Works: MSI Z77MA-G45 Motherboard

Just dropping a note to say that the MSI Z77MA-G45 motherboard with UEFI works perfectly under Arch. Initial installation was a little bit painful because I was installing from a USB drive that was not booted in UEFI mode. By following this guide and the installation guide, I managed to install refind, which got me into Arch, then I just repeated the GRUB2 installation steps to complete my install.
Systemd is a little weird and will definitely take some time to get used to, but I really like the new 100% manual installation method, along with the improved Arch bootstrapping and chroot'ing scripts. Very happy to see that this is still the same (but better!) distro that I used 6 years ago.

Using it along an AMD card is quite useless and therefor results maybe wrong. Try the 210 alone in the other slot. Also please list system specs: >>Posting Guide<<

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MSI N210-512D2 Vid card doesn't display graphics with MSI z77ma-g45 motherboard

New Motherboard: MSI z77ma-g45
New Card: N210-512D2
Does not display graphics.
I stick a HIS Radeon HD 5450 in the MB and its fine. I stick the N210-512D2 in a old dell and it's fine.
Whats making the N210-512D2 Card incompatable with z77ma-g45 motherboard?

Using it along an AMD card is quite useless and therefor results maybe wrong. Try the 210 alone in the other slot. Also please list system specs: >>Posting Guide<<

MSI Z77MA-G45 LGA 1155 Intel Motherboard z77 please help me

So i just got my MSI Z77MA-G45 LGA 1155 Intel Motherboard z77 slotted it all together all seemed fine untill it wouldn't recognize my hard drive. I currently dont have a dvd drive at the moment so i put all the files of the win7 and msi drivers on the same 8gb stick. When i search for storage intel and see compatible drivers it sees one in RAID which i install but nothing else seems to happen. Ive been in bios and switched it from ahci raid and ide, that ahci etc one and Raid appear to be the same out come ie no harddrive visable. IDE doesnt even load it gets to starting windows logo then black screen and yes a i checked the harddrive is on the bottom sata1. Is my motherboard just defective or is there anything else to try. Sorry i have no other computer to use other than my laptop hopefully get a dvd drive soon (in the post) and hopefully a ssd to see if its the harddrive but i dont think that will make much difference. Cheers for any advise

So now everything seems to be working fine, but when you are in windows, if you leave the computer at idle it crashes?
For now, go into uefi bios and hit f6 for optimized defaults.
Hit f10 save and exit.
Once you have entered the os, open cpuz and post screen shots of the spd tabs of each memory stick installed and the memory tab. (You can open multiple instances of cpuz and take 1 screen shot.)
*When you do this the bios will default to achi mode remember.

MSI Z77MA-G45 limited Bios settings

Hi everyone,
I recently got a new motherboard for my 3770K, an MSI Z77MA-G45 and updated the Bios to Version 1.9.
I am a bit frustrated with this board because it doesn't provide some essential settings for overclocking:
- Cannot set the Turbo multipliers, it only allows to change the base frequency ones
- It won't let me specify custom Vcore voltages. It only allows me to select between a few offset values (+0.02, +0.04, +0.06)
Are the above limitations normal for the CPU+Board+BiosVersion combination?
I have seen on the web others with exactly the same board or the Z77A-G45, that provide lots of extra settings.
Is there an option in the Bios that would unlock extra settings ?
FYI, "Adjust CPU ratio in OS" is disabled.
Thank you!

Quote from: Froggy Gremlin on 02-April-13, 13:18:47
As mentioned, use the keyboard arrow keys to highlight the setting, then use the keyboard's 'numbers pad' + or - keys to change the value.
Thanks for adding the numlock and making that clearer Froggy Gremlin

MSI 870-G45 Motherboard - Can it fit two MSI GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Cards?

MSI 870-G45 Motherboard - Can it fit two MSI GeForce GTX 550 Ti Cyclone II 1GB Cards?
I'm planning to buy a MSI 870-G45 ATX AM3 Motherboard and two MSI GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Cards, in order to run multiple monitors.
However my concern is that the cards might not fit into the motherboard.
So could someone please tell me if those two cards will fit into the motherboard?

It means that an x16 PCI-E video card will only get x4 lanes instead of x16 when used in that slot.
http://eu.msi.com/product/mb/870-G45.html#/?div=Detail
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Slots
• 1 PCI Express 2.0 slot with x16 operation (PCI Express Bus SPEC V2.0 compliant)
• 1 PCI Express 2.0 slot with x4 operation (PCI Express Bus SPEC V2.0 compliant)
• 1 PCI EXpress x1 slot
• 3 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface.

