Z77A-GD65 + Lucid MVP

Hi all,
Specs 1st of all:
Z77A-GD65
3770k
XFX HD6870
16gb Samsung Green
Win7 x64
That should be enough for the query, I have built my system and installed Catalyst 12.4 WHQL, the latest Intel VGA driver WHQL and the latest version of Virtu MVP from Lucid website, that operates in full mode using most recent BIOS for the mobo.
No matter what options I choose I cannot get the DGPU to do any work apart from the fan spinning down when windows loads!!
I have tried BIOS setting for i-mode, d-mode etc as mentioned in forums around here and around the WWW but I do not get any performance change over and above the IGPU and as I was using the HD6870 in my last setup so I know what kind of FPS I should achieve in F1 2011 etc (3DMark06 should not be running like it did in 06 on my old system) yet the Lucid software reports it as working which I know to be incorrect as the FPS is too low to be using my DGPU!!
My preferred choice to use the mobo's HDMI port and lose a few FPS caused by the DGPU passing the data through to IGPU to render (as shown in benchmarks/reviews of the previous Virtu tech on older mobo's and as shown on Lucid's website) as when using AMD HDMI it causes AV sync issues.
Any ideas?
Cheers, Bob.

Hi,
I tried the version of MSI website 1st and that did not work like the new version from Lucid.
I connect via HDMI and have reinstalled since Virtu was activated, I have tried a few combinations of drivers from both Intel and AMD but still no dice in i-mode - I am on BIOS 10.5 latest as it needed updating for the license for the newer Virtu as mentioned in a few posts.
I can connect to my DGPU's HDMI port in d-mode and still use Intel QuickSync so it appears to work in d-mode but if I put it back in i-mode (tried to keep it in DGPU HDMI as a long shot and it displays an image etc but still runs at HD4000 speed) and plug into mobo HDMI it again loads up and show the logo for a few seconds (license is working I believe as it lets me add profiles and does not mention Trial Mode I just set it up to show to give confirmation it's active) but drops back to only HD4000 speeds (about 10fps in Ridge Racer Unbounded as opposed to over 60 in d-mode).
Something is obviously wrong here but I do not know what apart from the other difference in that your using Nvidia and I AMD.....
Pretty sick tbh as part of the reason for upgrading was this very feature!!
Cheers, B.

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I actually did download the latest MVP from their site, is that what you're talking about or something else?
I'm pleased to report that my Quick Sync issue has been resolved and well, it was pretty much my fault. Turns out only certain rendering profiles in Movie Studio Platinum are able to use Quick Sync. Their documentation didn't make this clear but I stumbled over the solution and it's working like a charm. Thanks!

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Hi i'm a newbie to computer parts and the computer world in general on what does what. I'm only 15 but i'm looking to upgrade my Mobo and CPU I have found a bundle (MSI Z77A-GD65 Intel 7 Series Z77 Motherboard and Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40 GHz Quad Core Unlocked Bundle) on tiger direct and it looks like a good deal. But before I buy it I WAS going to upgrade my GPU before I were to get a new Mobo and CPU. I've done some research on the MSI Z77A-GD65 and I saw it has integrated graphics, but I don't entirely know what that is. I was curious if that's a graphics card and if so what it compares to. I have a Nvidia GTX 9800 graphics card that's fairly old now and I was wondering if a Mobo with integrated graphics acted as a graphics card and if so what it would compare to. If you want to know anymore specs about my computer let me know and i'll be happy to give them out.

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Z77a-gd65-having issues running 2 gtx 560 sc in sli--any help out there???

