Ivy BIOS For P67A-GD65-GD55-GD53 [MS-7681] Mainboards

Ivy support for P67 GD65 is now available. I have personally tested it. It is genuine. Recommend to use the DOS method, and please, follow the instructions carefully;
>> Ivy Support <<

Yes. Click BIOS II is incorporated. Yes, the UEFI/BIOS System Information shows the ME version. Currently, yes, a Sandy is installed. The answer is yes, it was worth it. For flashing, I used a standard bootable USB stick (not the forum method or forum key), in the DOS mode. I strongly recommend the Windows method 'not' be used. I see lower CPU voltages being needed for the same clock speeds.
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Has anyone read the manuall? It says on p15 (update under dos): "2. Extract the file into a USB pen drive."
How to do this? Double clicking on the file wants to update the bios on the next restart (after clicking yes) and there's no option to "extract" anything?
@HU16E
How did you flash this under dos and how did you "extarct" whatever is in there?
I just followed the guide information. Just unpacked everything & placed the unpacked BIOS file out of the unpacked BIOS folder & placed it on the USB stick. Typed the BIOS file name exactly as it shows when prompted, let it do it's thing. Just don't pull out the USB stick too early. You will end up with a bricked board. After install is over in DOS method, just double clicked on the unpacked driver package & it auto installed everything.

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Re: Ivy BIOS For P67A-GD65-GD55-GD53 [MS-7681] Mainboards

Ok very confused sheep here... After testing all of the above, I decided to try and reflash bios v4.1, successful. I then oc'ed to 4.2ghz Auto Vcore and everything else except ram (timings/dram voltage in sig). Rebooted and it booted! I couldn't boot with the same exact settings with bios v4.0. I ran IBT and it passed! I'm going to stay with this config, energy saving ftw!
Here are my current settings: (Not sure what to do with Enhanced Turbo, so I disabled it). Any Ideas?
EUP 2013          [Enabled]
CPU Phase Control       [Auto]
CPU Base Frequency [10kHz]     [10000]
Adjust CPU Ratio     [Auto]
Adjust CPU Ratio in OS    [Disabled]
Internal PLL Overvoltage   [Enabled]
EIST        [Enabled]
Intel Turbo Boost     [Enabled]
Enhanced Turbo          [Disabled]
OC Genie Button operation    [Disabled]
DRAM Frequency        [DDR3-1866MHz]
DRAM Timing Mode     [Link]
Advance DRAM Configuration   1T-9-9-9-24
Spread Spectrum     [Disabled]
VDroop Offset Control     [Auto]
CPU Core Voltage     [Auto]
CPU I/O Voltage     [Auto]
DRAM Voltage        [1.376 V]
System Agent Voltage(SA)   [Auto]
CPU PLL Voltage         [Auto]
DDR_VREF_CA_A         [Auto]
DDR_VREF_CA_B         [Auto]
DDR_VREF_DA_A         [Auto]
DDR_VREF_DA_B         [Auto]
PCH 1.05         [Auto]
CPU Features
Active Processor Cores      [All]
Limit CPUID Maximum      [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit      [Enabled]
Intel Virtualisation Tech   [Enabled]
Intel VT-D Tech         [Disabled]
Power Technology      [Custom]
C1E Support         [Enabled]
Overspeed Protection      [Disabled]
Intel C-State         [Enabled]
Package C State Limit      [No Limit]
Long Duration Power Limit (W)       200
Long Duration Maintained (s)       60
Short Duration Power Limit (W)       250
Primary Plane Current Limit (A)    1024
Secondary Plane Current Limit (A)    1024
Primary Plane Turbo Power Limit (W)    0
Secondary Plane Turbo Power Limit (W)    0
1-Core Ratio Limit 42
2-Core Ratio Limit 42
3-Core Ratio Limit 42
4-Core Ratio Limit 42

Quote from: semp on 23-June-12, 10:14:23
your ram settings run at 1t 9 9 9 24, shouldnt it be 2T?
1T > 2T and My ram actually is running at 1T-9-9-9-26 and not 24 @ 1.376v and it's stable. It can run stable at 1T-10-10-10-31 2133MHz @ 1.498v but results are very negligible and more voltage = more heat. These Samsung ram are amazing!

