MSI Z87-G43 gaming + i5 4690K compatibility

hello there
so, i built a new pc a few days ago and i decided to go with these 2 options (msi z87-g43 gaming + i5 4690K)
anyway, i saw that some people have issues and that it's kind of a roll of a dice whether this specific motherboard will boot with the 4690K or not. From what i saw, it depends on the motherboard's manufacture date and if it has a A5/A6 bios version or not.
now, what i'd like to know is; is there a way to check the bios version of the specific motherboard without opening the box? (i'll have my new hardware probably tomorrow)
i'm really thinking about getting another mobo, i'm not sure what i'll do though.. A friend told me, even though it wont have the A5/A6 bios version, it'll probably boot and i'll be able to update it through windows. He also told me there's a really small chance i'll need another cpu to update the bios and then put my cpu on the mobo.. As i said, roll of a dice.
Any advices/tips?

Quote from: Nichrome on 01-May-15, 00:25:19
There is no such A4 or A5.
http://www.msi.com/support/mb/Z87-G43.html#down-bios
Wrong board, he has Z87-G43 Gaming
http://www.msi.com/support/mb/Z87-G43-GAMING.html#down-bios
Quote from: jimas92 on 30-April-15, 21:32:04
but still cant figure out how can i see which bios version i have (i mean A4/A5/A6)
A=10, B=11, C=12 etc.
Interestingly the BIOS is newer than the board.

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MOVED: MSI Z87-G43 gaming + i5 4690K compatibility

This topic has been moved to GAMING Motherboards.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=255320.0

Quote from: Nichrome on 01-May-15, 00:25:19
There is no such A4 or A5.
http://www.msi.com/support/mb/Z87-G43.html#down-bios
Wrong board, he has Z87-G43 Gaming
http://www.msi.com/support/mb/Z87-G43-GAMING.html#down-bios
Quote from: jimas92 on 30-April-15, 21:32:04
but still cant figure out how can i see which bios version i have (i mean A4/A5/A6)
A=10, B=11, C=12 etc.
Interestingly the BIOS is newer than the board.

Slow power on b4 seeing MSI logo (MSI Z87-G43 GAMING)

My question is, why it takes up to 10 seconds to power on before seeing the MSI logo.
My rig boots in Windows 8.1 Pro UEFI mode with RAID, see summary of rig below.
When booting it sometimes takes up to 10 seconds for the MSI screen to appear, the one with the MSI logo. Once the MSI logo appears the boot is fast, usually between 6 to 8 seconds.
Total boot time around 16 seconds
Please help thanks
System Summary
BIOS version
A.40
Operating System
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i3 4130 @ 3.40GHz 32 °C
Haswell 22nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 800MHz (9-9-9-27) SPD Ext. XMP
Motherboard
MSI Z87-G43 GAMING (MS-7816) (SOCKET 0) 35 °C
Graphics
227ELH (1920x1080@60Hz)
Intel HD Graphics 4400 (MSI)
Storage
119GB M4-CT128M4SSD2 (SSD) OS installed on this drive
465GB Intel Raid 0 Volume (HDD)
465GB Intel Raid 1 Volume (HDD)
Optical Drives
ASUS DRW-24D3ST
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio
PSU
Thermaltake Smart SE 530W
Other useful info:
BIOS settings
Windows 8 fast boot enabled with GOP, no secureboot
Fast memory boot enabled, I think this just means that it is skipping tests
IGP set to 1024mb dedicated video memory and 800mb shared
All drivers and windows updates are up to date

