X99S SLI Plus Windows start problem

Hello everyone,
A few days ago I was using my Windows 8.1 x64 in legacy mode and was working normally.
I made an update in the bios to the version E7885IMS V1.70(170) and decide to format and use the UEFI mode with MSI fast boot and the Windows 8.1 feature. But now when turn on my computer appears the MSI logo with the windows load screen and then it freeze in this screen, I got to turn on my computer if I go2bios and exit than start, but now when I made this again the windows screen is loading forever. Is there any known issue about this?
Follow my config:
X99S SLI Plus
Intel Core i7-5960X
32GB G.Skill 2400Mhz
GeForce GTX 780 ti
480gb Intel SSD 730 Séries
Thanks at all foks.

Hi
Was Win 8.1 actually installed in UEFI mode? Make sure it is first.
In the meantime, >>Clear CMOS<< and see if you can boot normally without any features being enabled.
Your graphics card got latest vBIOS that is UEFI compatible? Contact manufacturer for vBIOS with UEFI support.

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MOVED: X99S SLI Plus Windows loading problem

This topic has been moved to MSI Intel boards.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=255130.0

Quote from: Max0904 on 23-April-15, 07:07:38
Board: MSI X99S SLI PLUS
Bios: 1.3(130)
I use the BD-ROM on SATA3 I have 2 HDDs and 2 SSDs in others the main SSD is on the SATA1. Disabling the MSI Fast boot and Fast boot worked fine. But is there any way to work with those features turned on?
flash your bios to the latest version 1.8:
http://www.msi.com/support/mb/X99S-SLI-PLUS.html#down-bios

Starting BIOS first time after build with X99S Sli plus

Is there a tutorial for the basic BIOS set up for this mobo? I want to just set the computer to boot up tfrom my ssd. Is there anything else I have to do in BIOS before I load Windows 8.1? I don't want to get into overclocking, just the basics. Should I try to connect the computer to the internet right after I change the boot drive priority in BIOS? I'm thinking automatic updates to the BIOS via The Web.

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Is there a tutorial for the basic BIOS set up for this mobo?
Manual for your mobo
http://www.msi.com/support/mb/X99S-SLI-PLUS.html#down-manual
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Is there anything else I have to do in BIOS before I load Windows 8.1?
If you don't need UEFI win8.1, then no need to change BIOS settings.
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Should I try to connect the computer to the internet right after I change the boot drive priority in BIOS?
Install all the drivers from your driver DVD
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I'm thinking automatic updates to the BIOS via The Web.
If you mean using Live Update to flash your bios, be sure you updated to the latest Live Update version, and before flash the bios, be sure the bios does for your motherboard

Random shutdowns X99S SLI Plus, ms-7885

Hello,
I'm trying to narrow down some random shutdowns. These seemed to be completely random and could happen with the computer idling. The computer just shutdowns and reboots. Nothing in the log, no BSOD. I have tried to trigger the problem by running CPU and GPU stresstests without success.
Until wither 3 came out. With witcher 3 the problem is 100% reproducible. Start witcher 3 => shutdown.
I can play other games for hours without any problems.
Can someone give a hint on how to find the problem?
/Tommy
Board: X99S SLI Plus
Bios: 1.8
VGA: Gainward titan X
PSU: Corsair RM750, 750W PSU ATX 12V V2.4, 80 Plus Gold, Modular, 4x 6+2-pin PC
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K, Socket-LGA2011-3
MEM: Crucial DDR4 Ballistix Sport 32GB (8GBx4), 2400MHz (PC4-19200) CL16 SR x8 Unbuff
HDD: HyperX Predator SSD 240GB M.2 PCIe
COOLER: Cooler Master Seidon 120V v2 CPU
OC: none
OS: Windows 8.1

