Z77A-G43, ALC892 chipset no SPDIF?!

I'm trying to figure out how to connect a surround receiver to my Z77A-G43 mobo's sound card.
It's an old reciever, it doesn't have HDMI. It has 2 digital INs. Optical and Coaxial. Thing is, I can't find a SPDIF jack on the mobo, even though the on-board is a Realtek ALC892 chipset and should support SPDIF. I tried connecting to the 3.5mm jacks with a Mini-Toslink but that doesn't work or maybe I'm not doing it the right way.
Do I have to buy a sound card with a SPDIF jack? Or is it possible to add a SPDIF bracket somehow? Or is one of the 3.5mm jacks is a dual one, also being digital?
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

xmad, there is no way to change the settings in the Realtek HD Audio manager to digital :(
I think XFM is right... there is not S/PDIF on this board.
What I was saying is that the Realtek ALC892 supports S/PDIF, is says it on the product's page.
So I'm wondering how come there isn't a S/PDIF jack on my board...
I was able to hook up the receiver to my TV which is connected to my graphics card with HDMI.

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I have some Crucial Ballistix 1866 ram installed in my Z77A-G43 mobo and was wondering if the motherboard follow ALL the voltages listed in the XMP profile if XMP is enabled.
Per readings from AIDA64, the XMP profile states a memory voltage of 1.5v and memory controller voltage of 1.3v. If I enable XMP in the bios, does that mean the motherboard will adhere to these voltages? I have no problems with 1.5v memory as that is standard but the memory controller voltage of 1.3v is extremely high. Also, which voltage is the memory controller, is it VccI/O (Vtt) or VccSA (IMC) on a Ivy Bridge CPU?

It usually sets what it reads off the modules programming for DRAM V., timings, and Command Rate. Both I/O and SA are related to the memory operation. I can run RAM at 2800 with only I/O of 1.09v's and SA around 0.970v's, so 1.3v's is way higher than needed IMO.
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Also, which voltage is the memory controller, is it VccI/O (Vtt) or VccSA (IMC) on a Ivy Bridge CPU?
Download the applicable Intel datasheet(s) for the CPU and chipset, and they will tell you everything you need to know. IMC? It stands for 'Integrated Memory Controller'.
>> Intel <<
Added: It makes it hard when we can't see a complete signature or listing of all the systems components and hardware. In this case, the CPU is not known, which makes a difference what the IMC natively supports.

Z77A-G43, What does Intel ME do?

Hi, I've just built a pc with the Z77A-G43 board, I5-3570K CPU and Windows 8. I'm wondering what does Intel ME do? I've googled it and it looks to be for remote management of the PC. I don't need that so do I still need to update the ME part of the bios and install the driver in Windows 8? There is a stickie in this forum saying it is important to do so. Just wondering why its so important and what ME actually do.
Thanks.

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In the end, I've uninstalled the drivers from windows and disabled the hardware device in the device manager.
Do what you want, but that makes no sense to disable or remove an integral part of the chipset's ability to do it's work. There are two parts, the firmware imbedded in the chipset, & the driver for the OS. Why hamstring the system even though you don't see any obvious benefit of it? There are no UEFI/BIOS settings or settings in Windows related to it you can mess with. One function is to properly coordinate RAM initiation during the POST sequence. Has something also to do with temp monitoring last I remember reading. For whatever reason, the easily available information on all that it does has appararently been made systematically difficult to find.
Not all the functions of a systems components are visible and known to us. When the P67's came out, ME was a hot topic, as some boards didn't have the firmware installed, and it caused all kinds of problems.
Current IME mystery functions makes good fodder for the conspiracy theory crowd.

