solid. Anyone else successfully running 4 sticks in this board or have any suggestions to stabilize? I'm not trying to overclock anything at the moment.
thanks,

I had similar issues with BSOD. I thought it might be my RAM. I tried all kinds of different settings. Tested it in another system. It worked flawlessly and passed all memtests. I took that RAM and the RAM from the other system (a DELL from work) home. Tried the Dell RAM out and no post. Tried one stick in DIMM2 and it worked stably and then tried two sticks and it worked stably. I then tried my memory (ADATA). I got one BSOD, but ran several memtests and burnin tests over the next 5 or 6 hours. No more issues. SWEET. Reinstalled windows. Ran great for 4 or 5 days and then got more BSOD. I contacted MSI support and on two separate occasions they suggested I RMA the board. I returned the board and got a different one. I've been happy since (no issues whatsoever). I even bought two more sticks of RAM. I'm just saying - maybe it's not your RAM. I can't say for certain that the 890FXA-GD70 was defective. It may just need more BIOS updates. Frustrating to say the least. I feel your pain.
AMD 1055t
MSI 890FXA-GD70 - flashed BIOS to 1.6 early on to try to fix RAM issues (didn't help) = RMA
ASUS M4A89TD PRO
ADATA 4x2gb DDR3 1600
Nvidia GTS 250 on loan from a friend until I select a card
Antec True Power 750w
WD caviar Black 750
Lancool PC-K62
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Problem with 890fxa-gd70 lan

Hello !!
now i have MB 890fxa-gd70
amd 1055t 2.8Ghz cpu
nividia 9600gt 512mb
g-skill (2*2GB) buss2133 CL9
the problem is when i go to adapter setting only 1 adapter is shown
before that the both of them is working perfect but suddenly 1 of them disappeared
so, what is the solution please
<Sorry for my bad english>

Are they both enabled in the BIOS?

890FXA-GD70 Will Not Wake From S3 Sleep

890FXA-GD70 will not wake from S3 sleep; the power comes back on and the fans run but the video never returns and the system hard locks with a POST code of 22 or 24. Other than this issue the system is rock solid.
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Processor
Sapphire 5870 Graphics
Crucial M4 SSD
Corsair DDR3
No overclock
I have reproduced the issue on two 890FXA-GD70s motherboards and I am convinced that this is not a result of a failed motherboard. I also was able to move my fully installed SSD hard drive, processor, memory and graphics card to an Asus 890FX board and successfully wake from S3 sleep proving that my OS and driver installation are working correctly.
I know how to properly set the BIOS as I have installed many 890GXM-G65 motherboards for S3 sleep without issue. The problem seems unique to the 890FXA-GD70.
Is there a fix for this?

I have identified the cause. The "Extra RAID/IDE Controller" must be "Enabled" to use S3; otherwise the system will hang on the wake event. This is true even if the "Extra RAID/IDE Controller" goes unused. The "Extra RAID/IDE Controller" must be set to "Enabled" for S3 sleep to wake.
This would seem to me to be a bug since none of the other MSI boards I have used require the optional IDE controller to be enabled in order for S3 to function properly.

