Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt - Newer BIOS?

Hi,
Might be a dumb question, but can someone tell me which is a newer BIOS?
I'm using this beta BIOS:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=166102.0
However, a newer BIOS by date appeared on the support site, but seems to be lower by version (but not beta).
http://us.msi.com/product/mb/Z77A-G45-Thunderbolt.html#/?div=BIOS
Which BIOS is newer/should I be using?

from msi web is the latest one

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Has antone tried the 2.9 bios on this board and if so what did you notice that was different then 2.8? Is it not really an upgrade from 2.8 or can you list what has changed if any. Thanks

Description
- Update CPU Micro Code.
- Improved memory compatibility.
Version 2.A
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2013-02-28
Download 7752v2A.zip File Size 5.45 MB
Description
- Enhanced PCI-E display card performance.
Version 2.9
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2013-01-18
Download 7752v29.zip File Size 5.44 MB
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=161033.msg1224952#msg1224952

[Z77A-G45 ThunderBolt] Official and Beta BIos [E7752IMS.Axx]

E7752IMS.A300
-- Update CPU Micro Code.
- Update onboard Realtek LAN PXE ROM.
- Improved PCI-E display card compatibility.
- Improved memory compatibility.
This is the full release bios for this board with additional archive for flashing the ME extension.
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
Download the compressed archive to your desktop but do not decompress.
Select option 1 of the forum flash tool and point the tool an the compressed archive then follow the direction. This will flash your bios and ME extension.
Once complete you will need to download and re-install the latest version of the Intel Management Engine Drivers.
<<Intel Downloads / Management Engine>>
Please note that flashing this release occurs entirely at your own risk!

E7752IMS.A4 ===> E7752IMS.A52 [BETA BIOS]
   01.Fix WIN7 64 Bit UEFI OS S4 resume fail issue.
   02.Fix select BIOS Setup Discard Changes and Exit item after can't enter os issue.
   03.Add "Long Duration Power Limit","Short Duration Power Limit","Primary Plane Turbo Power Limit",
     "Secondary Plane Turbo Power Limit" range to 4096.
   04.Fix clear cmos after boot option priorities show error issue.
   05.Fixed build-in shell disappear issue when update FixedBootOrder13 module.
   06.Fix it will show error characters in Boot device priority after disable some boot options.
   07.Fixed OA30tool change OEMID & OEMTBLID failed when select boot to UEFI OS.
   08.Disable "Secure Boot"when "Windows 8 feature" set from "Enabled" to "Disabled"
     to patch some NV's graphics card capability issue.
   09.Fix some monitor hang B2 issue.
   10.Change French language error in the option "Load Overclocking Profile x".
11.Limit Snapshot to be triggled just one time while system with multiple USB keyboards plug.
   12.Improve OC memory(2600Mhz+) capability for Intel 7 series project.
   13.Fix can't detect LSI 9270-8i RAID card.
   14.Fix LSI 9270-8i RAID card can be detected in BIOS when Windows 8 feature enabled,
     but the option has display garbled.
   15.Fix GetVariable compatibility issue while enable Win 8 feature upon MahoBay codebase.
16.Patch some memory user mannule set tcl=12 can't boot when dram frequency>2600MHz.
   17.Update ME 8.1.40.1416.
   18.Modify the PCH Sata Aggressive LPM Support item default value.
   19.Update SMBIOS module ver 34.
This is the full release bios for this board with additional archive for flashing the ME extension.
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
Download the compressed archive to your desktop but do not decompress.
Select option 1 of the forum flash tool and point the tool an the compressed archive then follow the direction. This will flash your bios and ME extension.
Once complete you will need to download and re-install the latest version of the Intel Management Engine Drivers.
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z77A-G45-Thunderbolt.html#/?div=Driver&os=Win8%2064
Please note that flashing this release occurs entirely at your own risk!

MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt - UNBOXED!!!