Z77A-G43 issue with SATA drive

This is wierd
I have 4 Hitachi drives all of 1TB, perfectly working on old PC.
Today have decided to transfer them into new PC:
MB: Z77A-G43
BIOS: 1.20
CPU: Intel g2020
Primary drive is Intel SSD 120G series 330
I have attached 3 HITACHI drives successfully, they are all working fine.
but particular one forces MB to reboot before BIOS screen, last code seen on screen is A2?
Then I have decided to put dedicated controller 1st I took SilImage 3512 SATA/RAID Controller
- no changes computer reboots before post screen
After I took VIA VT6421 SATA/RAID Controller
- no changes computer reboots before post screen
searched web, found nothing useful.
any ideas what might causing this?
EDIT: tested controller SiI3512 on old PC and trouble HDD, everything works just fine :/
read AMIBIOS codes:
0xA0 IDE initialization is started
0xA1 IDE Reset
0xA2 IDE Detect
0xA3 IDE Enable
0xA4 SCSI initialization is started
0xA5 SCSI Reset
0xA6 SCSI Detect
0xA7 SCSI Enable
0xA8 Setup Verifying Password
A2 is ide ? what ide ? I give up.
it seams to me that this board is broken in several ways
- non working DVI
- faulting with valid SATA drive
what else awaits me on this road

Quote from: flobelix on 07-May-13, 04:27:27
using IDE previously and now AHCI might trouble Windows but system would none the less post. At least you should get past IDE detection but hanging at A2 means it doesn't.
I'm wondering about your statement you had been using SilImage 3512 SATA/RAID Controller and VIA VT6421 SATA/RAID Controller. Are these PCI add-on cards? Did you try all SATA ports controlled by the Z77 chipset. Are the drives used are all identical? Is the issue only happening with one particular drive or anytime you attach a fourth hdd no matter which one it is?
About the performance difference from AHCI to IDE the differences are minimal. Should be almost irrelevant for the hdds.
My discoveries:
Using sata mode IDE with windows installed in AHCI mode == windows hangs during loading (BSOD), probably missing drivers or similar.
Also I am unsure what A2 code means but I have noticed it is displayed while bios post screen shows up with the list of installed drives during normal boot.
And is also last code I see when I attach problematic drive resulting in reboot loop.
To be honest I haven't tried all SATA ports on board for sure I haven't tried SATA 1 (1st white) as there is my SSD drive.
But I have tried almost all other ports. I can try them all, but I don't think this will solve the problem.
I don't think problem is in what slot I put my drive, since same behavior is with SATA/RAID controllers.
And whit this SATA/RAID controllers this drive is working perfectly normal on other PC.
No not all drives are identical but I have exactly same drive as this one, and all drives are hitachi:
* HDT721010KLA330 working fine
* HDS721010SLA360 working fine
* HDS721010CLA332 (1) working fine
* HDS721010CLA332 (2) problematic drive == reboot loop (when its single drive or with others).
True I haven't tried to detach Intel SSD and leave problematic drive as only drive in system, I may try this tomorrow)
funny part is that HDS721010CLA332 (2) is working fine when I hot plug it.
Checked firmware version on both drives, and both drives have identical firmwares.
Only difference I know off is that working drive has 1 partition, and problematic drive has 2 partitions.
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i5-3570K
8GBs of Corsair RAM
MSI 7850
120GB Intel 330 SSD - system
1TB WD Green - secondary
Instead of installing drivers from the supplied CD (except for ethernet drivers), I went to the MSI product page for my mobo for newer drivers. All goes well, except that I can't install the last driver I want - the Intel VGA driver for the GMA HD 4000 that's in my CPU. I read the readme, so I don't think I'm doing anything wrong. When I launch Setup.exe all I get is this error: "This computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software." Running as admin doesn't change anything.
I'm thinking it must be the wrong driver. I looked through Intel's site, but would like to get a tested option here from MSI. I read some other forums of people having similar problems, some can't even boot after installing. I don't want to get into that situation. Could MSI please update the drivers page with the correct drivers? This driver isn't on the mobo CD anyway, so it's the only way to get it from you guys.
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Edit:
Found the VGA driver on the CD, but same result. Through the autorun MSI interface the VGA driver button in the Drivers menu is unclickable.

