890GXM G65 Phenom II X6 BIOS query

Hi. I didn't get the required information from the sticky regarding thuban support for the above mentioned board, so I've created a new thread. I have a plan of buying AMD Phenom II X6 1055T processor and MSI 890GXM G65 board. The board at the time of release didn't have the support for thubans, so most probably I'd need to get a BIOS update for the installation of the thuban CPU. My question is, Will it boot with the thuban CPU even without the bios update? I'm asking this because I don't have an old AMD CPU to carry out the BIOS update process. If it doesn't boot, the it's a complete waste of money. Thanks in advance...

I was afraid of this combo but my results were fine. I bought the combo at Frys and it came with bios version 1.4 and booted and worked fine through windows, but it would not recognize cpu speed accurately after overclock( had nothing to do with amd cool feauture) After 1.6 bios update its recognized flawlessly. You shouldnt need to have another processor to do a bios update,it should still allow you to boot to bios.
This is guide i followed to flash bios successfully with bootable usb
https://forum-en.msi.com/moderator//BIOS_FD.pdf

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Error installing windows 7 on 890gxm-g65 & phenom x6 1055T

hi, i've got a big issue, i've bought a new pc to assembly by myself but i'can't install any OS
my config is :
890gxm-G65 (ms 7642v1.00)
amd x6 1055t
2x2go ddr 3 kingston 1333mhz(9-9-9-24)
SSD corsair force60 go
HDD western digital 1to caviar green
sapphire radeon 5770 vapor-X
ocz modular psu 500W
i can't install any os i tried to ( Seven ultimate 32 and 64 bit, XP home sp3)
after the very first step of the install ( black screen with "Windows is loading files" on below), it freezed or a blue screen appeared with the error message ***STOP 0x000000000; 0x30000000; 0x50000 etc.
all my boot cd are well burnt (tested on another pc) i've tested the ram, the ssd, the hdd and the reader separately and everything work fine another pc.
my processor is not recognized by the bios, but i'didn't managed to flash the bios with M-flash.
If some could advice me, it would be great!!

Try physically inspecting the processor for any missing or bent pins. If you're going to flash the BIOS, make sure to do it with the forum's USB flashing tool. It has a 100% success rate and everybody that has used it (including myself) swear by it.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=108079.0

[890GXM-G65 / MS-7642] BETA BIOS Releases [A7642AMS.1xx version]

A7642AMS.1B0 ---> A7642AMS.1C6
- Fix the issue about system boot failure upon using R5970-P2D2G(ATI) when onchip VGA is set to Disabled under BIOS mode.
- Fix Cmos Password issue.
- Update Agesa module to OrochiPI_0.0.7.5-1.
- Update AGESAMSI Orochi to v008.
- Fix can't install linux.
- Fix the current CPU frequency information incorrect in Cell Menu group when update to AGESA Orochi 0.0.7.5.
- Fix ADX640WFK42GR adjust cpu ratio error.
- Fix ADX640WFK42GR and AM3+ CPU ratio error under CPU-Z infomation.
- Fixed Adjust PCI-E Frequency no function.
- Update to AMD AGESA Orochi 1.1.0.0 and AMI 8.00.16_CPU-OrochiPI_1.1.0.0-1.
- Fixed AM3+ CPU L2 cache size error.
- Fixed AM3+ CPU stepping show N/A.
- Support "Core C6 State" item in CPU Feature group.
- Fixed "Adjusted HT Link Frequency" information incorrect issue and remove HT CPUNB ratio item link function code when use AM3+ CPU.
- Patch AM3 Plus CPU CPU-NB and HT Frequency error.
- Update RAID option rom to 3.3.1540.14.
- Set C6 state default as disabled and hide the item.
- Fix if plug two memorys,system will hang at 'd2' when wake up from S3.
- Display Core C6 State item when use am3+ CPU.
- Fixed it always hang '5d' issue.
Please note that flashing this release occurs entirely at your own risk! >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<, Method II for best results. Do NOT use the BIOS/UEFI integrated M-Flash Routine.