Unable to restore pre-ivy bios for Z68 GD65 (B3)

Hello, I unfortunately decided to upgrade my BIOS, but did not heed the "recommendation" of only using the P series bios for my motherboard with ivy bridge CPUs (I have an i5 2500K). I updated the bios to the newest that were on the page for the Z68 GD65 B3 Motherboard (for some reason it won't let me post external links, even to the MSI website...).
My computer boots and the OS works fine (as do games), even when overclocked. However, when I run prime95 or IBT I bluescreen within seconds (at clocks that previously could pass prime95 for hours with no errors); I have since realized that these bios introduce some issues with sandy bridge CPUs so I want to roll back to the latest non ivy bridge BIOS.
However, when I try to do so with the 22.8 BIOS and the MSI HQ usb flash utility, I get the "ROM file ROMID is not compatible with existing BIOS" error, and cannot roll back the bios. Is there any way to roll the bios back, or am I screwed?
My specs:
CPU: i5 2500K
MOBO: MSI Z68 GD65 (B3)
GPU: XFX 7950 DD
PSU: Seasonic X750 (62A 12v rail)
SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 256 GB
Cooler: Thermaltake Water 2.0 Pro
RAM: G skill ripjaws x 8 GB DDR3 1600
OS: Windows 7 professional 64 bit
OC: none on the CPU currently, GPU is OCed but not relevant
Any help would be appreciated.

Unfortunately the support for B3 boards isn't as well as it is for G3 boards. For your board there is even no beta for months while G3 boards have seen impressive progress. Z68-GD80 G3 for exaple turned into a Sandy and Ivy super oc board. For B3 I have only very little hope.

Problems after Ivy BIOS update For P67A-GD65

Having unknown device in Windows 7 device manager after BIOS upgrade to 4.1. No drivers can be found anywhere.
Using Sandy Bridge CPU for now.

Quote from: rxu on 04-July-12, 00:03:00
As far as I've understood reading intel.com, there's no need for chipset to support Intel smart connect. It just should be built into the BIOS. Or, probably, I just misread the requirements part here.
you are right. the problem is that the 4xx bios for p67 is a renamed z68 bios. that's why there are options like pcie-gen3 etc. and God knows what else they've just copied over to p67.
maybe you'd have tried the smart connect driver-package ... if you'd like to play with it?

I have a question to HU16E about OCing for P67A-GD65 board

im currently struggling with OCing on P67A-GD65 B3 board.
it seems like 2600k going to 4.4GHz with 1.3 vcore fine.
but going over is bit confusing.
i noticed HU16E has gone over 5.0~ speed. do you mind to share which settings you put in the bios?
my goal is to go about 4.8-5.0GHz.
thanks in advance :]

Quote from: jksluv on 23-April-11, 13:36:36
whoop sorry about that. i was just in hurry to have more stress tests.
these are the components that i have
MSI P67A-GD65 B3 Board with 1.10 BIOS
Intel 2600k Sandy Bridge D2
Corsair H50 Liquid CPU Cooler
4x4GB Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz
GeForce GTX570
i was able to OC 2600k up to 4.4GHz by just by upping the vcore to v1.300.
but i feel like going up to around 4.8 will need me to config all other voltages but i cant figure them out :S
im testing 4.5GHz with the same vcore ATM. but im sure it'll BSOD anytime soon
Imo enable int ppl set vcore to 1.4ish and go 48*100, if your lucky ull have 4800mhz stable, i use these settings didnt really change anything els and im getting 50*100, works perfectly.

