Re: Z97 Gaming 5 HDD issue

Quote from: neokensou on Today at 06:31:13I'm using 1.B. The last one, i guess.
oki, yes it is.
Can you also provide full detailed system specs, and to Clear the CMOS,
as Chike said:
[quote author=Chike d...

A bit more info that I should have probably included
The old GPU (675m) still works, its just failing (BSOD's) so I was hoping to just swap in the 680m - but when i plug the 680m in - the bios screen doesn't even appear - just a blank screen.
So I'm ...

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Re: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Issues with Microphone playback and weird sound

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Microphone issue with MSI Z97 GAMING 5

Hi there!.
I have just set up my new computer and i have problems with my microphone. My mainboard is a "MSI Z97 GAMING 5" and my box: NOX Coolbay SX.
I have installed the drivers from disk and tryed also searching drivers on the web of MSI. I can hear with my speakers with no problems, same with my headset. But there is no way to use my microphone. I put it in the front panel, then i checked the control panel - sound and Windows tell me that the microphone is connected, but dont work. if i put it in the back panel, the realtek HD administrator tell me that something is connected in the microphone slot but WIndows dont detect it.
in the BIOS, the HD Audio is ENABLED. I dont have any idea about what to do now. I have search on this forum but i havent seen this same issue. Can you help me?
Thanks and sorry about my english.

ill post my specifications
Board: MSI Z97 GAMING 5
Bios: Version 1.0
VGA: MSI GeForce GTX 760 Twin Frozr OC 2GB GDDR5
PSU: Nox Urano VX 750W PFC
Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4Ghz Box 1150
MEM: G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 1600 PC3-12800 8GB 2x4GB CL9
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB SATA3
COOLER: Katana 4
OS: Windows 7 64bit Professional

Z97 Gaming 7 memory issue.

MSI Z97 Gaming 7
MSI GTX 970 Gaming
Corsair Vengeance Pro 1866 CL9 16GB Dual Kit (XMP 1866mhz 1.500v 9.10.9.27)
Intell Pentium G3258 (Just sold my 4690k, and waiting for my new 4790k)
Corsair CX750M
Samsung 850EVO 500GB SSD
Corsair H100i Cooling.
Good airflow trough case, low temps on all components.
I have a issue with Dimm 2 & 4 when using XMP on my memory.
While using Dimm 2 & 4 my memory have alot of problems. Gets error in most torture test's (Intell burn in, OCCT Linpack, Prime95), random crashes, and so on. Also have got alot of errors in Memtest86+. It is quite random, sometimes it can work for several hours before it gives any error, other times it does that instant.
This does not happend while the memory is used without "overclock" 1333mhz.
But if I use Dimm 1 & 3, i have no issues. I have stable memory, no error's in Memtest86+, Prime95, Intell BurnTest and OCCT Linpack can work for hours, no random crashes in windows and so on.
The motherboard have got the latest FW, i have cleared CMOS, and tried about anything. I can also mention that the memory get slightly better "score" in a benchmark program when i tested it in Dimm1&3 rather than 2&4. Have tested several times, under same temps, and circumstances (~2890-2940 in 2&4, and ~2960-3040 in 1&3)

Have tried re-seating the CPU, but that did not make any difference. Spent a long time looking over all the pins in the socket, and everything lines up just perfect.
Found out that if i use only one ram there is no problem using XMP. But as long as i have Dual, XMP is useless. It will boot windows, but every kind of burn and ram test will get error allmost instant.
I also get errors using slot 1 & 3 as i have tested further. So by now, only thing not making problems with XMP is a single Memory stick.
Still, no problems or errors while memory is at 1333mhz and Dual. No difference if it is in 1&3 or 2&4.

Z97 Gaming 7 usb issue

Hi, I got an MSI Z97 Gaming 7 MB brand new and when I plug in an external HDD It works perfectly but when I plug a usb flash drive loads its capacity right in MyComputer view and when I try to open it only shows a blank window and disappear the capacity in MyComputer view only shows its name and its data type ntfs. This happens with every flash drive that isn't usb 3.0. Can someone help me.
Thanks in advance
Omar

I tried many external HDDs(Western Digital 500Gb usb 3.0, Samsung 500Gb usb 2.0, Toshiba 250 Gb usb 2.0) also tried many flash drives (kingston 32 Gb usb 2.0, Samsung 8Gb usb 2.0, SanDisk 8Gb usb 2.0) I used all the usb ports (front panel and back panel) I installed all the drivers from the MB CD except for one that didn't install and show me and error message that said that the driver dindn't work for windows 7 (my OS).