Some updates...
Tried to run with only two memory sticks, no problem with that. Even if I switch one it works. But with three it crashes after I exit witcher 3. Wierd since I can play the game without problem.
Ran some memtests one only one stick in. Only got errors in the "hammer test" which I guess is ok.
Put all four memories in again and ran memtest over the night. It ran one pass and after that the comp shut down and rebooted.
Downclocked memory to 1333 and ran 4 passes memtest without any crash. Some hammer test errors only.
I'm now trying to run at 2200 and it seems fine. I can play witcher and exit without any crash.
Is it the memory or the MB? Or just a bad combo?
/T

MSI x99 SLI Plus Unstable

I just finished building my new PC with the following specs:
MSI x99 SLI Plus
I7-5820K
16GB Corsair LPX 2666-15 Ram
Evga GTX 980 SC
Evga G2 SN 850W
I have been experiencing system instability. I updated the bios to the latest 1.3 firmware. XMP Profile 1 enabled.
My PC randomly freezes unable to recognize keyboard or mouse inputs. I must hard reset at which time it reboots normally.
I ran Memtest86+ & it returned 8 errors during the first pass on test 6. Memtest86+ would also freeze during testing. I subsequently ran Windows Memory Test for 10 passes with no errors or freezes. I ran Memtest86 with all 12 logical cores in parallel for 25 passes with no errors or freezes. I reran Memtest86+ and have not been able to replicate the errors or freezing.
Today the PC froze & rebooted on its own. It was as if the power was being tripped as it would die turn on die turn on and then finally booted to a blank screen. The strangest part was that the on-board motherboard reset wouldn't work. I pressed the switch and nothing happened. I was able to reset the PC via the front panel switch. When the PC rebooted it displayed an error message about an overclock instability. I HAVE NEVER OVERCLOCKED the CPU! The only change to the bios was enabling XMP. The problem is very random and intermittent. Is it the Motherboard or RAM?

I upgraded my PC a month ago with this bundle
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-023-OG&groupid=2833&catid=2512
which has the same MB/CPU combo and have been experiencing similar problems regarding stability. I've updated the BIOS to 1.3 and have run the Windows memory test without error.
I've tried several OC methods - the Overclockers UK setting, OC Genie and my own modest OC which involved just changing the CPU ratio to 38.
The Overclockers OC has never run successfully while the other two seem to run for one session OK but when I switch off then restart I get the 'Overclock instability' message.
It seems to run OK at the default setting though booting up can sometimes be problematic with it freezing intermittently at the MSI Logo page or at the Windows screen just before the animated logo starts.
Resetting then either solves the problem or produces the Windows error screen and selecting 'Start Windows normally' solves the problem.
BIOS B which I have never updated seems to run without issue.
I'm reaching the conclusion that this MB is inherently unstable at anything other than default settings.

MSI X99S SLI PLUS boot error A2

I upgraded my PC two weeks ago with the MSI X99S SLI PLUS, an i7 5820, an M.2 SATA SSD and 16Gb of DDR4
I have no problem booting up with the second BIOS (B) but booting into the primary BIOS (A) goes as follows:
Codes 99, 0C, B4, 9c and A2 appear in sequence at which point it freezes
I reset and it goes through the above but gets to the MSI screen where again it freezes (pressing DEL or F11 on the menu screen has no effect)
Reset again and it gets to the Windows screen and freezes before the animated logo starts.
'A' BIOS is updated to 1.2 and uses the Overclockers UK 3.8 overclock profile
'B' BIOS is at stock (1.0 and 3.3GHz)
I did get BIOS A to work for 2 days but after shutting down the PC it failed to boot the next time I switched it on (nothing had been changed either software or hardware).
I understand that A2 indicates a SATA error but I don't understand why BIOS 'B' works OK if that is the case. Surely a hardware error would cause both BIOS to fail.
I haven't yet tried clearing the CMOS as presumably that would delete the Overclockers UK overclock profile. But should that be my next step?
I should mention that under 'Devices and Printers' there is an error indicated at 'PCI bus 0, device 17, function 0' - 'The drivers for this unidentified device are not installed. (Code 28)' Running the Update failed to find a driver for this device (whatever it might be)
The only PCI device that I have attached is the GPU (GTX680OC) which has the latest driver installed.