I just built this unit last night and I have a issue that is beyond me....Normally I just throw them together and throw to cards in download all the drivers and turn on sli.......
But with this one the driver keeps crashing and I have no idea what it is--everything is brand new....
z77a-gd65-----I7 3770k
16gb g.skill ripjaws-----------4x4 sticks running in 1333 not 1600
samsung ssd.....
water loop....plenty of cooling....
2 gtx 560 sc 2gb version in sli
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BCP3:   0000000000000000
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It only does this in sli......Right now I have only one card in and i took the other card out...so far no issues......I just can not figure it out..
I tried a new sli brindge and that did not work....Than I switched power supply to 850 from a 750 and that did not work....each 6 pin has it own power rail..nothing brindged on the cable.....Is there a setting In bios I am missing............
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I know this is besides the point...But you learn something new everyday.....so far no crash....Only difference---I have 2 sticks of ram and not 4....I really would like to know more about this. as of right now. I want to just leave the 2 sticks and make 100% sure the cards are not the issue. You would figure with this set up...I should not have any issues like that what so ever......so why would the i7 3770k have issue like this? Is it know to have problems like that? I even spent the extra cash on this build....now I am second guessing my choice. should have stuck with the z77a-gd55 or lower. So you think the cpu was having issue with the IMC and bandwidth...Talk about weird....I will keep testing like it is right now and than tmr-try uping the voltage & I/O.....I need to make 100% sure its not my cards...
I think you mis-understood (as i wasn't clear)
Set the voltage to 1.65 & 1.1 and install all 4 sticks and re-test.
I wasn't saying the cpu was broken or anything like that. What I was getting at was that the Integrated Memory Controller on dual channel machines sometime have a bit of trouble with all of the band width when hooked up to quad channel. Can also be cause by the memory itself as Froggy was saying:
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Test the other two sticks individually in the primary DIMM slot to see if one or both are faulty.
Virtu-MVP was an exciting idea that hasn't really worked as well as it should due to a lack of support from LUCID. I disabled mine long ago due to nusiance issues.
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Right now---since I have taken out the 2 extra sticks of Ram.....I have not had a single crash..."2 hours".I even turn up the stick to the suggested 1600...Running great...I am a firm believer if it an't broke.....Leave it alone>>>>>>>>>>LOL!!!!!I like the way it is running....
If this is the case, you can reset the dramv and I/o voltage to "Auto".
Perhaps even enable the XMP profile of the ram.

Z77A-GD65 Multiple BIOS Issues - B4 Hang, Splash Screen Blinking

Back in November 2012, I built a home server with a Z77A-GD65. Lately, I've noticed some strange things happening that I've been trying to research but to no avail.
First off, I get the B4 code hang-up whenever I'm booting. This doesn't matter if it's a cold boot or a reboot, it hangs on B4 for about 10-15 seconds, flashes 92 really quick, and then goes to A2 which it stays for another 5 or so seconds. After that I get the MSI splash screen for about 1 second, then it blinks 5 times. After that it goes into Windows just fine.
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I could really use some input here on why this is happening.
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i7-3770K overclocked to 4.2 Ghz by using the Turbo Mode in BIOS
32GB Komputerbay DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz DIMM with Low Profile Blue Heatspreaders Quad Channel RAM | 9-9-9-24 XMP ready
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2 - 500 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM Sata II HDD's mirrored via Windows 7
1 - 750 GB Seagate Barracude 7200 RPM Sata II HDD
1 - 1 TB Western Digital MyBook USB 2.0 external
2 - 3 TB Seagate USB 3.0 external
ASUS DVD Burner - not sure which one, it's a cheapy $20 from Newegg
1 - PCI USB 3.0 expansion card
Antec TruePower New TP-550 Modular 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply
NZXT Switch 810 gunmetal - currently have 4 fans running but plan on more, also the Switch 810 has the multi-card reader in the front with 1x SD Card, 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0
for peripherals
1 - Microsoft 360 Wireless controller adapter (legit one, not the knockoff although I had a knockoff prior to getting the real deal)
1 - Logitech Wireless USB Keyboard with Touchpad
I tried to be thorough. Thanks in advance for any help!

