Led debug code A0

Hi,
I wasn't sure if I should put this thread in the BIOS or Intel Core-iX boards forum, but I decided to put it here since I get this problem with an MSI Z77-GD65 board. So here's the problem. I get an "A0" code on the led debug pannel which means "IDE initialization is started". The computer seems to run almost perfectly fine otherwise. I get the MSI splashscreen. I managed to install Windows7 without incident and update all my drivers. I checked and my controller mode is AHCI. Basically, I don't know what the error message means and what are the steps I should take to get this fixed.
Thanks in advance for the help

Quote from: sybernaut on 08-July-12, 03:29:54
Thanks for the reply Bernard. I have taken the motherboard to two PC stores and they have said they cannot be reshaped hence my request for a new CPU socket.
That's my point Bernard why didn't MSI support give me the link that you have, yes I know little more care should have been taken fitting components but there was no need for this in the first place because all hardware had been tested before being installed. So I'm just hoping I can ressurect something from this situation and the motherboard CPU socket can be replaced.
Sybernaut
 They are not going to just give it to you out of the blue, you either need to contact MSI tech support to get a beta BIOS to fix a problem or check our forum to see if there is one that you might need to fix a problem.
 As for the bent socket pins 9 times out of 10 it's possible to straighten them yourself or if you know someone with proper skills have them do it for you. If you don't feel comfortable attempting that chore yourself or know someone then it's possible a local jeweler or watch repair shop could do it for you.

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