Msi 990fxa gd80 bios update or not ?

Hi guuys, i finaly got the new mobo.
the sn = 601-7640-080b1212032316 and it says ms 7640 v2.2
do i need to upgrade the bios to support my fx8320 ?

You are gonna want to replace that fan/heatsink. It is fine for stock but it will run a bit high since the 8350 can pull some watts and create a bit of heat. The stock heatsink fan can hit 6000 rpm and it is loud. I never used it on my 8350 but did put it on a 965 BE and it was a bit loud with it. Anyway replace it as soon as you can and you can get incredible results with this chip.

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990FXA-GD80 BIOS update failure POST F2 + 26, 36, 19, F9

Hoping to get some help here I've seen some great people that I am hoping will know any other tricks to help possibly save my motherboard. It's my first build and everything was running beautifully, and unfortunately the last thing I decided to do was update my BIOS to the newest version... I just ran the downloaded version, installed and restarted, upon restart I get nothing on screen. POST error code just says F2.
I have been Googling for a couple of days and tried a lot, most of the time I was forwarded to this great forum where people had similar problems but for me to no avail. I have tried the following:
- reset CMOS
- Disconnect PSU
- Make formatted USB with versions (I tried all of them, including them in folders + zip)
- Left x1 RAM in fourth slot
When I put a USB with a BIOS driver in it the POST LED error code just gives F2 (and unpredictably sometimes 36 comes up ). The USB LED just flashes, I've tried this multiple times for up to an hour at most. Secondly when there is no USB drive inside the POST LED seems to go on a loop of codes... here they are (not sure of right order)... 19, 26, 36, F9, F2... when doing this the red LED next to it flashes and so does the DDR_PHASE +2 LED
Sorry if this is a recurring problem that you've seen a lot (I know Svet has!) but I would really appreciate the help. I know a lot of you will say it is bricked but surely there is something I can do... I love this mobo and I will not let her die!
EDIT: Specs:
Case: NZXT H440
Grid+ fan controller
Mobo: MSI 990FXA-GD80
CPU: AMD FX-6350
Liquid cooler: H100i
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB)
GPU: Radeon Sapphire R9 280X Vapor-X OC 3GB
SSHD: Seagate 1TB
Wireless: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 300Mbps PCI Express WiFi Adapter
PSU: 620W Seasonic EVO, Full Modular

Quote from: badboy2k on Yesterday at 05:32:23
it has the latest version of 13.5 on it out the box! (it was produced 14 months ago)
download the latest version and retry!
I'm doing that now, just plugged in USB and turned on, USB LED is flickering, and POST is just on F2... seems like the same drama as the rest, I will leave it on that for now, how long do you recommend? Also, the middle part of the motherboard (the metal part where it says OC Genie II) gets really hot, is that normal? I have a home office fan on it now with the case open to keep it cool, I don't know if it was like that when everything was running smoothly (in the good old days lol).
What do you suggest I do if this doesn't work?

990FXA-GD80 BIOS Update & Compatibility

Hi there!
I've a 990FXA-GD80 v1 with a Phenom II x4 965BE (125W) on a v11.13 BIOS.
With this in mind, I need to do a format & reinstall windows. I'm currently using windows 7 and will remain using it. I've noticed there's 2 official BIOS updates ( v13.3 and v13.4 ) that repeatedly indicates:
* MSI recommend you to update BIOS only if you are using Windows8.
* There is no way to reflash back to BIOS version Bxx if you already updated to version Dxx.
So my first question goes to... is even worth the trouble of updating the BIOS ? What could I benefit from the update ?
My second question goes to a possible future HW upgrade of the CPU.
I was thinking about buying the FX-8350 or wait 'till the end of the year and go for the FX-9590 so I went to the MSI website to look for the CPU compatibility list and found out that the top of the line in FX based CPU is the FX-8300.
What gives? Is it just incomplete? Or will I have to change the motherboard too ?
Please, help me out guys!
Operating System
   Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
   AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE
   Deneb 45nm Technology
RAM
   8,00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 820MHz (9-12-12-30)
Motherboard
   MSI 990FXA-GD80 (MS-7640) (CPU 1)
Graphics
   SMT24A350 (1920x1080@60Hz)
   3072MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (Gigabyte)
   3072MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (Gigabyte)
   ForceWare version: 320.49
   SLI Enabled
Hard Drives
   932GB Western Digital WDC WD10EARX-00N0YB0 ATA Device (SATA)
Optical Drives
   Optiarc DVD RW AD-5260S ATA Device
Audio
   Realtek High Definition Audio

