Z77A-G41 Ethernet Issue.

My computer can't install or find the ethernet.
I managed to connect to internet by using an external antenna for the wireless (Btw is working without issues).
But when i try to install the ethernet driver i get this message: "The Realtek Network Controller was not found. If Deep Sleep Mode is enabled Please Plug the Cable."
On the device manager i can't find anything on network besides the wireless net.
I have removed the motherboard battery and waited a while, did not work.
Please help me.

Check if it is enabled in bios. If so take the pc apart and put the mainboard on a non-conductive surface. Add basic components and retry.

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Z77A-G41 issues

Hi,
I recently started having problems with a new build I assembled back in October. First off I will list the components:
MSI Z77A-G41
i5 3570k
8gb G Skills DDR3 PC17000/2133MHz (currently only running at 1600MHz)
XFX Radeon 6950 2gb
Corsair HX650 PSU
OCZ 128gb SSD
Western Digital 500gb HD
Sony DVD-RW
Rosewill WLAN card
Nothing is overclocked, and the max temp I've seen on the CPU using HWmonitor, BIOS, and a couple other programs was 49C (during gaming). The system never got over 40 C, and the video card heat sink wasn't even hot (yeah I was desperate enough to touch the copper heat sink at one point)
The issue recently came up, and I have fighting with it for a couple of weeks now. The system ran absolutely perfectly for about a month and a half after I first built it. Then during a game of Civilization 5 on max settings, the video just hung up and the sound started repeating indefinitely. I had to do a hard restart, and ti all booted up. I tried the game again, and this time to did the same thing almost immediately and then I got a BSOD related to the video card. It then went into an infinite reboot cycle where it would all spin up for 3 seconds, and then cut off and do it again.
If I waited about a day, it would all boot up fine. I would get the Bios reset to defaults message on the first boot, hit F1, and everything was fine for an unspecified amount of time. Then it would do it again.
I had recently installed some Windows updates, so I removed them all. It didn't fix the problem. I uninstalled and reinstalled the graphics drivers and the catalyst control center. I reinstalled all the Intel drivers. I thought it might have been the PSU, so I tested the voltage with a DMM where it all was fine. I temporarily replaced it with a CoolMax 750 I had laying around, and it performed worse (multiple rail PSU). I then reinstalled Windows, and re-updated all the drivers. I have tried cycling through the memory in different slots and only using one stick at a time. I have used onboard VGA and removed the video card. I unhooked all the unused SATA drives except for the SSD. Nothing I have done has seemed to fix the problem or lead me towards a more definite problem. During all of this, I would get random reboots, lockups, and BSODs (even one during the windows reinstallation). Depending on the number of times and the situation I would be in to restart it, it would either reset the BIOS setting on reboot as stated previously, or it would go into the infinite reboot loop and I would have to leave it alone for a day.
Most of the BSODs that I have managed to get the codes for were ones related to video, memory, and driver issues. The only thing that seems to be consistent about it is it crashes when running Civilization 5 sooner or later.
Thanks,
Tim

Hey xmad,
Just wanted to report back the status. So far I have the system up and running stable. After the intel burn test failed the first time through, I had taken everything back out of it last night, blew it all out with compressed air, and re-assembled. I reset the CMOS. I then went into the BIOS and set the DRAM voltage to 1.5v and 2133Mhz. I also went ahead and manually set the clock for the CPU. I'm not sure what actually worked, but it was still up and running this morning. I had it run furmark and burn test on max for a while last night and everything passed.
Thanks for the support!
Tim

S3 settings on my Z77A-G41?

Hi All,
Firstly, Merry Christmas!
I'm new here so please be gentle!
I built myself a new PC for Christmas with the mobo - Z77A-G41 but I'm having a small issue with it.
When my PC goes to 'sleep' I can never wake it up and I need to reset the PC. I was advised to slightly change the BIOS so that 'S3' is enabled. I know how to go into my BIOS settings menu (pressing 'del') on startup but I'm unsure where to locate S3 settings.
Any help here would be greatly appreciated!
Regards,
GingerOverlord

Quote from: GingerOverlord on 26-December-12, 17:54:02
Hi All,
Firstly, Merry Christmas!
I'm new here so please be gentle!
I built myself a new PC for Christmas with the mobo - Z77A-G41 but I'm having a small issue with it.
When my PC goes to 'sleep' I can never wake it up and I need to reset the PC. I was advised to slightly change the BIOS so that 'S3' is enabled. I know how to go into my BIOS settings menu (pressing 'del') on startup but I'm unsure where to locate S3 settings.
Any help here would be greatly appreciated!
Regards,
GingerOverlord
In the advanced section of uefi bios, you should see wake settings or something like that set it to allow w/er you wish to wake the computer to do so.
Keep EUP2013 disabled, as it is right now, only the power button will wake the computer correct?