Yes, nothing suspicious there, everything loads perfectly. See result below.
From the moment this is displayed, it takes just 6 seconds for Windows to be functional. However, it takes around 10 seconds before this appears on the display.
To be clear, or at least for me to be clear, what you see in the screenshot is the BOOT and not the POST, during the actual POST (power on self-test), the user should not see anything on the display.
Is that correct or have I got it wrong.
BOOT
E7816IMS V10.4 02/21/2014
Intel(R) Core(TM) I3-4130 CPU @ 3.40GHz, Speed: 100.00x34=3,4003400.00 MHz
DRAM Frequency for DDR3 1600 MHz(Dual Channel)
DRAM Size is 8192 MB
Use Device total: 1 KBDs, 1 MICE, 0 MASS, 2 HUBs
Detected ATA/ATAPI Devices...
SATA Port1: M4-CT128M4SSD2
SATA Port2: DRW-24D3ST
SATA Port3: Hitachi HTS725032A9A364
SATA Port4: ST9250315AS
SATA Port5: Hitachi HTS721050CLA362
SATA Port6: Hitachi HTS721050CLA362
A2

MSI Z87-G43 Gaming and R9 290 OC Windforce not playing nice

Hi, already tried search but can find a solution, i have an Z87-G43 Gaming(Bios 10.30) and bought an Gigabyte R9 290 OC ref:GV-R929OC-4GD-GA(BIOS F3L). All is on latest Firmware/BIOS.
The problem is that the motherboard wont recognize my 290 on first PCIE 3. It works on second 16x slot. THe thing is... An Gigabyte 7950,Sapphire 7970, Unknown NVIDIA 7200gs all work in the first slot... now that i got bf4 my 290 doesnt work in the first slot... Latest bios from MSI say's vga compat. improved. The computer boots fine with the integrated vga and in bios it shows the first slot as empty. Anyone?

Like I said best to contact both and see what you can do. When I check VBIOS for MSI cards, there are normally newer versions available, so best to check. On the other hand if it is a bios issue, MSI can get on it.
>>How to contact MSI.<<

MSI Z87 G43 GAMING -BIOS CRASH-

Hi everyone ,
I got a z87 g43 gaming mobo I try tried to update my mobo on the live update A40 to A50 then it stuckt
Now no signal on monitor i tried to reset cmos by putting out the battery but didnt work i dont understand what i need to do about jumper
its something like that what can i do???
Oh i almost forget my system is overclocked is it important and system resets itself(what is going on)
Other specs
4x2 ram corsair
4670k
Gtx 760

You have to return it to the seller if you want a replacement (LiveUpdate hasn't voided warranty as that was provided by MSI). Otherwise look around the city for repair center and ask if they can restore badly flashed BIOS on this mobo.

Help me about MSI z87 g43 gaming board

I am planning to buy this board. I have a Asus gtx 660ti for video card. is there any incompatible issue with this?

thank you. for os win 7 64 bit. im planning to buy this board next week. so im asking for some tips. thanks again. if i got some problems ill just post again, thanks thanks

MSI Z77A-G43 Gaming Crossfire

Hi there,
It´s my first post here so greetings all I have a question regarding MSI Z87 G43 GAMING motherboard and crossfire. I noticed, a bit too late, that the G43 does not crossfire in a x8/x8 mode! Is this a performance compromiser? I mean, I´ve noticed a great scaling in BF4 with seetings in High (no AA; with SSAO) running the game with a 3 screen display - compared with single card I went from 50-80 FPS to 70-130.
So, if I understand correctly from the board specs, I have one graphic card at x16 and the other x4?
Thanks for your attention.

So... I´ve been searching other MSI alternatives towards minimizing the cost of my ignorance. I found MSI Z87-G55 - 3 PCIe 3.0x16. The price is 30€ less than the G45 (110€ vs 140€) and the only visible diference is the network adapter (Realtek® RTL8111G Vs Killer E2205). Can you tell me if this is a good choice?
My specs:
Core i7 4770K
Gskill 2*8GB 1866
SSD Samsung 840
ASUS 7970ghz DCII Top
PowerColor R9280X
Also checked the G55 OC Genie feature in BIOS. I´m currently using that with my G43 and it´s very simple efficient and absolutely stable and trouble free. Is the BIOS in the G55 similar to the G43? Hope you could answer all this m8... sorry for such inquiry :P
Thanks again for your attention