Help with OC settings for P67A-GD65 with i5 2500k using v1.E BIOS

Right, I have overclocked quite a bit before, but it was a years ago and on AMD's. Now I have a system worth pushing again and I'm not familiar with a lot of the terms in the BIOS anymore!
Have been reading through the various threads on OC'ing this Mboard, but something thats frequently mentioned is problems with older BIOS's and voltage settings, which v1.E is supposed to fix.
I'm looking to get a stable 4.6ghz with low power usage during idle and under load temps of 65-70deg (if poss).
I don't know whether to use the approaches others have used to get round this issue or is this now not a problem?
If so, what settings should I be using?! Getting a lil confused.
Englishman's thread (https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=146272.0) has helped a bit, but I fear I may have misunderstood and cocked some of it up!
So, here's the settings I'm trying atm, will be doing an overnight Prime95 torture test, but what do you guys think? Any corrections/improvements?
Dunno how to post pics on forum so will just type all that I can think is relevant. If I've missed anything, ask and I'll post.
CPU ratio - 46(?)
PLL overvoltage - Auto
EIST - Enabled
Intel turbo boost - Enabled
Spread spectrum - Enabled
VDroop control - Auto
CPU core voltage - 1.350v (so far...)
CPU I/O voltage - Auto
System Agent voltage - Auto
CPU PLL voltage - Auto
PCH 1.05 - Auto
CPU Phase control - Intel SVID Mode
Limit CPUID Max - Disabled
Execute Disable Bit - Enabled
C1E Support - Enabled
Overspeed protection - Enabled
Intel C-State - Enabled
Package C-State limit - No limit
Long duration power - 150
Short duration power - 150
Primary plane turbo power limit - 0
1 - core ratio limit - 46(?)
2 - core ratio limit - 45(?)
3 - core ratio limit - 44(?)
4 - core ratio limit - 43(?)
Any help much appreciated!!!

Hey AngelD69! I noticed we have almost the same specs so I might as well share my settings. So far, it's rock solid... (Although when using IBT, I still seem to have throttling issues. It's prolly coz of beta bios.)
BIOS 1.F3
Overclocking
CPU Base Frequency [10kHz]    [10000]
Adjust CPU Ratio     [33]
Adjust CPU Ratio in OS      [Disabled]
Internal PLL Overvoltage     [Enabled]
EIST        [Enabled]
Intel Turbo Boost     [Enabled]
DRAM Frequency       [DDR3-1600MHz]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P)   [Disabled]
DRAM Timing Mode     [Link]
DRAM Configuration        2T-9-9-9-24 Everthing else [Auto]
Spread Spectrum     [Disabled]
VDroop Control        [Low VDroop]
CPU Core Voltage     [1.34v]
CPU I/O Voltage     [Auto]
DRAM Voltage        [1.507v]
System Agent Voltage (SA) [Auto]
CPU PLL Voltage     [Auto]
PCH 1.05         [Auto]
DDR_VREF_CA_A       [Auto]
DDR_VREF_CA_B       [Auto]
DDR_VREF_DA_A       [Auto]
DDR_VREF_DA_B       [Auto]
CPU Features
Active Processor Cores     [All]
Limit CPUID Maximum    [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit    [Enabled]
Intel Virtualisation Tech [Disabled]
Intel VT-D Tech     [Disabled]
Power Technology    [Custom]
C1E Support        [Disabled]
Overspeed Protection    [Enabled]
Intel C-State      [Enabled]
Package C State Limit     [No Limit]
Long Duration Power Limit (W) 200
Long Duration Maintained (ms) 1000
Long Duration Power Limit (W) 250
Primary plane turbo power limit 0
1-Core Ratio Limit    45
2-Core Ratio Limit    45
3-Core Ratio Limit    45
4-Core Ratio Limit    45

Any updated BIOS for Z87-GD65?

I see the last Beta BIOS was released on June 28th. Any new or "official" BIOS updates for the Z87-GD65 board?