MSI Z77A-G41 Boot Problems

Just bought the mobo brand new, with ram & cpu connected everything spins up but no output to display, if I add gfx still no output to display, if I add my ssd the following happens h**p
I have tried all 4 sticks of ram in dimm 2 slot and same problem persists. I have tried a blank HDD non SSD and nothing outputs to display, tried an alternate blank SSD no output, tried a DVD RW no display.
My assumptions are that CPU isn't faulty given that it briefly posts with the SSD, the RAM could be the issue if the mobo is picky but doubt all four sticks are faulty.
For info the Windows 8 installation on the SSD is from a previous build and if I could get it to post would format and reinstall.
Is the mobo faulty or are the parts incompatible? Any suggestions gratefully received, thanks.
Full list as follows
MSI Z77A-G41
i5-2500k
120GB Corsair Force 3
16GB (4x4) Kingston Hyper X Genesis Grey DDR3
Corsair 650w PSU

Quote from: Froggy Gremlin on 09-March-13, 05:49:07
Most of the time, that is never going to work.
What connection method are you using to connect to a monitor? Onboard graphics or discrete card? And what is the monitor model?
I never intended the SSD to work, however by connecting the SSD with the windows installation on it is the only way I have been able to get anything to display.
I could only get the VGA connection to work connected direct between the mobo and my monitor, hdmi doesn't. My 560ti won't display anything either.
The monitor is a Digimate something or other but have had it several year with no real problems.
Thanks

MSI Z77A-G41 USB 3.0 and PS2 problems

I have had this board for about 4 months now and have come to realize that non of the USB 3.0 ports on the back of the board work, nor do the PS2 ports for my keyboard. I tested this in Windows 8 and nothing registers when I plug my USB 3.0 flash drive in (which works in any other USB 2.0 port). I try booting from the flash drive through the port but it doesn't detect it.
As for the PS2 ports my keyboard uses a USB to PS2 adapter. I plug that in and nothing happens. I don't even know if power flows through those ports. I'll have to check that later.
Could this be an issue with the BIOS or perhaps be a defect?

Double check all the applicable drivers are installed. Any yellow exlamation marks in Device Manager? Also, that the USB controller(s) are all enabled. Have a look at the MSI Website for any current W8 supporting drivers, or a UEFI/BIOS that improves W8 support.
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z77A-G41.html
Use the forum's USB Flash Method for UEFI/BIOS updates.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=108079.0
No Intel USB 3.0 driver for W8 was found at the MSI Website, but believe the W7 driver should work.
Intel USB3.0 Driver
Description N/A Version 1.0.5.235
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2012-10-12
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download intel_usb3_mb.zip File Size 6.16 MB

What are the major differences from the Z77A-G41 and the G45 MB

I bought a supposedly new, never used, yeah buyer beware, MSI LGA Z77A-G41 through Ebay. Noticed after the build a popping from the audio and now getting RF static(HD drive electronic noise) through the rear audio port. So I was trying to find a "NEW" G41 which are now out of stock or ridiculously overpriced. So if I can't buy a G41, how is the G45 in comparison? Do I have to totally do a fresh install or are the G41 and G45 drivers close to not have to do this? I will probably buy a MSI Z77A-G45 re-furb from MSI; just wanted to know the differences ...
Thanks
Ron

There are just minor differences. The G41 a cut down board while G45 is a better equipped board. Only advantage of G41 is offering PCI slots for older sound cards and such while G45 just offers PCI-Express. Only G45 offers SLI support and therefor slots for vga cards able to run x8/x8 and better vrm cooling. G45 is the better and therefor higher priced board.
No fresh install is needed when replacing the G41 with a G45 because both are Z77 boards and drivers are identical.

