Z87 Mpower (post-code A0 or AD or AO??)

Good day!
Tell me, please, which means a combination of A0 (or AO or AD?) mainboard post-code screen?
OS (Win 7 64 ult) booting correctly.
It's okay, or worry? Google did not help to find a definitive answer.
Thank you!

Many thanks for the quick reply!
I duplicated my question to MSI support team.
Quote their response:
"Regarding your concern, the post code means the MB is detecting the devices installed, please don't worry about it. Thanks!
Thanks for your cooperation in advance!
Best Regards,
MSI Technical Support Team"

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>>Posting Guide<< please list your components you are using please!
Sorry about that.
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B.) Download and install the Forum flash tool.
C.) Insert your FAT32 formatted usb stick.
D.) Make sure that all win 8 options are disabled. (Fast Boot etc) Also make sure the legacy USB is enabled.
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5x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (PCI_E1, PCI_E2, PCI_E3, PCI_E5, PCI_E7)*
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[Z87 MPOWER] UEFI Bios [E7818IMS.1xx]

E7818IMS.120 [Full Release Bios]
Me Version: 9.0.2.1345
VGA ROM: 2170
Raid ROM: 12.0.0.1783
Lan ROM: 2.1.1.5 (UEFI v1.1.0.4)
AS Media Raid Rom: .951
Flash Methods:
1.) >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
A.) Download the attached archive and place it on your desktop. Do not decompress.
B.) Download and install the Forum flash tool.
C.) Insert your FAT32 formatted usb stick.
D.) Make sure that all win 8 options are disabled. (Fast Boot etc) Also make sure the legacy USB is enabled.
E.) Start the forum flash tool and select option 1. Then point the tool at the compressed archive we downloaded earlier. Then to your USB Flash Drive.
F.) Boot to the USB and follow the directions. MEMTEST is included with the forum flash tool and it is recommended to run this prior to any flash.
2.) Extract the attached files and place the bios file onto a fat32 formatted USB stick and use M-FLASH.
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http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z87-MPOWER.html
Bios flashing is done at your own risk!

E7818IMS.150 ===>E7818IMS.164 Beta Bios
VGA BIOS : 2177
GOP       : 5.0.1035
ME Version    : ME9_1.5M_9.0.21.1462
RAID ROM    : 12.7.0.1936
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b. Fix CPU Base Clock not restored to default setting issue when OC fail by reset retry.
c. Auto adjust some voltage for non K sku CPU.
d. Modify some OC memory patch solution.
e. Add more Memory Presets option.
f. Modify some code for GSE Favorites function.
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a. Hidden some OC item for H81 model to follow H81 BIOS spec.
b. Patch system run Memtest 5.0 test fail issue when use Kingston KH424C11T3K4/32X memory and XMP is Profile 1.
c. Remove current voltage information in DRAM voltage item when model HW design not support sensor DRAM voltage circuit.
d. Fix system hang on 0x55 issue when use G.SKILL F3-2933C12Q-16GTXDG(12-14-14-35) memory and XMP is enabled.
e. Update XTU modify code to private file.
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& MGSE - ClickBIOSUI module to ClickBIOSUI_m015
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h. Reduce memory training fail time when hang on 0x55.
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k. Disable some DRAM training improve memory OC ability.
l. Add more memory presets and modify some presets setting.
m. Fix low end model DRAM voltage option range incorrect issue.
n. Grayout DRAM Timing item even though DRAM Timing Mode is Auto.
o. Support auto and numeric keyin function for Rtt Wr and Rtt Nom item.
p. Support display current voltage information in voltage item function.
q. Support double color function for current information in item.
r. Add some DRAM misc item for memory tuning.
s. Fixed Current CPU Frequency display format incorrect when set CPU Base Clock Apply Mode
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t. Finetune tRDRD timing when DRAM frequency at 2600MHz or 2666MHz.
u. Modify CPU Ratio Mode default to Dynamic Mode.
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x. Support Memory Presets function.
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a. Support NCT3933 DRAM Voltage related code.
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& MSI GSEII Common Private module to MSI_GSEII_Common_Private_m011
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a. Update ME to v9.0.21.1462
14. Update uP1649 module to uP1649_m107
a. Modify Phase Control item help string.
15. Update CPU MicroCode - M32306C3_00000016(Intel(R) Haswell Processor C-0)
16. Fix the OC_switch LED will be power on when system enter S4/S5 with "EUP 2013" being enable
17. Display DMI Type1,type2,type3 information in bios Main menu for CSM bom.
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19. Update VBIOS 2177
. Use is done solely at your risk!Flash Method1.) >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
A.) Download the attached archive and place it on your desktop. Do not decompress.
B.) Download and install the Forum flash tool.
C.) Insert your FAT32 formatted usb stick.
D.) Make sure that all win 8 options are disabled. (Fast Boot etc) Also make sure the legacy USB is enabled.
E.) Start the forum flash tool and select option 1. Then point the tool at the compressed archive we downloaded earlier. Then to your USB Flash Drive.
F.) Boot to the USB and follow the directions. MEMTEST is included with the forum flash tool and it is recommended to run this prior to any flash.
Once the flash is complete, you must download and install the latest ME drivers.
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z87-MPOWER.html

Z87 Mpower Max

Having issues not being able to adjust my CPU ratio for my 4770K through bios (currently running 1.2B8). Does not allow me to change my setting from 'auto' to 'manual'. Seems to be locked. Although, I can change the CPU multipliers through MSI Intel Extreme Tuning Utility and overclock from there with no problems getting 4.5ghz at 1.2 vcore.
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I have tested both sticks in single channel and get the same overclock results. So, it has to do something with it being in dual channel.
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MSI Z87 Mpower Max
Corsair Dominator Platinums 2133 1.5v C9
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Corsair AX 850
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Left PC on a few hours. When I got home Win8 was at the lock screen and 2ndary monitor had shut off. 1Samsung 60LED 2Samsung 50Plasma. I tried to turn it on with my remote but turned both off. When I turned them back on, the PC was rebooting. A1 was displayed on the MB. Windows loading screen said something like "cleaning up" then went to my login screen. A0 is displayed now. I get random resets while using the PC, sometimes while it is idle, sometimes in games or watching youtube videos. Is there a list of trouble shooting codes somewhere? What does A1 mean?
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corsair AX1200
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forgot to mention BIOS 1.1 I'll keep checking it. sometimes will not have issues for days. Was wondering if there is a list of what the LED error codes mean somewhere.

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