MSI Z68A-G45 (B3) slow boot

I've had this mobo installed for a couple of months now and had this problem from the get-go (although different 'codes' on screen). Whenever I reboot I get a black screen with blinking cursor and the number/'code' 98 in the bottom right corner of the screen. The system eventually boots to windows, but it takes about 5 minutes. I've tried pulling all USB devices (except keyboard and mouse). I've changed boot devices in bios, etc. The really strange thing is that it was rebooting just fine for a month or so and started this again. Any ideas?

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This has all the earmarks of it being a compatibility problem with either the keyboard, mouse, or the HDD/SSD may be acting up.
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--Logitech K800 keyboard, G700 mouse
Try with the 10.3 version;
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z68A-G45--B3-.html#/?div=BIOS
It also may be a good idea at this point to open a ticket with MSI Tech Support, as it seems to be a compatibility issue IMO;
http://support.msi.com

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MSI Z68A-G45 (G3) Issues

Hi,
Yesterday I took the deliver of a shiny new MSI Z68A-G45 (G3) and managed to install it.
Everything is working fine BUT I can only get the display via the only one of the connectors, either via the on board DVI /HDMI connector or via the ATI 6770 DVI / HDMI connector.
I CANNOT get Multiple displays to work even though Windows 7 detects both the display and I can see them listed in the device manager.
Any ideas?
ps: I had the same setup working in a Gigabyte Z68 motherboard but unfortunately that has developed a fault and hence I went for the MSI MB

The whole point of going Z68 is to be able to run multiple displays using the onboard GPU and a discreet card..
It's my all-in-one PC which acts like a server, desktop PC and media centre.
It seems this motherboard is a no go... I have removed all the cards etc and still it cannot detect multiple displays using the onboard (DVI + HDMI) connections.
It only detects the display on the DVI connection and not the one connected to the HDMI.
I am going to now install back my old MB and see if I can get it all working again.

Where can i order/ship an MSI Z68A-G45 (B3) Motherboard here in the Philippines?

Sorry if this isn't the correct Section to post this.
It seems that the MSI Z68A-G45 (B3) Motherboard isn't available to any retailers/resellers here in the Philippines. My question is when will it be Available here? I can't order one from outside the country because it takes time to arrive and it's going to be very expensive for me. I'm not sure if there's an MSI Branch here in the Philippines, if there is one. I don't have any contact number of them. I really want this Motherboard. Thanks

No one you know thats going across to Hong Kong or Taiwan?

MOVED: Re: MSI Z68a-G45 (G3) Powers up for a few seconds then shuts down; repeats

This splitted topic has been moved to Overclocking, Undervolting section.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=160863.msg1179176#msg1179176

Quote from: moxieman117 on 11-August-12, 08:22:42
Hey guys, just picked up a Z68a-G45 (G3) and I'm currently running the following hardware on it:
i5 3570k 3.4ghz at 95w (I have verified that the mobo is compatible with this chip) with stock cooler
1 DIMM of 4gb Kingston HyperX ddr3 1600 ram
OCZ ZT series 750 watt modular PSU
I currently have the graphics card, SSD, HDD, and CD-ROM out for trouble shooting purposes.
Currently, when I start her up it thinks for a second, powers up, fans spin, and then after a few seconds it dies and restarts.
I went down to 1 DIMM, cleared CMOS, checked for bent pins, even tried a different PSU all with the same result. Is this likely due to the board?
Thanks!
Verified how exactly? Yes that CPU is compatible, but only when an Ivy UEFI/BIOS update has been performed.

MSI P67A-G45 Issue: Computer boots seconds after Shutdown or Sleep mode

Current Build:
MSI P67A-G45 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K
XFX HD-677X-ZNFC Radeon HD 6770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL
Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W Bronze W0382RU ATX 12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
Seagate Barracuda ST500DM002 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
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Attempted Fixes:
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-Updated BIOS via LiveUpdate
-Rolled back to initial BIOS that came with MB
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-Changed to OS controlled Wake-Up events
-Changed "Restore after AC Power Loss" to off in BIOS
-Ordered a new PSU, replaced PSU
Regardless the fix, if I try to shutdown - the computer reboots within a few seconds. If I try to put it in sleep mode, it boots right back up. The only way to get the computer to shut off is by manually turning off the PSU.
I've seen that there have been frequent power-cycle issues with this particular motherboard in comments on newegg.com, just wondering if this issue has been encountered and if there is a fix available?