2133Mhz ram runs only 1600Mhz on Z77A-G41

Hi, I got 16G (2x8G) G Skills DDR3 PC17000/2133MHz ram on Z77A-G41, but can only run it at 1600mhz, I tried to set xmp, but it keeps failure.
How can I get the memory works at 2133Mhz instead of 1600, the mb should support 2133.
I have i5-3470, MB bios upgraded to the latest version E7758IMS v2.10.

Can't post attachment, but here is the information for the Memory and SPD from CPU-z
Memory SPD
DIMM #            1
   SMBus address      0x51
   Memory type      DDR3
   Module format      UDIMM
   Manufacturer (ID)   Patriot Memory (7F7F7F7F7F020000)
   Size         8192 MBytes
   Max bandwidth      PC3-12800H (800 MHz)
   Part number      2133 CL11 Series
   Number of banks      8
   Nominal Voltage      1.50 Volts
   EPP         no
   XMP         yes
   XMP revision      1.3
   AMP         yes
JEDEC timings table      CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
   JEDEC #1      5.0-5-5-14-22 @ 444 MHz
   JEDEC #2      6.0-6-6-16-26 @ 533 MHz
   JEDEC #3      7.0-7-7-19-30 @ 622 MHz
   JEDEC #4      8.0-8-8-22-35 @ 711 MHz
   JEDEC #5      9.0-9-9-24-39 @ 800 MHz
XMP profile         XMP-2132
   Specification      PC3-17100
   Voltage level      1.500 Volts
   Min Cycle time      0.938 ns (1066 MHz)
   Max CL         11.0
   Min tRP         10.32 ns
   Min tRCD      10.32 ns
   Min tWR         15.00 ns
   Min tRAS      28.00 ns
   Min tRC         46.88 ns
   Min tRFC      281.38 ns
   Min tRTP      8.50 ns
   Min tRRD      5.63 ns
   Command Rate      3T
XMP timings table      CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC-CR @ frequency (voltage)
   XMP #1         6.0-6-6-17-28-3T @ 581 MHz (1.500 Volts)
   XMP #2         7.0-8-8-19-32-3T @ 678 MHz (1.500 Volts)
   XMP #3         8.0-8-8-22-37-3T @ 775 MHz (1.500 Volts)
   XMP #4         9.0-9-9-25-41-3T @ 872 MHz (1.500 Volts)
   XMP #5         10.0-10-10-28-46-3T @ 969 MHz (1.500 Volts)
   XMP #6         11.0-11-11-30-50-3T @ 1066 MHz (1.500 Volts)
AMP profile
   Min Cycle time      0.938 ns (1066 MHz)
   Max CL         11.0
   Min tRP         10.32 ns
   Min tRCD      10.32 ns
   Min tRAS      28.00 ns
   Min tRFC      281.38 ns
AMP timings table      CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
   AMP #1         11.0-11-11-30-50 @ 1066 MHz
DIMM #            2
   SMBus address      0x53
   Memory type      DDR3
   Module format      UDIMM
   Manufacturer (ID)   Patriot Memory (7F7F7F7F7F020000)
   Size         8192 MBytes
   Max bandwidth      PC3-12800H (800 MHz)
   Part number      2133 CL11 Series
   Number of banks      8
   Nominal Voltage      1.50 Volts
   EPP         no
   XMP         yes
   XMP revision      1.3
   AMP         yes
JEDEC timings table      CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
   JEDEC #1      5.0-5-5-14-22 @ 444 MHz
   JEDEC #2      6.0-6-6-16-26 @ 533 MHz
   JEDEC #3      7.0-7-7-19-30 @ 622 MHz
   JEDEC #4      8.0-8-8-22-35 @ 711 MHz
   JEDEC #5      9.0-9-9-24-39 @ 800 MHz
XMP profile         XMP-2132
   Specification      PC3-17100
   Voltage level      1.500 Volts
   Min Cycle time      0.938 ns (1066 MHz)
   Max CL         11.0
   Min tRP         10.32 ns
