Z97 Gaming 5 CPU Compatability Help

Hello guys,
Just a quick question, I notice that the new Z97 Gaming 7 mobo supports my Xeon E3 1230v3 but that is slightly out of my price range and so I was looking to buy the Gaming 5 but it does not list my CPU as being compatible?
As far as I was aware they are basically the same board?
Please help or direct me to someone who would know!
Thanks!

Thanks for the prompt reply people, I don't mind updating the bios but I was just interested to know why the 7 supports it if the 5 doesn't...
I will ask MSI and see if they know and if not, I may just stick to the Z87 G45 as almost none of the new MSI z97 mobos seem to list my CPU unlike Asus or Gigabyte (So it is obviously compatible with the chipset)

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Quote from: Damianomsi95 on 15-July-14, 02:17:36
What is it the S/N? how do I upload it and provide it?
Quote from: GOP / UEFI Vbios requests - Read Here First on 29-March-13, 22:47:26
1.) Vbios versions vary with-in models. This is due to different variations and improvements made in time. In order for us to be able to get you the right VBIOS. We need your serial number. The serial number can be found on a sticker on the bottom of your card or on the box in which it came.
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Hello again!
Today I was trying out a different cooler for my i7 4790K, I mounted it and everything worked fine, but results were bad, so I decided to mount previous cooler again...
And here were the problem starts. After I mounted everything back (exactly following guide like before, thermal paste etc all done) my PC would not start the system nor BIOS.
I wondered what could cause it, so just to check a possibility, I unplugged one RAM module from DIMM 2 (they used to work in dual-channel at 2/4 DIMMs) and it suddenly started BIOS and system up normally.
Following this tip, I unmounted cooler's fan, because it covers DIMM 1 to check if it would work, and doesn't matter what memory I plug in DIMM 1 or 2, it won't work Doesn't work with any combination, so I can't actually use dual-channel right now, as only DIMM 3 and 4 work at the moment (both or alone). Any module plugged in 1/2 slots doesn't work.
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markings (trademark or serial number) has been removed, altered or obliterated from the Product.
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I might be wrong, I'm just a human. Contact Intel about this:
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/warranty

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Creative SB X-Fi Titanium HD
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Quote from: Sea Dog on 06-August-14, 14:36:13
It's too late for that. OP inquired about Z97, this has taken a turn to a Z87 and a debate.
Seems you have a bit to learn about RAM speed and actual performance achieved. Over 1866 doesn't show much gain. Higher the speed the more you have to 'loosen' the timings, :: rest of quote snipped ::
Yes, I probably could learn a thing or two about memory I suppose. I don't claim to be an expert on this subject. But, I've built several systems (always with Asus boards...) for 15 years or so for myself, family, and friends. I have a BS in computer science and masters in Electrical Engineering working in the SCADA/Control Systems field (look it up) so I do know a thing or two. I've never had a problem till now, my first MSI board.
I'm not sure how responding to a thread, hoping a user’s experience with memory would benefit me, is "hijacking" a thread but call it what you will. I don't recall too much of a debate except from you and the forum memory expert (not the GSKill guy, the other guy...) so back off. Funny how MSI's recommended memory list(s) prominently mention GSKill as being compatible multiple times with my exact memory, the F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH, being listed as well. Yet, GSKill is up to something funny with their timings which benefit only Asus or whatever while causing problems on everyone else motherboards.
For future reference, I'm not claiming anything in particular (such as memory) is causing my system to crash. I saw the forum sticky about GSKill memory and this thread which mentions GSkill. Since I'm using GSkill, which I have for multiple system builds without issues in the past, I began to wonder about something. After all, things do happen. Perhaps I simply got some bad sticks or something. It does happen regardless of brand/vendor.
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Time will ultimately tell where my issue is.
MSI may have lost a customer...
The best of everything to everyone here and enjoy the rest of the day,
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Dear MSI Form
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Mother board: MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC
GPU: MSI GTX 980
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I'm hoping someone here can help me. I have a Z97 Gaming 9 AC Motherboard and a Zotac GTX970 Graphics card.
All 3 PCIe slots are showing as empty in the Bios. I have to use the onboard HDMI to get into Windows 7.
I've tried updating the Bios to the BETA version from this forum using the flasher tool but it hasn't helped.
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I've read through this forum for over two days before posting here.
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Well yeah, you would have to have VERY bad luck in order to get both cards broken.
Get your friend test your cards and we'll see what can be done.
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I have measured the voltage on pin JPWR1 an JPWR2 and all the levels are correct.
I have cunsulted the manual for levels on the V-Check connector but I can't find any.
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Pin2 - DDR =1.5V
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I have tried to set RAM in different positions (got two blocks of 8Gb).
1. Dimm1 and Dimm2
2. Dimm1 and Dimm3
3. Dimm2 and Dimm4
4. Dimm1 (only one block and tried both seperate)
Same result
I took the graphic card out and the WiFi PCIe card - same result.
I took the JPWR2 power plug out and then it didn't power down but of course the CPU is not running then.
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/Mads
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Board: X97 Gaming 7
Bios ver: Default as derlivered(Can't see it because it never boot up)
Video Card: MSI N750Ti TF 2GD5/OC (2 GB)
PCU: Enermax MaxPro EMP600AGT
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SSD: Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E250 250 GB
HDD: WD Blue WD10EZEX 1 TB
CPU Cooler: Scythe Shuriken Rev.B SCSK-1100
WIFI PCIe card: ASUS PCIe Wireless N
DVD-drive: LiteOn IHAS124
OC: No
OS: Win8.1 64bit

double check all power cables, ensure that everything is plugged correctly
if problem persist:
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RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum 2 x 8 GB
leave 1 memory stick only
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SSD: Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E250 250 GB
remove, disconnect this one
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HDD: WD Blue WD10EZEX 1 TB
remove, disconnect this one
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DVD-drive: LiteOn IHAS124
remove, disconnect this one
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WIFI PCIe card: ASUS PCIe Wireless N
remove, disconnect this one
then retest
if no change:
take out mainboard out of PC case and place it over non conductive surface
then retest again
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CPU Cooler: Scythe Shuriken Rev.B SCSK-1100
if still no change:
reseat the CPU and check board for bent pins
also for a test try stock standard cooler CPU instead this one

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Hello everyone,
I have a big probleme:
I've set all my system (description below ) but when i want to switch on the computer, the screen go on No signal.
Motherboard: MSI z97 Gaming 5
Graphic Card: R9 290 Tri-X
Chipset: Intel 4690K (LGA 1150)
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Quote from: Nichrome on 25-July-14, 04:31:56
mobo-motherboard
A bit HARDCORE image but these are bent pins:
MB- Motherboard attached with processor, 1 stick of RAM and Power Supply Unit(PSU) and the monitor. As the external test. And these are the minimal things you need to boot.
Wow, whoever owns that board CAN make the square peg fit into the round hole! Seriously, did they close their CPU latch by hitting it with a brick? o.O
Sorry for the not helpful comment, but I couldn't resist! You weren't kidding when you said hardcore! LOL

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