How to clear cmos with jumper method MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC

no have socket for jumper/clear cmos ?

Quote from: pegadroid on 13-August-14, 18:37:12
ok. thank you all. now I'm not confused, I think its socket to clear cmos lost
If you mean the jumper no it did not come with one, nothing was lost. Older MBs had 3 pins for JBAT1 and came with a jumper and it was stored plugged into pins 1-2 and to clear CMOS it was moved to clear pins 2-3 and then moved back to the store position pins 1-2.

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Choose ram for i7 4790K + MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC

My PC
i7 4790K
MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC
RAM Corsair cmd8GX3M2A1600C8 2x 4gb
ASUS GTX 780 Ti DC2 OC
PSU SEASONIC p760w platinum
SSD samsung evo 250gb
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1. I saw on the web MSI, about compatible ram.
and ram that I used did not exist in the list.
whether the ram that I use is not compatible with i7 4790K + MSI Z97 gaming 9 AC ?.
2. I plan to replace my ram, but I was confused by the many choices.
---------- CMY16GX3M2A2133C11R
---------- CMY16GX3M2A2400C11A
please give me advice, where ram is better than what I use now.

Quote from: Nichrome on 29-December-14, 01:07:50
Possibly yes. But there is no real performance improvement and difference between 1333MHz (lowest DDR3 sold) and 2666MHz. 1FPS in some games, so it's not really worth $100 more, as that's common price difference between 2x8GB 1600MHz and 2x8GB 2133MHz. If you need MORE amount of memory, then yes it makes sense. But if you only want to have it "quicker" then there's no point.
MSI simply tests certain amount of kits on certain motherboard and that's it. If it works, they say it's compatible, if it doesn't, then I think they also mention that. If they don't test something, then it's not mentioned at all.
I tried to run my ram at 2133MHz. with memory try it. and I made it, but I do not change the settings laiinya.
is there any other suggestions?
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I am not looking for a FPS, but I seek the comfort of playing.

MSI Z97 Gaming 7 (A2 ERROR CODE)

Hi everyone, because I have a problem with my Motherboard MSI Z97 Gaming 7 is that when I turn on my PC after display the code 99 and 9C, remains suspended in A2. From what I've read, this code is for a hard drive failure. The system remains in A2 indefinitely code until the reset button is pressed PC. In the second restart smoothly enters the operating system.
My System Hardware is:
*MSI Z97 Gaming 7 (1.90 BIOS)
*Intel Core I7 4770K (NO Overclock)
*16GB Corsair Vengeance (2x8GB) Memory
*MSI R7970 Lightning X2 CrossfireX
*Crucial M4 128GB SSD
*Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Disk
*EK Custom Liquid Cooling System
*Generic All in One Card Reader
*LG DVD/RW Drive
*Corsair AX1200i Power Supply
Then I tell them what I have tried without success this problem.
* Update BIOS to 1.9 Versión (Latest)
* Update SSD Firmware to 070H (Latest)
* Change SATA Cables
* Change SATA Ports
* Reinstall Windows 8.1 in UEFI and Legacy Mode
* Test each Ram Memory Sticks
* Disconect internal USB Card Reader, Front Ports and Corsair Digital Link
* Test try another SSD (Kingston V300 128GB)
After trying all these things, the system is still hanging in A2 Error
Thanks for any help you can give me.

Quote from: pandaz on 24-April-15, 13:03:29
You could try your device 1 by 1 and see which one of it is causing the A2 issue
about this i already suggested the same:
Quote from: Svet on 23-April-15, 21:42:28
connected them one by one, and see which is causing this hang eventually
he said any one of them alone is caused this A2 when its connected:
Quote from: sebastianmancipe on 23-April-15, 21:49:10
Already perform this test with any 3 devices, SSD, HDD or DVD's the same.
Curiously hangs on A2 code when first turned not when restarted.
Quote from: sebastianmancipe on 24-April-15, 04:12:03
¿this version of BIOS where it came from? It is official? because they have not posted on the official website of the Z97 Gaming 7? as had understood the latest BIOS for this motherboard is the 1.90
its official, but beta bios and newer than your current.
try all other things 1st that people suggested you, leave bios flashing as last option