Quote from: PirateDog on 26-August-13, 12:45:18
Probably a USB device problem.
This is a candidate, as well as mouse and keyboard. Disconnect USB devices one at a time to find the culprit.
A lot of devices running. PSU a +12V single rail or is it multi rail? A rail going to the graphics or components may not be enough amps. My best guess is the card reader.
For UEFI/BIOS flashing, select your mainboard here and use the forum flash method;
I'll definitely try unplugging some of these USB devices to see if that helps with the B4 hang issue.
As for the PSU, according to the description for it on Newegg: "Four industry-leading independent +12v rails are provided for more stable and safer power output." It has two rails going to the GPU. The GPU is a new addition to the system and so I wasn't running it until recently. The issues were occurring beforehand, but you're right that this PSU is underpowered for the rig considering PowerColor recommends a minimum of 500w. I'm going to be buying a larger capacity one sometime in the very near future. Any recommendations on good modular PSU's? What's a good way to tell what wattage to get?
Thanks for letting me know about the forum flash method. I'll be back later when I have some results.

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I'm thinking I may just buy another GD65 (assuming most of them have working PCI-E slots & I was just unlucky), sell the 1st one on eBay after RMA is complete, and just take the (relatively minor) financial loss. I don't want extended downtime.
Any suggestions before I ship this board away on Monday?
Thanks.

I was aware of that possibility but was discounting it. I just spent some time pulling out the board to have a good look at the CPU socket (with a magnifying glass and everything). I did see one pin that was slightly off, and I very carefully tipped it back into place. An out-of-place pin sticks out pretty clearly which is helpful. After reassembly, unfortunately the first PCI-E x16 slot is still unusable. It was a good suggestion (probably my only hope to avoid RMA), but sadly I think I can't make this board work properly. RMA seems inevitable at this point :(
Thanks for your replies though.

Varying boot times - Z77A-GD65

I have a new build and find that the boot times seem to vary for no apparent reason. Most of the time I will see the MSI splash screen within 15 seconds and then it boots quickly into windows. However, some times it will hang up on codes A2, B4, C3, or CA for up to 45 seconds before the splash screen appears and then it boots fine. I will note that no matter how long the boot takes, the system runs flawlessly and has never crashed or had any odd behavior other than the varying boot times. I see from the manual that A2 and B4 are Onboard Devices Initialize and Detect, but this happens randomly without changing any of the onboard devices. I ran memtest86 on the ram for over 12 hours and 6 passes and got no errors.
Anyone else have this experience or any suggestions on what may be causing it? I'm OK with it if others have the same experience and it is normal. I'm just concerned that it is a sign of some sort of problem.
First post, thanks in advance.
Intel i5-3570K (stock speeds)
MSI Z77A-GD65 board
Seasonic M12II 750 w psu
Corsair Vengeance LP Ram (16 GB)
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WD Caviar Black 500 GB HDD (data drive)
Win 7 Pro
ATI Firepro V5800 graphics
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I tried disabling the PCIE GEN3 and I don't think it helped. I did a few restarts and still got a hang up on CA, whatever that is. Thanks for the codes. The most common ones I get seem to be:
A2 - IDE Detect
B2 - Legacy Option ROM initialization
B4 - USB Hot plug
C3 or C6 - OEM BDS Initialization Code
CA - no idea
The strangest thing is that I would say 7 out of 10 times it starts up perfect. The other 3 it will hang on something, but then it still boots and runs perfect. It just strikes me odd that I can make no changes whatsoever and it can go from perfect to hanging up. If anyone has any other suggestions for any of those codes, please feel free to respond. Thanks.

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 intel i5 2500k intel turbo boost

I have just upgraded to z77a-gd65 for my Intel I5 2500 k
16 gb corsair vengeance ram
120 SSD
Be quiet dark rock cooler pro
Seagate HDD 2tb
Tx 750 PSU
MSI r7950 twin f
The problem is the Intel turbo boost is acting strange it is shooting up to 8. GHz which can't be possible.
The other thing is my 12 volt is saying it down to 11.889 ish never had any of these problems with the last motherboard which was a p67a-gd65 b3
And no overclock want to just use oc genie but worried with it saying 8. GHz

I can't remember what the + or - voltage variation is for +12V, but I don't think it is anything to be concerned about. Try a couple other utilities to check the CPU speed and temp/voltages. CPUID's CPU-Z and H/W Monitor are good ones.