New MSI Z97 Gaming 3 - very strange audio issues

(sorry for the long post)
Hi, I recently bought some computer parts from Newegg and built my first gaming pc yesterday, but when everything was finished setting up I noticed a major issue with the audio. Both the headphone jack on the motherboard and the headphone jack from the front panel connector aren't working correctly.
If I plug in my headphones into the motherboard jack, the audio level is REALLY low. Like, even if I turn up the volume to 100% it sounds like it's only at 10%. I looked through the volume settings for the headphones and didn't notice anything wrong. Then I tried updating my drivers with the cd and ran the live update utility, but nothing changed. Also, the audio will sometimes make distorted/static sounds when the music itself is loud, yet I can still barely hear the music.
The front panel jack is even worse! The sound is much more distorted/static-y when I plug in my headphones there.
I know it's not my headphones fault because they work fine on my laptop. Even if I plug in a different pair, I still get the same low volume and static.
I know the front panel issue is not because of the case. If I put the motherboard in an old HP case and plug in my headphones into the front panel on this case, same issue. (I know the old case normally works fine).
I even tried running a linux live usb in case it was something wrong with Windows. It still had the same issues.
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MSI Z97 Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150
Intel Core i5-4590
MSI GeForce GTX 970
Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB
WD Blue 1TB
XFX XTR Series 550W
Windows 8.1 Pro
I would really appreciate some help. It seems like I've tried everything.

Hi
What is the BIOS version your board currently has?
Try without graphics card and with single RAM stick.
You could also try out of the case on non conductive surface like wooden table or motherboard box, and see if it works then. Might be something in either cases shortening the board.

Z97 Gaming 3 chipset driver issue. Any ideas?

Hey peeps!:)
I got the Z97 Gaming 3 mobo. Installed every driver from MSI's website.
But when I look up at the device manager the system devices... the:
-Intel(R) Z97 Chipset LPC Controller - 8CC4
- Intel(R) 9 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 1 - 8C90
- Intel(R) 9 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 3 - 8C94
- Intel(R) 9 Series Chipset Family SMBus Host Controller - 8CA2
- Intel(R) 4th Gen Core processor DRAM Controller - 0C00
Are still uses the Microsoft version driver from the date 2006.06.21, driver verion : 6.3.9600.17031
I installed the chipset several times, restarted the PC. No help at all. Tried to manually install the
driver, and browse the driver from hard drive. When it finishes, its says:
"The best driver for your device is already installed"
Anyone with the same problem? Any ideas guys?:S

its happen to everyone who own z97 or any 9 series chipset. after installing "latest chipset driver" either downloaded from msi or from intel website, device manager still shows that drivers is taken from microsoft and dated 2006.
until intel fixed their crap drivers, nothing that we can do.

Weird USB & overclocking issues with Z97 Gaming 7 board

I just had to replace my trusty Z77-G45 board with a new Z97 Gaming 7. The board itself looks fine so far but some things just don't work as I'd expect them to.
1. USB -> as soon as I connect a USB stick, Windows will drop me a blue screen. This only happens with sticks! Memory cards, external hard drives and so on are fine. It doesn't matter whether I use the front or back ports, problem remains the same.
I even tried to re-set the bios USB settings (they were enabled by default), but even disabling them doesn't do any good.
Yes, current Intel and ASMedia drivers have been installed prior to this.
2. Overclocking. I can't change several values in the bios. Values in brackets can be changed, as usual, but many others remain to be "fixed". Starting with the "optimized defaults", could there be anything that blocks these settings?
Bios is current, version 1.8, and CMOS was cleared completely (jumper set, battery & cord removed) after flashing.