Intel’s Thunderbolt Technology is seen usually in high-end motherboard models. But today MSI just released a more budget friendly Z77 motherboard with this feature in it.
The “Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt” boasts features like Military Class III Components for quality and stability, OC Genie II which automatically boost your computer performance in seconds, Click BIOS II for easier and friendlier to use UEFI BIOS, THX TruStudio PRO which delivers the best audio experience, supports Nvidia SLI and AMD Crossefire multi-graphic configurations and lastly Thunderbolt which delivers 10/GBps of data and display transfers – in each direction, at the same time – using a single cable to connect devices in a daisy chain.
Military Class III Components are seen around the CPU socket. These are the SFC and Solid Capacitors
The layout of the board is pretty the same as any MSI Z77 SKU models they have to offer. VRM heatsinks comes with flat heatpipe for better heat dissipation and a larger heatsink for the south.
Three PCIEx16 slots for multi-graphic card configurations. Single video card can run @ Gen3 x16 while if you are about to use two it will be @ Gen3 x8 x8 and lastly for three, it will be Gen3 x8 x4 x4.
All of the ports are handled by the Intel chipset. Starting from the left, you have USB 3.0 then 4x SATA 3GB/s in black and in white are 2x SATA 6GB/s.
The rear I/O Ports are pretty standard but with the additional of the Thunderbolt port which is located beneath the VGA port. The board also have SPDIF/Coaxial Ports for Digital Audio Output.
Then you have the bundles in the package.

Quote from: Bernhard on 29-October-12, 15:10:10
Is there any testing report that will follow to show us what was achieved with this board ? i.e. your practical tests on using Thunderbolt vs USB3 ?
Such a pity there is no PCI slot.
Or a DVI connection.

Urgent need of assistance, MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt Unknown problems

Recently I have built my first computer, a desktop with the MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt motherboard, an Intel core I5 CPU and a NVIDIA Ge-Force GTX 650 TI Video Card, and a 850W PSU (way more than what is needed). The computer worked perfectly fine for about a week, I did not initially order a Disc Drive because I figured I could install windows with a flash drive (which apparently does not work) so I installed ubuntu for a while (irrelevant to the problem) I ordered the Disc Drive and when it came in I plugged it in and the computer would not turn on, so I spent a while trying to figure out why it did not turn on when the day before it worked fine, eventually after basically disconnecting almost everything and putting it back together it worked. But it had no signal to the monitor. I have no means of telling if it is a UEFI/BIOS problem, a video card problem, or a CPU problem. All 4 LED's for the CPU phase are constantly on, when before when the computer worked fine it would only have the first phase LED blink, so I believe it might possibly be a CPU problem, though the video card is what controls the output for monitors so it equally could be the problem. For the motherboard I tried just about everything to reset it, everything, except flashing the BIOS (which I don't want to try unless it is the only solution left) I tried to clear the CMOS, took the BIOS battery out and put it back in again. Please help!

I do not yet have access to another desktop in which to put my graphics card. I just tried reseating everything and still no signal to the monitor. The VGA port on my motherboard does not work, it never has for some reason, I did not get intel integrated graphics with my CPU, I am not sure if that is why the VGA does not work.

Need help troubleshooting resets - Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt

Mobo: MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt
BIOS: V10.4 / 20130305
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Memory: 2x CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10
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PSU: OCZ OCZ600MXSP
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OS: Windows 8
Running stock, board is otherwise very stable (memtest and prime95 passed).
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- if this holds, how do I determine if it's the card or the draw on the PSU (no other to test) from the card
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Thanks!

Quote from: xmad on 13-June-13, 05:05:47
A4 is the latest full release.
This is the latest bios.
I just posted the change list from A4 ==> A53 here: >> BIOSes<<
Memtest passed 2 cycles, installed BIOS fine. Will let you know if this provides any relief. Thanks.

Cyclical Reboot After Sleep - Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt

Often times my computer will restart 3-4 times after resuming from S3 sleep. It is very stable otherwise (passed memtest and prime95). While recent, This is not my first build, but have not seen this particular issue before.
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BIOS: V10.4 / 20130305
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Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10
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Quote from: Froggy Gremlin on 10-June-13, 14:39:37
This is usually covered in the user manual?
Power Management Setup
Sets system Power Management of EuP2013 and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press
<Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
EuP 2013 [Disabled]
Enables or disables the system power consumption according to EuP2013
regulation.
[Enabled] Optimize the system power consumption according to EuP 2013
regulation.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Note: When enabled, the system will not support RTC wake up event functions.
Oh, I read it, trust me. This did not explain why it was rebooting when coming out of S3 sleep.
Unfortunately, it did not help -- I had another reset this morning. Going to mess with C1E and Intel C-States next to see if that eliminates it.