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5.1 speakerset not working in win8/Z77A-G43

Hello all,
New on this forum, so i will try the get my question/problem clear .
I recently bought a new desktop with a Z77A-G43 motherboard, this should support a 5.1 speakerset.
So i am trying go get my Logitech X530 speaker to work in windows 8 with specified motherboard. All goes fine with the setup, all tests run and all speakers pass the testsounds on 5.1 and thus are working. However when i start a game only stereo is given (2 front speakers work, all others in deep silence). Same goes when i start VLC to play MP3's, only stereo. After some searching i can not find anything that is wrong, soundfill is checked, room correction is on but no 5.1.
So in a last try i installed AC3filter which sovled this same problem in windows Vista. Result is not a thing, still no 5.1 working.
Please need some help in solving this.
Just downloaded a new driver for the realtek HD, will this resolve my problem? Current driver version is 6.0.1.6657.
Have some screenshot but can't find a way to post them here from my HDD.
Can anyone help me.

Quote from: Chrysomya on 29-April-13, 20:14:26
Just downloaded a new driver for the realtek HD, will this resolve my problem? Current driver version is 6.0.1.6657.
Your issue is drivers related.
For Windows 8 use 6.0.1.6839
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z77A-G43.html#/?div=Driver&os=Win8%2064

Z77a-G43 with I7 2600K no Video

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Black screen at boot MSI Z77A-G43 with HD7850

Hi,
I've tried everything You suggested in this topic. I've upgrade and downgrade bios (official 2.3, 2.4, 2.8, 2,9 / beta 256, 281,296) few times but still is black screen at boot. Now i'm on the newest beta bios 296 and still same issue on Sapphire HD 7850 with my Z77a-G43 board. I know for sure that sapphire working well because I've checked on other mobo with even worst PSU (400W instead 550W Volcano). Before hd 7850 I had gtx460 and swith those few times and always gtx460 works fine, so I don't understand anything right now.
Tried different slots, also clear cmos.
Board: MSI Z77A-G43
Bios: Version 296
VGA: Sapphire HD7850 1GB
PSU: Modecom Volcano 550W
Intel Core i5-3570k
MEM: Kingston 4GB 1600MHz
HDD: 2xSSD
Without OC
OS: Windows 7 64bit Professional
Can You help me somehow, maybe I did not check something else?

Quote from: The CPU Whisperer on 22-April-13, 16:06:05
Do you see the same problem on bios 2.90?
The Z77A-G43 seems the have difficulties accepting HD7xxx AMD VGA cards lately.
It seems that the problem is gone. I thought of it being an ATI driver issue ~ but not even the latest didn't fix it. But since I flashed to BIOS 2.9 I haven't encountered the problem anymore. So I believe something is fixed between 2.3 to 2.9.
However my problem was a bit different that the OP has.
Oh, and I said this on other thread so I say it here too: MSI and Asus 7xxx cards haven't faced the kind of issues Sapphires are having. I'm so glad to my choice... as I almost picked Sapphire but then read comments on Newegg which weren't in favor for Sapphire.

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Hey, guys. Thanks in advance for your time. I know it gets busy around here.
I am putting together a new system for the wife, and have an odd little issue. The DRAM banks 1 & 2 cause a pre-POST boot-loop when either are used. Banks 3&4 work perfectly. When a stick is in bank 1 or 2, the computer will power on, the fans spin, no video output, then it shuts itself down (regardless of what banks 3 & 4 hold). Repeats a few seconds later. All the usual trouble shooting has gone down. BIOS is all out-of-box default. All the components are brand new, but regardless were systematically replaced/removed one by one to narrow it down to these 2 ram banks. Needless to say, the RAM is fine - tested in two different computers. The memory banks are clean, new, with no visible dirt or damage. It's just odd.
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1 2 3 4 <- Bank # ... X = used ... O = empty
X X X X = FAIL
X O O O = FAIL
O X O O = FAIL
X X O O = FAIL
O O X X = OK
O O X O = OK
O O O X = OK
The RAM in use is Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600MHz PC3 12800 4 GB (4 identical sticks = 16gb total) (KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX ). With RAM in memory banks 3 & 4, BIOS tones it down to 1333 from 1600, but that's the least of my worries. BIOS shows the timing as 9/9/9/24 and the voltage around 1.45 (can't remember exactly) even when it's increased to 1.65 (as suggested by the sticky). I also tried going 1 stick at a time but it started acting up as soon as I put anything in bank 3 or 4. There's just a lot of BIOS options that I simply don't know what they do.
I realize you guys have seen a lot of issues and was curious if you wouldn't mind lending a hand? I know my way around a computer, but certainly don't have the specialty knowledge particular to these pieces of hardware that you guys do. Any help is very appreciated. Please let me know if there's any information I can provide. I am dumping anything I think could be remotely relevant in this message. I really hope it's not a faulty board. Between disassembly and shipping, that would be an awful hassle.
Here's what I'm working with:
MSI Z77A-G43 (BIOS v2.2B2)
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600MHz PC3 12800 4 GB (4 identical sticks = 16gb total) (KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX )
Intel Core i5-2500 3.3ghz
Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2gb
PSU: Cooler Master GX 750W (RS750-ACAAE3-US)
A-Data 120 GB SATAIII Sandforce SSD (AS510S3-120GM-C)
Western Digital Caviar Green 2 TB HD (WD20EARX)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 (RC-922M-KKN1-GP)
No OS has been installed. I didn't want to get too involved until I knew the hardware was staying put.
Thank you again for your time.

