MSI Z77A-G41 USB 3.0 and PS2 problems

I have had this board for about 4 months now and have come to realize that non of the USB 3.0 ports on the back of the board work, nor do the PS2 ports for my keyboard. I tested this in Windows 8 and nothing registers when I plug my USB 3.0 flash drive in (which works in any other USB 2.0 port). I try booting from the flash drive through the port but it doesn't detect it.
As for the PS2 ports my keyboard uses a USB to PS2 adapter. I plug that in and nothing happens. I don't even know if power flows through those ports. I'll have to check that later.
Could this be an issue with the BIOS or perhaps be a defect?

Double check all the applicable drivers are installed. Any yellow exlamation marks in Device Manager? Also, that the USB controller(s) are all enabled. Have a look at the MSI Website for any current W8 supporting drivers, or a UEFI/BIOS that improves W8 support.
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z77A-G41.html
Use the forum's USB Flash Method for UEFI/BIOS updates.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=108079.0
No Intel USB 3.0 driver for W8 was found at the MSI Website, but believe the W7 driver should work.
Intel USB3.0 Driver
Description N/A Version 1.0.5.235
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2012-10-12
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download intel_usb3_mb.zip File Size 6.16 MB

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Quote from: Froggy Gremlin on 09-March-13, 05:49:07
Most of the time, that is never going to work.
What connection method are you using to connect to a monitor? Onboard graphics or discrete card? And what is the monitor model?
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Attached is a beta bios sent from MSI.
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
They say they cannot duplicate the problem though. Here is the test they did, let me know what they can do to trigger this.
1.   Install System driver and reset
2.   Connect USB HDD to USB 3.0 port. The device can be recognized.
3.   Reboot the system
4.   Check Computer and still can find the USB HDD
5.   Power off the system
6.   Power on and check Computer.
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Z77A-GD65
BIOS: E7751IMS.A50
WIN7 64 bit
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Quote from: Froggy Gremlin on 30-May-13, 16:49:25
Yes they are. I believe Bernhard missed the Z77 and was thinking Z68.
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>> How To Contact MSI <<
Sweet, thank you! I'll go ahead and contact them :D

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Mega stick.
have you updated the firmware ?
No. It Freezes before being able to update. Also the update do not tell about solving this problem
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go to device manager and delete all usb entries and reboot and windows will install the usb2 drivers next time you boot.
if you get a slipstreamed version of xp you dont need to do this as it installed usb2 drivers rightaway.
slipstream means a xp disc with sp1 on it.
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PS2.
tried to use the other ps2 contact ?
No. Could i use the keyboard PS2 to plug the mouse?
SOUND.
this is not my area but it could be a good idea to post what the equipment is.
have you tried the latest drivers from http://www.nvidia.com ?[/quote]
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Re: Msi z77a-gd65 usb 3.0 Problem

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Quote from: xmad on 30-August-12, 08:03:48
Split this off for you, it sounds like the usb3 keeps connecting/ disconnecting, we need some more info on your components.
>>Posting Guide<<
I would start by eliminating the software by reinstalling the os and fresh drivers.
Edit:
Is this a Seagate drive by chance?
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Quote from: Froggy Gremlin on 31-March-13, 11:06:53
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Quote from: Froggy Gremlin on 30-July-13, 12:37:10
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Holy smokes batman! Just ordered that baby and will be here in a day or so!
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First of all excuse me for my bad english, i'm trying
to obtain answers here, because i haven't received
help from italian forum.
I've an external USB HD where i put all my songs, the
main notebook HD is too small...
So, i charge music inside the main Itunes libray
called "Music" but the the real files are still on my
external HD drive.
The problem is when i try to add a song or a folder
and i don't connect the HD ext. drive to the
notebook...
The shuffle erase everything.....but the title of the
songs are still in the library...
Why??? Thx for all..
The real files have to be available to iTunes (the USB HD has to be connected) otherwise Shuffle will "update" by erasing them. That's the way it is...

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Probably this didn't work because both sticks already were security keys. Make sure you don't use both but one at a time and retry.

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MSI Z77A-G41
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Quote from: Froggy Gremlin on 18-November-12, 16:22:21
As per the manual, the VGA must be in the primary slot to run 16X. BIOS setting for graphics 3.0 should be set to Auto.
Do not use Live Update for BIOS updates. Too many borked boards are the result. Use the forum's USB method;
>> Forum Flash Method <<
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