MOVED: X79A-GD65 (8D) with 8x16GB memory, anyone?

This topic has been moved to Intel Core-iX boards.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=165779.0

You messed up badly here. The 16GB modules you've got are registered RAM. Server boards can deal with the clock driver of those modules but desktop boards cannot.
If it was just ECC RAM (not registered) then it might have worked even if the CPU and mobo didn't support ECC modules (according to standards at least, ECC RAM is not officially supported by X79A-GD65 nor Core i processors), registered RAM however is really not going to work.
How the heck did you end up with this kind of RAM modules anyway? Shops with personel having even the very basic technical expertise would never give these to you for use on a desktop board.

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  • X79A-GD65 (8D) with 8x16GB memory, anyone?

    I have a X79A-GD65 (8D) motherboard. Started by setting it up with Kingston 2x4=8 GB (KHX1600C9D3B1K2/8GX) and this works just fine. Trying to install 8 x Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64I for 128 GB fails. Tried two modules in DIMM 1 / 3. The three blue LEDs light on the motherboard, LED display says 'b0', but no screen activity.
    Also updated from BIOS v 1.70 to v 1.80.
    Has anyone successfully tried this motherboard with 128 GB memory?
    KHX1600C9D3B1K2/8GX
      8GB DDR3 - 1600 CL9 240-pin
      512M x 64-bit
    KVR16R11D4K4/64I
      64GB PC3 - 12800 CL11 240-pin RDIMM
      2G x 72-bit DDR3-1600

    You messed up badly here. The 16GB modules you've got are registered RAM. Server boards can deal with the clock driver of those modules but desktop boards cannot.
    If it was just ECC RAM (not registered) then it might have worked even if the CPU and mobo didn't support ECC modules (according to standards at least, ECC RAM is not officially supported by X79A-GD65 nor Core i processors), registered RAM however is really not going to work.
    How the heck did you end up with this kind of RAM modules anyway? Shops with personel having even the very basic technical expertise would never give these to you for use on a desktop board.

  • MOVED: x79A-gd65 8D Straps not working / overclocking help.

    This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Undervolting & Modding Corner.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=157731.0

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    new setup for a couple of weeks now and have been tinkering in the bios a little but i just CANNOT get it to boot with anything other than the x1.0 strap
    What exactly do you mean by "x1.0" strap? You mean the memory multiplier/ratio?
    Quote
    just overclocking using the FSB results in failure to boot at (iirc) anything above 105??
    This system architecture is not designed for significant changes to the base clock.  Overclocking is supposed to be done via the multipliers/ratios only.  The behaviour you describe is absolutely normal.
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    64GB Crucial M4 OS Drive.
    500GB Samsung Spinpoint storage drive.
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  • X79A-GD65 (8D) Max RAM Memory

    I'm in the proccess of setting up my new pc. My main reason for going for the "X79A-GD65 (8D)" is that it can use up to 128 Gb RAM. There are some using 64 Gb RAM but I'm looking for any information where someone runs this with 128 Gb RAM.
    Q: Is there anyone in the forum who has any relevant information on this
    Any suggestion would be appreciated.

    Quote from: ebamspm on 14-April-13, 20:51:47
    I'm in the proccess of setting up my new pc. My main reason for going for the "X79A-GD65 (8D)" is that it can use up to 128 Gb RAM. There are some using 64 Gb RAM but I'm looking for any information where someone runs this with 128 Gb RAM.
    Q: Is there anyone in the forum who has any relevant information on this
    Any suggestion would be appreciated.
    That 128GB RAM is the max theoretical value.
    The real memory amount depends on your processor.
    But you didn't say anything about it ...
    Anyway, in most of the cases you are limited to 32-64GB RAM.