Quote from: saint12 on 15-January-12, 14:10:32
is this newer then 7642.1c or v1.12 is there going to be an official release?
nope, 7642.1c / v1.12 is official and newer than this 1C6

NF980-G65 Phenom II x6 Bios Request

If anyone has the beta bios for this board, could you please email it to me? I have put a request with MSI support but they seem to be ignoring me
Please email it to -----------e-mail removed to protect user from spam
Thanks!

https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=138642.0

890GXM-G65 keyboard issues

Before I go over specs, I am having the EXACT same problem described in this thread. The OP in that thread is correct in that the bios does NOT stop at the F1/F2 prompt after a CMOS clear -- it pauses for about 1 second then continues on its way. Subsequent reboots simply end up on a failed boot page.
My config: 890GXM-G65 main board with bios revision 1.8, AMD Phenom II X6 1090T cpu, 16G ram (posts), 675W power supply (Thermaltake).
All peripherals are disconnected from the system. I cannot get a PS/2 keyboard to work nor a USB keyboard in any port. I have run into this in the past on certain servers with legacy keyboard support and one could get around the problem by plugging in BOTH a usb and ps/2 keyboard but that is not working in this case.
A PS/2 keyboard will light all three (caps/num/scroll) on power on but keyboard does not work and once post is complete all three are off and non-toggleable. A USB keyboard lights up num-lock on power up or hot-plug and it stays lit. No input works from this keyboard either. I have no OS installed and no bootable media connected so I continually end up at the no boot media screen which says to press a key. On this screen I cannot press a key or ctl-alt-del with any results.
Since the original thread I referenced above was never "completed" with a fix I'm hoping we can document it here (and I can have a working system)

Well, that didn't take long to figure out, my next troubleshooting step got it.
Apparently to have the keyboard active during post (to get into bios) you have to have ONE bootable device connected to the system. I hooked up the DVD drive and the keyboard became functional. Disconnecting the DVD returns the keyboard to the previously non-functional state on reboots/power ups.

890GXM-G65 New Build

Hello
I am building a new machine but having blue screen crashes during OS installation. The machine spec is as follows:
Motherboard: MSI 890GXM-G65, with latest 1B BIOS. BOIS is set to default settings.
Memory: 2 x 4GB Corsair 1333 DDR3 Non-ECC (9-9-9-24) 1.50V, dual channel.
Power Supply: Arctic 700W.
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Socket AM3 3.2 GHz.
HDD: Seagate 500GB 3.5" Barracuda SATA-III 6Gb/s
Optical Drive: LG BH10LS30 10x BD-RE with DVD±RW & LightScribe SATA Blu-Ray
First I tried loading my old Windows XP OS but this was was crashing at random points in the installation process. Sometimes I would get all the way through but it would crash during updating from the Windows Update website. I gave this up and decided to bit the bullet and put Windows 7 on it. This began blue screening almost immediately, but my most successful attempt has got to 66% in the expanding files phase of the install (several times it has stopped here). I had a 550W PSU installed at this time, so I decided to put the PSU shown above in, but this has made no difference. The blue screen message is almost always "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL", which does not tell me to much. It might be indicating a CPU or Motheboard issue, but I cannot decide which.
I now have a pretty big investment in hardware and software, and not a lot to show for it. I would be most grateful for any pointers that anyone has to offer on how to proceed further with determining where the problem lies. Thanks very much for reading this.

The Corsair is for sure far more powerful then both others.
As you have to look at the 12V rail, it output 34A BUT that is continues power.
Those other PSU's will not do that, not even close.
You can simply not buy a powersupply that outputs 500W continues for a lower price then the Corsair.
But the entire game isn't about watts, it's about 12V amperes that can be delivered continues, the Corsair does that.
Those "brands" you name for sure won't deliver anything near and probably explode when you try.
Please do some reading at http://www.jonnyguru.com/ you will quickly find out that watts are not the game to be played, the amps that the 12V regulators can handle are.
BTW, he has some reviews about el-cheapo PSU's that blow to pieces big time not even reaching anything near the Wattage on the label.
Please don't fall for the Watt trap as it's abused by many cheap crap PSU's, even if they do look fancy.
Just read this test about the CX-430 and you know enough: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=214