MSI Z97 Gaming 3/Gaming 5 with an i5 4690k

Hi guys, I just registered here and i have a few questions if you dont mind .
I was reading a bunch of articles saying that some MSI cards wont work with the new Devils Canyon without the bios updated.
I was planning on buying the MSI Z97 Gaming 3 or Gaming 5 (whichever is better) with an i5 4690k, my question is will this motherboard accept the CPU right from the start without needing to update the bios?
Thanks.

Quote from: Nichrome on 12-July-14, 19:52:34
Well if it works out of the box, then it just works. If it doesn't work out of the box, you would have to take the board to someone who has a CPU that should work in 100% and reflash to the latest BIOS.
Yes, you will have to change sequence/prioritisation of the booting in the BIOS. If anything goes wrong, or you want to get default settings back, then here you can have a >>Clear CMOS Guide<<
PS: Make sure you have your USB Stick IN when you change sequence, otherwise it won't be possible to change this. And it's not called UEFI USB, unless you will be installing Win 8 in UEFI mode?
I guess youre right. I talked to the guys at the store im buying the motherboard from and they said they would check on monday what bios version the motherboard has and flash it if its required, even though im betting its the 1.0. Im confused here I never said anything about an UEFI USB. I always intsall my OS from a bootable USB stick that I configure with the win7 tool. Thank you kindly for your response and help.

Crash by gaming with MSI z97 Gaming 9 AC/ MSI 980GTX

Dear MSI Form
The last couple of weeks I have a very bad crash,
This is my system:
Windows 8.1 64
Mother board: MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC
GPU: MSI GTX 980
CPU: Intel core i7 4790K 4 GHz
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M
Memory: 16GB 4x4 Corsair vengeance pro
Hard disk: 2 X 1TB 1 X 1TB SSD
Power supply: Be quiet! Power Zone 650W
Case: Cooler Master CM Storm Trooper Window
Fans: 9X Be quiet! Shadow wings + Fan controller
I use my pc mostly for gaming,
I bought en build my pc on September 2015 but now and then I get a very bad crash, the crash shuts down my pc (no blue screen / no Error) just a black screen with a pc that won’t respond on anything. The lights are on at my motherboard cpu cooler and GPU, but no respond. To turn my pc on again I have to shut down the main power switch. After 10 seconds I can start up my pc again.
I get the following windows event: id 41 kernel power
Scenario:
This began when I played Dragon age 3 in December, I got the crash twice in like 100 hours. (not a big deal) than I got the same crash once when I played GTA V with 60 hours more or less. But now when I playing the Witcher 3 wild hunt I get it every 5 minutes.
What did I try to fix it but won’t work:
- Memtest run x10 no error
- Drivers up to date
- The temps under full load are great CPU they won’t go over 51 degrease / GPU 68 degrees / the rest won’t go over 45 degrees.
- I got no virus.
- Everything is connected just fine.
I hope you guys can help me out.
Kind regards,
Tijs Dragtsma from the Netherlands

May be your PSU being too weak or going bad (I doubt though). Although you have 9 fans.. maybe try disconnecting case fans and leave only CPU cooler ones to work?