Hello, and welcome to our forum!
Quote from: gafda on 03-September-13, 21:04:42
So my first question goes to... is even worth the trouble of updating the BIOS ? What could I benefit from the update
I changed from to 13.x because with 11.13 it wasn´t possible to set RAM to 2133 MHz. With 13.x it´s possible, when using an FX-CPU.
Quote from: gafda on 03-September-13, 21:04:42
My second question goes to a possible future HW upgrade of the CPU.
I was thinking about buying the FX-8350 or wait 'till the end of the year and go for the FX-9590 so I went to the MSI website to look for the CPU compatibility list and found out that the top of the line in FX based CPU is the FX-8300.
FX-8350 was running on my mainboard with 11.7!
FX-9590 runs with 13.4 or higher.

MSI 990FXA-GD80 Bios upgrade

I'm running one of these boards using windows 7 pro x64atm.
My question is simply all the new bio's state "* MSI recommend you to update BIOS only if you are using Windows8."
if i wanna upgrade the bios for a new CPU does this mean that it wont work for windows 7?

No. I recommend using the newest available BIOS on this board. Windows 8 has features that require newer BIOS on some boards for full functionality.
Flash away.

Re: 990FXA-GD80 BIOS Update Failure

I do not remember maybe 13.4 or 13.5

Quote from: briancheuer on Today at 14:58:34Since you are unwilling to tell me if my bios is up to date or provide the updated bios, I have already contacted Amazon and am returning the card to move on to another ...

MOVED: MSI 990FXA-GD80 Bios upgrade

This topic has been moved to AMD64 boards.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=175007.0

No. I recommend using the newest available BIOS on this board. Windows 8 has features that require newer BIOS on some boards for full functionality.
Flash away.

990FXA-GD80 - BIOS Update cycles endlessly...

I'm trying to update to the latest BIOS, I'm running Windows 8, 64bit, and this keeps cycling to 100% over and over again. I don't want to force-close, or anything if it might mean I'll brick my board. I did run as Administrator, turned off anti-virus, and the application created files on the USB key... I'm just wondering, will this ever end, or does something need to happen for this to complete properly? It said it should restart the system several times, but it hasn't even done that.

Well, I restarted, tried it again and it worked. Well then...

MSI 990fxa-gd80 PROBLEMS

Never in my life I have seen a more unstable motherboard....
Here is my configuration (the system is new, assembled yesterday):
Cpu: AMD FX 8350
MB: MSI 990fxa-gd80 (bios verison:13.2)
Memory: Corsair vengeance 8x2GB 1866
SSD: OCZ vector 128 GB
Power: Seasonic 850 Bronze
System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64
I need some help with the following problems if there is someone kind enough to help me:
1. after a minute or 2 bios freezes (I think I managed to solve this by setting the correct speed for ddram; initially it's 1333 and I set it to 1866)
2. Now the windows sees the 16 GB of ram but only uses 8 GB: 16.0 GB (7.95 GB usable); If I set the memory speed to 1333, the windows uses all memory but the computer resets after a few minutes in windows and the bios freezes the same. And after reset it doesn't boot anymore... I have to clear CMOS to make it boot again
3. sometimes after a freeze, I reset and all kinds of artifacts appear on the screen, and the system is not booting
Does someone have any idea about these problems ? Have anybody experienced something like this ?
Thanks in advance for your help.

Quote from: DSpawn on 04-September-13, 21:24:51
Memory: Corsair vengeance 8x2GB 1866
Are you sure? All my 990FXA-GD80-Boards have only four DDR3-Slots, not eight...
What happens, when you run the system with only one RAM-module? Check the one module first and the second module later.

MSI 990FXA-GD80 updated POST code "99"

I started my computer up last night after 3 months of using it and now it is posting a 99 code when I start the computer. I can't get to bios or boot. Keyboards will not work (both PS2 and USB). BIOS was completely up to date for nearly 3 weeks.
This morning, to no avail, I tried a new power supply.
At this point I have tried all of the following:
-Disconnecting HHD (SATA and POWER)
-Disconnecting Opitical Drive (SATA and POWER)
-DISCONNECTING ALL F-PANEL (PWR SW, PWR LED, HDD LED, RESET SW)
-Disconnecting the USB and HD AUDIO
-Disconnecting ALL fans.
-Mounting and remounting the motherboard
-Mounting and remounting the CPU
-Attempting to use a new video card
-Attempting to use a new power supply
-Placing MOBO on a different surface
-Reseting the CMOS via the on board button and removing the battery
-Using only 1 stick of ram to boot
-New PSU
Basically I am booting the PC with the power button on the MOBO and the only things connected are the 8 pin MOBO power, the CPU, 1 stick of ram, and 1 of 2 different working video cards.
After doing all of those things, the MOBO stills post code "99" on the screen and on the MOBO itself. Additionally, keyboard does not work. Furthermore, I cannot access my BIOS or boot screen.
The original video card and the replacement video card both work on another PC therefore they are not the problem.
Thus, at this point, I have narrowed the malfunction down to either the following two components:
-Motherboard
-CPU (which I doubt, but do not have a AM3+ mobo on hand) or another AM3/AM3+ processor
Any suggestions or advice are more than welcome and needed.
I am considering RMAing the motherboard...