890gxm-g65 and AM3+ support

My computer has a gigabyte board and am getting ready to upgrade my CPU from the FX-4100 to the 6300 piledriver...
My nephew lives with me and is an amateur computer ethusiast ... I myself have never done anything with bios updates and such but here is my question
His board is the MSI 890gxm-g65, it normally supports the am3 socket CPUs.. but looking at MSI's website.. it says with a bios update it can support AM3+ CPUs.. according to Everest Ultimate.. his current bios version is 1.6.. I am wondering if that bios will support the FX-4100 or if i need to get him an updated bios version and need to better understand how to update or "flash" the bios.. any help would be appreciated.. thank you in advance
also i know this is an old question.. the AM3+ support for these boards came out a couple years ago.. I am just new to bios updating and flashing.. and not sure how to proceed.. I know that this particular board will support the AM3+ socket CPUs.. but i am not sure his boards BIOS is the right version or not

That MB requires at least BIOS 1.C for FX-4100.
Download BIOS file here:
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/890GXM-G65.html#/?div=BIOS
Use the forum flash tool to flash the BIOS, see here how to do it:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=119375.0

890GXM-G65 BIOS update failure

I just assembled a PC with the 890GXM-G65 motherboard, 4 GB Kingston DDR3-1333 memory (2x KVR1333D3N9/2G), Athlon II X2 245 processor, Nvidia 8500GT video card. BIOS revision was 1.6. Although I intended to do a clean Windows 7 x64 install later, initially and with only minor adjustments I was able to successfully boot from my HDD transplanted from my old PC with Windows 7 x86.
I decided to update to BIOS 1.7 because I built this system in an emergency and on a tight budget, hence the Athlon II X2 and the reused old video card and HDD, but I intend to upgrade to a Phenom II X6 and a better card soon, and I remembered having seen the information on MSI's Web site, on the processor compatibility list, that revision 1.7 was required to support hexa-core processors. Later I found that the information on that page had been corrected to a mere version 1.2, but by then it was too late.
I downloaded the ZIP file with the BIOS 1.7 update (7642v17.zip) from MSI's Web site and extracted it. I tried to run the executable (AFUD4310.EXE) from within a Windows 7 command prompt, but I saw a message that the program could not run in that OS. I tried to perform LiveUpdate from MSI's site, but apparently it wasn't compatible either (Windows 7 and IE 8), because nothing happened and it kept returning to the same screen, even though I had enabled all ActiveX options for MSI's site. Then I saved the BIOS binary (A7642AMS.170) to a FAT-formatted USB stick and tried M-Flash from BIOS.
The BIOS recognized the file but said there was a "ROM dismatch" (sic). I canceled it, rebooted, re-downloaded the file, calculated the MD5 hash for the BIOS binary both on my HDD and on the USB stick and they matched, which rules out any problem with the file copy process or the USB stick hardware. I repeated the M-Flash process and since I had double-checked that the ROM file was correct, I saved my old BIOS to the same USB stick and let the flashing proceed.
The BIOS flash process went normally through the end ("Erasing ROM," "Writing ROM," etc.), with the message that the PC would reboot after 5 seconds. Which, of course, it didn't. Other than the blue LEDs and the processor fan spinning, nothing happens. Not even the GPU fan spins, and the same video card still works perfectly in my old PC, which of course I had to re-assemble - I'm writing from it now and using the same video card. I tried everything, in desperation including resetting the BIOS jumpers and removing the battery, even though I knew that's for misconfigured BIOS parameters, not for a corrupted BIOS.
Now, you don't have to tell me that a BIOS upgrade is risky. I know it, and only did it because I thought I had a good reason - to make my new PC ready for the upgrade I intend to do soon. But first, I wouldn't have done it without the incorrect information that was on MSI's Web site. Second, one expects a BIOS update to go without problems if you have the correct binary ROM file from the motherboard's manufacturer and there are no power outages or other problems that interrupt the process. Both these requisites were met. Yet now my brand-new mobo (which I stressed my limited budget to get exactly because of the X6 support and new 890GX chipset) appears to be dead.
Do I have just an expensive paperweight and a considerable loss in my bank account, or is there still hope? Can anything still be done to save my motherboard? Thanks a lot for any possible help.