Z77A-GD65 boot issue!

Hey.
I have this Z77A-GD65 motherboard which I bought around July 2012, which has been working great until this morning. First of all, I don't do any overclocking, It has no meaning to me and I didn't change anything on the BIOS, not even used it prior to this problem.
Problem is, PC won't post, It will turn on for 3-4 secs until reaching debug code 55 then it will simply shutdown and restart by itself, going into a cycle, just let me repeat, there is no BIOS, no post only black screen.
I tried switching Bios A and B, clearing data on both Bios A and B, replacing the Bios battery. I replaced the Core i5 3750K with a Core i7, I changed memory sticks, even replaced the 670 GTX card with a 660Ti card. Replaced my CoolerMaster PSU with a Corsair one and none of these changes helped.
I did this both inside the case and outside the case and gave the motherboard a good airblow to remove the little dust it had on it.
All the other component worked just fine in another PC.
So basically, I did every troubleshooting I know, It feels like a shortcut but I inspected the motherboard and it seems to be in good physical condition.
I think it needs a RMA, whats the best thing to do now?
Thx for any help!

You are in South America?
You could also just email [email protected] if you wished. Might be recommended if that is the case due to the nearest service center being in the USA. Unless they opened a new one recently.
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So i have a Z77A-GD65, not the gaming edition though they look to be the same, anyway i just wanted to toss in a second card in SLI but then i realized this board never came with an SLI bridge in the box...
The spacing is pretty wide on the first and second slot. What is the length, without my having to pull the system out from under the void i like to call my desk and open it up and measure, that i need for an SLI bridge? Would a flexible 4" be long enough or would it take a longer one like a 4.5"??
Going to have to order one so wanted to be sure and i am sure others on here have done this... Thanks!

Sorry for the LONG delay in replying... Got busy, forgot about this post...
Dug around for a half a day and finally located a SLI bridge in my junk.. er parts... boxes!! LOL
Thanks for the offer though! I knew i had one somewhere that would work. First one i found was too short, then the next one i found was sooo long that i had a huge loop of excess, but like goldi locks would say the third one was Just Right... LOL
The setup is done and running and the performance is beautiful... :-)

Z77A-GD65 Intermittent Power Up Issue

Ever since I've had this board, it's been problomatic getting it to start at times. Most of the time it starts just fine, other times the fans just barely spin and it fails to start. Repeatedly pressing the start button usually gets it going after maybe a dozen rapid pressings (think Morse Code).
I've tried jumping the pins on the header on the board, no difference. I've tried pressing the power button on the board, no difference.
Sometimes, however, repeatedly pressing the power button does not get it to start. These times I have to disconnect the power cord and wait for the power button on the board to go out, usually takes 30 seconds or so for the board to totally discharge. Now it will power up right away, I have the BIOS set to power up after a power loss.
Of course I've tried the usual things like one stick of RAM only in Slot 2, different sticks of RAM, only one GPU, no GPU, check for shorts to the case, properly seated CPU, etc. But as it is an intermittent issue, it'll seem fine for a while then go right back to not starting, then start right up the next time without any issues. It will always start with a CLEAR CMOS, but that is not a very handy method of booting the computer.
The system is very stable after it is running, which leads me to think the individual components are not faulty. It never has any problem establishing a restart, only a cold boot. The HEX readout is always A0 when it's running, it's never had any problem booting up after it establishes power.
Board: MSI Z77A-GD65 BIOS 10.5
VGA: MSI GTX 680 Lightning X 2
PSU: SeaSonic 860W (71a 12v rail)
CPU: Intel i7 3770K Ivy Bridge
MEM: Samsung 30nm 2x4gb MV-3V4G3D/US Slots 2&4
HDD: Samsung 830 256gb SSD
COOLER: Thermalright HR-02
OC: Multiplier 4.5Ghz 1.275 CPUV ram: 1800 Mhz 1.43V

