Z97 Gaming 7 First build problems

First here's my build:
Phantechs Pro Full Tower Case
MSI Z97 Gaming 7 Motherboard
Intel i7-4790K Processor
Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400MHZ PC3 19200 Desktop Memory
Intel 120GB SSD, Windows 8.1 Pro
MSI Geforce GTX 970 Gaming 4GB Graphics Card
EVGA SuperNova 750G1 750w 80+ Gold Haswell Certified PSU
Corsair H100i CPU Cooler
I first built the system in feb. 2015 and i set it up in bios for raid 0 with 2 samsung 850 pro's 250gb for O.S. and had win 8.1 features off, fast boot off and installed windows then updated graphics driver and all motherboard drivers and successfully updated bios to latest i believe 1.7, then i installed all my games and rendering software and went through each to set up, everything seems fine for a few days of gaming and video rendering with i think very cool cpu temps of 28-46 degrees C, after about 3 days of no signs of problems the sytem just goes blank! Complete shutdown! with no signs of life whatsoever! I unplug the power and reset cmos with nothing, i take everything out the case and place MB on its box and just use psu one stick memory in slot one or a1 and nothing but board graphics to monitor and it would never do anything so i rma'd the mb, when the replacement arrived i did a out of system post testing on box with everything passing to post fine, so i installed into pc case only thing different this time around i used a intel ssd in ACHI mode with win 8.1 Pro features on and fast boot because i read up on the samsung ssd drives having compatibility issues with some newer mb's so once all together i installed windows again thank god for flash drives because my 8.1 pro will install in bout 5 minutes from usb! ok installed and updated just as before and everything seems fine with temps no errors anywhere! after bout 2 days it just shutdown again with nothing happening like no lights on board or any sign of power so i took psu out and done a power fan on test and was good! I took mb out and box test everything i possibly could to get life out of it but none! Once again rma'd it! Ok so then i was in a two week turnaround with that mb so i figured what the heck i'll order from good ol amazon a new mb but i wanted to see if it was my particular type mb so i ordered a z97 pc mate with making sure all componets was on its compatiblity list! once arrived done exactly as my 2nd time with the same results, after a few days of on and off and rendering and gaming with cool temps it just went blank, no power! any resetting cmos or changing sticks of memory or anything would change it! I really need ome advise! I about ready to take everything to my burn barrell out back!

So.. Memory could cause issue with boot but not really killing whole thing. I had motherboard a while ago that RAM slot got burnt. But I was able to boot fine when I have put the RAM stick into other slot so RAM in your case should not kill whole thing, especially if you havent populated all slots. CPU.. very rare to be the issue but may happen. Case.. yes might be shortening motherboard killing it by the end. So when you get new part(s), run your system on motherboard box for few days. If nothing happens then you can take risk of placing it into the case.. but not sure if its worth the risk if it is indeed a case?
PC tech without equipment to test(at least PSU and RAM)? Weird.

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MSI Z97 Gaming 7 power up problem

Hi
Just build a new PC with Z97 Gaming 7, but when powering up it lighten up and the debug led is runing through a lot of numbers and then it powers down. It takes only a few seconds.
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.
I have measured the voltage on that connector and they are as follows:
Pin1 - VCCIN =1.765V
Pin2 - DDR =1.5V
Pin3 - Core = 0.75V
Pin4 - GFX = 0V
Pin5 - Ring = 0.76V
Pin6 - C_SA =0.9V
I have tried to unplug all the connectors (SSD, HDD, DVD, Fan's etc.) one at a time with no result.
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.
Hope someone can help me, please
/Mads
My setup is:
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
CPU: Intel Core I7 4097 LGA1150
RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum 2 x 8 GB
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

Z97 Gaming 7 New build

Hi All
Old user (mechwookie) here, seeking maybe a little guidance.
I'm finally getting a enw build from my trusty P35 Neo3 FR and Q6600 combo.
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Now when I do build this, because of where its going and what i can physically do for airflow, I will set up a push pull on the H60, having it as an exhaust fan while having two new fans in the front as intake again.
so, question is::::
Am I likely to get any issues running two Cougar CF-V12HP's off a splitter from a single fan header from the Gaming 7 as i'd like to control them from the bios?
Also, is it worth getting the 2 intake fans as PWM for quietness at low rpm, or just have two non PWM's which will mean they end up likely at full speed unless i set then at a lower level in the bios...?

Well, PWM fans ordered.
now i need to finalise the rest.
Now looking at changing the Ram and cpu to
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It also bumps me from under £570 ish to £610
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Have seen a post that mentions they might be what used to be the OCZ Modstream psu's, but cannot confirm this.
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Z97 Gaming 5 BIOS update problem.

