MOVED: Z68A-GD80 (B3) - updating drivers/utilities/BIOS

This topic has been moved to Intel Core-iX boards.
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Live Update is a joke.
We know, that is why we tell everybody not to use it, to uninstall it and to ignore it altogether.
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nd I keep getting redirected to the DriverSmith site to pay for a utility to download driver updates for a motherboard I just bought - UNBELIEVABLE!
You can find all relevant drivers and BIOS Updates on the product site for you mainboard, just choose you Operating using the drop-down menu:
http://msi.com/product/mb/Z68A-GD80--B3-.html#/?div=Driver&os=Win7%2032
BIOS-Updates can be found here:
http://msi.com/product/mb/Z68A-GD80--B3-.html#/?div=BIOS
Newer BETA Releases here:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=148779.msg1123646#msg1123646
For flashing, if needed, >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<.

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  • Z68A-GD80 (B3) - updating drivers/utilities/BIOS

    Live Update is a joke.  How can I just manually download all the updates I need?  The Live Update Online doesn't seem to work.  And I keep getting redirected to the DriverSmith site to pay for a utility to download driver updates for a motherboard I just bought - UNBELIEVABLE!  I'm 2 days away from returning this board.  Any help would be appreciated.  I just want to get up to date.

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    Live Update is a joke.
    We know, that is why we tell everybody not to use it, to uninstall it and to ignore it altogether.
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    nd I keep getting redirected to the DriverSmith site to pay for a utility to download driver updates for a motherboard I just bought - UNBELIEVABLE!
    You can find all relevant drivers and BIOS Updates on the product site for you mainboard, just choose you Operating using the drop-down menu:
    http://msi.com/product/mb/Z68A-GD80--B3-.html#/?div=Driver&os=Win7%2032
    BIOS-Updates can be found here:
    http://msi.com/product/mb/Z68A-GD80--B3-.html#/?div=BIOS
    Newer BETA Releases here:
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=148779.msg1123646#msg1123646
    For flashing, if needed, >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<.

  • How do I update drivers and BIOS on Satellite P300?

    I've been having problems with my wifi, and as my partners laptop is working fine, it was suggested that I might need to update drivers and/or BIOS.
    I've tried to do this but where do you download the BIOS/driver updates to?
    It just defaults into 'my documents', sits there and does nothing?
    After downloading, How do I ensure my notepad 'takes' the updates?
    As you can see, I'm not overly technical so any advice in simpletons terms please...
    Thanks.

    Hello
    All drivers and tools for your notebook can be downloaded here:
    http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com > Support & Downloads > Download Drivers
    At first I would try a WLAN driver update. If you have downloaded the WLAN driver, unzip all files and start the setup.exe file. This will automatically install the new driver and will be used now.

  • MOVED: Z68a-GD80 b3 bios fail ?

    This topic has been moved to Intel Core-iX boards.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=167520.0

    All you can do is try a full cmos clear w/ a bare bones set-up. What you should have done when you saw the blinking light was enable multi bios update in bios to recover the bad bios.
    Probably the simplest thing to do is bring the board to a computer shop with an SPI programmer. It will probably cost around $50-$75 to get this fixed.
    If you have a Sandy bridge CPU, stick with 7672vH5.zip unless there are issues. If you absolutely need to flash your bios, use the forum flash tool and archives.
    >>BIOSes<<

  • MOVED: Z68A GD80 G3 Weird problem

    This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Undervolting & Modding Corner.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=154319.0

    hi HU16E
    Sry fore the late reply..
    well i think it dosent matter cuz i found out even if i youse the OC genien button it does the same it cant overclock
    hmm maby a bad flash ? i couldent flash the bios no matter what i did not even USB only thing that worked was live update..
    this is getting rather annoying any sugestions? maby a flash to the old bios agine ?