Quote from: xmad on 02-August-12, 03:27:35
What is the ME version in bios?
If you remove the OC does the problem go away?
I'm at work right now, not sure about the ME version. Can you elaborate what that is?
OC has no effect, it's been doing this since long before I even attempted to OC anything. It's a fairly random issue. I could, for example, take the OC out and maybe it'd boot issue free for a number of tries, I'd think the issue was resolved. Then, without changing anything, it'll go back to doing it. I had this happen when I read that RAM slot 2 was determined to be the primary slot. I loaded one stick of RAM into slot 2 and got several clean starts. I was convinced I had resolved the issue, only to have it fail on the next attempt.
One thing, time appears to be an issue. I can play around with it in the evening, make multiple cold boots no problem. Then it won't start up in the morning. Or maybe it will start up in the morning, but not at lunch. Or not in the evening. But if it's just a couple or a few minutes, it'll start. And restart.

Z77A-GD65, "Missing Operating System" after running Live Update

So here's the brand new computer I assembled:
$309.99 HIS IceQ Boost Clock H795QC3G2M Radeon HD 7950 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16
$219.99 Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000
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I wanted to have the SSDs in RAID0 with Win7 and the games on it, then a volume on the 2TB that the RAID backs up to, with the remaining 1.5TB just free storage space in another volume. I couldn't get raid past Win7's Where Do You Want To Install screen during installation, so I ended up installing the OS on just one SSD. I figured I'd backup the functioning OS to the 2TB then rebuild the RAID array and copy the OS back onto it.
The system had been up an running for a full day, being updated left and right nonstop, several big games put in, etc etc, everything was running fine until I decided to run MSI Live Update and started pumping in updates. Constant errors as I went along, but generally it'd just skip to the next installation attempt. When it got down to updating the BIOS and did it's DOS injection thing, it for forcefully shut down the PC, restarted, did Post, flashed the BIOS wallpaper, restarted again, Posted, no BIOS wallpaper, just endless "Missing Operating System". Walked away, went to bed, back up and at it for a few minutes (Will be back tonight for however long it takes to get it fixed). I switched the BIOS switch over, no dice. Feels like it's a BIOS "OS" that's gone, and that a BIOS reset/flash is in order or something, but I've never done these things.
Thanks in advance for any rendered assistance that leads to resolution.

The SSDs are definitely hooked up where they're supposed to go; the motherboard had a little sticker n' everything for where the two SSD dedicated SATA 6.0gbps ports were :P AND my case has 2 specific slots for SSDs which don't use the hotswap electronics PCB passthrough like the other 4 bays, which is where the 2T is installed. I was going to take the 2TB out and hook it up normally and see if that changed the speeds, but I'm leaning towards wishful thinking. Did I mention I went and made several volumes with different file cluster sizes to test and see if that was the issue? Alas, all were borked. It still confuses me though because every once n' awhile it'd do massive burst speeds the way it's supposed to.
As far as I can recall I'm using up to date BIOS, the last one or two. One BIOS switch is set for the last BIOS, the other switch is a step back devoid of the Windows 8 stuff. I believe I have all the drivers up to date as well. Intel 335's are literally brand new, mine hadn't been more than 3 weeks old off the production line when I received them; IE, they should pretty much have the latest firmware on them which spares me the risk of destroying something precious
I MIGHT have a SATA external enclosure around here somewhere, if so, the 2TB could go in that for additional testing until I figure out where it's sustaining speeds of 2-10MB vs 100-150MB/second.
Meanwhile, the good news is that the system has been fully operational and hella stable. I hadn't slept in almost 3 days, playing and installing stuff nonstop. The system continues to run cooler (32c@stock CPU speed) as the thermal paste sets in, the knocking sound of the fan in the PSU has gone away upon me reawakening a bit ago, and amazingly, this massive system (with EIGHT fans) draws only 60-65 watts while desktopping. That's just astounding

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