Hi. Firt of all i want to apologize for my bad english .
Yesterday i bought MB form subject and i want do update my bios ( curently ver 1.4 ). When i want flash under Windows ( Windows 8.1) program doent do anything, when i use M-Flash it stucks on 100% and also do anything and when i use MSI Forum HQ USB flashing tool after integry veryfy in wondows program just disappear. Someone please help.
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Thx for reply
Quote from: Nichrome on 04-June-15, 16:00:37
However if you need BIOS update prior to have some RAM or GPU working fine (or other stuff), then maybe consider updating to 1.6 and then to 1.9 and finally to 1.B (1.11). I suggest using MFlash (files can be downloaded on MSI's product site, instructions should be included). For Forum Flash tool you need proper files provided (usually) by Svet or Flobelix.
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Z97 Gaming 3 board SBC2 problems

I recently bought a Z97 Gaming 3 Board and installed all the drivers with the CD and live update 6.
Whenever i open Sound Blaster cinema 2 it says that theres no audio device available.
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reinstalled the Realtek audio (from website and antoehr time from the update tool again) After that reinstalled SBC2 (also from website and update tool) and i still get the same message.
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Z97 Gaming 5-First PC build-major/deal breaking sound issue

The sound coming from the Motherboard, front panel audio jack and the audio jack from the IO at the back is EXTREMELY distorted. It is absolutely horrible, the volume is also extremely low, the sound is distorted and cuts out very often. This has rendered my speakers and headphones useless and is a possible deal breaker-if i do not get assistance i will have to replace this motherboard with another version. i have updated realtek drivers, latest bios version etc.

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Your realtek drivers is 6.0.1.7293 from MSI website?
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MSI x99 Gaming 7 first install problem

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Could you help me about my next problem?
Today I tried to install my X99 G7 MB with I7 5820k CPU. I followed the manual step by step but the MB dosent respond to power button. I can switch on only the OC button on MB and that is lighting blue as well until I switch off again. After a few seconds an little blue led starts flashing that is above the JTPM1 connector and thats all.
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[ ERROR: SPECIFIED ATTACHMENT MISSING ] [ ERROR: SPECIFIED ATTACHMENT MISSING ] Hello again,
So yesterday I took my new pc components (cpu, mb, rams) back to the seller for testing.
He unboxed a new RM750 PSU but the during the test there was the same problem, no result.
Then he found some print of thermal paste on mb surface that came from my fingers.
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After this I check the MB at home again.
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3.) After the unboxing of MB I did not search defected pins as in normal case, so I just placed the cpu into socket carefully. This was not my first cpu installation....Additionally it is not possible to cause defect on only one pin by cpu placing. I attached a photo with red circle, there is small "phenomenon", not easy to observe it. Probably I got this MB with this defect.
I would like to get idea what can I do in this case. I sure this is not my fault and I dont want to lose my money. Should I sent an compiant directly to the MSI?

Z97 Gaming 5 + Nepton 280l Problems

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first of all thank you for reading my Topic
second really sorry for my bad english writing
i have problem with lowering Nepton 280l water pump speed (rpm), here's the things!
i guess everyone in the earth knows Nepton series are all noisy products, so to reduce this whiny pumps need to lower pump rpm, in order to do that i checked the bios and pull down the pump rpm to 50 percent but nothing happens and pump rpm still was at max speed....!!! pump 4pin cable attached to cpufan 1 header and two jetflow fans attached to cpufan 2 header, all of two fans loose their rpm but pump still working at 7000rpm!
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Can you tell me: how many pins pump header has? And I mean pins that are populated (number of pins should be equal to number of thin cables).
+ this
Quote from: paulus.cobris on 27-April-15, 23:52:54
Hello...
Because allmost all the pumps and Voltage Based Regulated and not PWM (Power Modulation).
Power modulation requires a dedicated controller just for the pump.
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MSI Z97 Gaming 3 PCI slots problem

I have last one problem with pci slots asmedia on mb. In one of the slots installed sound card ASUS Xonar D2/PM, and after installation driver, getting settings to work with sound system 5.1, some times on very first second of start the music track, in speakers i hear one high "click", and same has been when i rewinding music tracks! I tested this sound card on another motherboard old P45 intel before, but worked pretty fine.
Sorry, my english is no good!
Maybe this problem with compatible?

Quote from: JLio01 on 08-May-15, 12:49:34
Are you able to try unplug all the 5.1 audio jack and plug one back each time to see which one has the problem?
Yes of course
Quote from: JLio01 on 08-May-15, 12:49:34
Do you have Sound Blaster Cinema installed?
No
It's no card problem, this program on controller or program with mb!
On another mb, i have pretty fine normally sound without "click"!