MSI 890FXA-GD70 w/ 2xIntel 510 120GB in RAID 0 on Locks up and BSOD

I am getting hard lockups and BSOD from the following
OS: Win7x64
MB: MSI 890FXA-GD70 w/ latest BIOS
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
HD: 2xIntel SSD 520 120GB SSD RAID 0
VID: ATI FirePro V4800
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600 F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
I have swapped power supplies. I have swapped identical RAM. I have swapped video cards. I have used Ultimate Boot CD to run Memtest and other stress tests and everything passes with flying colors. BIOS is loaded with defaults fail safe. RAID array is created using all defaults for a RAID 0. Everything points to SSD firmware or other issues. Maybe RAID 0 with 2 Intel 510's using a AMD SB850 is not supported? Firmware versions on the 510's are both PPG4 which is the latest. Am I doing something wrong? Anyone have any ideas? I am very disappointed that that I can not get my RAID 0 stable. BTW I am doing no overclocking etc. Hardware and errors follow. Thanks!
Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.12.0002.633 AMD64 Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Loading Dump File [D:\Kingston\BSODDmpFiles\chapmunger\Windows_NT6_BSOD_jcgriff2\031112-15210-01.dmp] Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available Symbol search path is: SRV*c:\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols Executable search path is: Windows 7 Kernel Version 7601 (Service Pack 1) MP (6 procs) Free x64 Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS Built by: 7601.17640.amd64fre.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506 Machine Name: Kernel base = 0xfffff800`02c5a000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0xfffff800`02e9f670 Debug session time: Sun Mar 11 00:13:13.124 2012 (UTC - 6:00) System Uptime: 0 days 0:04:46.289 Loading Kernel Symbols ....................................... ........................ ....................................... ......................... .............................. Loading User Symbols Loading unloaded module list ....... ******************************************************************************* * * * Bugcheck Analysis * * * ******************************************************************************* Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information. BugCheck D1, {fffff88001308c08, 2, 8, fffff88001308c08} Probably caused by : Ntfs.sys ( Ntfs! ?? ::NNGAKEGL::`string'+2bf0 ) Followup: MachineOwner --------- 4: kd> !analyze -v ******************************************************************************* * * * Bugcheck Analysis * * * ******************************************************************************* DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (d1) An attempt was made to access a pageable (or completely invalid) address at an interrupt request level (IRQL) that is too high. This is usually caused by drivers using improper addresses. If kernel debugger is available get stack backtrace. Arguments: Arg1: fffff88001308c08, memory referenced Arg2: 0000000000000002, IRQL Arg3: 0000000000000008, value 0 = read operation, 1 = write operation Arg4: fffff88001308c08, address which referenced memory Debugging Details: ------------------ READ_ADDRESS: GetPointerFromAddress: unable to read from fffff80002f09100 fffff88001308c08 CURRENT_IRQL: 2 FAULTING_IP: Ntfs! ?? ::NNGAKEGL::`string'+2bf0 fffff880`01308c08 55 push rbp CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT: 1 DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: VISTA_DRIVER_FAULT BUGCHECK_STR: 0xD1 PROCESS_NAME: explorer.exe TRAP_FRAME: fffff8800a580fb0 -- (.trap 0xfffff8800a580fb0) NOTE: The trap frame does not contain all registers. Some register values may be zeroed or incorrect. rax=fffff88001308c08 rbx=0000000000000000 rcx=fffff8800a581180 rdx=fffff8800a582770 rsi=0000000000000000 rdi=0000000000000000 rip=fffff88001308c08 rsp=fffff8800a581148 rbp=fffff8800a581280 r8=fffff8800a581900 r9=fffff8800a581280 r10=fffff8800a582970 r11=fffff8800a5811b8 r12=0000000000000000 r13=0000000000000000 r14=0000000000000000 r15=0000000000000000 iopl=0 nv up ei ng nz na pe nc Ntfs! ?? ::NNGAKEGL::`string'+0x2bf0: fffff880`01308c08 55 push rbp Resetting default scope LAST_CONTROL_TRANSFER: from fffff80002cd61e9 to fffff80002cd6c40 FAILED_INSTRUCTION_ADDRESS: Ntfs! ?? ::NNGAKEGL::`string'+2bf0 fffff880`01308c08 55 push rbp STACK_TEXT: fffff880`0a580e68 fffff800`02cd61e9 : 00000000`0000000a fffff880`01308c08 00000000`00000002 00000000`00000008 : nt!KeBugCheckEx fffff880`0a580e70 fffff800`02cd4e60 : 00000000`000000e9 00000000`00000000 fffff800`02ce1845 fffff880`01269840 : nt!KiBugCheckDispatch+0x69 fffff880`0a580fb0 fffff880`01308c08 : fffff800`02d02a7c 00000000`00000001 fffffa80`09667000 fffffa80`08c92d01 : nt!KiPageFault+0x260 fffff880`0a581148 fffff800`02d02a7c : 00000000`00000001 fffffa80`09667000 fffffa80`08c92d01 fffffa80`08d1aea0 : Ntfs! ?? ::NNGAKEGL::`string'+0x2bf0 fffff880`0a581150 fffff800`02d024fd : fffff880`01269834 fffff880`0a582770 00000000`00000000 fffff880`01219000 : nt!