Share memory on MSI Z77MA-G45 an 3570k

Hi all,
I have a MSI Z77MA-G45 mobo and a i5-3570k CPU. I use the integrated graphics.
On the mobo's spec page says that the maximum share memory is 1760MB. I can only set 256MB in the BIOS. Is there something else that I need to change to get more memory available?
On the system I also have installed 2x4GB of Corsair Vengeance memory.

Intel uses DVMT for VGA memory.
You can set a fixed value (up to 256MB) and set the DVMT to maximum if you want.
That should make the system assign up to 1760 MB if needed.
It is dynamic so it only assigns the memory it actually needs.

(msi z77a-g45 motherboard) A disk read error occurring

For the msi z77a-g45 Motherboard
I'm getting the "a disk read error occurred press ctrl+alt+del to restart" error when booting in my new build.
I have recently switched out my 4gb stick of g.skill ripjaws ram for 4x2 gb sticks of 1333mhz ram. I have not done anything besides this and i just started getting this error. I tried each ram stick individually and they boot but i get the error. I tried the 2 and 4 dims and still get the error. I tried re-seating the sata and data cables to my optical drive and hd.
The only thing i can think of is that i was installing a windows update just before i left to go change the ram so if that could be an issue please let me know.
Thanks.

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MSI Z97 G45 Motherboard (CPU / RAM PROBLEM)

Hey guys! I recently built my first PC and need some help! I'll list my setup before elaborating.
Case = NZXT H440 Black/Red
MOBO = MSI Z97 G45
CPU = i7 4790k
RAM = TridentX 2400 (16GB)
PSU = Corsair AX 760 Platinum
GPU = MSI GTX 970
SSD = Samsung Pro 850
Okay so basically after I finished the build and fired it up everything worked GREAT! But, I realized the DRAM was only running at 1333 mhz by default. I did a little research and read that you're suppose to enable XMP Profile 1 on this MSI MOBO in order to achieve the 2400 mhz this memory offers - so that's what I did! However, this caused the CPU to overheat! Apparently XMP overclocks the CPU as well? Bad! I'm on stock cooling. It took me forever to figure out that it was the XMP that was causing the overheating too.
How can I achieve 2400 mhz WITHOUT overclocking the CPU and frying my PC? Why do I have to overclock at all? The ram is sold as 2400 and suppose to be compatible with my motherboard, processor, etc.
Please help!

Quote from: badboy2k on 11-March-15, 18:36:20
Memory speed is down to how your computers CPU's Memory controller handles the higher frequancy and if the CPU sees that the IMC is suddenly loosing a hold it will boost up the Voltage on the IMC (More voltage = More Heat) its a total shot in the dark that any CPU can use above its listed memory speed without needing more voltage to be stable!
your CPU's IMC will be overtaxed by running at 2400 so the voltage is increased to use that as the speed is at 150% what the IMC was rated at (1333/1600Mhz)
for your 4790k
Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)    32 GB
Memory Types    DDR3 1333/1600
Max # of Memory Channels    2
Max Memory Bandwidth    25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported ‡ No
if i was you its always a good idea to get a aftermarket cooler as the intel stock ones are very poor and are just barely enougth so the best thing to do is get a better one (e.g. a Coolermaster Hyper 212) that has a higher cooling capacity for not that much money!
that ram is putting 150% its design load on the IMC so it will be generating more heat then it was meant for so you need better cooling if your running those high OC memory sticks!
So what happens if I turn up the frequency to 2400 mhz without using the XMP profiles? Will the CPU still overclock? I know the memory needs more voltage at higher frequency, but what about CPU? Sorry I'm new to all this it's a lot to take in.

MSI Z77ma-g45 no powerup

my z77ma-g45 was working fine till i reseated the heatsink now it does not seem to want to power up. I have done a full teardown and rebuild, swapped ram(8G|CRUCIAL BLS8G3D1609ES2LX0) , checked the cpu (I5 3570) in another mobo (another z77ma-g45). swapped psu. removed all addin cards and cables. no beeps no lights.... no signs of damage or burns marks on the mobo, no bent pins (when swapped heat sinks nothing else was removed). any ideas?
edit~~~~~~~
so after working on this for two days i post here, and while waiting i decide to try one more thing, i move the cpu fan to sysfan1, and the disconnected sysfan1 to the cpu header, boom powers up.... turn it back off swap them, works again....
I choose to believe the people in this forum are wizards, and from afar fixed what ever was stopping the power on... thank you

So now everything seems to be working fine, but when you are in windows, if you leave the computer at idle it crashes?
For now, go into uefi bios and hit f6 for optimized defaults.
Hit f10 save and exit.
Once you have entered the os, open cpuz and post screen shots of the spd tabs of each memory stick installed and the memory tab. (You can open multiple instances of cpuz and take 1 screen shot.)
*When you do this the bios will default to achi mode remember.