Z87-G43 Gaming reboot dont work

hello all
my new MSI mainboards have a problem of reboot: fans run, leds also, but nothing more... if i've a reboot to make, the only solution is to turn off the system, and re launch after.
i've make all the tests that i've think:
without graphiq card (using mainboard ship)
with only one memory stick (using differents slots)
remove all usb/sound and other case connectors (ssd/dvd/hdd also): boot by contact with "screwdriver"
re install the latest BIOS (V10.4) 2 times
all work fine except reboot....
my config:
MSI Z87-G43 Gaming
Intel core I5 4460 (the new edition of haswell)
GSKILL Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL (2x4go DDR3 1600 PC3 12800 c9-9-9-24 1.5v)
other (i dont think that's problem): gforce GTX770 2gb/ ssd 120gb intel 530/ wd black 1 tb/ DVD burner Asus
thanks if you can help.

could be memory issue look the sticky topic: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=178019.0
else try latest version .A53: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=177198.msg1298226#msg1298226

Z87-G43 gaming HDMI/DVI ports not working

Board: MSI Z87-G43 gaming edition
Bios: American Megatrends Inc. V10.3, 03/12/2013
VGA: AMD Radeon HD 7970/Samsung SyncMaster P2770
PSU: Corsair CS750M
Intel Core i5-4670K
MEM: 8gb
HDD: Plextor 240gb SSD
OS: Windows 7 64bit Professional
Can't figure why they don't work...I checked my CPU and it's supposed to support integrated GPU. HDMI and DVI work on my videocard so I know it's not a monitor issue. I believe my motherboard chipset drivers are up to date. Any ideas?

you could try to set it to IGD in your BIOS to get the Integrated only working (find a option in your BIOS that is set to PEG and change it to IGD and see how it goes)
NOTE: if you find that settings see if it has a both option!

Msi z87-g43 random 1 beep then BSOD then restarts plz help...

Heres the list of mods on my computer Below. everything is less than 6 months old besides the Harddrive witch I used from my 3 year old HP that I used to have. So anyways my Motherboard throws a 1 beep then BSOD then restarts every once and a blue moon like literaly every few weeks weather im gaming hard or not its just so random . I had it happen again today and prier to this time it happened like over 2 weeks ago. Ive tried reseting BIOS and also did Memtest on the memory for 6-7 hours or so and it passed and even made sure the memory was compatable with the Motherboard witch it is. So now im lost and don't know what to do...is it the HardDrive possibly??? SOMEONE PLEASE HELP....... :-(
Cosmos 2 case
msi z87-g43 motherboard
Intel i7-4771 CPU
2x4 GB Patriot Viper 1600 ( memory tested for 6-7 hours with memtested and passed )
Nvidia GTX 760OC edition 2gb card
3 year old sata 1.5TB harddrive
Windows 7 home 64bit
Thermaltake Smart Series 750w PSU

This could be one of many faults. Try here : http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-system/kernel-data-inpage-error-help-pls/94003454-5e1f-459f-89e8-1a555dc5e575
First do a Chkdsk. Choose Admin command prompt and type "CHKDSK /R /F" (without the quotes), press Enter. It will ask for a reboot, press Y, and let it do it's thing. It may take an hour or so depending on how many errors it finds. If you get a cascade of errors it is likely that you have a failing hard drive.
Anyway this is a good start.