Microphone issue with MSI Z97 GAMING 5

Hi there!.
I have just set up my new computer and i have problems with my microphone. My mainboard is a "MSI Z97 GAMING 5" and my box: NOX Coolbay SX.
I have installed the drivers from disk and tryed also searching drivers on the web of MSI. I can hear with my speakers with no problems, same with my headset. But there is no way to use my microphone. I put it in the front panel, then i checked the control panel - sound and Windows tell me that the microphone is connected, but dont work. if i put it in the back panel, the realtek HD administrator tell me that something is connected in the microphone slot but WIndows dont detect it.
in the BIOS, the HD Audio is ENABLED. I dont have any idea about what to do now. I have search on this forum but i havent seen this same issue. Can you help me?
Thanks and sorry about my english.

ill post my specifications
Board: MSI Z97 GAMING 5
Bios: Version 1.0
VGA: MSI GeForce GTX 760 Twin Frozr OC 2GB GDDR5
PSU: Nox Urano VX 750W PFC
Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4Ghz Box 1150
MEM: G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 1600 PC3-12800 8GB 2x4GB CL9
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB SATA3
COOLER: Katana 4
OS: Windows 7 64bit Professional

MSI Z97 Gaming 9 ACK problem with wifi (lag spike)

hi all,
the problem is that all is well connected to the ethernet (killer 2205).
while on wifi I have many lag spike when i play online game.
I got a laptop with similar wifi card (killer 1202) and all went good!!
so why with killer 1525 on desktop i got this lag spike? its very bad.
the network driver is the newset
my system:
windows 7 64bit
msi z97 gaming 9 ack
i7 4790k
16gb ddr3 2133mhz
msi gtx 970oc
seasonic 860 platinum

Quote from: darkhawk on 17-June-15, 18:01:01
I'd be more for RMA'ing the board.
But personally, I'm staying away from Killer Network products from now on. They are buggy and do not work very well when they don't work. Sometimes they don't work at all. Check back through these forums, and one of the biggest issues with any of the boards and/or laptops is always the Killer Networks NIC's. And there is no simple and easy fix for many of the issues.
If it was me, I'd buy a nice wireless card and use that instead. Or do the Intel mod you posted about.
I won't say that the Killer Networks device SHOULD work, but time and time again they prove to not work. In that case, I'd replace it with something that will and move on. A $40 wireless card to not spend days or weeks trying to fix the problem is money well spent in my opinion.
now im going with powerlink and all went good, but as all know, powerlink after 2 years will broke and need to replace..... but online game with eth is always better.
So im tihink to resend to AMAZON and ask for refund and ill rebuy a gaming 7 without wifi this change refund me a good 100 euro......

Can I control 3-pin fan with MSI Z97 gaming 5?

Hello, I want to know if I can control 3-pin fan plug into 4-pin header with MSI z97 gaming 5 mobo
Thanks
PS: Sorry my poor english

I own an MSI Z87-GD65, im assuming your Z97gaming5 is similar, mine can control 4pin PWM fans on the CPU_FAN1 and CPU_FAN2 headers, and can control 3pin fans on SYS_FAN 1,2,3, all of this on bios fan control (i dont like nor use the Control center). The limitations of my bios is that on 4pin fans on CPU_FAN1 i can go to 12.5% pwm (as long as the fan can reach this low), while on the 3pin con SYS_FAN i can only drop them down to 50% (thats if you fan can start at that voltage, had one that needed 60%), the fan can be ran at a steady % = rpms or can be dynamically ramp up with the CPU temp, thats also selected on the bios.
Here is a run that i did last weekend on a Silverstone AP182 connected on SYS_FAN3 on pure bios, you can see there the different % and rpms, and in the bottom you can see prime95 run where it did ramp the fans with the cpu temp.

Msi z97 gaming motherboard displays debug led D0 (00) .

Hello all.
I urgently need some advice.
I recently bought a msi z97 gaming 5 motherboard and I had it installed into my rig. Everything was working fine. I decided to do some cable management in my case today and afterwards wanted to switch my pc on to find it dead. I switched off the power and made sure that I discharged all electrostatic power.
The psu delivers power to the board as all the case fans spin, the light trail lights up an my fan controller works.
My peripherals (key board, mouse) don't light, as well as my monitor. There is ia also no boot beeps.
The debug led displays a code 00 which is not in the manual. I already tried removing the cmos batery and also cleared the cmos with the cmos jumper en still nothing.
I even removed both my ram modules and still no boot beeps.
If there is someone out there please help...