MSI z97 Gaming 9 Network problems

I just finished my first build and i used the msi z97 gaming 9 ack motherboard. After installing all drivers and everything i tried to connect to the network via wifi and ethernet, but neither worked. When using wifi, it could see the networks but wouldn't connect to any of them. Also, when i plugged in a working ethernet cord, the lights didn't even blink on the port and it didn't show up as having anything plugged in. I am running windows 8 pro 64 bit. I have no idea why it is doing this and am starting to get very frustrated by it. If anyone could help it would be much appreciated. Thank you!

Quote from: Svet on 23-February-15, 19:15:40
is the lan card enabled in bios setup and function properly inside OS? [check it in device manager]
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MS-7926 (Z97 GAMING 9 AC) BSOD + Memory Problems

Hello All,
i have some trouble with my new system.
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Any other thoughts to solve it?

That is most likely the issue. That is called mixing which is NOT recommended, especially if all of these were separately sold sticks.
Even mixing of 2 kits of 2x4 can be an issue.
If you are able to borrow MATCHED 4x4 set from a friend/colleague from work, then do it so you can test how it works.
As these are Crucials, I would contact them and ask if they could replace 4 separate modules for 1 matched kit. At least Corsair does similar, so hopefully Crucial would do it too.

MSI Z97 Gaming 9 ACK problem with wifi (lag spike)

hi all,
the problem is that all is well connected to the ethernet (killer 2205).
while on wifi I have many lag spike when i play online game.
I got a laptop with similar wifi card (killer 1202) and all went good!!
so why with killer 1525 on desktop i got this lag spike? its very bad.
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Quote from: darkhawk on 17-June-15, 18:01:01
I'd be more for RMA'ing the board.
But personally, I'm staying away from Killer Network products from now on. They are buggy and do not work very well when they don't work. Sometimes they don't work at all. Check back through these forums, and one of the biggest issues with any of the boards and/or laptops is always the Killer Networks NIC's. And there is no simple and easy fix for many of the issues.
If it was me, I'd buy a nice wireless card and use that instead. Or do the Intel mod you posted about.
I won't say that the Killer Networks device SHOULD work, but time and time again they prove to not work. In that case, I'd replace it with something that will and move on. A $40 wireless card to not spend days or weeks trying to fix the problem is money well spent in my opinion.
now im going with powerlink and all went good, but as all know, powerlink after 2 years will broke and need to replace..... but online game with eth is always better.
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Ended up being stuck at the Management engine @ 100%.
So i just went ahead and flash via the MSI live update utility in windows and i am now on the latest BIOS (1.5)
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I would like to reflash the BIOS and ME to 1.5 using the procedure in this thread to try and fix the issue.
Help?

Use the below to retry:
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
A.) Download the attached archive (180.rar) 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.
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F.) Boot to the USB
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I just got done putting together my first build, everything went well, until I attempted to boot up, I can get into the bios and the mobo beeps once, but when I'm in the bios there are no SATA detected the bios is set on IDE and toggling between all the settings is not working no dvd, and no hardrives show up. They all have power(i can hear the hard drives spin up and the dvd drive will eject)
I've attempted swapping cables and ports galore, but to no avail.
I'm out of ideas, anyone have any tips?
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Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-B10-212P-G1 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z68MA-ED55 (B3) Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($157.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Video Card ($228.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Rosewill Blackbone ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Raidmax 730W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($91.98 @ Amazon)
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DVD drive : Dell?
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Edit: Also Here are some photos of whats going on, in case that helps diagnose the problem.
http://imgur.com/a/yO00s#aTsnU

Quote from: HU16E on 03-October-11, 06:09:20
Give this a try. OS HDD in SATA 1 port, 2nd HDD in SATA port 2. ODD & front case can be left as is. What controller mode was the OS installed with in the other system? With a new system, it is almost never a smooth transition with a HDD that has a previous OS on it. All the chipset drivers & other drivers will be wrong for the new system. A new fresh install is always the only sure-fire way to go.
This is what i started with, the original HD is IDE, but even still, the SATA ports wont register ANYthing, it's like the connection is broke.. I'm getting in touch with them through customer support. Hopefully they will be able to help / replace the board. I posted on some other forums and they all led back to the motherboard being faulty. I even ripped everything back out of the case and laid the board on cardboard, and it was the same thing.
I appreciate your help.

Problem MSI z97 Gaming 7

Hi guys.. need some help.. I have a Z97 Gaming 7 MOBO and I cannot making this thing work with 16gb of ram ( Corsair Vengance 2X8gb 1600mhz), with just one stick ( 8gb ) works fine.. any ideas?

it should work fine so something is wrong!
1: as you have not been very specific please read >>Posting Guide<< and give specifics on your system!
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my best guess will be you have bent pins in the CPU socket or damaged traces!

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