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.

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Good afternoon,
Recently updated my BIOS to version: 11.4, but my usb keyboard does not want to access the BIOS, and for that I need to use a PS2 keyboard, there is some configuration to be done?

Quote from: regimen on 06-September-11, 09:58:39
I was initially having the same issue, where I was unable to enter BIOS version 11.4 (B.4), using my Logitech G15. After trying different USB ports (including, just for kicks, the USB 3.0 headers), clearing CMOS several times, with no success, I tried another USB keyboard (plugged into my front USB 2.0 headers) and it worked! I was able to enter BIOS, set my options and reboot. After doing initial setup, I was then able to enter BIOS normally, with my regular Logitech G15 keyboard, just as before the update.
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Problem with msi 990fxa-gd80

Ok after a month of my new setup (8150fx,msi 990fxa-gd80 and kingston hyperx 1866 8gb) i tried to OC some the cpu . After all the settings are done and boot normally at windows i saw the core voltage was at stock 1.28v (using CPU-Z,core temp and amd overdrive) but before at bios i gave it 1,35v. Also i use a multi of x17.5 and fsb 233 but while checking from same programs (CPU-Z, core temp and amd overdrive) the multi goes at 16.5 If i use the amd overdrive i can set the cpu voltage and multi at 1.35 and x17.5 but only from there. Also the system temp at north bridge is a bit high 41 idle is that the correct temp ??? I am using the latest bios 11.10
Plz if anyone knows something about that or had the same problem plz tell me what should i do .

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MSI 990FXA-GD80 THX audio Driver Problems...

Hi...
Sorry about my Bad English...
Last week I bought MSI 990FXA-GD80 mainboards..
But I found a problem when I'm installing it's THX audio driver..
Here a message : "there is no supported audio device"
screenshot :
I have try to download a new version from MSI's website but there's no solving my problems..
So what must I do?
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UEFI/BIOS version is original.. or how I cant check it?
Check in UEFI/BIOS Setup. It should be mentioned under "System Information" somewhere.
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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]
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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 black screen

Hello there
Specs:
What I had:
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition
GIGABYTE GA-880GA-UD3H
XFX Radeon HD 6970 2GB GDDR5
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MHz 16GB CL9
Western Digital Caviar® Black 1TB
2x Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB
OCZ SSD Vertex 4 Series 2.5" 128GB
My computer suddenly crashed with a BSOD while surfing the web. When it restarted I got past the usual Gigabyte screen - followed by a black screen telling me "Beginning to update backup BIOS ---- Updating " then it restarted again, going into a loop with the same thing happening again and again.
So I figured that the motherboard had crashed, so I bought:
MSI 990FXA-GD80
Thinking that would solve the problem.
I rebuild my computer today with the new motherboard, plugged everything and was ready to go-
The first message I got was telling me that my cpu or my ram was changed, and gave me the option to either 1- enter BIOS or 2- boot with default values.
I entered BIOS, checked that everything was OK, saved and rebooted... Got past the MSI-screen - followed by a black screen telling me "NTLDR is missing, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to restart", which I did.
My comp then rebooted, but this time both my screens stayed black :O
I have now tried to restart my computer several times, but my screens stay black.
My monitors are plugged in with DVI and HDMI.
Solutions I have tried:
Removing the motherboard battery. and starting without it.
changing to my old graphic card, ATI Radeon 5830.
Removing the power for 15 mins.
Unplugging all the hard drives, except the SSD. (which my OS is installed at).
I have now also ordered AMD FX-8150 8-Core Processor.

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"NTLDR is missing, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to restart",
Did you use the ame HDD for boot without re-installing the OSD ?
This could be a case of having an AHCI mode OS HDD and your current board is still set to IDE ?
That X4 955 only supports 1066 or 1333 memory.
Borrow the other PSU. Insert only one RAM module.
Do a full CMOS clear.
Retest and do a fresh OS installation and all curent drivers.