i got the same issue by chance few days ago 00 error but with dual bios chip board.
and able to fix it,
i narrow it down that somehow the bios chip selection wasn't switched ..
even after power off, and flip the switch i meet 00 error and no LED on bios chip has light
switching to the secondary bios chip worked fine,
then when i flip the bios chip while the system was booted, switching was successfully,
and at next power off and power up was booting with the other bios chip fine and no longer 00 error
however for your board, i see board has 1 bios chip only
im not sure if would have bios chip led indicator or not..
checking high res image of your board at: https://media.msi.com/main.php?g2_itemId=110010&g2_imageViewsIndex=1
think i can see the led indicator side by side to JBAT1
so your board probably also should have bios chip led indicator
and based on your second photo that you provided: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=253991.0;attach=22345;image
i don't see this LED to light... it should be near to 00 debug code
so probably bios chip doesn't kick in for some reason...
and i don't know how this can be fixed since your board don't have dual bios chips..
looks like something become damaged when you tried to re-arrange your cables..
else don't have idea what else you can try, except to rma the board

Msi z97 gaming 5 bios update help

Hello I recently purchased the msi z97 gaming 5 motherboard. It was working fine it came with bios version 1.0 and I wanted to update it. I downloaded the latest 1.5 bios from msi website copied to usb flash drive and flashed it using mflash. Computer powers on but black screen wont do nothing. I cleared cmos and battery and still nothing so I am pretty sure its bricked. I am going to store to exchange it for another one but I want to be able to safely update the bios without bricking again. I usually dont update bios unless needed but i need at least 1.2 bios to fully support the devils canyon cpu. Can someone please point me in the right direction? I read about the usb flashing tool in forum but also read that bios+me need to be flashed and I don't know if that program is up to date and will flash both files? I really appreciate it if someone helped thanks in advance.

Also does anyone know if it is dangerous to update the bios with a 4690k devils canyon cpu since it is not officially supported until 1.2? Is that why my first bios flash was bricked? I would hate to go and borrow another cpu just to update the bios but if I have to I will. Sorry for all the questions but I need to get my bios updated and I will not update it until I am sure of all these things. Thanks to anyone who answers these questions.

MSI Z97 Gaming 7 PWM Fan setting question

Hello, right now I'm using Z87 motherboard from others vendor (as***k), and now I want to change my motherboard to MSI Z97 Gaming 7. But there's something that I want to ask first. When I'm using still using Z77 motherboard which is MSI Z77A-G45, I can set the PWM fan to change it speed automatically by change the CPU fan to auto in the UEFI. But in the Z87 I currently use I have to customize it in the UEFI, so that my PWM CPU fan change its speed as the CPU temperature changes, it can't be set to auto and I don't like it at all. Now that I want to change my motherboard to MSI Z97 Gaming 7, I'm searching the review first. And I'm seeing that it have similar fan setting with the Z87 motherboard that I currently use
I want to ask, is it possible that I can set the CPU fan setting to auto just like the Z77A-G45 I used to have?

Quote from: Abula on 19-May-14, 08:22:10
What you are seeing is mulitple breakpoints of temperature, as you do on your AsRock.
I own a Z87GD65, and in mine i only have 1 true breakpoints, which is the temperature in which you want the fans to speed up, according to the temperature of the cpu. I als did a build for a friend on a Z77GD43 and it was similar just didnt had the graph, as it has on the Z87GD65 nor the new one that you posted on the Z97 Gaming7, but what i see is more customization on the new motherboard, with 4 different breaking points, i see the same restrictions on the PWM %, increments of 12.5% as it is on my GD65, weather its worth it, personally i dont care, one is good enough for me, i usually just spin down my fans to the lowest i can, and set the breakpoints for the temperature i want my fans to spin up, if the temperature is reach they will increase gradually, defined by the max PWM % and max temperature, this two variables (that you can change) will make the graph with more or less inclination. In the new Z97 Gaming 7, seems the same just multiple breakpoints, meaning you can have different inclinations into how the fans react depending on the temperature, weather its worth it or not.... depends on the level of customization you want to the fan control, personally im fine with a single, but i can see people that could like having depending on their needs, personally what i would have loved though, is to give me 10% increments instead of 12.5%, or 5% would been better, but 12.5% just seems odd number imo.
Remember, MSI only has 2 true PWM fan headers, CPU_FAN1 and CPU_FAN2, even though all are 4pin physically the SYS_FAN are not true pwm fan headers, they are voltage controlled and have much higher restrictions than the real PWM fan headers. And remember that if you plug 3pin fans on PWM fan headers they will spin at 12V that its the voltage that its handled by PWM fans, so be careful what fan you plug into where to have control on them.
Hmn, so since Z87 MSI use that breakpoint system to control PWM fan, just like my asrock Z87. So there's no auto setting on your Z87GD65?