Quote from: xmad on 19-July-12, 03:06:34
Hopefully the cpu isn't the problem, wish there was a way for you to test it out. A computer shop perhaps?
Just to be clear, you removed the mobo from the case with just a cpu, cooler, 1 stick ram & psu and don't hear the no vga beep?
I see you already tried a new psu.
Hope you get it right soon, good luck I think you are right it's either the cpu or mobo.
Yes. The GPU is working fine I tested it in another computer. I installed another working GPU, it did the same "99" post.
Unfortuneately, there are 2 PC shops close by. 1 of them is a "mom and pop" type place that really doesn't get too deep in to technical aspects and doesn't care much for AMD products. The second is a shop that only carries very low end products as well as some i3 type proccessors and mobos.
Thus, since none of the computer stores give a flip about AMD, I am out of luck in that aspect. I have quite a few AM3 boards laying around, but that does me no good with this Zambezi.
On a side note, I decided to remove the processor. The processor and the heatsink became merged together. What I mean when I say they became merged is that the thermal paste become basically a superglue between the heatsink and the processor (the FX-4170 naturally runs hot, thus, AMD has included an upgraded heatsink in it with better thermal paste). Anyhow, in order to remove the thing I could only get the mounting lever about a little over half way up. Therefore, on the back row, the pins bent a little (I would say there were making somewhere between a 80-85 degree angle orthogonal to the board). I took a credit card and a screw driver and straightend the pins, stuck it back in, still posted the same thing.
Last but not least, I read over the mobo specifications and realized that it was backwards compatible. The MSI 990FXA-GD80 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard supports the following CPU types/sockets:
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FX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
I realized I had a (working) AMD CPU HDZ955FBGMBOX Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2GHz AM3 125W Retail, thus, I mounted it on the MOBO... SAME CODE POSTED...
It must be the motherboard.

MSI 990FXA-GD80 V2 BIOS Settings

I recently just put together my first new system. It consists of the MSI 990FXA-GD80 V2 board. Lots of reading to find that most of the "other" board owners of different brands, that start wiyh A, and G seem to rant and rave about how good their boards are, and how horrible MSI boards are. Through all of my reading though, there seems to be a whole lot more complaints about how this doesn't work, can't get it to do this, etc,etc, and not nearly as many as those with MSI boards. Thus, why I purchased it, and absolutely love it! I have an AMD 980 BE, Mushkin 1600 Ridgeback 1.5v @ 7-7-7-18-24, Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 240 gig SSD, Coolermaster V8 cooler,all in a Coolermaster 922 HAF case. Currently clocked at 4.1gigs, 24hr Prime stable. My question is if anyone knows, or has info on all the settings on voltages in this BIOS so that I can get a better understanding of what they all are and do,and where they should be set. I don't think I did to bad on my very first overclock, but Iwant more, for the bragging rights, you know. Any help would be appreciated.