It will be here if it is;
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=169827.msg1243526#msg1243526

Best bios for z68-gd65 G3

I am using the latest bios from the msi website (v25.8) and have a 2600K. Ever since upgrading to the newer bioses with the new management engine, my overclocking potential has really gone down.
I ran at 4.6 Ghz stable before but now I am struggling with 4.3 GHz. I have tried to increase the voltage but that has very little impact on the stability.
So do you have any input on what bios revision would be the best for overclocking a SB on this motherboard?
I have seen post making it possible to downgrade the ME aswell?
Regards M

Ivy bios versions won't work well for oc with Sandy cpus on 6 series chipsets.
You can try the betas with suggested method: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=163866.0
To be sure you can downgrade to the latest Sandy version 22.8 with the following method (it won't work any other way!):
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<< and with it point to the attached and NOT unpacked (!) bios archive (Mode 1: Point to Archive). After flashstick has been prepared boot from it and let it flash the bios.

P67A-GD65(B3), new BIOS 4.3 and power phases

The old BIOS for P67A-GD65(B3) offered APS, Intel SVID and disabled as options for the power phases in the BIOS. The newest BIOS has no such option so I have to wonder whether APS and intel SVID are still around or all power phases options are set to disabled.
I have 2 of those mainboards. In the first one the BIOS is upgraded to 4.3. The system has a Pentium G860 (Sandybridge) and a Corsair HX750 psu. Control Center reports system to have 1 phase active while idle but the phase system itself is reported as disabled. It is not reported as either Intel SVID or APS. This seems to be wrong though cause when system goes to full load all phases go active again.
The other mainboard has an i5 2500K and was using BIOS v1.19. I had set the phase system to Intel SVID and indeed the phases changed between idle and full load. In a stupid attempt to benefit from Intel's rapid start technology that is supported on the latest BIOS and despite my better judgment I upgraded the BIOS to v 4.30. I had lots of issues with overclocking the CPU so I downgraded to 1.19 using the forum tool and the custom BIOS file. I may need to do a fresh installation of windows but according to the leds on the mainboard and the Control Center I can't get the mainboard to lower the phases even when idle. I've tried Intel SVID and APS in the BIOS but I had no luck. C1E is enabled along with every other energy saving feature. Currently and most of the time the i5 is running on stock clocks. I did notice that during the original upgrade from 1.19 to 4.30 in the BIOS the Intel ME was also upgraded from v7 to v8. I am not sure if the forum tool that reverted back the BIOS to v1.19 took care of the intel ME.
So I wanted some clarification to what happens with the power phase system in the new BIOS (4.3) and a bit of help in regards to the other system that for the time being seems incapable of lowering CPU phases. The second system is using a Coolermaster Silent M 1000W psu. Both mainboards are equipped with 16GB of Corsair (XMS1600) memory. Both systems use aftermarket coolers that keep the temperature reasonably low while being very quiet. I could list the rest of the specs but I don't think they will matter much.

The v4.3 was intended for those that decide to install an Ivy CPU. There must have been a reason why some of the features or settings were modified or eliminated to accomodate Ivy support. It may be best to ask this question directed towards the MSI Technical engineers.
>> How To Contact MSI <<
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So I wanted some clarification to what happens with the power phase system in the new BIOS (4.3) and a bit of help in regards to the other system that for the time being seems incapable of lowering CPU phases.
As for phases, it may depend on how many applications are running in the background.

P67A-GD65 (b3) bios 4.0 problems

Hello guys, this is my first message in this forum and I'm so excited
Here is my problem:
After updating my bios, i can't get my old result@overclocking, i was using my CPU@4,5ghz but now i only have 3,8ghz stable. And my ram's have xmp problem, i can't activate xmp for g.skill ram's, it was ok before update but now... how can i solve this problem, anybody has this problem?

You should not have flashed 4.0 BIOS unless you intended to use Ivy Bridge CPU, in fact 4.0 is no longer available to flash.
There are beta BIOSs available for keyboard/mouse issues and other similar problems but 4.0 was only available for Ivy Bridge CPU support and that did not work out so good and 4.0 was removed from BIOS downloads at MSI shortly after it was released.
>> P67A-GD65, GD55 and GD53 [MS-7681] - BIOS/UEFI-Click-BIOS: BETA Releases <<
Unfortunately I don't think there is any way you can flash to the earlier BIOS you had before. I imagine it could be done by a shop or MSI using JSPI1 but you can't flash it by USB yourself.