Z87-G43 Gaming - Random rebooting & strange CPU temps

Howdy.
Since building this system I've been having constant problems with system reboots. It seems completely random, but I've had a few this morning which is unusual (and I hope; unique!). It can be doing anything, or even nothing, for days and suddenly the power goes completely for a few seconds (I'm almost certain it isn't the power supply itself dropping, other things plugged into the same surge protector are still running).
When it returns windows log just shows Error 6008, with no other information. It happens infrequently enough for me to think I've cured it by doing something suddenly to get a surprise again. Things I've tried:
Re-installing OS (several times!).
Changing/stopping startup programs and services
Unplugging USB devices (for a while I honestly thought it was an iPhone cable! There seemed to be some correlation between it being plugged in and not plugged in. Not so).
Updating BIOS
Using Microsoft drivers instead of MSI supplied drivers (went back to MSI)
Using the Qualcomm Athero drivers for LAN instead of Killer
Monitoring CPU temps (see below!)
Tuning BIOS
etc, etc.
It is really frustrating, there is very little evidence to point towards one thing. It can go a week without rebooting, including lots of heavy gaming, and then I'll be doing something non-CPU intensive (i.e. browsing, or typing) and it suddenly restarts, then maybe another later that day, then another two days later, then nothing for a week again. Arggg! The one thing I have noticed, is that it rarely, if ever, goes down when doing something very CPU/GPU intensive, so I doubt it is thermal or that the PSU isn't coping.
Having said that, this morning has been a bit unusual, it has restarted more than ever (3 times I think, maybe more when I wasn't sat in front of it, I haven't checked the logs). The last time I fired up openhardwaremonitor and it reports something really odd, it says one core is running at nearly 125c and another is running at -35c . Speed fan is also showing these temps (but not Core temp, which shows them as being around 30c on each core). I totally understand that this is a misreading/bug, but it makes me wonder if the OS or motherboard is also misreading these temperatures and cutting the power supply?
I have found others with the same problem with the same motherboard (although to be fair, I was searching for the problem with the motherboard specified). Anybody else seeing these problems with this motherboard? Any suggestions?
Any help would be very much appreciated, and I thank you in advance.
System:
Main Board: Z87-G43 GAMING
Bios Version: A6
Video Card: R9-280 GAMING
PSU: Corsair CXM 600W Semi Modular 80+ Bronze Power Supply (ebuyer.com/429985-corsair-cxm-600w-semi-modular-80-bronze-power-supply-cp-9020060-uk)
12v rail Rating of listed PSU: "upto 46amps" (see link)
CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K 3.5GHz Socket 1150 6MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor
Memory: 8GB 1866MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM XMP HyperX Savage (x1 - plan to pair later)
SSD/ HDD: 840 pro 256GB/7200.14 ST3000DM001 3TB
CPU COOLER: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO AMD Intel Processor Cooler
Raid Card: N/A
Sound Card: N/A
Any Additional hardware plugged into your system: Mouse/Keyboard/monitor only ever present
OC: Nope
Operating System: Windows 8.1

Every other time (apart from today) it is instant, like a reset, this morning when it went off I honestly thought it had died, but it came back about 30 seconds later.
TBH; I'd rather it had died! I know it sounds like strange logic, but at least I could have tested individual components and found out exactly what was wrong and had it replaced while still fairly new.
Event Viewer is just full of: Error 6008 "The previous system shutdown at <time> on ‎<date> was unexpected" (logged when it comes back, nothing significant before the reboot).

[Z87-G43 GAMING] UEFI Bios Versions [E7816IMS.Axx Versions]

