X79a-gd65 (8D) won't pass bios

Hi,
I'm back again with my x79a-gd65 (8D)...I did a stupid thing I tested the "OC genie Software" from inside windows 7...
The program asked me to reboot so it could complete OC setup - so I did. It passed BIOS, loaded Windows login. Then I revieced an error when logging in (something and userenv.dll), then getting a black screen (apperently "logged in"). Hit "ctrl+alt+del" and logging out, then "shut off".
Started it up, passed BIOS, I got the choice to Repair Windows or Start Normal. Trying Repair Windows first, it loads the files, then straight back to the choice again Repair Win or Norm... Testing start without repair i got a Blue Screen, reboot, and back to the choice after passing BIOS.
Shut off my computer, killed the PSU, switched on the PSU and then my computer. Now it doesn't pass BIOS check, I recieve a debug code "B2" (Legacy Option ROM Initialization)...
I've had the same setup since i bought it 14 months ago with no problems before this.
Any ideas? I'm in panic mode atm.
MSI X79A-GD65 (8D)
i7 3930K 3,2ghz
32gb gSkill RAM
Nvidia Quadro 2000D
2 SSD-disks

Perform a full cmos clear of the bios and re-test.
Remember that when you are done you are going to need to re-set the Hard drive mode (IDE / AHCI / RAID) etc.

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Hello to All !,
I want to write "what I did" with all details because I want to help you to define the problem and help to your customers too....
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