Msi z97 gaming 9 ac compatibility bios

I wanted to know if the motherboard "MSI Z97 gaming 9 ac" is compatible with vga "N780 tf 3gd5/oc." I have upgraded the motherboard bios to version 1.4 (the latest released 06/30/2014). In case it is not compatible, you may release an update of the motherboard and make it compatible? Thanks in advance
The products to which I refer are the following:
Motherboard: it.msi.com/product/mb/Z97_GAMING_9_AC.html#hero-overview
Vga: it.msi.com/product/vga/N780_TF_3GD5OC.html#hero-overview

Quote from: Damianomsi95 on 15-July-14, 02:17:36
What is it the S/N? how do I upload it and provide it?
Quote from: GOP / UEFI Vbios requests - Read Here First on 29-March-13, 22:47:26
1.) Vbios versions vary with-in models. This is due to different variations and improvements made in time. In order for us to be able to get you the right VBIOS. We need your serial number. The serial number can be found on a sticker on the bottom of your card or on the box in which it came.
Quote from: Damianomsi95 on 15-July-14, 02:17:36
the card now I do not have here, but do not think it's possible given that black screen
Quote from: flobelix on 15-July-14, 00:51:41
a copy of the current vbios saved to file (use a system where card works, save to file, upload to some file hoster and add link here)
Quote from: GOP / UEFI Vbios requests - Read Here First on 29-March-13, 22:47:26
3.) If we need to check if thier is a more recent version. We can check your Vbios in one of two ways.
A.) Upload a copy of your current vbios somewhere and give us a link. You can save a copy of your vbios using >>GPU-Z<<.
B.) You can also just use NVFLASH >>Download NVFLASH for windows<<
Syntax:
nvflash /v >rep.txt [ENTER]
This will copy all of the information we need into a txt file you will fine in the folder in which you placed nvflash.