Quote from: stw1911 on 04-January-13, 08:40:53
Funny you say overclock.net I stumbled upon that site quite some time ago. Now I'm sticking my hands in places that they should not be in, just to find a few more pennies to put into my rig. I knew nothing about computers before I saw that site, and now I am on it almost every day just reading and learning. My first and only computer before this one that I have just built was an old Gateway that I literally resurected from the junk yard with the help of a friend, put a new hard drive and OS in, and had my very first computer. It was an Intel Pentium 1.5 ghz POS. As I said before, I still need a good graphics card to temporarily complete my build, and some more knowledge to tweak it out, then I will start with the bling. Overclock.net got me good!! I don't think I did too bad on my first ever overclock of 4.1, using just multi and cpu and cpu/nb voltages, but there are a lot more than just those in the bios, like SB volt, CPU PLL volt, NB volt,HT Link volt, DDR Ref volt CPU DDR PHY volt, NB PCI-E volt, and DDR VTT volt. I am trying to get an understanding of what these do, and where a good setting for these is so I can tweak the sh** out of this thing without burnung up the board and processor. This is why I came to this forum to ask these questions, because it is an MSI owners forum. This is an awesome board, and I want to make it pi** all over the A and G boards with the same type of equiptment. I truly think it can, just need a little more knowledge to do it.
Since you're a beginner I think you should stick to the defaults with the voltages - you can probably bump up the multiplier safely a little bit without needing to touch the voltages. Unless you plan on doing water cooling or anything like that you really don't need to touch the voltages. Auto works fine. I had my Phenom X4 965 BE OC'd to 3.8Gz just by bumping up the multiplier and it was very stable. You don't want to fry your MB by setting the wrong voltages and its not something you really need to do as the gains aren't really there. (again unless you're doing active phase cooling or something hardcore like that) but thats really reserved for the true geeks like me. Not to mention I really doubt you'll even need to over clock at all unless you reallllllllly want to...
As for graphics cards, I have and LOVE my Evga GTX680... I have the 2GB but theres a 4gb model out now which can handle higher texture fill rates and resolutions... but its expensive $550 or so.... good luck!

MSI 990FXA-GD80 - SATA connector 5-6 not seen by Linux kernel

M-Board: MSI 990FXA-GD80 (UEFI BIOS with factory version E7640 AMSB50, indicated by green label on BIOS chip)
CPU: AMD Phneom II X6 1055T
RAM: 2 x Crucial DDR3 1333MHz 8GB REG/ECC
PSU: Fractal Design Newton R2 1000W PSU
GPU: Asus GeForce EN8600GT Silent/HTDP 512MB
Operating system Linux / kernel 2.6.39-r2
I am in the final stages of providing my new MSI 990FXA-GD80, Socket-AM3+ with all its peripherals.
I have a working main disk with a Linux/Gentoo installation, connected to SATA baoad connector 1 (the disk shows up as sda1) . Now I have added 4 other disks, all for storage purposes.
The disks connected to SATA board connector 2-4 works OK. However, when I connect the 5th disk to SATA connector number 5 it is not seen by the Linux kernel. It is not seen in connector number 6 either. I have checked that the disk itself and its SATA cable is OK by connecting it to SATA connector number 4 (temporarily disconnecting one of the working disks). And it is recognized there and works OK. So there is no faults in the disk and its cable.
What can be the problem? Is there a different SATA controller for connector 5-6 than for connector 1-4? Do I have to enable a different supporting module in the Linux kernel for SATA connector 5-6, than for connector 1-4?

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However, when I connect the 5th disk to SATA connector number 5 it is not seen by the Linux kernel. It is not seen in connector number 6 either.
Do the drives show up anywhere else (UEFI/BIOS Setup, Boot Order etc.)?

MSI 990FXA-GD80 (MS-7640) Raid issues

I'm trying to reinstall my windows 7 64 bit on my MSI 990FXA-GD80 (MS-7640) in raid mode. When I'm in the installer and try to add the raid drivers it lists my controller but then BSODs right after loading the driver and yes I used the driver from the MB CD not to mention a number of others. One thing I noticed is that the drivers I found didn't exactly match the option ROM version on my board (3.3.1540.14) closest I found was either .13 or .17. Also when I went into the raid setup and tried to make a JBOD it spit out an error message saying I needed to select two disks to do that operation????? I work with a lot of different raid adapters and I've not seen that one
So any ideas on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
One really confused oldpolishguy

E7640AMS.BE6
1.Update clear cmos function.
2.Fixed int15 can't load default.
3.Fixed Press the Delete Key of Numeric Keypad can't enter setup issue.
4.Fixed EFI shell resolution as 1024*768.
5.Fixed ECO/STANDARD/OC Genie mode don't work issue.
6.Add TPM windows inbox driver support.
7.Remove beep for ps/2 if msifastboot enable.
8.Fixed cpu frequency show error in mainpage when adjust cpu fsb.
9.Fixed some usb kb or mouse would useless when hotplug in setup.
Please note that flashing this release occurs entirely at your own risk!
For BIOS Update >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<< => Mode 1: Point to archive file!
*NOTE: Make sure you unplug your PSU from A/C power and properly >>Clear CMOS Guide<< after flashing.