Quote from: Bernhard on 17-February-12, 00:10:35
Is this with no case wire connections to any of the headers? i.e. if you start it by shorting the on/off pin headers with a screwdriver tip.
Yeah, as shown here.
http://www.computer-how-to-guide.com/motherboard-troubleshooting/motherboard-post-test-how-to/
Shorted on with flathead, boots up fine. After flipping off the PSU to turn it off and then flipping the PSU back on, the dang thing waits a few seconds and boots right back up. No short required. At this point I think a ghost might be living in my computer.

MSI X99S GAMING 7 - slow booting; HDD aren´t recognized in BIOS

Hi,
i´m facing a similar Problem as it is described in "MSI X99A Gaming 7 and Samsung SM951 PCI-e very slow boot time" https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=255919.0
My rig:
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- Corsair Force 3 120 GByte (game disk)
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- 1000W power supply
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- MX518 Mouse.
I assembled it yesterday and during the first booting sequence it restarted 3 times.
After that it took 5 minutes to be on the Windows Desktop. Furthermore I recognized that all the HDDs and the optical drive weren´t available.
I tried to activate them in the Windows System - with no result. Than I checked the BIOS, they weren´t present there.
At the end i checked the HDDs only with the power supply, they booted. As soon as I connect them with the SATA cable they stand still - no spin up hear-able.
Now The BluRay and the HDDs are disconnected, the booting sequence is a Little bit faster (still 3 minutes).
In the BIOS I only activated the XMP-Profile für the RAM and I changed the booting sequence for the REVODRIVE.
May someone has any hint for me, how to deal with this Problem - but as I stated at the very beginning: it sounds similar to me.
Best regards from Austria
Gerald
P.S.: I apologize for "hijacking" - I tried to simplify the Forum by merging similar issues.

Your explanation isn't very helpful.
Your third try you got the Revodrive, corsair, and optical running? Meaning that you could boot multiple times and have it all work correctly?
I hate saying it, but if you aren't going to be descriptive, we aren't going to be very much help.
For what it's worth, I'm starting to think that the Revodrive and the motherboard do not work well together.
Personally, I would also consider contacting MSI directly about the issue. They might be able to issue a new BIOS that improves compatibility.
>>How to contact MSI.<<

MSI Z87-G45 doesn't boot, doesn't beep

Hi guys,
I just received my new MSI Z87-G45 and put it in my pc with my Intel Core i5-4670K
When I first tried to boot, nothing happened, except the fans and the hard disk. It doesn't beep and I see no screen. I switched the RAM, removed the graphics card, removed the hd, nothing worked.
Just the fans are going on, but nothing else happens.
I had a look at the cpu socket and wasn't sure if it is how it is supposed to look like (my first intel board) so I attached a picture. The pins look kind of weird, not sure about them:
Any ideas what I could try?

Thanks for your replies.
I did a CMOS several times (everytime after removing a component) - didn't change anything.
I just wasn't sure if it's generally normal, that the pins are not straight upwards like on amd cpus. But I already saw on some other pictures that that seems to be normal. The pins are all equally and none of them is at another height level. So that doesn't seem to ba a problem.
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Bios: Stock (not sure which one that is)
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PSU: Enermax Revolution X't ERX530AWT
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K Box, LGA1150
MEM: Corsair XMS3 CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 (also checked with Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G
HDD: none
OC: -
OS: none (old was win7, but I don't even get to the BIOS)
I also noticed that the case fan doesn't seem to get power. It doesn't move.
I have a speaker installed to the motherboard. My old board always beeped.
Thanks again for your help!

MSI Z68A-GD65 (B3) Continuous Boot Cycle

My Mainboard was running flawlessly, but yesterday when power on the system...I found that Continues boot cycle.
The computer turns on for a few seconds then powers off. This cycle repeats every 5-10 seconds.
Z68A-GD65 (B3)
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z68A-GD65--B3-.html
What are possible fixes/problems or I have to RMA it...please help
I have tried clearing CMOS, swapped the psu, cpu, rams...and also tried with one ram stick at first slot near cpu and at at all other memory slots...but no success and same repeated automatic boot cycle every 5-10 seconds or so...
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2600k
Kingston 2x2 gb ram 1333mhz 1.5V...value ram
Nvidia GTX280 GPU
Delta branded 750watts psu