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so there are all lies or what ?
No, that is called marketing. In most cases, there are no problems with M-Flash whatsoever. However, in too many other instances there have been problems with M-Flash, that is why we warn against using it, to be on the safe side. You can either ignore these warnings and take your chances (probably 95% success rate) or take them seriously and update the BIOS the DOS-Way and increase the success rate to 99.9999%. It is up to you. In case the only reason you posted your remark is to start the sort of discussion we already had hundred times in this forum, please either start your own topic and state your actual problem or just don't reply to my reply. This is a user-to-user forum, not an MSI Technical Support or an official MSI Products complaint stations. If you think that there is serious lying involved here and if have justified complaints, please contact MSI directly: >>How to contact MSI.<< Thank You.

Only 12 GB RAM showing in BIOS of 890GXM-G65 when 16 GB RAM is installed

Just added 2 x 4 GM RAM of the identical type as the original 2 x 4 GB to my son's PC, motherboard 890GXM-G65.
Even after a BIOS flash to the latest version, the BIOS still only recognizes 12 GB RAM but Windows 8 confirms 16 GB is installed, with only 12 GB available.
Anyone have any suggestions on this one, to unlock/enable the additional RAM? Tried many things to no avail.

can be dead ram or dead slot or may be corrosion or dirty slot connector, try to find contact cleaner in electronic store to clean the slot ( without power of course )

Which BIOS version latest V1.8/V1.B for 890GXM G65

Hi All,
I bought a new AMD1090T (6Core) with MSI 890GXM-G65 mobo along with 4GB RAM.
System is working ideally under Win 7 32-bit however in 64-bit it is not recognizing my Hard Disk which is being detected in BIOS.
System is also lagging after updating all the softwares.
Can you guide me??
Windows 7 Ultimate.

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Yes, it does however it is giving me error that Hard disk is capable but the command failed
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my one of the three hard disks stop getting detected in BIOS and hence then on Windows 7 64-bit.
Is it the same hard drive that did not appear in Windows before (the "command failed" hard drive)? In case the answer is yes, then this sounds like a bad hard drive rather than a board or BIOS problem.

890GXM-G65 no S.M.A.R.T. support in bios.

Hi.
Few days ago i buy mobo 890GXM-G65, today wanted to check S.M.A.R.T. on one of my hdd, and i have a surprise, smartctl gives me that answer:
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SMART support is: Disabled
SMART Disabled. Use option -s with argument 'on' to enable it.
Ok, i try with this: smartctl -a -s on /dev/sda and i receive that:
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=== START OF ENABLE/DISABLE COMMANDS SECTION ===
Error SMART Enable failed: Input/output error
Smartctl: SMART Enable Failed.
A mandatory SMART command failed: exiting. To continue, add one or more '-T perm
issive' options.
Ok, so i reboot OS, check every option in bios and don't see nothing about S.M.A.R.T. bios version is 1.B (last). This mobo realy don't support S.M.A.R.T. features or this my "luck"?

Quote from: Svet on 20-July-11, 01:16:26
SMART don't really shows accurate info, often makes mistakes.
Maybe is not accurate in 100% (especially if we speak about Seagate drives, or windows soft like hd tune), but still is really helpful
Quote from: Svet on 20-July-11, 01:16:26
Also thing its available only in native IDE mode.[/color]
I think it doesn't matter (until today i never have problem on ahci or ide), but i check and still this same.

890GXM-G65 will it boot?

just had a question for the people that own the 890GXM-G65 will it boot into bios with an unsupported cpu 1055t for bios flashing?
already ordered everything and dont want to have to spend money on another cpu even if it would only cost $40
MSI 890GXM-G65
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 4gb 2x2 ddr3 1600
nzxt vulcan
corsair hx 650

Quote from: saint12 on 12-February-11, 16:33:23
got everything up and running mine came with bios ver 1.6 used m-flash to flash to ver 1.8 had no problems only thing i don't like is the lan wont run at 1gbps to my netgear wnce2001 even if i select 1gb full it wont even switch from 100mb.
This is a different issue ,you should open another thread.
Anyway you can t get 1000M if the switch in the router can t do 1000.
Is the router gigabit on the LAN ports?The router will limit you.

890GXM-G65 Dimm Instructions Incorrect?