E7816IMS.A30 ===> E7816IMS.A42
Latest as of 02/12/2014
VGA BIOS : 2179
GOP       : 5.0.1036
ME Version    : 9.0.30.1482
RAID ROM    : 12.8.0.1016 PV(12.7.0.1936)
LAN OptionRom : 2.1.1.5(UEFI v1.1.0.4)
Device OptionRom : N/A
Change Log:
   Update code base form 4.6.5.4_VEB_1AQQW034_m025a
01. Update MsiOc - SharkBay module to MsiOc_SharkBay_m169
     & MsiOc - SharkBay Private module to MsiOc_SharkBay_Private_m172
a.Modify auto adjust VCCIN voltage code for 9 series model.
b.Modify auto adjust CPU Vdroop Offset Control code.
c.Modify DRAM Frequency item code to avoid display two DRAM Frequency item problem.
d.Remove the force one DIMM per channel related code from MRC.
e.Modify the DRAM Frequency and BCLK setting when XMP speed greater than 3000MHz when use
non K sku CPU.
f.Fix BCLK setting not be apply issue when use XMP 3000MHz memory and XMP is enabled and
boot on clear CMOS state
g.Fix XMP timing incorrect issue when use XMP 3000MHz memory and BCLK is 102.30MHz and
DRAM Frequency is 2933MHz.
h.Fix current CPU Ratio incorrect issue when OC Genie started by OC Genie Button at BIOS
first boot.
i.Modify Apacer 4GB PC3-24000 memory patch solution.
j.Add code to adjust ISL6388 PWM setting when over voltage.
k.Support DRAM Phase Control item and DRAM Switching Frequency item for 7888.
l.Correct token to change OC Genie GT voltage setting.
m.Remove extra % symbol from percentage options.
   02. Update IR3563A module to IR3563A_m112
a.Add multi language help string.
b.Remove extra % symbol from percentage options.
   03. Update uP1649 module to uP1649_m109
a.Add multi language help string.
b.Remove extra % symbol from percentage options.
04.Update MSI GSEII module to 4.6.2_TSE_2_15_1236_m081
a.Fix press BackSpace is not active when edit item.
   05.Update OSSelect module to OSSelect_m023
a.Win7 device manager shows error message"!"on the 2nd VGA card
     "This device cannot find enough free resources that it can use. (Code 12)"
   06.Update OemInt15 module to OemInt15_m007
   07.Fix s5 auto wake up when enabled 'resume By onbaord lan'
   08.Remove useless SLI test key
   09.Fix UUID DMI imformation reverse
Update code base form 4.6.5.4_VEB_1AQQW034_m025
01. Update code base to 4.6.5.4_VEB_1AQQW034
02. Update MsiOc - SharkBay module to MsiOc_SharkBay_m168
     & MsiOc - SharkBay Private module to MsiOc_SharkBay_Private_m171
a. Modify the DRAM Frequency and BCLK setting when XMP speed greater than 3000MHz.
b. Fix system can't boot issue when use Haswell ES2 B0 stepping CPU.
c. Add OC Genie DRAM Voltage related code for use NCT3933 model.
d. Add token to change OC Genie GT voltage setting.
e. Fix OC Genie power limit setting incorrect issue after reboot system.
f. Add code to turn off OC Genie Button LED when disable OC Genie by BIOS OC Genie item.
g. Display VT-D item in CPU Features group when chipset supported.
h. Update private file to SharkBay Codebase 031 Intel RC 1.7.0.
03. Update MSI GSEII module to 4.6.2_TSE_2_15_1236_m080
& MGSE - ClickBIOSUI module to ClickBIOSUI_m018
a. Fix HotKey F8/F9 support load/save profile from romhole.
b. Add load profile when clear cmos or OC fail.
c. Fix "Full Screen Logo Display" item can't be changed when clear CMOS.
04. Update Aptio NCB/ROM Hole module to Aptio NCB ROM Hole_m128
a. Fix HotKey F8/F9 support load/save profile from romhole.
b. Support load profile when clear cmos or OC fail.
05. Update GBI module to GBI_m021
a. skip onboard VIA HUB 0x2109
06. Update PostMsg Module to PostMsg_m106
     a. Support load profile when clear cmos or OC fail.
07. Update HardwareMonitor module to HardwareMonitor_m030
a. modularize Hardware SD file and uni
08. Update uP1649 module to uP1649_m108
a. Patch minimum load issue when resume from S3 (only for 7887).
09. Update FITC module to FITC_ME9_1.5M_1482_m013
a. Update ME to v9.0.30.1482
10. Update Powerloss module to Powerloss_m108
a. Update string for Russian.
11. Update MSI_TCG module to 4.6.4.0_TCG_42_m007
a. Update to new nersion TCG_42.
12. Update VBIOS 2179 & GOP Driver 5.0.1036
13. Fix RocketRaid 2310 and RocketRaid 620 raid card,the Legacy mode install OS fail.
14. Patch muti-bom "DMI Information" error.
15. Fix the OC_switch LED will be power on under S5 state.
(when HW OC_GENIE button is enable and OC Genie Function Control is set to "By BIOS Options".)
16. Add VGA GOP information for AP
17. Update NCT3933 module NCT3933_m104
a. Support DRAM PCH VREF PLX voltage item code for intel 9 series chipset model CrescentBay platform.
18. Fix DMI type0 16M SPI ROM "BIOS ROM Size" show 8192KB
This is a BETA bios. It's use is done solely at your risk!
Flash Method:
1.) >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
A.) Download the attached archive and place it on your desktop. Do not decompress.
B.) Download and install the Forum flash tool.
C.) Insert your FAT32 formatted usb stick.
D.) Make sure that all win 8 options are disabled. (Fast Boot etc) Also make sure the legacy USB is enabled.
E.) Start the forum flash tool and select option 1. Then point the tool at the compressed archive we downloaded earlier. Then to your USB Flash Drive.
F.) Boot to the USB and follow the directions. MEMTEST is included with the forum flash tool and it is recommended to run this prior to any flash.
2.) Extract the attached files and place the bios file onto a fat32 formatted USB stick and use M-FLASH.
Once the flash is complete, you must download and install the latest ME drivers.
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z87-G43-GAMING.html#download

