Z68A - GD65 (G3) - Bios Failure

Hi
So I've been reading alot on these forums lately about bios updates. The reason being i bought myself a gtx 760 gpu. And I soon realized after it was shipped to me that it would not work on the bios i have (V23.1), and sure enough when i tried it, it wouldnt work.
Therefore i decided to try my first bios update.
So i decided to do the moderator-recommended DOS usb flash. I installed the MSI Forum HQ USB Flashing Tool and downloaded the E7681IMS.P80 (as it was the last official one) from here: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=163866.msg1213416#msg1213416.
I then proceeded to make my USB stick "DOS-acceptable" and put the files on the stick via the flashing tool and followed the user guide.
I then got into the bios boot setup and ran MemTest86+ (i have never tampered with the vram or had any faults for 2 years, so i ran it for a couple of passes with no errors and exited).
The computer then rebooted and i started the bios update, but it said it failed and tried to go back to the previous version, but from what i could tell it said that failed too. I slightly paniced and thought it would be bricked, but at the end it said the flash was succesful.
So somehow it reverted back to the version i already had, and it runs fine.
In my panic i didnt see what the failure was about (or if there even was a reason), but my question is; is there something i missed?
Is there a failsafe or some security measure in the click bios that im not aware of?
Or should i try another version?
Also i read about changing the bios chip for a newer one, but i think they are soldered on, is that right?

hi
i tried using this forum tool - but i gave up.
i used windows 8 x64
in the end, i booted into the BIOS and updated using the application from the motherboard.
and seems to have worked correctly.
i am using a R9 290x
good luck

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>> Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher <<
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GTS 250 also shows a blank screen with no post code?
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Id this the first time you try VGA card in it since it was RMAd?
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Quote from: Bernhard on 02-March-12, 11:08:36
Which BIOS do you have on that board ?
If some RAM slots are not being recognised, then there is a possibility that you may have bent some CPU socket pins. You will have to remove your CPU and do a proper inspection of the socket grid array and whether your CPU contact pads have even pin imprints on the contact pads. Use a magnifier and a strong light for the inspection.
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MSI Z68A-GD65 won't start to bios!

gratz from Finland guys.
I have problem, heres my pack:
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asus gtx660 pci-e 2gb
2tb seagate
650w corsair
and the problem, i installed up the components today and got it working first without detecting SATA 2tb seagate. Then i switched to all sata ports and the last one 8 and 7 worked fine for seagate and Asus DVD. But now the problem is that it lets me in marvell bios when it shows up the harddisk and dvd, but not in the "primary bios". When it shows the first data, harddisk and dvd, it goes straight to "Warning BIOS ME file not found install on the usb" etc... I dont know what to do because i read all the forums in the internet, wasted 6 hours in investigating internet and found nothing. Have tried the flash utilitys, USB flasher utility found in forums and all... Reseting BIOS didnt help.
Please help, im getting drunk every hour more with this cra*

Sdrastvui Svet, jeshli s toboj realno 4eres skaip pogovorit, skin poshalushta svoj nick tam.
As i know, the board was in the warranty fix, and became back to shop, where i buyed it. But the shop gave everyone who would buy the board, 6months warranty so i dont think it would be broken.
Also for the flashing, i dont have OS on that system, what we are talking about. And if i download those BIOS from the MSI site, its only EXE? I cant run exe from USB flash when starting PC?

Cant flash new Bios to my Z68A - GD65 G3

I tried flashing the bios from forum beta thread multiple Times now: E7681IMS.P80
I prepared my stick with the forum flasher tool.
And executed in commandline: efiflash bios.bin
It says invalid ROMID it does not fit your current one.
Mainboard: Z68A-GD65 (MS-7681)
PCB Version: 4.0
BIOS Version: VN.4B7 (aka Version: V23.4B7)
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I need to update to get my 780 to work.
Thanks in advance.

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And executed in commandline: efiflash bios.bin
If done right, there is no typing of anything. Please re-read and follow the instructions carefully;
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=163866.msg1213416#msg1213416

Worried about my bios Z68A GD65 B3

hi guys nice to see you..
i wanna ask something..about my motherboard bios..
this is the chronology...
frist... when i was upgrade my bios to V 25.8 i got stuck on my windows..
this is my bios link..
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z68A-GD65--B3-.html#/?div=BIOS
I've read the SOP instruction ..
but when im click ok on the window update.. i got stuck on my windows..
i cant click anything..
so i restarted my PC, and taraaaaa..i got bootloop..my monitor just blank but my pc still on..
im so panic, then i unplug my flashdisk and restart again..
my computer turn on normally and i got the default setting on my bios..
and when i was check my version bios , i got my bios V 2.2 ,the first realese bios..but before i ever updated to v 22.5..
why my bios back to frist realease?
my other bios was broken?
how can i fix that?
i dont know my other bios was broken or not..
the one think i didnt read on that web is the latest version of my motherboard just for Ivybridge cpu..
im used sandybridge cpu..
i hope your reply guys..
im so worried about my motherboard..
I really appreciate for your response guys..
and sorry for my bad english..