Regarding Profile that OC has made for you: I believe BIOS is same/similar to Z87/Z97 and you can save profile to USB. But in addition I would just use pen+paper and write down all the OC info they have change (i.e. voltages, RAM timings etc) to be able to revert this if you would clear CMOS.
Also if you could specify more accurately what speeds are RAM currently at, and what is their "stock" speeds sold as (e.g "I have 4x4 Corsair 1600MHz but I run them @1866MHz).
What is the GPU make? MSI/ASUS/EVGA? I suggest you contact this brand regarding possible vBIOS update.
Try using BIOS A while having only Keyboard and Mouse attached. So other USB devices disconnected.
You can safely clear CMOS of B since there's no profile on it right? >>Clear CMOS Guide<<
Also I would contact OC'ers since it's their responsibility to make sure OC profile is stable and safe. Apparently they are meant to test the system for stability. And ask if in case you lose your OC profile, if they will be able to provide info (or BIOS saved file) so you can get it back.
Is this whole system made by them, or you have added something (e.g. SSD or M2 drive) ?

MSI sli plus bios update problems

I have an x99 sli plus and was working perfectly untill latest I updated latest bios (1.5 I think). Updated ok restarted but wouldn't post so manual restart. Restarted fine into windows but cpu temp signal was reading way to low. Then I had checked OC setting and found everything was on base clock. Restarted into bios and loaded my saved 24/7 OC, restarted and nothing. Screen not even turning on. Fan is running on low but nothing no post etc. Tried switching to other bios with switch, same result. Heeelllp

Quote from: montanio on 01-January-15, 21:49:11
This sounds like the same problem as mine. I updated from 1.4 -> 1.5 and restored a profile and it refused to boot, no display, fans on.
In my case, the CPU and one stick of RAM fried, I hope your situation ends without dead hardware. I would also like that if MSI takes a look at the profiles system and see if there is some bug with restoring settings across BIOS versions (in my case, profile was created on 1.4).
Hope not but I'm starting to think some hardware has been damaged.
Quote from: Svet on 01-January-15, 22:39:19
think profiles should be used only within the same BIOS version
when you switch to new BIOS, you have to recreate the OC profile and to save it again
remove power cord from the PSU 1st,
then press power button several times, until all lights stop lightning.
then do again >>Clear CMOS Guide<<
Did what you suggested no change.
I get what you are saying about the oc profiles, but it was a very mild oc (4.5 at 1.24v and xmp enabled for the ram) and then just fan profiles. Seems insane that would (finger crossed it hasn't) destroy hardware straight away. And if its just that a profile saved in another version of the bios does hardware damage no matter what the settings seems even more crazy.
Thanks for the posts/help guys

MSI X99S SLI Plus Persistant Boot Issue

I upgraded my system 4 months ago with an X99S SLI Plus, i7 5820, GTX780, Avexir Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 RAM
The boot procedure has never been problem free and has now settled into the following sequence
1 Press START
2 Freezes at MSI Logo or Windows start
3 Press RESET
4 Windows REPAIR/START as NORMAL screen appears
5 Select NORMAL
6 Windows starts and thereafter runs without problems
Usually steps 2 to 5 have to be repeated one or more times
Very occasionally it will boot straightaway
I use W7 64 and have BIOS 1.5
All drivers are up to date
I use OC Genie which overclocks to 3.8. These problems occur whether OC Genie is enabled or not.
If I use SLEEP rather than SHUTDOWN it will restart without any problems.
Any assistance with this annoying problem would be appreciated.
PS Not sure if this is related, but the XMP option doesn't appear next to the OC Genie button though the RAM is described as XMP enabled

test it with 1 memory stick only, see if the issue will still exist when you do this