MSI Z77A-G45 - Motherboard burns trough on the USB connections

Hey,
I recently bought the MSI Z77A-G45 and installed everything, works perfect, for about 3 weeks, then my USB's stoped working. i send it in for repair, they send me a new one with the note the old one was burned.
Installed the new one, works perfect, then a week or 2 after, same problem comes back and I actually smelled the burning this time.
Has anyone else had this problem with this card?
Greetings, Sam

>>Posting Guide<< please list you components?
that is not normal and never heard about the USB 3.0 burning with leads me to first think BAD PSU what is it?

MSI Z77A-G45 Motherboard Overclocking/BIOS help!

Hello everybody
I've been having quite a bit of trouble with my MB/BIOS being unable to push the OC beyond 38/3.8GHZ and the RAM won't go further than 1600MHZ.. Now i was able to do this before (Had a stable 4.4GHZ with 2133MHZ RAM speed.. i'm not quite sure what's stopped me from being able to OC more than these stated values, however in ClickBIOS i can OC higher than i can in the BIOS menu on startup itself but the settings don't apply correctly
I have a I5-3570k CPU, MSI Z77A-G45 MB, Crucial Ballistix Elite 2x4GB 1600MHZ, MSI 560ti GTX
Screenshots:
http:// i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/TerroR-LazarouS/MSI_SnapShot_00 .png
http:// i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/TerroR-LazarouS/MSI_SnapShot_01 .png
http:// i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/TerroR-LazarouS/MSI_SnapShot .png

One thread is enough: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=180369.msg1297816#msg1297816
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Graphics driver details for MSI Z77MA-G45 and other motherboards

This is request for MSI to put more details of the on-board graphics capabilities.
My goal is to have four monitors by adding an additional PCIe graphics card.
Recent versions of Windows can only support multiple graphics cards if the drivers are essentially the same.
I would like to see enough information on the spec sheets for the integrated graphics so that I can decide what models of graphics cards I can buy so that Windows will work with my new card as well as the on-board graphics.
The spec sheet says Radeon but I think that there are many options in the Radeon family.
Thanks

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This is request for MSI
Nice, but this is a Users-to-Users Forum so you are wrong here if an official MSI answer is wanted. >>How to contact MSI.<<
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Recent versions of Windows can only support multiple graphics cards if the drivers are essentially the same.
What? Where have you read that. How should different vga adapters have the same driver. Windows 7 can handle different vga drivers

Front USB Ports not working on Z97-G45 motherboard

Hey there, after upgrading from Win 7 pro x64 to win 10 x64, I found my front usb 3 ports are not working. I figured it was drivers so I installed the chipset drivers off the MSI website, with no luck. I keep getting Unknown USB Device (Device Descript...

Quote from: Capt.Alberto on Today at 01:21:08hmmm.
i wonder , was it at this temperature since the beginning ?
there's a good chance that you need to ship it back .
your temperature is far from what it should b...

MOVED: MSI Z77MA-G45 and front audio header

This topic has been moved to Intel Core-iX boards.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=172950.0

Quote from: flobelix on 26-September-13, 01:58:46
Do the front USB headers work?
Also try the board out of case and put it on a non-conductive surface. Retry with basic components and see if font audio works if you connect it.

New MSI Z87-G45 Motherboard dead?

Hello all.
I received my motherboard today from Amazon, fitted into into my case as normal to find it wasn't working as expected.
Case fans, CPU fan spins for a second or two and the Audio Boost chip light turns on then off.
My power supply is working as normal, as I checked with a paper clip to see if I have a defective PSU.
All PSU cables are plugged in and I have tried RAM in all slots, cleared CMOS by button and by removing battery for 20 minutes.
Motherboard is fitted secure with all screws in the right place and tight.
Do I have a defective motherboard or am I doing something wrong?
Thank you in advance.

try the board outside the case on a non conductive surface like cardboard or untreated wood (I always do that before i ever put it in a case to validate its working!)
also >>Posting Guide<< please give us more information on what you have on this machine!

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