E7816IMS.A40 ===> E7816IMS.A51
VGA BIOS : 2179
GOP       : 5.0.1036
ME Version    : 9.0.30.1482
RAID ROM    : 12.8.0.1016 PV(12.7.0.1936)
LAN OptionRom : 2.1.1.5(UEFI v1.1.0.4)
Change Log:
         01. Fixed OA30tool change OEMID & OEMTBLID failed when select boot to UEFI OS.
02. Fix Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology function fail.
03. DMI Link ASPM default to disable.
04. Add TseDefaultBootOrder module 4.6.4.1_DefBootOrder_1.3
            a. Fix FixedBootOrder change boot option priorities issue.
05. Fix WHQL test PC Resume fail.
06. Fix some DMI string writeonce issue.
07. Change solution about associate item SATA Hot-Plug and External Sata.
08. Fix Serial(COM) Port1 Settings error.
09. Update MsiOc - SharkBay module to MsiOc_SharkBay_m175
& Update MsiOc SharkBay Private Module m177
            a. Patch XTU can't set BCLK ratio issue.
            b. Fix DRAM Timing setting not be apply issue when install two memory on channel B and set
            timing save exit then change one memory to channel A.
            c. Add new token to control OC page spec.
            d. Modify EIST item and Turbo Mode item related code in OC page.
            e. Move Core Ratio Limit item to OC main Page and modify related code.
            f. Add CPU Ratio Apply Mode item and related code.
            g. Modify OC Genie Gear 2 setting for 9 series model and modify OC Genie enabled message.
            h. Support multi step option select mode for Memory Try It ! function.
            i. Move some function struct define and table define to new file.
            j. Fix Haswell Refresh CPU GT ratio can't set back to default issue when set GT ratio
            above default GT ratio and then enter setup change ratio to Auto.
10. Remove XHCI USB Mapping patch code.
11. Fix can't boot to OS after enter boot menu without choose any option.
This is a BETA bios. It's use is done solely at your risk!
Flash Method:
1.) >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
A.) Download the attached archive and place it on your desktop. Do not decompress.
B.) Download and install the Forum flash tool.
C.) Insert your FAT32 formatted usb stick.
D.) Make sure that all win 8 options are disabled. (Fast Boot etc) Also make sure the legacy USB is enabled.
E.) Start the forum flash tool and select option 1. Then point the tool at the compressed archive we downloaded earlier. Then to your USB Flash Drive.
F.) Boot to the USB and follow the directions. MEMTEST is included with the forum flash tool and it is recommended to run this prior to any flash.
2.) Extract the attached files and place the bios file onto a fat32 formatted USB stick and use M-FLASH.
Once the flash is complete, you must download and install the latest ME drivers.
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z87-G43-GAMING.html#download