  • MOVED: Z68A-GD80 (B3) CPU Throttling issue

    This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Undervolting & Modding Corner.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=156345.0

    I have a z68a-GD65-G3 - and I also have this issue. On a 2700K, I'm at 1.40vcore and a multi of 50 - gives me 5Ghz (sadly, CPU-Z reports 4988.7 due to the 99.8Mhz bus speed bug, anyone know how to fix that?)
    So I was stable at 50multi x100 at 1.4vcore on the Bios the board shipped with, however, I noticed that when I ran the intel burn test it would throttle back to between 4.1Ghz and 4.6Ghz - this is really annoying, as I have disabled ALL of the bios options that have anything to do with speed management/throttling. But just to be sure, could someone please list all the bios items that need to be disabled to make sure the cpu isn't throttled?
    In an effort to fix this, I decided to flash the bios to the newest one on MSI's site, 7681 N60, however, this did *not* fix the throttling issue. And now, I get lockups when I run intel burn test where before it was stable :( So I guess I'm going to revert to the BIOS the board shipped with, because at least then it was stable at 5Ghz, but...
    ***MSI Rep's - the throttling issue here isn't acceptable. This needs to be addressed. I want my CPU to be at Multiplier setting I set it at.***

  • MOVED: Z97 Gaming 5 - Updated drivers with MSI live update, crashed - nothing works

    This topic has been moved to GAMING Motherboards.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=255291.0

    sounds like along with drivers, you also flashed your BIOS and this failed and caused this issue
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    I tried to put the MSI Z97 BIOS on a flash drive and reboot with that, but nothing happens. There are no beeps, just the harddrives booting up and then nothing more..
    place your old BIOS version on the USB key not renamed and place the USB key in rear USB ports
    then see if BIOS can be recovered
    else you have to RMA it as there is no dual BIOS solution on it

  • MOVED: Z68A-GD80 (G3) multiplyer issue.

    This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Undervolting & Modding Corner.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=152131.0

    Final result from new beta Bios is CPU ratio above 47x will  not stay where user chooses, no matter the settings. Once a load is applied it down clocks to a lesser value the value is load dependent the higher the load the lower the value.
    http://home.bendbroadband.com/bypolar/MSI/Final/[email protected]
    http://home.bendbroadband.com/bypolar/MSI/Final/[email protected]
    http://home.bendbroadband.com/bypolar/MSI/Final/14.jpg
    Turning off all power state settings one at a time till they are all disabled.
    1.disable intel C-State = 49x max ratio even though 52X is still chosen and turbo 52x on too.
    2.disable turbo mode = 50x max ratio only if you follow this order. Turn off turbo before Cstate and stuck @49x
    3.Rest power state settings make no difference 50x max but same issue when load is given ratio drops.
    Screens to large had to post links, bottom line I still needing some love from MSI & I still waiting for a response to my ticket.
    http://home.bendbroadband.com/bypolar/MSI/Final/[email protected]
    http://home.bendbroadband.com/bypolar/MSI/Final/[email protected]
    http://home.bendbroadband.com/bypolar/MSI/Final/[email protected]
    http://home.bendbroadband.com/bypolar/MSI/Final/[email protected]
    http://home.bendbroadband.com/bypolar/MSI/Final/[email protected]
    http://home.bendbroadband.com/bypolar/MSI/Final/pt.jpg
    http://home.bendbroadband.com/bypolar/MSI/Final/ptt.jpg

  • MOVED: Z68a-GD80 (G3) Boot-Looping

    This topic has been moved to Intel Core-iX boards.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=160958.0

    Quote from: Golono on 16-August-12, 06:02:23
    I am unable to locate these green stickers. Could you specify their location? Also, just wondering, how would the information on those stickers help diagnose/solve the problem?
    Quote from: Golono on 16-August-12, 06:02:23
    I am unable to locate these green stickers. Could you specify their location?
    look at my image that i give you, they are on the bottom left side just below "MSI" heatsink.
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    Also, just wondering, how would the information on those stickers help diagnose/solve the problem?
    it can tell us what's the board shipped BIOS version.
    If its not the latest BIOS version, you can't boot with your Ivy Bridge CPU

  • MOVED: Z68A GD80 G3 Overclocking

    This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Undervolting & Modding Corner.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=154314.0

    You should state all your system specs for a start. >>Posting Guide<<
    Your intended Overclock outcome will determine which method to use. It is always advisable to maintain all the power saving features when OC'ing these boards and most CPUs will allow for a typical 4,4 to 4,6GHz OC with everything left on Auto, except the turbo cores that you set to the desired OC multi. These you will find under the advanced CPU feature.
    As soon as you set a CPU core voltage or the CPU multi manually, you will loose the power saving features.

  • MOVED: Z68A-GD80 (B3) + Corsair Vengeance: Which HSF will fit?