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.
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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.
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MSI 990FXA-GD80 / MSI Radeon ATI HD 7870 Hawk / Phanteks combo.

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Now to my question/possible problem.
I am looking to buy a third party cooler from Phanteks, the “Phanteks PH-TC14P-RD”.
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I was wondering if this combo would work or not, prior to registering here I Googled searched like crazy but came up with nothing.
I would really appreciate some help.
Best regards.
Eric

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However I found somone listing a combo with the cooler and a 990FXA-GD65 which should have a vrm cooler of the same height.
http://hardware.forumsee.com/a/m/s/p12-31595-036007--first-overclock-questions-and-concerns.html
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990fxa-gd80 problem

My hardware:
MSI 990FXA-GD80 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT51264BA1339
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban 2.8GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT55TFBGRBOX
MSI R5770 Hawk Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner
Western Digital Caviar Green WD7500AADS 750GB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive
Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3808110AS 80GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
Everything but the hard drives and power supply is new. When I turn the system on the computer won't boot, I get a sustained loud tone, and the debug codes show 19, then 31, then 4f, then d6. The ddr phase shows 1 and the nb/cpu phase leds are all lit.
Can anyone suggest a solution to my problem? Is there a list of debug codes somewhere?

Quote from: jo.sh on 15-July-11, 12:53:12
Aha! I did plug in the video card, but it seems I hadn't seated the connection correctly. Everything boots fine now, thanks!
However, I'm having another problem. It seems like the OS (Win 7) isn't recognizing the PCI slot, which is where my wireless card is installed. (At the same time Windows can't find an ethernet controller driver.)
Is this likely a hardware issue, or the OS?
Quote from: jo.sh on 15-July-11, 12:53:12
However, I'm having another problem. It seems like the OS (Win 7) isn't recognizing the PCI slot, which is where my wireless card is installed. (At the same time Windows can't find an ethernet controller driver.)
What card you use? There should be driver included with this WiFi card itself
Quote from: jo.sh on 15-July-11, 12:53:12
Aha! I did plug in the video card, but it seems I hadn't seated the connection correctly. Everything boots fine now, thanks!
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i've had this setup for over a year with no problems until last night when it stop working
i start the computer and all fans and light go on and my screen is just blank nothing no boot up
so i open the chassi and starts it up again and the debug LED shows 19 and 36
i googled abit on 19 and 36 and some peaple say its the CPU that isn't supportet but i've had this setup for over a year working
other says its the the ram so i pick out each ram and try one for one and i cleared CMOS
still nothing just goes to 19 and then 36 and then stop there forever
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MSI 990FXA-GD80
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XFX Radeon HD6870 1024mb
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The 1090T works just fine on this board... I also have a 1090T and it worked fine on it.
You say you have been using this setup for around a year.. so what changed? Did you do a bios update.. are all your settings correct? Possibly try one memory stick and set 'auto' for a test.
The test on your friends PC will answer if your cpu is ok...
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1090Т default 3,2G, turbo core => 3,6G full loads CPU
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Quote from: Prodif on 24-July-11, 22:43:07
OMG ... he doesn't want to join, at inclusion there is no signal on LCD. LED post code 68, manul AMI bios - 0x68 PCI host bridge initialization ...
After power unit deenergizing 220V sometimes joins. In "bios" not manual option video output (PCI/PEG...).
Earlier all it worked on GA-870A-UD3 no problems.
Quote from: Prodif on 25-July-11, 01:42:56
Bas
HDD ... culer enable, LCD no signal. Alfa test bios version 2 ? )
Reset bios jampers and no problem startup.
You better go here http://forum-ru.msi.com/, as it hard to understand what you are telling

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All Master here, first introduce my self. I'm Prince581. I have a problem with my mobo MSI 990FXA-GD80.
two VGA Quadro FX3500 that I tide on MSI 990FXA-GD80 is not work as SLI Mode.
My Question, how to do SLI mode on this mobo ? if there is special setting, please give me to know it. help me masters... I'm waiting for your answers. sorry if my english bad

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