  • MOVED: Z77A-GD65 issues with Geforce GTX 780 Video Card

    This topic has been moved to Intel Core-iX boards.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=177652.0

    UPDATE 
    Well i wanted to post an update on my new build issue.
    Here are my specs:
    I bought a MSI Z77A-GD65 motherboard with BIOS v10.8
    - Intel Core i7-2600 CPU 3.4 Ghz
    - BIOS Version E4451IMS V10.8 (i had a issue with the newest BIOS flash v10.11 it wouldn't detect the harddrive, could figure that one out so i went back to v10.8)
    - Balistix Sport 8GB sticks (Total of 32 GB memory installed) I first had 3 sticks so i got another 8GB stick to fill all 4 banks for total of 32 GB
    - Corsair Professional Series 860 Watt Digital ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply AX860i (Bought this PS to replace the Kentek PS)
    - N780 TF 3GD5/OC (GeForce GTX 780 GAMING) (traded Geforce GTX 780 card for the MSI version of the GTX 780 card)
    OK... I got the new Corsair 860w power supply installed and i installed the new MSI GTX 780 video card with the specs above everything installed fine no problems and my son was playing the Bio Shock Infinite game on Steam and about 1 hour into the game he got a blue screen of death, says something like "to prevent damage windows is now resetting" and it turns off so fast can't read the rest of the message.
    I'm going to here in a little bit and update all device drivers with MSI Live update utility and also update the motherboard BIOS again to v10.11.
    I'm really confused here, I'm also going to take out some memory and try to run it with sticks only in slot 2 & 4 to see if it runs more stable like that, also should i update the video card to the latest driver, i know the latest is not always the greatest driver.
    I want to think you guys again for your help & time with this issue. I really dont know what else to do here, everything is new in this PC.
    Thanks

  • MOVED: X79A GD65 [8D] Intel LAN Driver(s)

    This topic has been moved to Intel Core-iX boards.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=170315.0

    My Driver problem, along with Memory issues, clock and animations running double speed and Memory_Management errors BSOD have all been resolved since rolling back my firmware update. I also got all my ram replaced by Kingston so they all had the same revisions and this corrected the issue where 4 sticks were registering as different/slower ram.
    Not even the MSi LAN Driver worked prior to these changes...
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  • X79A-GD65(8D) with i7-3820 weak overclock.

    Hello again. It was a long time ago i was here and i thought i could drop in here for a little discussion.
    I'm trying to overclock my CPU to a cool 5GHz as i once did with crazy voltages everywhere before i knew better, anyway i cant get it stable today with safe voltages, not even reasonable BCLK's or anything.
    I cant get over 105MHz even at VCore at 1.44v SA at 1.2, PLL at 1.95 with all turbo functions and EIST turned off...
    Anyway, i can forward you some links to some pictures.
    What i would like is some tips for getting a stable OC.... I've seen people on the net who has like 130MHz BCLK and 37x multi but i don't know how they go it stable.
    Now i'm running 105MHz BCLK with a 43x multi.
    http://imageshack.us/a/img593/9471/printcp.jpg Screenprint.
    http://imageshack.us/a/img14/628/p1030431pd.jpg Picture of actual computer.
    xxxxxxxxxxxxx Added some pictures from BIOS. Three pictures are of the "Overclocking" page in a row to show all settings and variables.
    http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/5/bios1j.jpg/
    http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/5/bios2.jpg/
    http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/bios3it.jpg/
    And a picture of the CPU settings page
    http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/bios4cpu.jpg/
    I would be glad if knowing people could give tips and tricks about how to stabilize CPU at higher BCLK's so i can use the multiplier to get to 5GHz if possible.
    Why you might ask, well simply to have done it. Once i've got there (if possible) i'll downclock to around 4GHz or even stock maybe since the CPU has never bottlenecked or ever will in any forseable future.
    To start i've put together a list of different voltages for raising the question about what its maximum recomended setting is(Preferably with the Intel i7-3820) and what they might be called on the MSI board or if it's event possible to change the value for it.
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    VVC
    VSA
    PCH1.1
    PCH1.5
    Thats all the voltage settings i could think of exept DRAM voltages.
    And as a little off topic adventure slightly connected to this cpu/socket, i've heard rumors both here on Swedish sites and other that a Ivy Bridge-E will be marketed around the time that Haswell(Which i suppose is a Ivy development and not a whole new architexture) comes out.