MSI X99 SLI Plus - Blue Screen at Log In

After my $2000 computer died, I rebuilt using a new MSI x99 SLI plus motherboard, 5820k cpu, and ddr4 2600 for $1100.
It has been 18 days.
I was questioning the motherboard since the beginning since USB devices seemed to go in and out as if they were being plugged in in the middle of working, but I got around most of the problems by not allowing the PC to go into sleep mode.
This morning I wake up and go to check my email and the computer does a wake-up that is different. The bios screen comes up and then I see "resuming windows..." It gets to the log in screen and I enter my credentials. A few seconds later blue screen and reboot.
I try safe mode - log in, blue screen, reboot
I try system restore to a week ago - log in, blue screen, reboot
The store is not going to take any components back, they have a 15 day return policy and it has been 18 days. Nice!
I am not sure whether or not I can really say it is the motherboard. Maybe it is the GPU, who knows?
Anyone know of a way that I can get the details of that blue screen when I cannot even log into safe mode to look?
What kind of troubleshooting would you try?
I am ready to swallow a shotgun.

Quote from: badboy2k on 08-November-14, 06:39:33
a roll back may have fixed it but it just depends when it was last updated! - i mean when was the last time that image you where trying to roll back to last updated was it before your problem started?
Everything was working as of 4:00am Central Time Today (11/7/12).
Blue Screens after log in started as of 9:30am Central Time Today.
There has been no windows update between 4:00am and 9:30am today that I am aware of.
The rollback to restore point was to 11/4/14, which would go well beyond any update if one did occur, which it couldn't without my clicking the install updates button manually.
There was no new hardware installed and no new driver updates done between yesterday and today. I played a few games and went to bed :p
Quote from: badboy2k on 08-November-14, 06:39:33
a blue screen when windows trys to start is usually it running the drive in the wrong mode: enter your BIOS - go to settings - advanced - integrated Perifirals - SATA mode (see if that is in AHCI mode)
I'll double check the BIOS in a bit when I get home from work, but again, I don't see how the BIOS setting would change all by themselves, unless there was a power outage or surge. Neither of those occurred.
I think all signs are pointing to hardware failure. Either the motherboard, GPU, or RAM.
I'll do a memory test and if that doesn't shed light, a reinstall of Windows, if that doesn't fix it, I'm RMAing.

X99 SLI plus and Quad Channel issues

Hey guys. I just managed to get some time to throw together my new rig, and am experiencing a very frustrating problem.
I bought the ms9 x99 SLI plus, 4x4 gigs of G.Skill ripjaws 2666 ram, and a 5820k.
I initially put it all together, and it wouldn't post. After a process of elimination I discovered it would post with 12gb of RAM in slots 1,5, and 7. But as soon as I add one to 3, it's hooped. It also won't boot with 1,3,5, or 1,3. It will boot with 1,7, just 1, just 7 etc.
I've browsed the forum and found that this problem with these exact parts has arisen in the past, but I couldn't find a definitive answer. I also took a look at the CPU socket and didn't see any bent pins.
I installed windows fine, it runs fine, installed drivers etc (and its hella fast), but I do need that additional RAM for work. I'm planning on updating the BIOS tonight, and I tried clearing the CMOS early on.
Also I know its not the RAM as it boots with each stick by themselves. It seems to be a Quad channel issue, or a DIMM3 issue.
Any information is greatly appreciated. It's a super sexy board and I'd hate to have to dismantle, send it back, etc. I'm going to Hawaii in a week and was hoping to have all this working.
Thanks in advance!
Rig:
Intel i7 5820k
MB MSI|X99S SLI PLUS RTL
4*4G|GSKILL F4-2666C16Q-16GRB R
650 watt EVGA power supply
Geforce 660ti

Quote from: danrankinsjunk on 24-March-15, 11:09:42
It's a super sexy board and I'd hate to have to dismantle, send it back, etc.
Unfortunately you will have to. There is no magic and this is obviously hardware issue, whether it's the board or CPU.
Start with inspecting CPU socket pins. You will need a magnifying glass or you can take clear macro pictures of the socket.
Best do it on a bench outside the case, any non-conductive surface will do, wood table, cardboard etc. don't use antistatic bag.
Be very careful when mounting/unmounting the CPU, do not touch socket pins and CPU contacts with your fingers.