   Min tRCD      10.32 ns
   Min tWR         15.00 ns
   Min tRAS      28.00 ns
   Min tRC         46.88 ns
   Min tRFC      281.38 ns
   Min tRTP      8.50 ns
   Min tRRD      5.63 ns
   Command Rate      3T
XMP timings table      CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC-CR @ frequency (voltage)
   XMP #1         6.0-6-6-17-28-3T @ 581 MHz (1.500 Volts)
   XMP #2         7.0-8-8-19-32-3T @ 678 MHz (1.500 Volts)
   XMP #3         8.0-8-8-22-37-3T @ 775 MHz (1.500 Volts)
   XMP #4         9.0-9-9-25-41-3T @ 872 MHz (1.500 Volts)
   XMP #5         10.0-10-10-28-46-3T @ 969 MHz (1.500 Volts)
   XMP #6         11.0-11-11-30-50-3T @ 1066 MHz (1.500 Volts)
AMP profile
   Min Cycle time      0.938 ns (1066 MHz)
   Max CL         11.0
   Min tRP         10.32 ns
   Min tRCD      10.32 ns
   Min tRAS      28.00 ns
   Min tRFC      281.38 ns
AMP timings table      CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
   AMP #1         11.0-11-11-30-50 @ 1066 MHz
DIMM #            1
SPD registers
      00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F
   00   92 11 0B 02 04 21 00 09 03 11 01 08 0A 00 3E 00
   10   5A 78 5A 30 5A 10 F0 81 60 09 3C 3C 00 F0 83 01
   20   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   30   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0F 11 21 01
   40   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   50   C8 01 08 C2 FC 00 53 C7 53 C7 53 C7 10 E0 77 00
   60   78 44 44 CB 08 00 F0 2D 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   70   00 00 00 00 00 85 02 02 AC 00 00 00 00 00 DE 77
   80   32 31 33 33 20 43 4C 31 31 20 53 65 72 69 65 73
   90   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   A0   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   B0   0C 4A 01 13 01 08 00 00 11 2A 08 53 FC 00 53 53
   C0   53 78 10 E0 77 1F 00 CB 08 44 2D 00 F0 44 00 00
   D0   18 00 22 C2 C7 C7 C7 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   E0   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   F0   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
DIMM #            2
SPD registers
      00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F
   00   92 11 0B 02 04 21 00 09 03 11 01 08 0A 00 3E 00
   10   5A 78 5A 30 5A 10 F0 81 60 09 3C 3C 00 F0 83 01
   20   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   30   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0F 11 21 01
   40   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   50   C8 01 08 C2 FC 00 53 C7 53 C7 53 C7 10 E0 77 00
   60   78 44 44 CB 08 00 F0 2D 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   70   00 00 00 00 00 85 02 02 AC 00 00 00 00 00 DE 77
   80   32 31 33 33 20 43 4C 31 31 20 53 65 72 69 65 73
   90   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   A0   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   B0   0C 4A 01 13 01 08 00 00 11 2A 08 53 FC 00 53 53
   C0   53 78 10 E0 77 1F 00 CB 08 44 2D 00 F0 44 00 00
   D0   18 00 22 C2 C7 C7 C7 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   E0   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
   F0   00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