Z87-G43 GAMING with Killer E2205, interrupted internet connection

Motherboard Z87-G43 GAMING with Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller
I am using the latest Killer Network Driver (driver only) 8.1.0.23, from MSI website.
The issue:
Occasionally my internet is interrupted and my network card needs to be disabled and re-enabled again to re-establish internet connection.
I am quite certain that it is the network card or driver fault. The logic of this is that other users in my home connected to the same ISP modem has uninterrupted internet connection, while my interruption is happening. Also, as soon as I have disabled and enabled in “Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections”, the internet connection is back up. The process of disabling and enabling takes less than a few seconds.
My internet connection is automatically connected through the modem, I do not dial from my computer.
This problem has occurred ever since I got the motherboard, however it hasn’t really bothered me that much until now.
I recently started playing Counter-Strike Global Offensive, and for those of you who plays CS:GO, also knows that it is not cool to have interrupted internet connection during a competitive match.
Does anyone know how to fix this issue?
Thanks

try a different network cable, different router port, try reset your router and/or load its default config and/or update it firmware

MSI Z87-G45 Gaming, sound from USB mouse?

Hi!
I have some issue from my new computer, see spec below.
For the information I have a MSI Z87-G45 motherboard.
I have some sound that occurs sometimes (specially during the first 2-5 minutes) when i move the mouse around.
It occurs as well sometimes when I been using the computer for a while, basically random just more frequently at the start-up.
It's hard to know from where the sound occurs, could be PSU but today I read something on another forum about the motherboard I'm using:
- Higher sound quality using USB, thanks to special adapted current power.
So i wounder if this can be the case? Is that the reason why i get this noise from inside the computer?
Is there some way to disabled this "feature" in BIOS?
Greetings
|Asus 24" LED VG248QE 144HZ (2st) | EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB PhysX CUDA | Intel Core i5-4670K | MSI Z87-G45 Gaming, Socket-1150 | Corsair SSD Force Series GS 240GB 2.5" | Fractal Design Define R4 Black Pearl | Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Tactical 16GB | Corsair TX 850W PSU | Noctua NH-U14S CPU Kylare | CM Storm QuickFire TK Keyboard Brown | Ace Laser Gaming Mouse EDGE 3200 | QPAD XXXL |

The sound sounds like the old mechanics hdd kinda.
It comes inside the computer, not the speakers.
My feelings is that it can be the PSU as well, just wanted to check this first, since it most often comes when i move my mouse.

MSI Z87 G45 GAMING erratic BSOD/freeze @ 2300, stable @1600. Can't solve.