Msi x99 sli plus issues

Hi, i have a problem with usb 3.0 and the ethernet of the motherboard, not work properly...i resinstall windows and the problem persist. If i tried to put a mouse or keyboard on any of the usb 3.0. Not function. And the ethernet in windows, tell me that could not work properly...dont take the driver.
If i put an pcie ethernet works fine. But de integrated not.
I update de bios but the problem its still there...
I dont now how i fixed...
Any suggestions.
Thanks a lot.

Hi
Try to install drivers located on this website:
http://uk.msi.com/support/mb/X99S-SLI-PLUS.html#down-driver
Make sure to pick correct operating system.
Which exactly USB port do not work?
Also, does device manager show any errors? Like here:
Within device manager you can try to run "Scan for hardware changes" (or something like this) and see if that helps.

MSI X99S SLI PLUS and XP941 - Booting, but very erratic behavior

I finally got my XP941 to boot in my X99S SLI PLUS using the beta BIOS. I Still can't see it listed as a drive in the system settings, but Windows 8 install sees it just fine, and I can see the "Windows Boot Manager" option available to boot from. Windows is booting just fine now, however it will freeze up for about 3 seconds about every 10 seconds. I used CrystalDiskMark and found that speeds were over 1000MB as expected for sequential reads, but 4KQD32 reads were absolutely abysmal. I can't remember the exact number, but it was around .012 I've seen other reviews of the XP941 showing much higher speeds than this. I think the slow random read performance is causing the machine to lockup and have erratic behavior.
Does anybody have any ideas? or can anyone confirm that their SLI Plus is running this m.2 ssd just fine?
Another note is that I am only using 1 4GB Single Dimm of memory until my real memory kit arrives. Would running just a single dimm cause this?

Quote from: Smalto on 04-October-14, 19:19:01
Hello cbutters, I have the same configuration and I cannot manage to have the XP941 working (MZHPU256HCGL-00000).
The win8.1 setup does see it but after copying the files and rebooting it won't start.
What bios version do you use ? Can you indicate the specific settings you modified in the bios to have it working ?
thanks
Using BIOS 136 from here: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=183560.0
Using default BIOS settings to start from, then enabling windows 8/8.1 features and changing it to M.2 PCIe. I didn't touch the SATA Config after loading defaults. (I don't have any memory remapping settings available to me either).
Keep in mind that the device won't show up as a sata device, so don't even bother looking for it. You just have to start installing windows and trust that it will show up.... make sure after initially installing windows 8.1 and first reboot that your first boot option is "Windows Boot Manager". The install was really quick. See my youtube video here:

MSI X99S SLI PLUS + G.skill Blue F4-2400C15Q-16GRB, Ripjaws 4, XMP wont boot

Hello all,
First my setup:
MSI SLI X99S SLI PLUS
Intel 5930K
4 x blue, G.Skill F4-2400C15Q-16GRB, Ripjaws 4, XMP
1x 680 gtx
I have problems to start my computer. What i only hear is 3 bleebs. That is a memory problem what i have seen.
I try everymemory stick in each bank to try start my comp, but nevertless it wont boot again. I have RMA my board and they have tested and works fine!
I dont know if the memory is compatible or the bios must be update! they will do this weak to check and if need they will update it. Can someone please advice me something to do ?!
thanks my msi fans !
And btw i love my MSI geforce 970 good work!!

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I try everymemory stick in each bank to try start my comp, but nevertless it wont boot again. I have RMA my board and they have tested and works fine!
I dont know if the memory is compatible or the bios must be update! they will do this weak to check and if need they will update it. Can someone please advice me something to do ?!
Quote from: needa1 on 23-September-14, 15:12:51
Thanks for the response,
Nope, i mean when iam start my computer, i cannot see the bios screen or logo. Its blackscreen , no videosignal to my monitor. And i only hear 3 bleeps. It wont boot to my bios!
can you try to boot with different memory stick?
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MSI SLI X99S SLI PLUS
Intel 5930K
4 x blue, G.Skill F4-2400C15Q-16GRB, Ripjaws 4, XMP
1x 680 gtx
what PSU you are using?[brand and exact model]
Have you connected all power cables?
include power cables for VGA?
Have you tried to reseat the VGA into PCI-e slot?
is there error code indicator onboard? if so what it does shows?
have you tried with different video card?
have you tried to boot with mainboard out of PC case placed over non conductive surface?