_C_specific_handler+0x8c fffff880`0a5811c0 fffff800`02d012d5 : fffff880`01269834 fffff880`0a581238 fffff880`0a5820a8 fffff880`01219000 : nt!RtlpExecuteHandlerForException+0xd fffff880`0a5811f0 fffff800`02d12361 : fffff880`0a5820a8 fffff880`0a581900 fffff880`00000000 ffff5fff`ffffffff : nt!RtlDispatchException+0x415 fffff880`0a5818d0 00000000`00000000 : 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 : nt!KiDispatchException+0x135 STACK_COMMAND: kb FOLLOWUP_IP: Ntfs! ?? ::NNGAKEGL::`string'+2bf0 fffff880`01308c08 55 push rbp SYMBOL_STACK_INDEX: 3 SYMBOL_NAME: Ntfs! ?? ::NNGAKEGL::`string'+2bf0 FOLLOWUP_NAME: MachineOwner MODULE_NAME: Ntfs IMAGE_NAME: Ntfs.sys DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP: 4d79997b FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: X64_0xD1_CODE_AV_BAD_IP_Ntfs!_??_::NNGAKEGL::_string_+2bf0 BUCKET_ID: X64_0xD1_CODE_AV_BAD_IP_Ntfs!_??_::NNGAKEGL::_string_+2bf0 Followup: MachineOwner ---------
Loading Dump File [D:\Kingston\BSODDmpFiles\chapmunger\Windows_NT6_BSOD_jcgriff2\031012-22963-01.dmp] Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available Symbol search path is: SRV*c:\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols Executable search path is: Windows 7 Kernel Version 7600 MP (6 procs) Free x64 Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS Built by: 7600.16841.amd64fre.win7_gdr.110622-1503 Machine Name: Kernel base = 0xfffff800`0285a000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0xfffff800`02a97e70 Debug session time: Sat Mar 10 22:15:14.047 2012 (UTC - 6:00) System Uptime: 0 days 0:02:55.014 Loading Kernel Symbols ....................................... ........................ ....................................... ......................... ............. Loading User Symbols Loading unloaded module list ..... ******************************************************************************* * * * Bugcheck Analysis * * * ******************************************************************************* Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information. BugCheck F4, {3, fffffa8009348b30, fffffa8009348e10, fffff80002bd2300} Probably caused by : hardware_disk Followup: MachineOwner --------- 3: kd> !analyze -v ******************************************************************************* * * * Bugcheck Analysis * * * ******************************************************************************* CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION (f4) A process or thread crucial to system operation has unexpectedly exited or been terminated. Several processes and threads are necessary for the operation of the system; when they are terminated (for any reason), the system can no longer function. Arguments: Arg1: 0000000000000003, Process Arg2: fffffa8009348b30, Terminating object Arg3: fffffa8009348e10, Process image file name Arg4: fffff80002bd2300, Explanatory message (ascii) Debugging Details: ------------------ PROCESS_OBJECT: fffffa8009348b30 IMAGE_NAME: hardware_disk DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP: 0 FAULTING_MODULE: 0000000000000000 PROCESS_NAME: csrss.exe EXCEPTION_RECORD: fffff88001ed8b78 -- (.exr 0xfffff88001ed8b78) ExceptionAddress: 0000000077514e8f ExceptionCode: c0000006 (In-page I/O error) ExceptionFlags: 00000000 NumberParameters: 3 Parameter[0]: 0000000000000000 Parameter[1]: 000007fefd47d8a8 Parameter[2]: 00000000c000000e Inpage operation failed at 000007fefd47d8a8, due to I/O error 00000000c000000e EXCEPTION_CODE: (NTSTATUS) 0xc0000006 - The instruction at 0x%p referenced memory at 0x%p. The required data was not placed into memory because of an I/O error status of 0x%x. CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT: 1 DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: VISTA_DRIVER_FAULT CURRENT_IRQL: 0 ERROR_CODE: (NTSTATUS) 0xc0000006 - The instruction at 0x%p referenced memory at 0x%p. The required data was not placed into memory because of an I/O error status of 0x%x. EXCEPTION_PARAMETER1: 0000000000000000 EXCEPTION_PARAMETER2: 000007fefd47d8a8 EXCEPTION_PARAMETER3: 00000000c000000e IO_ERROR: (NTSTATUS) 0xc000000e - A device which does not exist was specified. EXCEPTION_STR: 0xc0000006_c000000e FAULTING_IP: +23a 00000000`77514e8f ?? ??? BUGCHECK_STR: 0xF4_IOERR_C000000E FOLLOWUP_IP: +23a 000007fe`fd47d8a8 ?? ??? FOLLOWUP_NAME: MachineOwner MODULE_NAME: hardware_disk STACK_COMMAND: kb FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: X64_0xF4_IOERR_C000000E_IMAGE_hardware_ disk BUCKET_ID: X64_0xF4_IOERR_C000000E_IMAGE_hardware_ disk