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    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=149179.0

    Quote from: Bernhard on 01-June-11, 17:17:43
    OCGenie pushes voltages higher than what is really needed. Thus part of your temps are probably a direct cause of this.
    I'm totally newbie on over clocking. On Q6600 I just raising up the FSB without increasing up the voltage. Maybe I should learn in an advance way to over clocking 2600K. Thanks for OCGenie Info
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    Keep it that way. Mine is in the cupboard. I have The Noctua NH-C14 and it performs as well as the H70 on CPU core temps but has the added advantage of cooling the CPU surrounds. My 2600K goes to about 64-68C core at 25-30C ambient under fullload at 4,5GHz.
    Is it Normal to have 68C on that speed? I thought any noctua could cooling it down to 53C based on review. Maybe I missed something in the review didn't stated whether it was conducted on winter or summer... I'll find that on local store.
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    It will be a tight fit, and you may have to install the RAM before the cooler.
    Nice tips. I'll consider it if NH-D14 is my best option. Some said that I can put the fan little bit higher, since RAM Heatsink will touch the fan not touch the aluminum fin if it is installed on the right orientation.
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    Consider the Zalman 9900 as well, testing also only shows minor temp differences and HU16E has had excellent results on allhis builds with this cooler. I used one on a X58 before and it was really good. The advantage is the good clearance that allows easy RAM installation even with these oversized heatsinks on some RAM modules.
    never heard of those series before, but I'll google it. I know Zalman as the brand of my 5.1 headphone gaming series thanks for recommendation. I'll find the availabilities of those recommended brand and type.

  • OC BIOS for Z68A-GD80 (G3)

    I have z68a-gd80 g3
    For overclock stable bios proposal ?
    Ty..

    Quote from: HU16E on 10-April-12, 20:08:28
    This one;
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=151130.msg1143839#msg1143839
    Or this one;
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=151130.msg1157304#msg1157304
    http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2101828
    You change what values ?
    2 cores 2 threads how did you ?
    5 ghz 1.45v for my CPU wants to. You 1.41V to 5.4GHZ   Can you help me on this issue?

  • Virtu Control Panel issue with Z68A-GD80

    Hello,
    I am a reviewer for PC Labs (http://www.pclabs.com.tr) and I've been evaluating the Virtu software for some time now. I have the following problem:
    This error shows up whenever I try to start Virtu. If I click Yes, it just pops up again, infinitely. If I press No, Virtu quits.
    Yes, I read the Virtu installation guide section
    Motherboard BIOS is the latest. I'd been trying the previous ones as well.
    As stated in the manual; I first installed Intel HD Graphics 3000 drivers, then added the discrete VGA card, let Windows install the drivers, then installed Virtu
    I also tried all possible combinations of driver installation with and without Windows Update - manually installed VGA driver from AMD, let Windows install HD Graphics 3000 driver, etc.
    I tried multiple versions of Virtu; from MSI download site, from Virtu directly, etc.
    Re-installed Windows and done the same, no luck
    Here's the rig:
    - MSI Z68A-GD80 motherboard with most recent BIOS update available at the date of this post.
    - Intel Core i7-2600K processor
    - Radeon HD 6870 discrete card
    - 4 GB Kingston DDR3-2000 (also tried with Kingston HyperX DDR3-2133)
    - Seagate ST3250410AS & Kingston 120 GB SSD
    - Thermaltake Toughpower 875 W PSU
    - Windows 7 64 bits with SP1
    Any ideas?