MSI X99S SLI PLUS - What a Nightmare!!

Hi There...
I have purchased the board X99S SLI PLUS.
But since day one, has been a real nightmare to work with it...
I have a 5820k CPU and 32GB 8x4gb GSkill DDR4 2400mhz black.
I have flashed both bios to 1.20, to try to improve my situation to no avail...
I still have random boot problems, where the boot process stops on the "B4" reference on the lower corner right...
That happens when i do some restart on the OS for exemple...
Some times it hangs there and don´t go anywhere, other times it goes to the bios screen and do the POST.
When it hangs i have to press reset to restart the system and at that time it posts normally.
The other issues, are allready inside the bios....
Sometimes the bios hangs from nothing... like when i want to the Sensor monitors, or when i apply the settings...
Last time i think the bios went corrupt, because when i pressed reset the power light and hdd don´t light anymore and there is no action on the POST...
Have to switch to the Green BIOS, to get the system up again...
This is a very bad bios product, and i don´t really understand why theses products don´t have a better quality control.
Now i have a NON FUNCTION BIOS on the blue side, and a problematic bios on the green side.
Also... There is some memory problems on Windows 8.1, because i have allready have some random BSOD (more when i activate the XMS option).
Also there is some kind of problem with Samsung SSD Rapid Option and this board, because i also get some BSOD refering the Rapid process.
To reference, my system is NOT OVERCLOCKED, the cpu are at default and so is the memories...
What can be done?
- To recover the corrupted and failed blue side bios
- To resolve the hangouts on boot sequence that stops at "B4"
- To resolve the random lockups inside the bios (THAT corrupts the damm BIOS)
- To improve reliability of this Board...
So far im not impressed with this product... I was expecting far more from MSI, after i have a good experience with my latest Z77 Gamming board.
I really need help here because i do need my system to work...
Best Regards,
Paulo Eduardo
PS: Sorry for my english, but that is not my native language...

@ LPC >>Posting Guide<<
OC is a bit of a nightmare, and it's not because of bad motherboard or CPU, it's just as it is. OC is usually never stable, and it's long way to find correct voltages, multiplier etc..
Quote from: stenergut on 29-September-14, 21:31:19
Hi LPC
Would you happen to have anything connected to SATA port 5 or 6?
I cant get my motherboard to recognize HDDs in those two ports. 1-4 and 7-8 works fine. Just not 5-6.
Just wanna figure out if my board is defect or if this is a general issue.
Please open your own thread instead of hijacking other's. Also follow >>Posting Guide<<

MSI x99s Sli Plus DPC latency

Hello,
I'll be building a new workstation soon and am interested in the MSI x99s Sli Plus mainboard.
I've been looking up some reviews on it which seem promising, but there are not many out there right now.
What I'd like to know is what DPC latency can I expect from this board. If someone would be so kind and test it, I'd appreciate that.
Thanks

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Maybe thats the culprit, unless the latency checker was updated to be used correctly with win8.
It is stated on their site: http://www.thesycon.de/deu/latency_check.shtml
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Windows 8 Compatibility: The DPC latency utility runs on Windows 8 but does not show correct values. The output suggests that the Windows 8 kernel performs badly and introduces a constant latency of one millisecond, which is not the case in practice. DPCs in the Windows 8 kernel behave identical to Windows 7. The utility produces incorrect results because the implementation of kernel timers has changed in Windows 8, which causes a side effect with the measuring algorithm used by the utility. Thesycon is working on a new version of the DPC latency utility and will make it available on this site as soon as it is finished.
The results go the other way though, i.e. they show basically 1ms latency.
Unplug all un-needed USB devices and disable all un-needed start up apps before testing.

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