MSI Z97 GAMING 3 Review--Performance Testing

After the previous hardware and software introduction, I believe Z97 GAMING 3 will meet gamers’ expectation.
Z97 GAMING 3 integrated with Killer E2200 LAN, Audio Boost 2, M.2 interface and the normal array of connections,
It is truly a good gaming motherboard. Could all these features offer great performance and a good experience?
Today I will test the performance of Z97 GAMING 3 and how good it is.
MSI Z97 GAMING 3 Testing
My test platform is MSI Z97 GAMING 3, Intel ® Core i7-4770K and MSI GeForce GTX 750 graphics card. The test
consists of two parts:
CPU Performance: Super PI, PC Mark Vantage and Cinebench R11.5.
GAMING Performance: 3DMARK 11, Evil 6 Benchmark and FFXI Benchmark.
Test Part 1
CPU : Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.5 GHz
CPU Cooler : Thermaltake TT-8085A
Motherboard : MSI Z97 GAMING 3
RAM : Corsair DDR 3-1600 4GB X 2
PSU : Cooler Master 350W
OS : Windows 7 64 bit
Basic performance testing (CPU setting by default)
CPU Mark Score : 679.
Super PI 32M Result – 8m53.897s.
Graphics Performance Testing：3DMark 11
3DMark 11 is designed to measure PC’s performance. It makes extensive use of all the new features in DirectX 11
including Tessellation, Compute Shader and Multi-threading.
Intel ® HD4600 iGPU in 3DMark 11 Basic mode testing, the results is X385 Score.
Performance mode test score is P1511 .
System Performance：PCMark Vantage
PCMark Vantage is a PC analysis and benchmarking tool consisting of a mix of applications such as based and
synthetic tests that measure system performance.
From the test results, the score of Z97 GAMING 3 with Intel ® HD4600 iGPU is 11,946.
MSI GeForce GTX 750 Testing
Test Part 2
CPU : Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.5 GHz
CPU Cooler : Thermaltake TT-8085A
Motherboard : MSI Z97 GAMING 3
Graphics Card：MSI GeForce GTX 750
RAM : Corsair DDR 3-1600 4GB X 2
PSU : Cooler Master 350W
OS : Windows 7 64 bit
Graphics Performance Testing：3DMark 11
Z97 GAMING 3 with GeForce GTX 750 the test scores is X1653 in 3DMark 11 basic test mode, The performance
mode test score is P5078.
System Performance：PC Mark Vantage
From the test results, Z97 GAMING 3 with GeForce GTX 750 scores 11,518.
System Performance：Cinebench R11.5
Cinebench is the software developed by MAXON Cinema 4D. Cinebench could test CPU and GPU performance with
different processes at the same time. For the CPU part, Cinebench test the CPU performance by displaying a HD 3D
scene. For the GPU part, Cinebench test GPU performance based on OpenGL capacity.
Main Processor Performance (CPU) - The test scenario uses all of your system's processing power to render a photorealistic
3D scene. Graphics Card Performance (OpenGL) - This procedure uses a complex 3D scene depicting a car chase which
measures the performance of your graphics card in OpenGL mode.
In Cinebench R11.5 test, MSI Z97 GAMING 3 with GeForce GTX 750 multi-core test is 6.87pts; OpenGL score is 73.48 fps.
Z97 GAMING 3 with HD 4600 and GeForce GTX 750 in the GAME Benchmark Test
For game performance testing, I will use Resident Evil 6 and FFXI Benchmark with the same platform.
Evil 6 Benchmark
CPU: Core i7-4770K
Game resolution setting: 1920X1080
Other setting: Default
In the Z97 GAMING 3 with Intel® HD4600 iGPU platform, score:1175 (Rank D)
In the Z97 GAMING 3 with GeForce GTX 750 platform, score: 5874 (Rank A)
I use Fraps tool to record FPS status during benchmark testing.The Z97 GAMING 3 with GeForce GTX 750 average
FPS is 202. The Z97 GAMING 3 with Intel® HD4600 iGPU average FPS is 32.
FFXIV Benchmark
CPU: Core i7-4770K
Game resolution setting: 1920X1080
Other setting: Default
The 1920X1080 resolution, Intel® HD4600 iGPU score is only 910.
However, the GeForce GTX 750 testing score is 4167. According to the official classification system, the score
between 3000 to 4499 means high performance.
I use Fraps tool to recorded FPS status during benchmark testing.
the GeForce GTX 750 average FPS is 111. Intel® HD4600 iGPU average FPS is 19.
Test Summary
MSI Z97 GAMING 3 is not very expensive. It has many features which are specially designed for gaming experience
and good performance of benchmarks. Even in 1920x1200 resolution and high quality display setting, Z97 GAMING 3
with Intel Core i7-4770K and MSI GeForce GTX 750 can easily handle any kind of games. The FPS of this system is
higher than 60 and users will enjoy no lag as gaming. It is really a good and afforadable chioce for gamers.

Thx for the sharing, since there are not much reviews about Z97 GAMING 3.