    Quote from: Jack on 22-August-11, 20:29:33
    Done. 
    Thanks for the extra hand, Jack.
    Quote from: Jack on 22-August-11, 20:29:33
    Two related questions for clarification:
    Which version do you have exactly?
    ---> http://eu.msi.com/service/search/?kw=Z68A-GD80%20&type=product
    ... B3 or G3?
    Which version is that exactly? (Exact version ID) 
    The version will be different, depending on the motherboard variant you have.
    In addition to that, there are always BETA and Final Releases.  In case you are referring to the latest Final Release, an even never BETA Release might already be available which does not appear on the board's product site.
    The board is a B3. 7672 Ver. 3.0 exactly. As for the driver & application versions:
    - Intel HD Graphics 3000 was tested with drivers from MSI and also from Intel. At the time I started this topic, the installed driver was 12.22.1.64.2361 (8.15.10.2361).
    - AMD drivers tested (with Radeon HD 6870) were 11.6, 11.7 and finally, 11.8.
    - Virtu software versions tested were: First was from MSI (can't remember the version number right now), 1.2.105, 1.2.106 from LucidLogix
    - Motherboard BIOSes tested were: Initial BIOS (2011-04-25 date), 17.1 (7672vH1 ROM, date 2011-05-30) and for the time being, 17.2 (7672vH2 ROM, date 2011-07-18).
    Quote from: HU16E on 23-August-11, 03:57:21
    In the Virtu Control Panel, 'About' Tab, does the Virtu version appear, or does it say Trial Version?
    Added: After reading & following the MSI Software Application Guide v1.3, & using the Virtu drivers off the install disk that came with the mainboard, I had flawless performance using Virtu. My mainboard was shipped with the initial UEFI release (17.0 for a B3). The Lucid Virtu license key was enabled right from the beginning.
    The Virtu Control Panel never shows up. When the system boots up and I login to Windows, the error message I mentioned is shown. Clicking "Yes" results in the same error; clicking No quits Virtu. The same happens when I manually start the Virtu Control Panel app.
    MSI SW App. Guide and software from the install disk didn't work for me. :( I don't think it's the Virtu license key because Virtu is actually *active*. I do get the Virtu logo on 3DMark Vantage (and possibly other 3D apps registered to Virtu) and get discrete card class results from the benchmark in i-Mode. Besides, I believe Virtu software doesn't mean to say my license key is missing. Please see below.
    You could make it, then I'd like to ask you a favor. There should be two files in a LucidLogix folder, located in your User directory:
    Code: [Select]
    {Your_Drive_Name}:\Users\{Your_UserName}\LucidLogix  
    The files are lucidloader.ini and userSettings.xml.
    Could you post those two? As far as I could deduce, there shouldn't be any personal information in those files. Just general settings and application profiles. The error seems to stem from a disrepancy between these two files. The software seems to look for some "keys" from the XML file (where settins and app. profiles are stored as "keys" like <key>KeyName</key>. I'll attach my files a few minutes later. Check the userSettings file; around the end of the file, you'll see the word "general". My bet is on that one.
    Of course, while I quoted HU16E, Jack and anyone else interested is welcome in this discussion.

  • Updating the Z68A-GD80 (B3) bios to use ivybridge cpu

    Hi,
    I bought the Z68A-GD80 (B3) board without realising that the ivybridge cpu's were only around the corner.  Anyway I thought there would be a large price gap between the sandybridge and ivybridge cpu prices, how wrong could you be.
    I haven't built the rig yet as I was waiting for a bios update to accommodate the jump to an ivybridge cpu and to make sure the board could support a ivybridge i5 3570K cpu model.
    As there is only a 10 to 18 pound gap between the two cpu models is there any reason not to go for the ivybridge version?  Also does the updated bios work properly?
    Many thanks.....John

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    Bernard, Froggy and flobelex, much appreciated.  Can I ask if your answers remain the same in concern the G3 board as they did for the B3?
    My reply would still be similar to Reply #2. Since you do have a 'G3', one benefit would be the ability to run a PCI-E 3.0 graphics card to it's full potential. Even PCI-E 3.0 is not all that superior in performance to earlier PCI-E 2.0 revisions. I have both, a GD80(G3) with a Sandy CPU and Ivy BIOS, and one with an Ivy. Rather than go into all the details, they both suck as far as I am concerned, with the Ivy CPU rig being the worse! The Ivy UEFI/BIOS's IMO are not ready for prime time. Even with two PCI-E 3.0 GTX680 cards in SLI, my eyes don't see any real world visual benefit over them running at PCI-E 2.0 on the other mainboard.
    Soon as an ironclad user level procedure is developed that I can restore both primary and secondary chips back to Sandy BIOS's and ME7, I will do so. The Ivy CPU will be sold off. Performance wise, the 2700k is a kickbutt CPU compared to an Ivy on a 6 series chipset mainboard!    

  • MOVED: Z68-GD80 (G3) BIOS flashing

    This topic has been moved to BIOS.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=153238.0

    Don't update bios from windows, it very often ends badly. 
    At anyrate, try a full cmos clear >>Clear CMOS Guide<<
    If you are unable to get it to post or recover, you will need an spi programmer from either msi or a decent computer shop.
    Also, it MAY boot with your IVY cpu so that is worth a shot.
    As a final note, if you need to send it for RMA as for the beta bios, as it has been reported to really rock.
    z68a-gd80 (G3) I had to assume by what bios you used.

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