    Hi flobelix.
    Okay, that sounds weird. I have a memory of me getting to 5GHz and discussing it on a forum where they said i was going to degrade my circuits really fast since i used crazy voltages everywhere, I have a feeling it was on this forum in a kind of "laid-back" sub-forum.
    But i cant seem to find any threads other then a memory issue thread some months back when my system was new. You and a few other forum-elites helped me aswell. Getting a bit scared now.
    Anyway it does feel like running through a brick wall with the Bclk. I can set my strap to 1.0, 1.25...
    Do you or anyone have any tips or tricks on what i should test and change?
    EDIT: I have to roam the streets of google and look through the deepest parts of the internets to unveil this mystery.
    EDIT2: Mein got! I've found it https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=161657.0
    -- Allegedly i've use a bclk strap och 1.25 and set bclk at 125MHz with a multiplier at x40

  • MOVED: X79A-GD65 (8D) bios bug: TSC is badly out of sync

    This topic has been moved to Linux/Unix.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=154242.0

    This topic has been moved to Linux/Unix.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=154242.0

  • X79A-GD65 (8D) will not boot with 4930K or 3930K

    Short version:
    My system will not boot but gets stuck at "09 Power on South Bridge Initialization"
    Detailed description:
    I just bought this system and am when I tried to start it it got stuck at "09 Power on South Bridge Initialization". I have removed everything that is not necessary (gfx-card, HDDs, etc.) and only have the CPU and one memory stick inserted (in slot 1 as per the manual). I have also unplugged and put back all power cables from the PSU several times. I have also tried using BIOS A and B.
    As I read on this forum that a BIOS update was needed for IVY-Bridge CPUs I bought a 3930K today to see if I could get the system up and running but it still gives me the same error code.
    My board serial number is 601-7760-010B1312109204, assuming it is manufactured 1312 = December 2013.
    I don't know the BIOS revision as I have never managed to get past the 09 status code.
    Any ideas on what the problem could be?
    Bought this monster PC as I have a delivery for a client in need of some RAM-heavy processing, so am really starting to feel stressed out about this by now.
    Thanks in advance!
    System details:
     - MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) X79 S-2011 ATX
     - INTEL CORE I7 4930K 3.4GHZ 12MB S-2011
     - INTEL 530 80GB SATA SSD MLC RESELLER KIT
     - INTEL 530 480GB SATA SSD MLC BULK (4 of these)
     - FRACTAL DESIGN INTEGRA R2 750W
     - ASUS GEFORCE GT 210 1GB DDR3 PCI-E VGA/DVI/HDMI SILENT
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    even compared to just 10 years ago sales staff have became really dumb as there just hiring people who do not care about anything as long as they get there cut of a sale (usually all they know is basic Consumer parts they stock) and nearly non of them unless they specialize in that level of equipment will have 0 idea what they work with on a pro level part (ECC memory tends to be used on servers and Professional workstations so if they do not use that type of gear then they probably have no idea what ECC really is at all)!
    also in that time some major things have happened especially with computer parts like the memory controller moved from the Chipset to the CPU same with the SATA controller , onboard GPU (thats now on the CPU and some have it some don't) and alot of other things and I guess that the people you dealed with had no idea the memory support has very little to do with the board (all the board can do is have BIOS Timing sets now and lists of parts it supports) and is now to do with the CPU alot more as it has the important stuff on it (there very close to a SOC (System On Chip) now)!
    if you plan on building another computer remember to do some research yourself before you get a CPU as it is nearly the most important thing of all and they have different features tied to them and do not expect sales guys to have a idea unless there also a Technical support staff member too and work on computers that are of the same class your trying to make and have at least used the same level gear (usually if your doing something like that find a friend who is a computer nerd tell him what your trying to do and get him to help you choose all the parts)!
    let me know how it goes when you get the Xeon and have it installed?