Thanks for the help! It is appreciated. Power supply is Antec 380W. I have tried swapping out with identical one - both were brand new and I have had pretty good luck with Antec in the past so I kind of doubt that's it. Wish it was so easy! The machine is on a good line interactive UPS as well so power fluctuations are not causing this.
I am using the hardware RAID on the SB850 - it requires loading the latest driver from USB during installation. But prior to that it requires a Ctrl-F and into the RAID setup. I choose RAID 0 and then select both Intel 510 120GB SATA III. The two SSD have the exact same firmware which is the latest per Intel Website.
Drivers are the latest for Win7x64 from here:
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/890FXA-GD70.html#/?div=Driver&os=Vista%2064
This problem is posted in two other spots - Intel Forums and Windows Seven Forums
http://communities.intel.com/thread/28220?tstart=0
http://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-debugging/218850-bsod-msi-890fxa-gd70-w-2xintel-ssd-520-120gb-ssd-raid-0-a.html
No one has been able to solve it yet. Seems like MSI and Intel are both good companies but these products are not compatible in the configuration I am attempting.

My 890FXA-GD70 FF story

890FXA-GD70 (used via eBay; unboxing seemed as if new)
all new:
AMD Sempron 145 CPU
Corsair AX1200 PSU
Corsair CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 1x4G DDR3 1333MHz PC3-10666
ATI Radeon HD 5970 GDU
Seagate Barracuda 7200 500 GB SATA ST500DM002
The board came with BIOS 1.9; I M-flashed it to 1.C (yes, I know M-flash is deprecated here, but I have no OS CD/DVD, only an OS USB and USB was not a boot option with 1.9; and I had the FF problem before the M-flash).
The unit consistently fails to boot, with no display output and FF in the debug LEDs, under the following conditions; in all instances, PSU 1/0 switch is in the 1 (on) position and power is controlled via the mainboard Power button: brief touch for on, extended touch for off:
--cold power-on;
--power-on within 2-5 minutes of system shut-down (from within OS) or power-off (Power button).
The unit starts up OK
--if left in the "FF" state for at least 2-5 minutes, then powered off via the onboard Power button, then immediately powered on via that button;
--if system restarted from within OS.
Note that if the system is shut down via OS command and then immediately after the board goes dark and fans stop power is re-applied, it will go into and remain in "FF" mode. This is why I don't think it's a temperature issue.
I have many times checked CPU and power connecter seatings, reset CMOS, checked RAM seating, moved RAM to DIMM slot 4 (as a test; its "home" is slot 1 nearest CPU).
When the system does start up OK, there are no apparent problems and it will stay up "forever." The OS is Ubuntu 10.04.
I have reviewed all 11 threads that forum search returned for this board with both terms "890FXA-GD70" and "FF"; almost all end with advice to RMA the board, although there are a few success stories; one that I recall was via RAM stick replacement. (I have new Kingston 2x2G RAM arriving tomorrow.)

Quote from: Fredrik on 15-December-11, 21:03:31
Okey, then try please setting the memory speed down. I do believe you have bad talk between processor and memory. The processor may be the bad part, but more common are bad memory sticks.
I looked at the manual with particular attention to "Advance [sic] DRAM Configuration", but I still don't know which BIOS setting that is.
P.S. I have new Kingston RAM, 2x2G, arriving later today; Kingston's web site says its compatible with this mainboard.