MSI Z77A-G41, Ivy bridge compatible

Hello! I am planning on ordering a Z77A-G41 motherboard and a i5 3570k processor. It says it's Gen 3 compatible but I watched a YouTube clip of a guy building his computer with the same exact motherboard that I am planning to buy and he said he had to update his BIOS to make it compatible. Other than that I can't find any other information regarding this.
My question is: Do I have to update the BIOS for the motherboard to support i5 3570k or will it work right away?
Thanks!

Quote from: Froggy Gremlin on 30-May-13, 16:49:25
Yes they are. I believe Bernhard missed the Z77 and was thinking Z68.
The other way to update the UEFI/BIOS without a CPU is to use an SPI flash programming device.
Another possible is to contact MSI Technical if you can get the mainboard serial number in advance and ask them what it shipped with from the factory;
>> How To Contact MSI <<
Sweet, thank you! I'll go ahead and contact them :D

Re Z77A-G41 bios update method

Have a second MSI system Z77A- G41...For bios update use the forum flash tool or m flash?
I looked at the forum flash tool and didn't see the board listed but thought I would ask first.
Many thanks in advance

>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
This works for all MSI boards.

Z77a-G41 with EVGA GTX 650 1GB compatible problems.

Z77A-G41
I7-3770k
8GB crucial ballistix @ 1600MHz
EVGA GTX 650 1GB
PC does boot in safe mode and if the videocard drivers aren't installed yet.
After installing the videocard drivers the PC still boots but screen freezes on the Microsoft logo or I'll just get "no signal" status from the monitor.
I know that the PC is still running cause i can hear the Windows start up and shutdown sounds after using Soft-off power button.
I switched the video card with my other PC, a XFX AMD HD6870 1GB. of course uninstalled the previous drivers and installed the new latest drivers from the official websites.
The EVGA 650 is running on my PC:( Z77A-G45 I5-3450 8GB corsair ) just fine and the XFX HD6870 is running fine on the Z77a-G41, even after 20 reboots.
I even installed my SSD drive in the PC with the problem to see if its maybe the OS.
Also installed my memory in that PC. and Switched the 6pins power cable because i couldn't think of anything else anymore.
I tested with bios version 2.1 and 2.9 .
What to do now ?

It didn't work, And i get the feeling its getting more unstable everytime i boot, So it looks like a hardware piece is dying slowly.
Specially since i installed the PC 1 month ago and didn't had any problems. but the PC started to become more and more unstable.
So this should be Hardware problem, Not driver/firmware/bios problem.
I'll go to my shop to make a RMA.
Kind regards,
Bastian.

Re: Z77A-G41 and Windows 10: NX issue

Execute Disable Bit in CPU features enabled?

Dear huijbers
Maybe you are right, but when I clean install of Windows and then install Killer Suite, which has got:
QuoteKiller Wireless-AC / Wireless-N / E2200 Installation
Software and driver version numbers:
Software/Package Version: 1.1.55.1530

OC Genie II issues Z77A-G41

Hi guys, I've successfully OC'd using manual settings to 4.4 Ghz. But I'm having problems getting OC genie to work at all. Whenever I enable OC Genie, it reboots and makes absolutely no system changes. Quite frustrating indeed. My Mobo doesn't have an OC Genie button. It only has enabling via BIOS or OS. What am I doing wrong?
Am I supposed to have OC Genie enabled and in Control Center change the Multi?

OC Genie is a "one stop shop", meaning you use that or you do the OC yourself. Never both.
If you use OC Genie, the system applies a pre-set set of values and you should not mess with those.
You can of course save those pre-set values as a profile. Then you disable OC Genie. Then you apply the profile you saved. Now you have the OC Genie base values as a starting point.
If you achieved 4,4 manually, what are you tryinbg to achieve more by using OC Genie ? OC Genie will reduce that to its own max, which is normally 4,2.

Z77A-GD65 Ethernet Problems "Network Cable Disconnected"

I've been running a Z77A-GD65 and have been having network problems with the onboard ethernet. Every time I go to play a game online I'll play for about 10-15 minutes and I'll be disconnected. When I'm back on the desktop, my ethernet icon on the taskbar will show "network cable disconnected" even though everything is plugged in fine. Fiddling with the cable or changing the cable does nothing. Reboot the machine and it's working fine until again I play a game for 10 or 15 minutes and the same thing happens.
First, the card was showing the wrong MAC address as specified in the MSI FAQ for this mobo. Performed the fix but the problem is persisting. Tried the MSI driver and the newer Intel one. One time I got a "Code 10" error as posted in another thread and again, wouldn't correct itself until I rebooted.
This only happens when I'm playing games. Web surfing or downloads work fine and my connection won't be disconnected until about 10-15 minutes into playing an online game.
I put in another discrete Intel network card and that worked fine. No problems. Same with plugging in a USB wifi adapter (my current temporary solution). Therefore, I'm thinking it's an issue with the onboard ethernet or driver. Anyone else with this problem or how to resolve it? Using the latest v10.5 MSI BIOS.