P67A-GD65 mainboard incompatibility with Steel series XAI gaming mouse

Hallo,
As mentioned officially on SteelSeries web site http://faq.steelseries.com/questions/166/My+computer+gets+stuck+at+BIOS+stage+during+the+boot+for+a+few+minutes+when+the+Xai+is+connected. there's a problem with p67A-GD65 mainboard ( i don't know if other MSI P67A MB series have the same problem) and Steel-series XAI mouse about the pc gets stuck at BIOS stage during the boot for a few minutes when the Xai is connected. and personally i add that it's impossible in my p67a-gd65 (B3) to use this mouse for navigate in UEFI bios because it's moves only laterally.
I HOPE THAT MSI RELEASE VERY SOON A BIOS UPDATE ( lasted version 1.B have again this issue) FOR P67A-GD65 (B3) ( maybe other P67 models?) MAINBOARD THAT RESOLVE THIS VERY FASTIDIOUS PROBLEM.
Thanks.

Hello,
next time you start a topic, please skip the CAPS. CAPS are considered SCREAMING and that is rather impolite. In addition to that, this is a user-to-user forum and not MSI Technical Support. We do not make BIOS/UEFI Updates here and if you want to report anything that needs fixing, report it to Technical Support directly: http://support.msi.com/
That said, please note that the latest UEFI/BIOS release is not E7681IMS.1B0 [=v1.11] but actually E7681IMS.1C9 [=v1.12b9]. Various mouse related fixes have already been implemented. So, I suppose the best thing to do is probably to find out whether or not your problem has already been fixed:
E7681IMS.1B0 ---> E7681IMS.1C5
- Updating the latest USB module version 4.6.3_USB_08.10.10.
- Fix the Achiva 27'' LCD QH270-IPSBS compatibility issue.
- Fix AEXEA DDR3-1600MHz memory boot fail.
- Don't clear password when load defaults in BIOS Setup.
- Fix mouse click will hang 0Dh in some page when entering setup with user password.
- Fix the GT ratio show error issue when OC genie enable;
- Fix the Package C State limit item No Limit option value.
- When unplug any USB mouse and plug again then system will hang in UEFI bios
- When using the USB mouse and move and play around for 1 minute then the mouse cursor disappear.
- You will see 2 cursor under overclocking page using the below mouse:
---> Steelseries KINZU
---> Razer Copperhead RZ01-050100
---> Razer Copperhead RZ01-050200
---> RAZER DeathAdder RZ01-0015, Infrared Gaming Mouse
---> ROCCAT KONE ROC-11-200
- Fix USB Keyboard can't use under dos.
- Fine tune 2133Mhz memory stabilization.
- Fix the issue that using AEXEA DDR3-1600MHz 4GB 1.65V will have normal boot up but when running Memtest Deluxe 3.8, display hangs at "running fast write tests¡".
- Fix Post Screen show CPU speed 100x63=6300 MHz when "Adjust CPU Ratio in OS" is Enable.
If I was you, I would give E7681IMS.1C5 a try first and see what it does to your problem: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=144655.msg1105581#msg1105581

P67A-GD65/P67A-GD55/P67A-GD53 Beta UEFI Bios [E7681IMS.4xx]

This has bricked my board. Now what?
My board is P67-GD53 b3.