890FXA-GD70 Overclocking DDR 1333 Memory to 1600

I am a professional network administrator and have been building my own computers since 2002. However, am not a gamer and have never over clocked anything. I just built a new rig based on the on a MSI 890FXA-GD70 mobo and an AMD 1090T processor. The mobo supported 1600, 1800, and 2000 speeds of over clocked DDR3 1333 RAM. I purchased 2 2GB sticks of Corsair Dominator CMP4GX3M2A1600C8 RAM because it was supposed to be able to handle being OCed to 1600 with no problems. My system is running great but it automatically detects the RAM as 1333 MHz with timings of 9-9-9-24 instead of the advertised 1600 with 8-8-8-24. I went into the BIOS and manually set the timings to 8-8-8-24 and it worked fine. I then set the ratio from Auto to 1/4 which showed the speed of the RAM at 1600 MHz. However, when I told it to save the setting and reboot it would not come up at all. The only way to recover my system was to use the jumpers on the mobo to reset the CMOS back to its original settings. From everything I've read it's easy to set the RAM to 1600. Both my mobo and the RAM are advertised by the manufacturer as supporting 1600 DDR3. I would appreciate any advice anyone has. Specific settings for my mobo would be appreciated. My system is fine the way it is but I paid extra to have certified 1600 MHz RAM and would like to be able to use it at that speed. Thanks in advance.

Mobilebyrd,
I received a personal message from you with the question below but for some reason my account won't let me send personal messages or view to profile to get your e-mail address. Hopefully you will get this. Please post a reply to this forum if you have any more questions. Hopefully it will help others how are having the same problem. I have posted the question and answer. Please keep in mind that the settings I used are for the Corsair Dominator RAM that is approved to go to 1800 MHz. You settings may be different but this is how you change them. Also some of the settings have to be made individually for each stick of ram while others apply to all sticks. I am not familiar with the setting for TC but assume that is the same as CAS since that's the only one missing and it's in the same order. The timings on the RAM like 8-8-8-24 are in order of CAS, tRCD, tRP, and tRAS. They are also in that same order in the BIOS.
Q: I saw where you had successfully overclocked your memory inside the BIOS. I have looked at the manual for the board but have not been able to figure out how to input the changes for the memory. Can you supply a step by step for accessing the Cell Menu and then accessing the Ram's TC, TRCD, TRP, etc. I have figured out how to change the command rate and can see the aforementioned timings but have not been able to determine where I go to change them.
A: To Overclock Memory from 1333 to 1600
Go to Cell Menu
Advanced DRAM Configuration (press enter to go into sub menu)
Change each option below by hitting enter on default setting (auto) and using up and down arrows to select new setting then hit enter to select it.
DRAM Timing Mode: Both
CAS: 8
tRCD: 8
tRP: 8
tRAS: 24 *highlight Auto and use + and – buttons to change
(must change for each stick of RAM individually)
ESC to exit sub menu
Under Advanced DRAM Configuration select FSB/DRAM Ratio
FSB/DRAM Ratio: 1/4 (for 1600 MHz RAM)
Command Rate: Auto
Scroll down further in the menu until you get to voltages
DRAM Voltage: 1.651 *highlight
Options are grayed out, you must select Auto and use + and – buttons to change value then push enter to select.
Spread Spectrum: Enable
After making these changes and it's working I recommend backing up your BIOS settins to a USB device from the M-Flash menu. I would also recommend backing up your working BIOS before making these changes in case it won’t book after you change the RAM settings. In my case I didn’t change the RAM voltage and it wouldn’t boot so I had to use the reset jumper on the Mobo to set it back to factory settings. I then had to reconfigure everything else that I had already done.
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What could cause "2A" code on 890FXA-GD70 mainboard?