Removing the Asus Xonar did not help.
Re-flashed the BIOS as well using a DOS boot USB key instead of M-Flash. Readjusted all setting to default. Enabled/disabled "Network Stack" in the BIOS (what is this supposed to do anyhow? It's undocumented).
Wiped all drivers for this network adapter and re-installed the current ones from MSI's website. No change.
Noticed that the adapter would correctly run at gigabit full-duplex when set to auto-negitiate. However, it would drop down to 10mbps before it finally showed "cable disconnected". Plugging and unplugging the cable did nothing until I reboot, then it would work again... until I ran a game online and it would disconnect after 10-15 minutes of play. Ran the Intel cable test and it was fine (and the cable and internet has been fine when used in conjunction with another discrete PCI-e Intel card).
Re-crimped the ends to be sure. Tested again and the cable connection is good. Yes I know how to crimp ethernet so please don't suggest anything being wrong with the cable.
I've pretty well nailed down that it is an issue with the onboard ethernet. I've read on Intel forums about problems with this chip on Asus boards. Hopefully an MSI employee can point me in a direction that could help, or at least have the problem resolved in a future BIOS update.

Z77A-GD65 / Video issues

Hey All
Got a real weird issue going on
Randomly when playing games my computer will shutdown and reboot. When it boots up the video card is blurry during Post and bios splash screen. Once windows attempts to load the computer reboots again.
Changing to the onboard video card works fine
If I swap the PCI-E to another slot it will work again but the issue will reoccur in a matter of time - can be days or minutes
Video Card runs in high load environments such as ARMA3 and Starcraft with issues. Previously had not experienced an issue.
It's just really weird
System
MB: MSI Z77A-GD65
Video: GTX 580
Memory: 16GB Gskill 2400
Any help or ideas would be awesome
Regards,
Mag

could be overheating for sure so like dude said check the temps under load and see if its temp is very high?
also it could be RAM errors so try >>Memtest86<< and see if it throws errors or if the computer restarts while its active?
could also be PSU related as you have not listed what power supply you have as it may be having a power shutdown issue as the PSU is not capable of sustaining a stable power delivery?

Z77A-GD65 power issue/bad system board?

Looking for advice. I am afraid its a bad board, but some symptoms point at power which also makes no sense.
This is what the WHOLE system should look like.
MSI Z77A-GD65 system board
Intel 3770K 3.5Ghz
Anted Kuhler H20 620
G.Skills RipJaws 16GB 1600Mhz DDR3 F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL (on the test list)
Asus nVidia GTX 680 video card
OCX Vertex 3 256MB SSD
Seagate 500GB data drive
Razer Lycosa Keyboard
Razer DeathAdder Mouse
Antec Sonata IV case with Neo ECO 620W power supply
It seems to me that 620W should be more than enough. According to my calculations thats roughly 330W of power draw against a 620W powersupply.
I am not currently over clocking.
So what the system does look like is:
If I connect the 500GB drive then windows starts rebooting as soon as the Windows logo comes up.
If I place all four sticks of RAM in the system windows starts rebooting as soon as the Windows logo comes up.
If I leave the 500GB standard sata drive off and only use 3 sticks of RAM... well we get a solid system and I am writing this message on it.
3 sticks of ram appear to work in any 3 slots and allow the system to boot, except 1,3,4. That combo also resulted in the reboots at the windows logo.
I first thought it was RAM, originally I was using Corsair Vengeance. I saw some posts here about people having the same problem, and noted that the Corsiar RAM was not tested and switch to a the tested G.Skill instead.
Any ideas? It does not completely seem like a System board issue, but it certainly should not be power. All heat levels are well within normal and as I said the system works great if I leave off the drive and one stick of RAM.
Thanks guys....

System torn down, and put back together. (Found out I was out of Thrermal Compound, so I had to run to the store to get some.)
No long leads, only 9 stand offs matching each mount point on the systemboard.
Back together... problem is the exact same.
However, back to the hard drive issue. I decided to play with that since I was getting no where with 4 sticks of RAM.
What I have discovered is that with NO sata cable connecting the drive to the system board, if I try to power the two 250GB standard sata drives the system reboots just as the Windows logo should come up.
The fact that this behavior is so close to the RAM behavior... I am back to thinking its a power issue, though system board is still a chance... its just easier to buy a new better power supply than the Antec Neo Power 620 that came with the case. (I have not ever had a problem with Antec before, and will likely just buy one of their higher end power supplies to replace it, but I think I will try it next, just in case.)
I am not seeing any strange behavior power wise as far as any monitor shows... but connecting power to a sata drive that is NOT connected with a sata cable and causing a reboot just screams power at me.
Anymore thoughts today. In the mean time off to play Secret World with just the SSD and two sticks of RAM, which still runs rock solid.

Z77A-G41 Ethernet Issue.

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