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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

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Z68A-GD80 B3 Boot Loop and Failed BIOS LED Flashing

I've been having "boot loop" issues with my system since it was built in June. Basically, when the system is powered on the lights/fans come on for around 3 seconds then it shuts itself off for another 3 seconds and repeats the loop infinitely. Meanwhile there are no POST code beeps and nothing shows up on screen. I also noticed today that the Dual BIOS control LED is flashing during boot loops indicating that the primary BIOS has failed.
As this was my first build in quite a while I didn't initially worry about it too much, figuring that it was probably just a BIOS setting or improperly seated hardware issue. Shortly there after my son was born and needless to say there wasn't a whole lot of time to trouble shoot a PC for a couple of months. Fast forward four months later to today and the boot looping is driving me nuts. It seems to occur when the system has been powered down overnight and more frequently if the reset button is used. I've read a lot of stuff saying that the Gigabyte boards are prone to this issue, but can't find anyone else with the same issue on a MSI z68 board. I've check/done the following to try and trouble shoot the issue.
1. Flash to BIOS 17.3 (twice)
2. Installed system speaker to hear post codes. Got a whole lot of nothing.
3. Installed one stick of RAM in slot one. Tried all four sticks. Nothing works.
4. Set BIOS values to default.
5. Tried disabling and enabling XMP profiles for the RAM.
6. Upped the voltage on the RAM to 1.5V, since the board reports an under-volt around 1.48 on auto. No effect.
7. Disabled PLL overvolt.
8. Enabled VDroop (still not clear on what this is).
9. Removed both video cards and used the on chip video. No effect.
10. Unplugged all USB devices.
11. Tried XMP enabled and disabled for the memory.
12. Hard drive plugged in and removed makes no difference.
13. Bare system with only one stick of RAM installed, no difference.
11. Lots of other crap that I can't think of right now.
Any help would be great as I'm at a loss here.
System specs are as follows;
Intel 2600K
Corsair H50 Cooler
MSI z68a-gd80 B3 with BIOS v 17.3
PNY Geforce GTX 560 Ti (2x in SLI)
Linksys Wireless G PCI card
Crucial Ballistix Sport RAM (4x2GB at 1600 MHz XMP enabled)
Segate Barracuda 7200 RPM Drive 500GB (2x in RAID0)
OCZ Vertex2 64 GB SSD as system cache
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More wierd stuff.
I couldn't get the board to boot without looping last night, tried the usual unplugging and clearing the CMOS nothing. Boot loops at every turn.
I wonder if maybe I've got some bad pins or a poor connection on my RAM slots. I removed the RAM and began testing one by one. First stick gave a boot loop. Second stick worked. On restart the BIOS LED wasn't flashing anymore, which is odd since I hadn't yet set the BIOS fix feature to enabled. I powered down again and put my RAM back in, set my BIOS settings as suggested, and then clocked the RAM to 1333MHz. Seemed stable last night through a number of restarts.
As for the backup BIOS reporting v 17.3. Yeah, that is odd. The manual says it can't be flashed either. Maybe BIOS just reports what the primary version number is no matter which chip (primary or secondary) is actually active and being booted from?
I'd like to think this is over, but I'm sure when I go home and power up I'll get another boot loop. I'd rather not be without a PC for a couple weeks, but I may just have to RMA so I don't have to deal with this anymore. It's quite frustrating to have fiddle around for 10+ minutes to get your PC up and running, plus with a RAID0 setup and SSD cache I'm just asking for a system failure with all these power on/off cycles.

Z68A-GD80 (G3) power loop

Hi,
I have an MSI Z68A-GD80 G3 motherboard stuck in a loop. When I switch it on the lights and fans are on for a second then they switch off. Then, they switch on again for another second and switch off, repeat. Hard drives and optical drive will switch off and on too if they're plugged in. During this the screen stays blank. The BIOS light on the motherboard doesn't switch on and doesn't blink. A few power phase lights across the top of the motherboard switch on and off. The motherboard's previous owner told me this problem started after a BIOS update.
I read about a flash tool available from the forums. I haven't tried the flash tool, yet, but at this point I suspect the motherboard won't run long enough to do anything with a flash drive.
I read maybe the current BIOS is having trouble with the CPU. I put in a Core i7-2600K. I don't know what CPU the previous owner was using before the problem started. I could try a different CPU but I'm not sure which one. I thought this motherboard was supposed to work with the Core i7-2600K when it was knew out of the box- no BIOS updates needed.
There were a few bent pins in the CPU socket when I got the motherboard. However, I straightened them and now you can't see which ones were bent. I guess a pin not being connected properly to the underside of the CPU is possible but the pins look ok.
Suggestions?