Z77A-GD80 Thunderbolt (7757) & Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt (7752) & Windows 8 issue

While running Windows 8 with either one of the motherboards, if you have an unknown "Base System Device" in your device manager, you will need to change a BIOS option (figure 1).
VEN_8086&DEV_1548
- Z77A-GD80 Thunderbolt (7757)
- Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt (7752)
Go into the BIOS > Settings > Advanced > Intel® Thunderbolt > Security Level > Set to "Normal Mode w/o NHI". Save and exit the BIOS. When you reboot, the unknown device will be gone (figure 2).
This is Intel issue, however there will be no impact in regards to usability, features, performance, or stability.
FAQ Link:
http://service.msicomputer.com/html/popup/TechSup/formviewer.asp?esoformid=3036

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MSI Z77A-G45 Motherboard Overclocking/BIOS help!

Hello everybody
I've been having quite a bit of trouble with my MB/BIOS being unable to push the OC beyond 38/3.8GHZ and the RAM won't go further than 1600MHZ.. Now i was able to do this before (Had a stable 4.4GHZ with 2133MHZ RAM speed.. i'm not quite sure what's stopped me from being able to OC more than these stated values, however in ClickBIOS i can OC higher than i can in the BIOS menu on startup itself but the settings don't apply correctly
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Screenshots:
http:// i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/TerroR-LazarouS/MSI_SnapShot_00 .png
http:// i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/TerroR-LazarouS/MSI_SnapShot_01 .png
http:// i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/TerroR-LazarouS/MSI_SnapShot .png

One thread is enough: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=180369.msg1297816#msg1297816
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MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt display

Hi ,
I have 2 thunderbolt displays and want to connect them to PC which i dont buy yet. I decided to buy motherboard MSI 7z77a-g45 thunderbolt and processor with integrated video. So i planned to connect 1 monitor to other and from other to MSI motherboard. Will it works ? Or what i should to do?

The MSI link to your board states: Quote
At 10 Gbps, Thunderbolt™ technology delivers great responsiveness with data and display transfers—in each direction, at the same time—using a single cable to connect devices in a daisy chain.
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z77AG45_Thunderbolt.html
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My SSD (SDSSDX-240G-G25) is plugged into port 1 or port 2 (errors on both ports on that controller). On port 3 and 4 I have a Blu-Ray drive and a 3TB hard drive. On 5 and 6 I have a 3TB and a 1TB hard drive.
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try new SATA cables as these tend to fail.

MSI Z77A-G45 - Did a BIOS upgrade to 290 and it killed Win 8

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Since the Win 8 has been "refreshed" anyway, just format all the drives and do a new install. Probably the easiest way.

MOVED: MSI Z77A-G45 Motherboard Overclocking/BIOS help!

This topic has been moved to Overclocking, Undervolting.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=180369.0

BUMP
Oh yeah, so not only can i not overclock my pc anymore, it's decided to crash on me every 30 minutes, doesn't restart.. I've tried using a different PSU (Same 750w, different brand), I've tried it with one stick of RAM and the other, Taken the graphics card out, re-applied thermal paste on the CPU, All temps are fine (I don't have to be playing games, i could be sat idle and it will still turn off)...
I was originally thinking it's the PSU that's failing but now i'm thinking it's my motherboard. Thankfully i'm replacing it soon, but this has been a very trying period.

(Z77A-G45) HELP! Computer shut down while working and... never boot up again

Assembled the other day but...today it was working fine. Sudenly shut down and never boot up again.
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i5-3330 3GHz
gpu gigabyte gtx560
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psu Silencer MkII 750W
Any thoughts?
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Voltage at 24 pin and 8 pin connectors are ok and under the tolerance as I saw here http://pcsupport.about.com/od/insidethepc/a/power-supply-voltage-tolerance.htm
I will check the other rails.
Hmmm... starting to suspect that the cause is something else.
Missed the beeps in the past.
This mobo (z77a-g45) never emitted a single one.
Not even at startup when it was ok!
Oh man!
The computer was running well and then suddenly screen went black, no disks activity, no keyboard response, no video, no reset switch working. Fans continue spinning.
Had to pull the plug to stop the fans. Then plug it again but no boot. Just cpu phase led 1 is lit, fans activity and nothing more. No welcome screen, no disks activity!
I will try to test the ram on another computer.
Any other clues?
Thkx

Z77a-G45 Random Reboots

I'm having a difficult time trying to determine why my machine is so unstable. Under any load at all, and many times without me even working on it the machine will reboot. I'm happy to provide any details or additional information that may be needed.
CPU-Z Results
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Sorry for not following the posting policy. I'll try to keep that in mind in the future.
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