Hi All,
I would welcome some advice. I am about 4 months into a new machine build:
* MSI Z87 G45 GAMING motherboard
* i7-4770K Haswell 3.5 GHz & aftermarket heatpipe cooler
* 4 x 4Gb G.Skill SNIPER DDR3-2133 PC3-1700 (F3-17000CL11D-8GBSR)
* GeForce GTX 650 Ti w/ 2 Gb Video RAM
* Samsung 840 Pro 256 Gb SSD
* Thermaltake 700W Toughpower
* Win 7 Pro 64-bit SP1
The system seems to run fine at the default 1600 MHz RAM speed, however if I implement either of the X.M.P. profiles (which kick the memory speed up to the RAM's advertised speed of 2133 MHz), the system will occasionally (every 8 to 48 hours) freeze or BSOD. The BSOD stop codes are inconsistent in number (0x00, 0x41, 0x1E, 0xC4) and driver. When the system freezes, there is no consistent behavior. I am not doing any other overclocking besides using the X.M.P. profile in the memory.
RAM timing on the 2133 X.M.P. profile is: 11-11-11-30.
I have updated the BIOS to 1.5, including the ME, and updated all drivers in the system. All irrelevant hardware and drivers are disabled. Also I have done the following:
* MemTest+ 5.01 for over 30 hours, all 4 sticks in. No errors.
* Intel BurnTest on 'Very High', 10 passes, no errors
* Prime95 for over day with 90 C CPU temps constantly being hit. No errors.
* Unigine Valley Benchmark for 30 minutes; no issues
I increased V_DRAM from 1.60V (from the XMP profile) to 1.65V, and I also added +0.10V offset to increase the CPU I/O ANALOG , CPU I/O DIGITAL and SYSTEM AGENT voltages. Didn't seem to help. All other CPU voltages are default from [auto].
I rolled the memory speed back to the default 1600 MHz, and the system seems stable as a rock.
I don't really need to have the memory run at 2133 MHz, but it irks me that the system is not stable with the rated components, and I'm befuddled why the stress tests seem to pass just fine, then the system will randomly hang with arguably a far less demanding load than the stress tests.
Note that I have not yet:
* reset the CMOS when changing to X.M.P. Perhaps I should?
* reseated the graphics card or CPU. The latter will require R/R of the thermal grease, which I will do if needed, but it's a pain. Since the system is stable at 1600 MHz, I assumed that all basic systems are working as they should.
* Tried to work my way up in memory speed step by stem from 1600 to 2133 to see where things fall apart.
* Tested the video memory
I suspect main system memory, despite the clean bill of health from MemTest, and based on many of the comments to others with similar problems from the veterans on this board. I don't want to push the CPU voltages too much above the default/auto values, for fear of damage and reduced lifetime.
Also, the power supply is a nice unit from an older high-end gaming rig. It is rated at 700W. The PS does probably have over 30,000 hours on it (24/7 use for 3-4 years), however. Strange that it would work at 1600 MHz fine, and with only slightly more power load at 2133. I suppose stranger things have happened.
I've read the suggestions to run only 2 sticks, rather than 4, but I can't justify dropping $140 on new memory (I don't really need the extra speed benefit, it's more curiosity and just not knowing at this point).
Anyway, perhaps more seasoned souls than I can share their thoughts. The system is perfectly usable at 1600, but I'd really like to know where the lockups are stemming from. Troubleshooting is maddening because of the inconsistency in the long times before failure and lack of repeatability to reproduce the issue.
Thanks in advance for your time.
-Paul

Thank you both for the prompt replies. I'm learning a lot.
Turns out I also found this from G.SKILL in going over reviews of the memory modules I have. Another user had a similar configuration as mine and was having similar problems. G.SKILL replied:
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We are sorry to hear you were unable to get two kits working in the same system. It is not guaranteed two kits can operate at the rated specifications since they were not pre-matched, tested, and guaranteed at factory. With multi-channel motherboards, perfectly matching memory is necessary to achieve high frequency. This is why we must offer high capacity 32GB, 64GB kits, otherwise we can just sell one module at a time and have you purchase as many as you need. Unfortunately, memory does not work that way. If you purchase a 16GB kit rated at DDR3-2133, you should have absolutely no issues. For any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us directly for assistance.
Thank you
GSKILL SUPPORT
Not knowing any better, I simply purchased two "kits" of 2x4 GB each and installed them. Perhaps worse, if the modules were matched, I may well have mixed them up so the matched modules don't even sit in the same channels 1/3 or 2/4. G.SKILL seems to have a pretty responsive board, so I'll ask them what they suggest.
Also in the end, I really just want a stable machine. This is a basically an office/engineering machine. My initial thinking was that if the system was unstable at 2133 then there is something wrong with it that needs to be fixed. It sounds instead like getting to 2133 is not guaranteed, and is much more of an art than simply throwing the modules in and powering up the system.
I'm perfectly happy at 1600 knowing the system is stable. Indeed realizing now that 2133 requires overclocking, I may well have backed off to 1600 even if everything had worked just fine at 2300, just to trade extra stability for the (small) performance improvement that I would likely never notice anyway.
I'll put together a post for the G.SKILL forums, and if I get anything useful I'll post what I learn here for completeness.
Thanks again for the fast and informative replies. It's much appreciated.
Best,
-Paul

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