My MSI 890FXA-GD70 now stalls at the point where it displays the code "2A." Can someone describe the possible cause(s) of the mainboard stalling at "2A"?
I even contacted MSI and received a refurbished mainboard, which I installed this weekend but it presents the same error.
I observe that all other lights and all fans appear to be working just fine, but I never see any video at any point (no MSI splash screen, no BIOS, etc.) during the brief boot process before it reaches the "2A" display.
I have tried two different PCI-Express video cards and neither one changed the mainboard's behavior of stalling at "2A."
My computer worked flawlessly for nearly three years before experiencing this problem.
Here are my PC's components:
* Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
* SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
* Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT51264BA1339
* Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT51264BA1339
* ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
* CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
* MSI 890FXA-GD70 AM3 AMD 890FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
* Cooler Master Hyper N520 Mirror Finished Copper Base Aluminum Fins 5 Heatpipes CPU Cooler
* AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2GHz 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT90ZFBGRBOX
* COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
* XFX HD-567X-ZNF3 Radeon HD 5670 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
I also tried swapping out the XFX video card listed above with the following, purchased new:
* SAPPHIRE 100358L Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card
In addition, I tried installing both video cards in different PCI-E slots on the mainboard, in case one of the PCI-E slots has gone bad. (I even tried booting without any video card, and did get a different code, but I can't remember what it was.)
I tried all of the troubleshooting steps described in prior threads related to the "2A" code, such as:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=145187.0
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=151534.0
That includes swapping out RAM sticks, including one at a time.
And I also dutifully followed all of the suggestions offered by an MSI technician by telephone.
I even plugged in different keyboards (PS/2 and USB), different mice, etc. (Grasping for anything that might present a different mainboard code at this point!) But nothing makes a difference.
Any other ideas?
Should I just request of MSI a new RMA# to get yet another refurbished mainboard? (The MSI tech I spoke to previously about this "2A" code seemed convinced it was a defective mainboard when he authorized the first RMA.)
Or should I just keep buying new video cards until I install one that works? (I only have one desktop PC with PCI-E slots, my other active desktop PC uses AGP. So I can't verify that the video card works in a different PC; I can only trust that buying a new, highly-rated video card didn't result in the bad luck of getting one that was DOA ... but I suppose theoretically that's possible, however unlikely.)
Thanks!

I'm still unable to get past this code "2A" stall. Can anyone help?
Among the troubleshooting steps I've tried since my February 24 post, none of which made any difference/improvement in the stalling at "2A":
Unplugged all SATA drives and power connections to those drives (2 hard drives and 1 CD/DVD drive) and tried to reboot. Result = stuck on "2A"
Unplugged all external peripherals (e.g., mouse, keyboard, ethernet, etc.) and tried to reboot. Result - stuck on "2A"
Unplugged all external peripherals and all SATA drives and tried to reboot. Result - stuck on "2A"
Unplugged all front panel connections - except the connection to enable the power button needed to reboot the system - and tried to reboot. Result - stuck on "2A"
Disconnected all power supply connections, except the CD/DVD drive (to put a small load on the power supply), and tested out the power supply with a volt meter (multimeter). Result = 100% of the molex, 24-pin, and other power supply wires are delivering the expected volts.
Are there any MSI representatives available who can provide more detailed information about what the "2A" code indicates?
I found the following information about code "2A," but I'm not sure whether it's applicable for my specific MSI mainboard, on a PDF provided by American Megatrends (BIOS company) titled "AMIBIOS8 Check Point and Beep Code List" from 1988:
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Initialize different buses and perform the following functions: Reset, Detect, and Disable (function 0); Static Device Initialization (function 1); Boot Output Device Initialization (function 2). Function 0 disables all device nodes, PCI devices, and PnP ISA cards. It also assigns PCI bus numbers. Function 1 initializes all static devices that include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in PCI-PCI bridges, and noncompliant PCI devices. Static resources are also reserved. Function 2 searches for and initializes any PnP, PCI, or AGP video devices.
Thanks!

2133 MHz ram on 890FXA-GD70

This is my first build and I was wondering if it would be worth getting some DDR3 2133 for my 890FXA-GD70. According to the specs it supports up to 2 sticks at this speed correct? Is it reasonable to achieve 2133 MHz on air?
Thanks for you help, its much appreciated.

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Is it reasonable to achieve 2133 MHz on air?
I don't believe RAM heat is going to be much of an issue, but the limitation of the CPU you choose may be. The experienced AMD guys can probably advise on that. This should apply to both Intel & AMD though, but I have found getting RAM rated high like yours has benefits in the practical speeds. As an example, I can get 2000's running at 1600 on 1.55V's, CR 1T, 7 7 7 19 tRFC 50 with '0' problems. Again, it may be the CPU that limits what you can run stable, as well as to the RAM quality itself.

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