  • X79A-GD65 (8D) memory issues.

    Greetings Everyone! I've just joined this forum.
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    I currently use the mainboard on this computer but with only 5 sticks in.
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    Graphics card: Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 OC.
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    Hi everyone and i must thank you for such speedy answers and support. 
    On the server issue. I do use alot of servers, not normal servers as you would think but gameservers. I like to run dedicated servers for like CS:S, Minecraft and such and i have startded playing ARMA:2 alot lately and i want to run them simultaneously for extended periods.
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    I also want the amount of RAM for the pleasure of just having it. I understand how a primitive feeling that is but it feels good. 
    I understand now that i will never get all sticks to work but i do run 5 of them at this moment so i got 20GB of memory and already have set up a 12GB ramdisk.
    I will discuss the issue with Corsair when we get in touch on the Support thread i've created hoping to send my modules to them and change them to a 8 stick kit and me paying the shipment and differance in price.
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  • X79A-GD65 8D problem with built in BIOS utilities (browser, etc)

    Good day. I have my X79A-GD65 8D running for about a week now paired with i7 3930k. The board is working wonderfully, however there is just one issue. After installing winki from the cd and returning to the bios to use the built in browser or MSI live update, the white splash screen appears for a while and shortly after a black screen appears and remains.
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    Please note that I am on the latest BIOS, version 1.7.
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    Must be talking about Winki? The Software Application User Guide covers it pretty well how it all works and such. Using Live Update is not recommended to be installed or used. Do all UEFI/BIOS updates and driver updates manually from the downloaded files available at the MSI Websites.

  • Can anyone help me with upgrading memory in my older iMac? I currently on have 1gb of memory so as you can imagine my machine is quite slow.

    Can anyone help me with upgrading memory in my older iMac? I currently only have 1gb of memory so as you can imagine my machine is quite slow. I check in my system profiler and it shows I do have a memory slot open. It is using a DDR2 and I was told that the latest are DDR3 and I need to find out if I can run that on my model number. This info came from a tech guy at best buy.

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  • X79A-GD65 8D Not campatible with Corsair Enthusiast Series TX850 V2 850W

    Hello everyone!
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    MSI GTX 560 Ti Hawk
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    Quote from: AutomatonGR on 29-April-12, 21:03:50
    After 2 days troubleshooting i found out that my motherboard is not compatible with the PSU. And i ask you why?
    Why my 300 euro mobo and my 140 euro PSU are not compatible?
    Where did you see that?

  • MSI X79A GD65 8D, any good with 4930K overclocking?

    Hello.
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    Biggest concern is the date of manufacture of the mainboard as to what UEFI/BIOS version is on it. More than likely if older existing stock, it will have a UEFI/BIOS on it that only supports a Sandy CPU. If really old stock, some Sandy CPU's will not be supported either without an update. As with most Intel CPU's, OC ability is 'luck-of-the-draw'.

  • X79A-GD65 (8D) - Cannot populate all 8 slots

    It appears that whenever I run a full complement of 8 DIMMs that I cannot boot.  Here's the details:
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    Default RAM settings (1333MHz without XMP)
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    Quote from: 5hr4pn3l on 22-June-12, 05:06:58
    Have you tried just two modules and tested all your pairs in the same known working slots? You may have a faulty module.
    Yes, I've booted with each of 4 sets of pairs and let one pass through of the default memtest86 test run, and everything tests out (I had previously RMAd one of the kits as a single stick tested bad after trying this the first time).
    Quote from: 5hr4pn3l on 22-June-12, 05:06:58
    Otherwise, does the system read all of your memory if you insert your modules into slots 2, 4, 6 and 8? If so, Slot 7 sounds faulty. If not, maybe both.
    I haven't tried this yet, as it isn't listed as a supported configuration in the documentation.  I'll give it a go tonight.

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