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when i reset the cmos..on first second and third boot the BIOS led flashes..but on fourth it remain stable in that brief time it is powered.
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MSI Z68A-GD80 B3 Cant boot to windows at high frequency ram

hi
i have this problem where i cant boot to windows for exemple at 4.7Ghz@ 2133Mhz
Is running fine at 4.6ghz @2133mhz like this.
Intel 2600K 4600mhz 1.39v /speedstep OFF/C-State OFF/Turbo OFF/ HT ON/
Gskill ripjaws X 2133 1.666V /XMP ON or OFF its the ''same''/manualy set 2-11-11-11-30
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VCCIO: if its on auto 1333mhz to 1600mhz stays 1.050v/1866mhz 1.24v/2133 1.35v/ i tried 1.110v @2133mhz and was fine at 4.6ghz but not higher
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Quote from: Froggy Gremlin on 17-October-12, 04:51:54
Agree. Zalman 9900 is my CPU cooler of choice.
In tests done with a lot of recent Intel platforms, in many cases, 4.4 - 4.7 seems to be the optimum range. The performance curve often starts to level out with not much to show for it other than high voltages and the associated extra heat.
The 'double boot' behavior is common. My Z68's do it too, but not always. There are a lot of theories as to why, but I think it is some kind of frequency anamoly. For example, RAM at 1866 doesn't do it, but RAM at 2133 will. 2200 it stops again.
Make sure 'Spread Spectrum', 'EuP 2013', and 'Overspeed Protection' are 'Disabled'. Double check that the duration and power limits are set above the defaults in the OC sub menu 'CPU Features'.
all of that is disable and i cant see the short poer durations and all of that.
with them enable they stop arround 200 and i cant set them higher

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So you can't get it to POST either? To rule out a problem with the VGA or it's circuitry, try hooking up the monitor to the IGD configuration & see if that makes a difference.
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If it was the SSD, I'm guessing I should still be able to get into bios?
Yes, with the SSD completely removed from the system, it should still POST. When reading the no 'booting up', I was under the belief it would POST but not boot, which points to the SSD or HDD that has the OS on it.

MSI 770-G45 will not boot/POST

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CPU is seated correctly, LEDs are active to phase 4. All cables/components are secure, nothing is loose.
I've tested each DIMM slot individually, tried booting with only 1 stick of RAM with no luck. I've tried RAM from another computer that I know works with the same results. Tried a different video card, tried with no video card to see if I could get it to POST at all.
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Reset CMOS to no effect.
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Quote from: Bas on 30-August-10, 15:20:59
I doubt you can RMA a CPU because of bent pins as that's something you done.
Yes you know he did it right? It could never happen any other way. My crystal ball must be foggy cause I can not in any way know if they bent the pins themself or not.
It's a new CPU under warranty, I would just call up say it was shipped that way and see where I get to. I would go to the retail first then if no help try manufacturer. Best bet would be retail and if it was shipped by UPS or something you can posibally claim damage in shipping.
Their is always something to try Bas, don't be so negative.

Re: Z68A-G45 (B3) - Intermittent boot

here is .A48 if you want to try it:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0jmmk3qphke5j5a/E7750IMS.A48.rar?dl=0

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Set your mem speed to a non overclocked stat...

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hi all i am getting on this board when i load speed fan this msg
ERROR: Fan Controller 0 can't find PWM (Winbond W83667HG@$290(onISA@$290))
Loaded 0 events
my cpu fan always seems to be at 100% but the cpu is not hot on idel seems to be like 30c i have disabled the smart fan and makes no difference,
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>>Posting Guide<<
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my cpu fan
What kind of fan? 3-Pin/wire fan or 4-Pin/4-Wire PWM fan?
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when i load speed fan this msg
ERROR: Fan Controller 0 can't find PWM (Winbond W83667HG@$290(onISA@$290))
Loaded 0 events
Well, that is a speedfan error, we cannot deal with that here (it is a problem of the software).

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whet do you think?
look at the picture
if it is hot what can i do?

There is physically no sensor (circuitry) to monitor TMPIN1. The 127C is a false reading. The system would shut down to protect itself if that was for real. Also, take a look at your Voltage for PSU +12V as 8.01. Another bogus reading. If you have any doubts as to what I am saying about that TMPIN1 reading, take the pc to a shop that has an IR device and have them check it for you.

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