Yes, well partly at least:
- found my USB ports to work after I enabled all the options there were in bios (that's a start!)
- found USB sticks to work normally after uninstalling the USB port drivers (ASMedia)
So far, so good at least.
Then I remembered my short "voyage" with a Z87 board. Simply entering numbers seems to work. I like the idea as it keeps total newbies away, but I hate it for not seeing any kind of range.
Especially now, as the platform is totally new to me, and even the default values show up in bright red when I enter them manually. No sort of documentation to be found in the manual, so I hope I'll stumble across something like a "MSI-specific" OC tutorial (most of them seem to concentrate on Asus and Asrock, as usual).
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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:
*MSI Z97 Gaming 7 (1.90 BIOS)
*Intel Core I7 4770K (NO Overclock)
*16GB Corsair Vengeance (2x8GB) Memory
*MSI R7970 Lightning X2 CrossfireX
*Crucial M4 128GB SSD
*Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Disk
*EK Custom Liquid Cooling System
*Generic All in One Card Reader
*LG DVD/RW Drive
*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
* Test each Ram Memory Sticks
* Disconect internal USB Card Reader, Front Ports and Corsair Digital Link
* Test try another SSD (Kingston V300 128GB)
After trying all these things, the system is still hanging in A2 Error
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

BOSD with z97 gaming 5

I buy a new PC and after installing windows i get random BSOF. I try change all my hardware like disk hdd , Ram( Gskill 2x2 1333), vga msi r9 280, vga on board, PSU, i try deactivate lan killer, reset the bios, installe win7 and it do the same.
My current PC specs:
Board: MSI Z97 gaming 5
Bios: Version 1.8
VGA: Sapphira R9 285 oc
PSU: Lepa B700M maxbron
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690k
MEM: Kingston Hyperx Fury 8gb 1x8
FDD: Sand Disk ultra 2 240gb
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit Professional
My problem is the same problem of daniel.burgess.338863. ======> https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=181419.0
Please help.....
TKS

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The STOP 0xC000021A error occurs when either Winlogon.exe or Csrss.exe fails. When the Windows NT kernel detects that either of these processes has stopped, it stops the system and raises the STOP 0xC000021A error. This error may have several causes. Among them are the following:
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the lats BSOD is memory_ management the other is:
system service exception(dxmms1.sys)
kmode exception not handle (win32.sys)
system service exception(fltmgr.sys)
system service exception(luafv.sys)
0xc000021a
irql not less or equal
unexpected kernel mode trap (ntfs.sys)
attempted execute of non execute memory
system service exception (netio.sys)
do a new fresh OS installation and do not install any 3rd party programs
this refer to norton AV application
do a new fresh OS install
and see how its goes
if you have any issues start with >>Memtest86<<

Slow pc after instaliing z97 gaming 5

i bought msi z97 gaming 5 as well as new pc case zamlman z11 but from the day i am getting this wired issue that my pc becomes very slow in early days my pc crashes with blue screen error "bad pool header" and now its too slow and in task manger hard drive activity remains 99.9 % i dont know why this is happening as rest o f the hardware is same as of my previous pc i cahanged gigabyte b85 d3h with msi z97 gaming 5 and xigmatek utgard case with zalman z11.
rest of the pc specs are same
core i5 4430
msi z97 gaming 7
gskill ripjaws 4 gb 1600 mhz single stick
segate 1 tg hdd
thermaltake 600w psu
also i found another thing that in cpuz software and all else my ram is showing but in cpuz spd tab its showing no ram installed in either slot
i am unable to figure out whats going on plz help

Hi,
Have you made fresh OS installation when you changed to this motherboard?

Z97 gaming 5 - A2 and 9C

Hi,
I have read some topics about it, but want to double check. While PC is booting, these codes flashes one by one on screen (lower right corner) and on led which is on MoBo. But it doesn't stay on it , just short flash.
So is it OK (its doing some kind of checking) or it is sign that something wrong in system?
My PC specs:
Z97 Gaming 5
Gtx970 gigabyte G1
I5 4690k
SSD samsung Evo
HDD WD black
PSU CM V850
Thanks.