Quote from: Sea Dog on 11-January-14, 12:42:04
Ok, that is good news. The safe thing to do at this point is to enter the BIOS, enter 'Settings' menu, 'Enable' 'Multi BIOS Auto Update', hit keyboard F10 key and keyboard Enter key (Save & Exit) and let the secondary flash the primary chip for you automatically. It will show the progress of the flash on your screen. Without having the archive and forum's USB flash method perpared, it is too risky to attempt and flash your secondary chip.
After the primary is successfully restored, then ask the admin or a moderator to provide you with the necessary files, etc. to flash the last Sandy Bridge UEFI/BIOS version. V22.8 I think it is.
yeayyyy it works..
the Blue LED was stoped...
my primary bios succesfully restored..
really big thanks man.. for your attention and advice..
my problem was solved now..

Z68A-GD65 (B3) won't even enter bios

Well I got my MSI z68A-GD65 (B3) today.
The first time I set up the system I forgot to plug in the 8pin because I got confused with the (20 + 4)PIN stuff (I haven't had a PC for some years). After I sorted that out I got the system to start, it told me that "hardware and cpu had changed F1, F2 bla bla; so I pressed F1 to enter setup and have a look but it didn't do anything so I had to restart.
Right now I can only start the system, I will get somthing about marvell, and "no hard disk detected" (there is one plugged in without any windows), it will continue afterwards at the bottom there will appear DEL for Setup and F11 for bootmenu but neither of them will work.
So now I'm sitting here in front of my new computer I need to do some urgent work :S, but there is no way even to get to the setup.
I've tried to change the ram sticks (only one, with two,etc...) I've cleared the CMOS a thousand times, there is no way.
Do you have any clue of what to do?
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If I put the CPU in a bad way, would the thing actually start?
Not impossible. We have seen many a case of slightly bent socket pins, and then the pin does not make proper contact, which can have a myriad of side effects.
Take the CPU off, use a camera with macro facility if you got one, and take a high res picture to inspect the imprints on the CPU pads. A magnifying glass and bright light will also do.
Inspect the socket pins for any anomalies.

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CPU: Intel Core i5, i5-2500K
Memory: Kingston HyperX (4x4GB DDR3 - 1600 CL9 240)
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I am not listing anything else, because I am not getting far enough for it to matter.
I am running with only the above pieces connected to rule out all but the essentials.
I've inspected the CPU and slot. Both appear fine.
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I've subbed out the Power Supply.
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Click >> SquareTrade 2-Year Warranty Plus Accident Protection (£150-175 Items) £29.99
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In order to run SLi I have to be at completely stock settings, if I even up the multiplier to x35 on my CPU I black screen as soon as I bench/game on the cards. If I bench only the CPU (prime95) it is fine and no issues. but again as soon as I loud up something graphics wise the screen goes black and locks up.
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Quote from: Bernhard on 30-December-11, 00:22:38
I am not running your PSU down, don't get me wrong. You have the best PSU by general consensus. All I am suggesting is to check it in another system under similar OC conditions with approx the same specs.
It does fine with SLI non OC, yet when you add the extra load of OC, and that can be an additonal 50 to 100W, then the PC becomes problematic.
It could be something else, but one has to start eliminating potential culprits.
Edit: Did you install Virtu ? If so, have you tried deleting it again for a test ?
Oh I understand completely and thank you for your suggestion and time, it helps me to believe that it could be my PSU even more, I am borrowing a PSU from a friend and a PSU tester from work and tonight will get a chance to do some full testing on the PSU.
If that tests out ok I will pull my PSU out and RMA it. hopefully Corsair will have a quick turn around.
Virtu isn't installed, I will double check but it was disabled in BIOS, but i have reset my BIOS so many times I will make sure it still is.
I will report back with my findings.

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16GB G.Skill DDR3 1333 CL9 1.5V
MSI R6950 Twin Frozr II 2GB
Crucial M4 128GB SSD (in 1st intel sata 3 port)
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I can't OC. If I try an oc, it boots, I get splash screen for msi, then hangs with blinking underscore. Even if I match oc genie setting for setting in standard mode. Using auto etc, set v core way high (like 1.4 for a mild 4.2 oc) it just seems to hang. I'm guessing something to do with the sata 3 controller, since I'm booting off ssd
Last night I started PC, went to bathroom, came back and it was loop booting. I hard powered it off, and restarted. OC failed, and that was oc genie at 4.2.
PC won't wake up from sleep. Have to hard power off (hold power button down) then restart and it resumes windows. Mouse and two diff keyboards won't wake it (performance mx mouse, g510 keyboard, and ps2 dell keyboard.)
G510 won't enter bios, have to use dell ps2 keyboard.
If in OC genie, or trying oc in standard mode, system double posts. Starts, runs 4-5sec (no display), powers down, starts back up and runs fine for hours (except the one oc fail on genie)
Any ideas on any of it?

No, thats the last official release. There has been a host of beta BIOS releases since. I just flashed to the latest .N48 today and I must say, I am very happy with the stability I now have.
If you intend to flash, use the forum flasher. >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
Do a full CMOS clear after flashing >>Clear CMOS Guide<<
Also you will need to ensure that you set your BIOS back to AHCI, if you did that before installing the OS.
I further suggest you remove all RAM except one stick in the slot closest to the CPU before the BIOS flash. Only put the other RAM back after you have been through one boot cycle.

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