Whoa! Is the User Manual wrong or somethin'?
Re: Page En-8
For Dual Channel Operation:
* When I populate the recommended DIMM1 & DIMM2 Slots with 2Gb sticks, the system will not even POST.
* Populate just one stick in DIMM1 = normal POST & normal Boot into Windows 7.
* Populate one stick in DIMM1 & one stick in DIMM3 = again, normal POST & Boot.
Who's wrong here?
MSI 890GXM-G65 (MS-7642)
BIOS ver. A7642AMS.160.2010-04-30
Phenom II X6 1055
2x2GB DDR3-1600MHz 7-8-7-20 Corsair
Diamond Radeon 5750 1Gb
HDD: WD 160Gb SATA 7200rpm
Plextor SATA DVD RW
PSU: Apevia X-QPack2 500W
Windows 7 Ultimate

Quote from: roycordaro on 25-May-10, 02:37:38
Whoa! Is the User Manual wrong or somethin'?
Re: Page En-8
For Dual Channel Operation:
* When I populate the recommended DIMM1 & DIMM2 Slots with 2Gb sticks, the system will not even POST.
* Populate either stick in DIMM1 = normal POST & normal Boot into Windows 7.
* Populate one stick in DIMM1 & one stick in DIMM3 = again, normal POST & Boot.
Who's wrong here?
MSI 890GXM-G65 (MS-7642)
BIOS ver. A7642AMS.160.2010-04-30
Phenom II X6 1055
2x2GB DDR3-1600MHz 7-8-7-20 Corsair
Diamond Radeon 5750 1Gb
HDD: WD 160Gb SATA 7200rpm
Plextor SATA DVD RW
PSU: Apevia X-QPack2 500W
Windows 7 Ultimate

Tales of Extreme Frustration: 890GXM-G65 won't POST

Purchased components to build new computer and the PC won't post for some unknown reason. The fans come one and the 4 APS LEDS all light up but nothing further.
Tested the HD with my current machine and verified it functional via bios. Tested PSU on my current machine as well and found it to be working.Took the memory back in exchange for 1.5v per the documentation. Nothing. Went to exchange the mobo and they get it to fire up right before my eyes. Assuming the CPU is the issue I make the exchange. Again, nada. I go and return yet again and get a 3rd processor and am still getting nothing. Tried plugging the pwr leaving just the CPU, not even memory expecting error tones from the piezo but of course nothing. It posted at Fry's so I'm kind of out of things to try.
Saw posts online citing vcore issues but nothing really fitted what I'm experiencing especially when the solution is to flash the bios when I can't even post.
Need help. Nightmare build. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
Setup:
MOBO = MSI 890GXM-G65
CPU = AMD Phenom II x6 (1st & 2nd were 1090T, and the 3rd is 1075T)
MEM = 2x2GB DDR3 1333 Corsair XMS3
PSU = Cooler Master 650W
-Joe

Quote from: Fredrik on 22-February-11, 20:27:16
Can you ask the obviously very kind servicemen at your store to update BIOS for you.
Hey thanks man that would be an idea I haven't thought of yet... moreover, I'd like to find out how I can do that myself.
Question: How does one update the bios on a board that won't post?
Plan: obtain a stick of super low end ram, get the thing to fire up (assuming its a voltage/vcore issue that's preventing the post), update then reassemble proper
Does someone know of another way to accomplish?
Joe

Automatic Phase Switching on 890gxm-g65

MSI 890gxm-g65
AMD phenom II X6 1055T 2.8ghz
2x 2gb Kingston ddr3 1333mhz (total 4gb)
FSP Epsilon 600w 80plus quad 12+v rail
Palit Sonic OC GTX460 1gb gddr5 256bit
Cooler Master Elite 335
500 caviar blue wd 16mb cache 7200rpm
2tb caviar green wd 64mb cache 7200rpm
Win 7 Home Premium 64bit
Bios rev 1.6
there are 4 aps leds above the CPU. They are always lit no matter what. And bios defaults to disabling the APS feature. And per mobo manual, ther are only two phases, 1 led lit for power saving and 4 lit for full load.
Bios defaults are disabled for the APS, enabled for cool and quiet.
Will i see any difference if i enable it? Should i enable it? Or just leave it disabled.

HI,
maybe you are having this problem because the feature is not working in BIOS. After updating the BIOS on my 790fx-gd70 I also noticed that APS didn't work any longer. I contacted support but haven't heard from them yet.
You can however turn Phase Switching on after boot-up using "Green Power Center" in Windows.

890GXM G65 Phenom II X6 BIOS query

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