MSI Z97 gaming 7 + intel i7 4790k

Hello. I bought the M/B MSI Z97 gaming 7. While I don't know what version of BIOS firmware installed. And I couldn't check it, because I only bought the motherboard. I want to buy a CPU for this motherboard - intel i7 4790k. Latest firmware version for this motherboard specified on the official website is 1.8
- Updated the VBIOS and GOP driver.
- Updated CPU Micro code to support new Intel CPU.
- Improved Asmedia SATA device compatibility.
When updating the BIOS via M-Flash, please make sure that your USB storage device is recognized as a "Removable Device",
If your USB storage device is not recognized as a "Removable Device", please update the BIOS via MSI Live update under windows.
Maybe this will turn out, that this processor (intel i7 4790k) will not work for this motherboard because of outdated firmware, and flash card is not recognized so I can't flash the BIOS or through a flash card or through Windows ?

Quote from: 964758 on 23-January-15, 22:33:17
Dear friend. Another question. How you understand about version of BIOS firmware by serial number of motherboard ? B - (means BIOS), 14 (means version 1.4) ? Do I understand correctly ? I will be waiting for your reply
NO you have that wrong and I will explain it to you:
its based off DATE! you can work out roughly what it will have shipped with by just cross-referencing the manufacture date and the BIOS release dates and which one was available at the time!
here is how you tell when it was made from MSI: S/N: 601-7916-010B1406030678 that is the date code in RED (Format YY/MM/DD) so that puts your board as made at 14/06/03 so it will have the BIOS version that was available at that time!
Nichrome has made a slight Mistake here your board actually has BIOS version 1.3 installed (>> 7916v13.zip << 2014-05-23 BIOS version) out the factory from the date code as its a early 2014 - June board towards the begging of the month (1.4 was not out till the end of the month)!
your board Will still support the chip (i7-4790k) as its got the minimum BIOS version (1.3) for that CPU for it to work out the box with it!

Overclocking DRAM on MSI Z97 Gaming 5

Hello again
Since I am pretty new to overclocking, I'm having some fun adjusting clocks of my hardwares, this time my Kingston HyperX modules which were reviewed as having a good OC capability. I performed some tests using AIDA64 Extreme software: memory read, memory write and memory waiting time. I tested stock 1866 MHz frequency and then I overclocked it to 2400 MHz. Here are my results:
Kingston HyperX 2x4GB 1866 MHz 10-11-10-30-1T
Memory read: 26.981 MB/s, 26.994 MB/s, 26.966 MB/s
Memory write: 27.234 MB/s, 27.270 MB/s, 27.346 MB/s
Waiting time: 52.9 ns, 53.1 ns, 52.6 ns
Kingston HyperX 2x4GB 2400 MHz 13-15-13-39-2T
Memory read: 32.800 MB/s, 32.899 MB/s, 33.127 MB/s
Memory write: 33.778 MB/s, 34.439 MB/s, 34.124 MB/s
Waiting time: 51.3 ns, 52.0 ns, 51.1 ns
Seems like adjusting memory clock to 2400 MHz frequency indeed improved memory's read, write and waiting times. Voltage increased from 1.5V to 1.68V.
I also tried with 2600 MHz, but the results in AIDA64 were worse then on 2400 MHz and even worse then on 1866 MHz.
-According to this, I believe 2400 MHz memory frequency is a maximum that my kits can be pushed, if higher frequency caused performance drop? Perhaps I could adjust higher voltage manually? Motherboard changed timings and voltages automatically.
-Are these results good? I have never overclocked memory before.
-I guess even though results show higher values of reads and writes, there won't be any difference I can actually feel?
-And last question: how do I check if memory runs stable on adjusted frequency?
MSI Z97 Gaming 5 makes DRAM overclocking totally easy as it seems!
Thanks in advance

I can see the description of my RAMs, on the package, it says 1866 MHz, it already was 1866 MHz out of the box when I firstly plugged them.
Otherwise there wouldn't be 1333/1600/1866 MHz variants right?
Anyway, is that a good overclock?

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