My first plan(?) is,
I am waiting arrival of air blow soldering rework station.
As soon as I receive, I will replace preprogrammed 4.37 BIOS chip.
I ordered two, but first I will replace PRIMARY one and try it.
If problem to update SECONDARY, I will replace SECONDARY with preprogrammed one.
My second plan is,
1. Waiting arrival of SPI programmer and SOP8 to DIP8 adapter.
2. Waiting arrival of 10 Macronix MX25L6445EM2I-10G1 BIOS chip.
3. Learn how to Program to the BIOS chip with SPI programmer, it's easier than expected.
I am engagaed in PLC & Inverter for commercial dry cleaning machine.
To support my customer, I will continuously using Windows 7x64 for Omron and Yaskawa, XPx32 for Mitsubishi with multibooting.
That's why I should keep Two P67A-GD65 Desktop and Two Lenovo E520 Laptop in good working condition.
One is main use and other one is just backup.
The reason is Windows 8 PC has some restriction to install other OS, because of Secure Boot.
That's it.
PS: The official 4.20 BIOS is just BETA level BIOS.
I have PC experience during PC-XT, before PC I used NEC5200/05 PTOS(Personal Technology Oriented System).
I never had problem with BIOS flash with MSDOS, it was successful, but boot failure.

P67A-GD65/P67A-GD55/P67A-GD53 Vdroop fix

Hi guys,
HQ just released this bios for the P67A-GD65/P67A-GD55/P67A-GD53 which should fix the Vdroop issue.
If someone on the forum wants to try, you can share this bios.
Model: MS-7681 PCB: 1.0/2.0/2.1 Author: Oasis Chen
Old Version: E7681IMS.431 Build Date: 08/23/2012
New Version: E7681IMS.432
Description for FAE:
1.Fix vdroop offset control function can't work normally issue and modify code to avoid chip bug issue.

Quote from: Svet on 09-October-12, 18:51:44
It's universal method and will perform full BIOS chip update[include required ME update] with regard less of current installed BIOS version
No it will flash only one, active one.
Thank You Svet. It`s nice to have new version of MSI HQ Forum USB flasher with ME update function Great job!
Bit offtop, sorry but I have to ask. Is it technically possible that flasher eventually get option to flash both bios chips on motherboards like P67-GD65?
Or maybe it is good thing that it can flash only one chip for now(?) I do not understand consequences. Pro and cons of having me7 and me8 on pri/sec bios chips?
I do not want to make mistake (using MSI flash procedure) but wanna try new VDroop/Offset feature of Click Bios II. Maybe it will cure my over 1.4V auto voltage on 4,5GHz
PS: Sorry, my English seams to be horrible. I hope You can read my mind, hehe...

P67A-GD65 B3 BIOS/UEFI update for AMD 7970

HU1GE/Jack
I just got my GD65 B3 RMA returned and was wanting to know if there is a preferred Bios for the new AMD 7970's? Really unsure what happened to kill my board with my two in Xfire. I have it all back together but the cards and want to get a BIOS/UEFI that is recommended. Thanks in advance for all your tireless work!

Hi,
not that many users out here, I suppose, that are using two crossfired 7970 cards on this platform. So, I suppose, the "pool of experience" regarding the "best UEFI/BIOS Release" for such a configuration is very, very tiny.
As always, you find the latest BETA Releases including full changelog information here:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=144655.0
... but so far, there has not been a single mentioned of ATI 7xxx cards in the the detailed changelogs.
Just to see what happens, I suggest you contact MSI Technical Support and ask them:
http://support.msi.com/

Problem with downgrading bios. MSI P67A-GD65 (B3).

Hi!
I'm having problems with downgrading my bios from version 4.3 to 1.19. I want to downgrade, because 4.3 doesn't want to boot when I use xmp settings for my RAM ( that might be related to my CPU since I have i5 2500k which is 32nm and 4.3 version of BIOS is recommended for 22nm processors ). When I try to flash with the MSI Forum HQ USB Flashing Tool I'm getting an error: "Rom file ROMID is not compatible with existing BIOS ROMID". I've ran out of ideas how to downgrade my bios so I'm asking you for help. My specs:
MOBO: MSI P67A-GD65 (B3)
CPU: INTEL CORE i5 2500K
RAM: G.SKILL RIPJAWS X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHZ CL6 (F3-12800CL6D-4GBXH)

Here you go. GD65 and GD55 usde the same BIOS files;
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=179837.msg1295420#msg1295420

Ivy BIOS For P67A-GD65-GD55-GD53 [MS-7681] Mainboards

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