Quote from: Jack on 14-April-12, 13:42:19
I think the potential explanations for your problems are only a few. We can, I think, exclude a memory compatibility problem, since the sticks work fine in other slots.
In my oppinion, what we are looking at is one of the following things:
1. A problem with the memory controller (which is inside the processor) = defective CPU
2. A pin-contact problem between the CPU's contact pads and the board's socket pins causing certain memory slots to be improperly connected to the CPU's memory interface
3. A short-circuit problem, blocking the functionality of the memory slots (test the board outside the case on a non-conducting surface)
4. Defective memory slots or a problem in the underlying circuits = defective board
At your suggestion, I have made a couple of attempts to reseat the CPU (regarding #2). I realize that was a long shot, and not surprised to see no difference. I just wish I had another LGA 1155 CPU to swap out and test #1. I'm going to continue to brainstorm this for a few days before putting in a RMA request.

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this is really annoying for me when i playing a game and my mouse got stuck and i have to restart my PC
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Thank you

Quote from: Sea Dog on 19-July-14, 03:49:49
Could you provide more details about the PSU? Wattage rating and the amp rating on the +12V rail(s). Also, what is the current BIOS version? Why 6GB RAM? Are you using 3 sticks? If so, that is known to be counterproductive and has shown performance hits in that configuration in benchtests. Use just 2 RAM sticks in dual channel placed in the proper DIMM slots.
PSU : 600W , +12v1 , 10.35A (Pic below if you want to see it clearly)
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why 6GB? back then i could only buy 6gb because i don't have enough money lol
and i really really need it because it was urgent and i dont use 3 sticks only 2 sticks

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Hi,
I just orderd this mb and now im looking for 1600mhz ram kit (2x4GB).
is the CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) Model: CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 kit will be fine with this mb or someone can offer me a good ram kit to buy.
CPU: I5 3550 Ivy bridge
Graphic card: AMD Radeon 7970GHZ
thanx 4 reply.

Quote from: gilad ahyoun on 05-August-13, 05:24:34
is the CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) Model: CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 kit will be fine with this mb or someone can offer me a good ram kit to buy.
CPU: I5 3550 Ivy bridge
The CPU is OK with 2 x 4GB DDR3-1600.
http://ark.intel.com/products/65516
Talking about the motherboard:
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z77A-G43.html#/?div=TestReport
Click on the "Memory Modules" button and download the PDF file.
http://www.msi.com/file/test_report/TR10_2540.pdf
You'll find CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 as supported.

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My previous board had a bottun to activate OC Genie. My new Z77A-G43 hasn't. How do I activate OC Genie, what items do I have to change in my BIOS ? Thanks for your answers.

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Page 2-11 of the directions that came with your board.
Thank you. Of course I've read this direction. But is that the only thing I have to do, enable the OC Genie button operation. No adjustments to "adjust CPU ratio", "adjust CPU ratio in OS" and/or "Intel turbo Boost" ?

Z77A-G43, ALC892 chipset no SPDIF?!

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