So yesterday I installed my PC parts again - re-connected cables to PSU/PC components, made HDD/SSD re-connections, changed CMOS battery to new. I left the fan splitt'er connected for now.
For first day no restarts, all good. Will monitor further. Some observations made:
- PSU connection to mobo power (20+4 pin) - it seemed that it was loose in PSU side, but maybe I pulled it when taking out other connections.
- other parts seemed to be installed correctly. I made one change just in case - my HDD and SSD was connected with same power cable, I split them by adding one more cable to PSU to separate them.
After start, configured BIOS (as it was reset by changing battery), then booted to windows normally.
After idea came just to check do I have latest drivers from MoBo side - so I ran MSI update Live 6, which was crashing each time I tried to scan. So I went to MoBo page, downloaded latest drivers and installed all drivers - some of them was latest with no need to install.
Some strange observations:
- I uninstalled Intel USB 3.0 intel usb 3.0 extensible host controller - it was getting me errors while installing/updating, and I read in some forums that these drivers can cause issues (bsod and stuff like that). My USB devices works after, no issues after uninstall.
- I was installing Intel Management Engine Driver+Microsoft hotfix driver - and it showed me that i have newer version - but I didn't (I had 10.0.30 and in support web it is 10.0.31 update). So I went ahead with installation of downloaded driver, even if OS thought I have newer version.
- and last and most interesting one - after installing one of the drivers (don't remember which one exactly) - popup window opened with information that my SSD drive is installed successfully (like it happens when you plug new device).... and here is my OS... so I wouldn't be surprised if this was the cause.
Still, I will go ahead with Win 8.1 upgrade, and we'll see if issue still here.

Z97 GAMING 9 AC - PCIE no longer detecting

Hi,
So I recently purchased a new system including the MSI Z97 GAMING 9 AC motherboard and MSI R9 280X GAMING G3 graphics card. After building the system I initially had problems with the graphics card not being detected. After some research I updated the bios to 1.4 and used the onboard graphics card to install windows 8.1, drivers etc. After windows, drivers etc were installed the graphics card still would not detect until I went into the bios and changed the PCIE to 2.0 (instead of auto). This then used the 280x instead of onboard and allowed me to install the graphics card drivers. I switched the PCIE to 3.0 after it was working.
Initially everything was working but the next morning I had the same issue again: only the onboard graphics card was being used. I switched back to PCIE 2.0 and it worked again. Until the next morning: the 280x is no longer being detected at all in any PCIE slots or in PCIE auto, 2.0 or 3.0. I have ruled out a graphics card issue as the 280x works in other pcs. I have tried another graphics card in this system and it does not seem to work either. In bios it just always says that the PCIE slots are 'empty'.
So I have tried the following:
1. Cleared CMOS.
2. Updated BIOS.
3. Updated Chipset, drivers etc.
4. Tested the Graphics Card in other computers.
5. Used a different graphics card in this system.
6. Tried PCIE 2.0, 3.0 and auto.
7. Completely reformated and started from scratch.
Any suggestions as to why the PCIE slots seem to have stopped detecting?
Full Specs:
Corsair AX860i ATX Power Supply,80 PLUSPlatinum Full Modular
Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H100i Liquid CPU Cooler - Extreme Performance CPU Cooling and Built-In
Intel Core i7 4770K LGA1150 CPU 3.5Ghz 8Mb Cache Haswell
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Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64bit OEM
MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC Motherboard
MSI Radeon R9 280X Gaming 3GB

Was this issue ever solved as im seeing the same issue.
When I first booted the machine all was well however when I came to reboot my machine for the first time it no longer sees I have a GPU and so switched to the Intel onboard 4600.
At first I assumed the GPU had come lose or some BIOS setting needed changing. BIOS is set to use PEG (PCI-E Graphics card device) so i reseated the card and rebooted. This didn't work.
I reset the BIOS CMOS and that fixed the issue, my machine booted using the graphics card again however as soon I rebooted windows again it lost the card switching back to the onboard.
According to the BIOS the PCI-E slot is empty. I swapped the card out for an older ATI 7870 but had the same problem. PCI-E slot is empty unless I clear the CMOS (I made no changes in the BIOS).
At this point it sounds like some kind of software issue I have updated my BIOS to the latest version (1.5) but that hasn't fixed the issue. Whenever I shutdown or restart it will lose sight of my card unless I clear the CMOS or power down at the wall.
SPEC:
Intel 4790k
Nvidia 970 GTX
MSI Z97i Gaming AC mini-itx
8GB 1866mhz Kingston
Corsair 600w PSU

Update Z97 Gaming 5 BIOS

Hi,
I recently have acquired this motherboard and come with BIOS v1.0 (build date: 08/2014)
My system specs are:
i5 4690k
msi z97 gaming 5
ATI radeon hd5750
HyperX Savage 16gb ram 1600Mhz
SSD 850 EVO 250Gb
HDD Samsung 750Gb
sometime the system is unstable (mainly when I'm downloading a file at max Mbs the CPU goes to 100%) so I'm think to update bios to the last version 1.9
I see the like referred MSI Forum HQ USB flashing tool. My first question is: Is this procedure different than the normal procedure using M-Flash?
I see that I can update BIOS on the site in this way:
1) Download last BIOS (7917v19.zip)
2) Put it on removable drive (with FAT32)
3) Restart PC going On the MSI Click BIOS 4
4) Load the downloaded BIOS using M-Flash utilities
Are there some steps that I missing? Is this procedure safe if I have all PC assembled with all piece (CPU, RAM, HDD, etc.)?
Best Regards
Vincenzo