MSI 990FXA-GD80, POST error code 54

I have just assembled a new system:
M-Board: MSI 990FXA-GD80 (UEFI BIOS with factory version E7640 AMSB50, indicated by green label on BIOS chip)
CPU: AMD Phneom II X6 1055T
RAM: 2 x Crucial DDR3 1333MHz 8GB REG/ECC
PSU: Fractal Design Newton R2 1000W PSU
GPU: Asus GeForce EN8600GT Silent/HTDP 512MB
I start the sytem and get 3 distinctive beeps from the speaker and error post code 54
I have tried the following:
1. Remove one RAM stick and start the system with just one RAM stick in slot DIMM1. Result: Same error codes, 3 beeps and post code 54
2. Removed the RAM sticks completely (in hope to get an error code indicating RAM is missing). Result: Same error codes, 3 beeps and post code 54
3. Switching the RAM sticks (DIMM1 <-> DIMM2). Result: Same error codes, 3 beeps and post code 54
4. Tried the processor on another board (ASUS) that I know works. The processor runs fine on the ASUS board.
5. Activated the "Easy Button 3" Reset button. Result: Same error codes, 3 beeps and post code 54
6. Activated the CL_CMOS button at the Back Panel. Result Same error codes, 3 beeps and post code 54
7. Clear Data position of Clear CMOS Jumper JBAT1 (with power disconnected), and the back to Keep data position. Result: Same error codes, 3 beeps and post code 54
All fans are working OK. Everything seems to be correctly connected after double checks.
Is there anything else I can do, without returning the MOBO to shop? I guess I can not update the BIOS if I do not get passed the post?
Anything else that can be wrong?
I am greatful for any initiated help.
/Phil

Quote from: philip on 26-March-12, 00:41:13
No, I have not tried to boot the MOBO outside of the case. However I have come a little bit further:
I bought a less expensive memory stick of just 2GB; Kingston RMD3-1333/2G and put this in the DIMM1 slot.
With this memory the PC booted and completed the POST. This allowed me to download and flash the latest BIOS; 7640vB8 from MSI.
I then turned off the PC and re-installed the 8GB Drucial memory stick in DIMM1. I then got the original problem back.
My conclusion is that the 8GB memory from Crucial is not compatible with the MSI 990FXA-GD80 board and the Phenom II X6 processor.
If anyone have any idea how I could get my memories from Crucial to work on the MOBO I would be grateful. I have paid dearly for them.
Just saw this:
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RAM: 2 x Crucial DDR3 1333MHz 8GB REG/ECC
you are using the wrong memory type.
you need to use no REG/no ECC memory

990FXA-GD80 Bios question

AMD Announced a few years ago that the GD80 would have support for the FX9000 series processors.
So far the bios 13.5 and Compatibility list shows it doesnt.
So has MSI given up and not going to release a bios?
If this is the case shouldnt it be announced after all in the UK to adverise something that doesnt happen is illegal and against the trades description act and sales of goods act if u are advertising it will do something but doesnt.

Previous threads within the AMD section confirm that it does work as long as the BIOS is up to date. Just a bit of searching in the AMD threads will find you people that use it.
Further, some checks on the release date show the FX9xxx processors as first half of 2013.
Just a quick check in the BIOS releases for the board indicate clearly the BIOS updates during 2013 to accommodate the new processors, i.e. - Update CPU AGESA code.
No reason whatsoever that the entrusted MSI people on the forum cannot find the information if they intend to help.
Its as easy as checking and then one can just refer to the search links http://www.techpowerup.com/188144/msi-990fxa-gd80-motherboard-gets-support-for-amd-fx-9590-processor.html released July 2013

MSI 990FXA GD80 audio help

Hello I'm sorry if this has been mentioned before but i was hoping anyone with a MSI 990FXA GD80 could help me out please, i am having audio problems with my new motherboard when play a video or some music if i open msi control centre or scan for hardware changes in device manager i get terrible sound distortion, i think its happening because my bios is being scanned but this is the first motherboard its happened to me on, could anyone else with a MSI 990FXA GD80 play a video or some music and scan for hardware changes in device manger while its playing to see if it happens to you, thank you for any help.
p.s i am using the latest v11.5 bios and on-board audio, my CPU is overclocked to 4GHz but it still happens on default settings, thanks again.

Quote from: BR4DDERS on 30-September-11, 09:57:21
Hello i have finally fixed my audio problem i use a wireless usb adapter for the internet so i disabled the onboard LAN controller in bios, i disabled it before i even installed windows so i didn't have any drivers for it,
anyway i have it enabled now my overclocks applied an no audio problems what soever. Uncleblitz check to see if you have you're onboard LAN controller disabled.
thanks for all the help guys
[update]
I just tried control center and it still does it, i checked it by scanning for new hardware in device manager because it was quicker to open it doesn't do it there anymore just in control center, so its half fixed
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