Today I tried removing the RAM and CPU and powered on the motherboard. It behaves the same as earlier- powers on for a second, then off, then on and so on. Only the first two CPU power phase lights on the motherboard switch on when the CPU is out of the socket and the same when in. Seems like if one or two pins in the socket weren't connecting correctly with the CPU then I'd get different results with the CPU in the socket compared to having the CPU entirely gone. However, the specific pin(s) not connected to the CPU might make a difference.
I have a different Intel Z68 motherboard that works, more or less, that I could use to check the behavior of a motherboard when a pin doesn't connect but not sure I want to do that to a Core i7-2600K CPU. I could put a tiny piece of insulating material on one of the CPU lands, put the CPU in my working motherboard, and see what happens- assuming both motherboards behave the same when having CPU connection issues. There are CPU socket testers but I'm not sure I'd understand the results on the readout from one.
I noticed there's a header labeled JSPI1 on the motherboard. Looks like an SPI header for reprogramming the BIOS without desoldering the chip. I peeled the stickers off the BIOS chips. The labels were difficult to read. Looks like they are Winbond 25Q64CVSIG 1126. Any suggestions (brand name, model number) for a low cost SPI flash programmer that will work with those chips? What is the JCP1 header next to the JSPI1? The JCP1 header isn't mentioned in the manual.

MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3) Boot Loop

Hello all,
I purchased a MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3) and when I started up it goes into a boot loop. I can't see anything on the screen.
Setup
- Motherboard MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3)
- Intel Core i3 Ivy Bridge 3220 3.30GHz 3MB Cache LGA 1155 55W Dual-Core Processor
- Kingston ValueRAM RAM Module - (2 x 8 GB) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1600 MHz DDR3-1600/PC3-12800 - Non-ECC - Unbuffered - CL11 - 240-pin DIMM
- COOLER MASTER Elite Power 400W OEM 20+4 pin & 4+4 pin ATX 12V V2.31 12cm fan Eco-friendly Reliability Quiet Noise Filter 70% efficiency
BIOS stated in the green labels below the "MSI" Heatsink is: E7681 IMSN10.
I tried another PSU and had the same issue.
Anybody can help me? Thank you very much for your time!

Your mainboard does not support an Ivy Bridge processor with the current bios that's why it doesn't come up. It needs a P series bios (7681vP1 and above).
There is no other way than to use any Sandy Bridge cpu to flash bios to the latest to make your cpu work: http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z68A-GD65--G3-.html#/?div=BIOS
For flashing >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
If you can't get a hand at a Sandy you need to let any PC shop or MSI do it for you (that's not for free of course). >>How to contact MSI.<<

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

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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<<.

MOVED: Z68A-GD80 (B3) CPU Throttling issue

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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.***

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Hi
Try single RAM stick
Also try to boot when motherboard is on non conductive surface like wooden table or motherboard box
Try clearing CMOS with power cord removed >>Clear CMOS Guide<<
Maybe battery replacement will help
If above fails, disconnect everything, remove CPU and inspect CPU socket with magnifying glass and bright light.
Edit: with single RAM stick, make sure to test each RAM stick at the time, each time in different slot.

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You mainboard battery may need to be replaced.
Check IDE settings in BIOS, in "Integrated Peripherals" make sure that IDE channels are configured to Legacy/Native Mode.
You still haven't answer:
Quote from: BOSSKILLER on 12-March-08, 07:16:44
Have you checked that your CD is detected during BIOS post?

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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 ?

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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.

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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]
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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.

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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<<

Z68a-gd65 boot loop after bios update using USB

Hi there,
My z68a-gd65 (G3) went into a boot loop after I did a bios update from a USB key that I installed using the latest BIOS version on the MSI site 7681vP8.zip
After the system restarted, it keeps booting up for 5 seconds and then shutting down, I removed all external devices and the Geforce GTX 550 Ti card and used the onboard card, but still no change...
Is there a way to set the board to factory defaults again???
Marcel

Hi there,
Maybe for others to solve the same problem, I found out what was the cause of this problem, I had a USB/Firewire card installed in the PC, after removing it the BIOS update could proceed from the USB stick as planned.
After the update though, my USB/firewire card can still not be installed back into the slot, because doing so will make the boot loop appear again, very odd!
Does anyone know why this new BIOS will not work with the card that has been inside my PC for 2 years???
Marcel

Z68A-GD80 G3 not booting

Hey guys, im new here and I have a Z68A-GD80 G3 that was working in a previous computer, however after switching everything on it out, upon the first boot, it turns on for a couple of seconds, then resets itself. It does this continuously, rarely it will beep 4 times, then stay on. I am running a Intel Core i5 3570K. I swapped the new RAM with the old one to see if that was the problem but it doesn't change anything...any suggestions?

Quote from: xxgrahvityxx on 06-June-12, 11:10:48
Ok, it seems to boot with a core i7 2600K in it... when it does i get 1 beep followed by 2 really quick beeps...
I am running a Intel Core i5 3570K.
* After that it boots to Windows ,correct?
* Did you update BIOS for Ivy Bridge CPU support or not?

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