Quote from: sorrentinov on 03-May-15, 17:11:25
Hi,
I've to download BIOS 1.0 form MSI site or Save it form BIOS in order to have exactly the previous?
I think the one from the site should be fine, won't do any harm to save the one you have either.
Quote from: sorrentinov
If something goes wrong is possible to reload the old Bios?
This depends on how wrong it went.
Quote from: sorrentinov
Moreover I have to disconnect something or can I flash with all PC assembled?
You can never be too safe, but you should be good with everything connected as long there is no OC, CPU or RAM.
Some BIOS instructions requite that the flash drive is recognized as removable, see instruction on MSI site.
Quote from: sorrentinov
The better way to update bios is using m-flash?
Some may say the forum tool is safer, I myself don't believe in magic, IMO they are equally unsafe, a spike in electricity and you may end with a brick.
Quote from: flobelix on 03-May-15, 23:00:24
If wanting to update to bios 1.9 there is no single need to download bios 1.0.
None at all?
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=255371.msg1467830#msg1467830

Z97 Gaming 5 BIOS update problem.

Hi. Firt of all i want to apologize for my bad english .
Yesterday i bought MB form subject and i want do update my bios ( curently ver 1.4 ). When i want flash under Windows ( Windows 8.1) program doent do anything, when i use M-Flash it stucks on 100% and also do anything and when i use MSI Forum HQ USB flashing tool after integry veryfy in wondows program just disappear. Someone please help.
Specs:
Board: MSI z97 GAMING 5
Bios: Version 1.4
VGA: MSI GTX 970 Gaming
PSU: Corsair RM850
Intel Core i5-4690K
MEM: Kingsotn HyperX 4x4GB 1600Mhz
SSD1: Samsung 830 128 GB
SSD2: Samsung 840 EVO 500 GB
HDD1: WD10EZEX 1TB
HDD2: Samsung SpinPoint F3 HD502HJ 500 GB
COOLER: Macho Rev. B
OC: NOT YET
OS: Windows 8.1 x64

Thx for reply
Quote from: Nichrome on 04-June-15, 16:00:37
However if you need BIOS update prior to have some RAM or GPU working fine (or other stuff), then maybe consider updating to 1.6 and then to 1.9 and finally to 1.B (1.11). I suggest using MFlash (files can be downloaded on MSI's product site, instructions should be included). For Forum Flash tool you need proper files provided (usually) by Svet or Flobelix.
Before attempting to flash, make sure your system is stable!
I downloaded BIOS 1,5 and 1,6 and in both cases i have same issue it stucks on 100% on M-Flash, after this I can normaly shut down pc and it work but witch 1.4 BIOS. I just want know whyi can;t
updtate.
Video from using Forum Flash Tool:

New Z97 Gaming AC board and MSI gtx780

All,
Been banging my head against the wall all night on this. Hopefully its something easy. Got my new rig assembled:
I5 4670k
MSI Z97-Gaming 9 AC LGA 1150 Intel Z97
MSI Gaming N780 TF 3GD5/OC GeForce GTX 780 3GB
Have a M.2 intel SSD installed
Windows 8.1 64 installed no issues
For the life of me, I can not get the motherboard to detect the 780, I updated to the latest bios using the USB flash utility, no issues. Completed successfully.
Using the Board viewer it shows nothing in the PCIE slot, I have also tried SLOT 2 still no luck.
The MB still does not show anything inserted into the slot.
Any suggestions would greatly appreciated...
Thanks in advance

Well, wish I had good news, but not so much. With everything setup on a test bench the board wont even post with a card plugged into the PCIE slot. Remove the card post, and into the bios every time. Tried clearing CMOS, all 3 PCIE slots just a no go.
RMA is issued and it will be going back tomorrow.
*Fingers crossed on the new board*
Thanks for all the suggestions, will let you know what happens when the new board arrives.
Cheers

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