MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC - Intel Wireless AC 7260 module don't work

Hi,
Please help me, i started my new rig and the wi-fi module (that hard to fit in the mobo) don't even appear in device manager.
I already tried to dismount and remount the module on the motherboard with extreme care, no success.
Here is my rig:
Main Board: MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC
Bios Version: 1.4
Video Card: R9 290X
Memory: 16 Gb Corsair Vengeance 2400Mhz
Processor Intel 4790K
OC: Not yet
Operating System: Windows 8.1 Pro 64
Please help me 

Recheck your WiFi Bluetooth expansion module connection on the board.
Recheck your MB mounting in the case, i.e. errant standoffs. Perhaps test the board outside the case on a non conductive surface to ensure no potential short exists. Then retest with the WiFi plugged in.

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  • MOVED: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 and Intel Core i7 4790K

    This topic has been moved to GAMING Motherboards.
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  • MSI Z97 Gaming 9 ACK problem with wifi (lag spike)

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    Quote from: Techpowerup | Posted:  6th May 2014
    MSI Also Launches its Z97 Gaming Series / Z97 OC Series Motherboards
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    Source / Source
    £199.99 - MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC (Amazon UK)
    £168.20 - MSI Z97 MPOWER MAX AC  (Amazon UK)
    £129.53 - MSI Z97 Gaming 7 (Amazon UK)
    £124.99 - MSI Z97 MPOWER - (Amazon UK)
    £123.86 - MSI Z97-GD65 (Amazon UK)

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    Quote
    EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY
    Intel does not warrant that the Product will be free from design defects or errors known as “errata.” Current characterized errata are
    available upon request. Further, this Limited Warranty does NOT cover:
    any costs associated with the repair or replacement of the Product including labor, installation or other costs incurred by you, and in
    particular, any costs relating to the removal or replacement of any Product that is soldered or otherwise permanently affixed to any
    printed circuit board;
    OR
    damage to the Product due to external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power, abnormal electrical, mechanical or
    environmental conditions, usage not in accordance with product instructions, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or
    improper testing;
    OR
    any Product which has been modified or operated outside of Intel’s publicly available specifications or where the original identification
    markings (trademark or serial number) has been removed, altered or obliterated from the Product.
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    http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/warranty

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    PSU: Corsair HX Series HX850, 850W
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  • MSI Z97 Gaming 7 not booting up

    Hi guys,
    I have just purchased new motherboard & new intel core i7 4790K. I've installed everything & when I tried to boot up the system it stuck to 72 error code during post checks in manual which states as "Late South Bridge Initalization" Please help guys as I m not able to boot up the system.. My configuration is as follows:
    Intel core i7 4790k
    MSI Z97 Gaming 7 MoBo
    Corsair XMS 3 4Gb RAM
    Corsair H100i CPU cooler
    Corsair CS750M PSU
    NZXT Source 530 cabinet
    Please help guys ....

    Hi
    What you can do is either:
    -Return the board (RMA)
    -Try to straighten it yourself using needle, magnifying glass and bright light
    -Ask local jeweler if they can straighten it up for you.

  • MSI Z97 Gaming 7 (A2 ERROR CODE)

    Hi everyone, because I have a problem with my Motherboard MSI Z97 Gaming 7 is that when I turn on my PC after display the code 99 and 9C, remains suspended in A2. From what I've read, this code is for a hard drive failure. The system remains in A2 indefinitely code until the reset button is pressed PC. In the second restart smoothly enters the operating system.
    My System Hardware is:
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    *Intel Core I7 4770K (NO Overclock)
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    *Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Disk
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    *Corsair AX1200i Power Supply
    Then I tell them what I have tried without success this problem.
    * Update BIOS to 1.9 Versión (Latest)
    * Update SSD Firmware to 070H (Latest)
    * Change SATA Cables
    * Change SATA Ports
    * Reinstall Windows 8.1 in UEFI and Legacy Mode
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    Thanks for any help you can give me.

    Quote from: pandaz on 24-April-15, 13:03:29
    You could try your device 1 by 1 and see which one of it is causing the A2 issue
    about this i already suggested the same:
    Quote from: Svet on 23-April-15, 21:42:28
    connected them one by one, and see which is causing this hang eventually
    he said any one of them alone is caused this A2 when its connected:
    Quote from: sebastianmancipe on 23-April-15, 21:49:10
    Already perform this test with any 3 devices, SSD, HDD or DVD's the same.
    Curiously hangs on A2 code when first turned not when restarted.
    Quote from: sebastianmancipe on 24-April-15, 04:12:03
    ¿this version of BIOS where it came from? It is official? because they have not posted on the official website of the Z97 Gaming 7? as had understood the latest BIOS for this motherboard is the 1.90
    its official, but beta bios and newer than your current.
    try all other things 1st that people suggested you, leave bios flashing as last option

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