MSI Z68A GD-65 (B3) With i5 2500K and 280X, No POST

Hello to the MSI Community!
I have a problem that I'm hoping someone might have a solution to. I recently installed a Powercolor R9 280X video card onto an MSI Z68A GD-65 (B3) motherboard running the V22.8 BIOS running an i5 2500K processor.
The problem is that when I try to boot up the computer with the 280X installed, the fans spin up, but there is no POST and no indication that the computer is trying to boot.
The GPU that was installed in the computer up until a short while ago (and is back in there right now) is an AMD 6950. That card is working fine with the motherboard, so I don't think its a MB issue. As for the 280X, that card ran fine on a 7 year old ABIT 975X board I had it running in for a couple days, so the video card is fine.
Perusing other posts in the forum, I came across another person who had encountered the same problem. They were able to resolve this issue by flashing the BIOS to V23.8b8:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=175513.msg1272440#msg1272440
Would anyone know where I could get a copy of this BIOS, or possibly know of a better BIOS that would resolve the problem with the video card as well as be the most advanced BIOS available while still being compatible with the 2500K? (As I understand it, the later BIOS' for the Z68A GD-65 don't necessarily play nicely with Sandy Bridge processors)
If someone has a copy of a BIOS that would work, either the one referenced in that other forum post or possibly a newer one, I would be much obliged.
Please let me know if I need to provide any more information.
I appreciate any assistance anyone can provide.
Thanks!

Indeed using an Ivy Bridge (ME8) bios on B3 boards can limit oc potential when using a Sandy Bridge cpu (0% problem if not overclocking). However using a current vgas will require using an ME8 bios. So you can decide not to use 280X or update to an ME8 bios. It is recommended to update to the latest bios (25.8), it might even eliminate most Sandy problems.
To update use the attached bios archive and the >>MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
With the >>MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<< point to the attached and NOT unpacked bios archive (Mode 1: Point to Archive).
Let the tool prepare an USb stick for flashing and reboot from the stick and let the tool update bios. It will flash to the desired version 25.8.

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Dear sir/madam
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If the reseller for some reason cannot help, we have to ask you to contact MSI distributor or MSI office near your place to seek further help.
Thanks for your cooperation in advance!
Best Regards,
MSI Technical Support Team
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Hello,
thank you for your help.
I tried Memtest as requested but there is no error.
I do not know what to think, Intel in the instructions for processor 2125 I3 2nd generation indicates that the types of memory modules
are DDR3 1060 and 1333, or I was 12 go to memory 1600, but the motherboard worked very well with.
The problems came after the installation of Windows 7 SP 1. But formatting the hard drive and reinstalling Windows 7
without SP1, I have the same problem.
Do you have an answer for this, please?
Soon,
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1 Western Digital Cavier Black 7200 rpm 2TB HDD
Running on Windows 7 Ultimate x64
So i install the OS and updated all my drivers and for all hardware and updated the BIOS and i got everything stock in the BIOS, No overclocking yet and when im just surfing the web or open up an app, I get this annoying lag and my CPU load and Memeory load will be at 0-5% and it will effing lag... Now i changed out everything thinking it was the problems, down to the Ram 3x's, CPU 1x, Motherboard 3x's (I'm even coming from a different board thinking, that was the the problem. Since i read alot of bad reviews on it.. AN INTEL DP67BG Extreme Series board and come over to the MSI im currently using ) and my PSU 1x.. and nothing fixed it.. When i run a CPU Stress test it comes back with no ERRORS... Now when i do a Memory Test in the BIOS of the mobo.. It will PASS, no problem.. but if i run it in MEMTEST86 it will FAIL right away.. Then when i test each stick 1 by 1 in BIOS they PASS, NO PROBLEM, But not in Memtest86... So i bought 2 Pairs of 4 new sticks 2 different times.. the same kind of Ram, "which are compatible with this board" and the same thing happens with the lastest MSI BIOS i'll test them with the Memory Tester From BIOS, all 4 sticks and 1 by 1 and then 2 sticks for dual channel in slot 1 nearest CPU and slot 3 and they will PASS but when i try with Memtest86 they FAIL... So i dont think its the Ram cuz 3 different sets are Failing... i highly doubt it's hardware anymore... Agree?
Can someone PLEASE HELP ME..! I've been working on this build for 2 straight weeks day and night and i have a bad taste in my mouth over this build. this isnt my first one either and i never, never, ever had theses problems before... i'm about to quit and go back to a p4 dual.. But i don't like to quit and want to feel the power of a i7 2600k that everyone swears by...
please lead me to fixing this... if you can email me for one on one support id compensate you for your time.. [email protected]
BTW i brought it by geek squad and they couldnt figure it out either... but he didnt know his from his elbow lol
Thank you, Marco

ok so the WD is still doing it but not as bad as the seagate was! as for UEFI/BIOS im on 22.8 loaded with default setting except for the dram voltage now, and it was set at 1.4 something i changed it to 1.5 like you said and that help some but i still get lag here and there showing up when moving the mouse with is a microsoft wireless 4000
update so after setting it to 1.52v in bios im noticing when typing i get freeze up with the cursor and when i open apps the hour glass is appearing at longer then normal even for a p4 chip
any other ideas why is this becoming a nightmare with my hardware can you give me a run down on what everything should be set to in bios.. cuz it looks like default settings are off and im having video card issues but that's for another forum but im thinking they all tie in together..
thank you so much for helping me looks like no one cares to help a fellow builder out.. but when its them in my shoes there quick to beat dowm the door for answers... sorry im just frustated that over a grand invest and my smartphone feels snappier and responsive then this build.. oh i ya check cpu and the board for mis seated chip and bent pins and correct amount of good paste and heat sink seated and torqued down correctly.. so im not sure anymore im sooo i just want to

MSI Z68A-GD80 + Zalman CNPS10X

Hello
I have a question
My friend sent me a gift Zalman CNPS10X Extreme. i think next months to upgrade the mobo choice MSİ Z68A GD80 . (my MSi P45 platinum is retiring old )
I wondered CNPS10X Extreme CPU compatible MSİ Z68A GD80.? because CNPS10x Extreme big and heavy .
Is it possible to first memory slot blocked ? or compatible with the direction of the case exhaust outlet . Mobo Mosfet cooler make contact with the CNPS10 extreme ?.
my english not good but I hope you understand
Zalman CNPS10 extreme

Quote from: Nelly. on 11-August-11, 23:36:15
That Zalman CNPS10X Extreme cooler should be fine, I have the Thermalright Silver Arrow and that is twice as big and it fits no problem at all.
I have the MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3) and our motherboards are virtually the same except for different features.
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