Z97 xpower ac temp reading

Hello all,
I've been using my Z97 Xpower AC motherboard for a while and absolutely love it. Great design and awesome stability with its digital caps make overclocking a dream. But one thing that I've been noticing while running temperature monitoring software (hwinfo, nzxt cam, etc.) shows that one of the sensors ("TEMPERATURE 4" in CAM) on the motherboard is pinned at 128 degrees C. Any idea what could have caused this and can it be fixed without returning the motherboard under warranty? Thanks!

I work as an electrical and instrumentation technician. When certain instruments fail such as RTDs or Thermocouples they are designed to read full scale so that they will trigger whatever alarm may be set to do so as to garner the attention that the problem needs. I would make note of the problem and contact the MSI Service/Warranty dept. and have them make note of the problem so as to have it notated somewhere in the event there are any future problems with the motherboard.

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Z97 XPOWER AC BIOS A is dead

Hi all!
Help me please!
Z97 XPOWER AC
I have the problem that the OP posted. I updated to the 1.3 bios but now the computer after I press the power button, doesn't do anything. The fans turn on, and lights are on, but nothing else happens. The keyboard LEDs don't turn on either.
I've pressing the CMOS reset button, but it still does the same.
In MSIHQ Tool:
Error: rom file romid is not compatible with existing
I try:
Boot from the USB key again and when you see options to choose 1,2 or 3,
press SHIFT+F5, then when you see A:\ or C:\, type:
efiflash bios.bin /x [ctrl+m]
But:
Error: rom image layout detected rormhole is redesigned
BIOS B is working.
P.S. I apologize for the bad English

Quote from: flobelix on 30-July-14, 00:02:33
Use the below to flash your board to version 1.3 being the latest. You must follow the guide exactly and use the attached archive (not anything downloaded from MSI).
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
A.) Download the attached archive (XPower_130.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.
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 from working bios.
G.) Once it booted successfully switch to the bad bios without powering down or rebooting
H.) Now follow the directions and let the tool flash the bad bios with 1.A
I.) After flashing reinstall ME drivers in Windows: http://download.msi.com/dvr_exe/intel_me10_mb.zip
Did not happen.
After the start of the firmware, the computer is turned off.
Booting from the BIOS working with the USB and selecting 1 (after switching to a dead bios) booted windows.
Now I am in OS
included dead bios
Can I flash underneath?
Upd:
On the second attempt it worked out!
Thank you so much!
You are the best!

Z97 xpower delid guard

If anyone has the delid guard from the z97 xpower they are not using or don't want, I'm in need for one for my z97 mpower. I was under the assumption my z97 mpower came with one and I was wrong. Please let me know I will buy it. Thank you!

Quote from: Nichrome on 26-January-15, 20:01:06
Delid die guard, as far as I am aware, will only work with Xpower model it is dedicated for. Also I doubt anyone would sell off something they might need. Ask MSI if you could buy it off them or their partner
>>How to contact MSI.<<
It works fine with the mpower. There is no design difference between the m and x as far as socket design. I got a buddy of mine who has both boards and the guard works identical on the mpower as the xpower. He is using his. As far as contacting msi that's a waste of time lol.

Help a newb connect his power supply cables to the MSI Z97 XPower AC?

My Background
I am mostly a software kind of guy, and this is my first time building a computer. I saved lots of money, did lots of research, and picked my parts.
So far, I've installed my CPU & Fan to the Motherboard, and mounted them to the case.
Now it's time to install my Power Supply. Mounting it to the case is easy. The problem comes when I have to connect the cables. The manuals don't explain the purpose of these cables or provide "step-by-step" instructions.
I've been searching for over an hour, but can't get a clear idea of what I'm supposed to do. So I'm hoping someone can help me here.
Hardware
Motherboard: MSI Z97 XPOWER AC
Power Supply: Seasonic X-1250
(EDIT: Forum does not let me link to the manuals, so for anyone who needs...please look online)
Problem
On page 29 of my motherboard manual, it shows 4 different power connection slots (JPWR1, JPWR2, JPWR3, JPWR4). Unfortunately, it doesn't explain what goes in them.
On page 59 & 61 of my Power Supply manual, there is listing of all the key cables.
I think the "Mainboard 24/20 Pin" cable goes into the "JPWR1" slot.
- So I am mostly confused about the other slots (JPWR2, JPWR3, JPWR4).
- Also, it's confusing that there are two CPU cables called "CPU 8/4 Pin" & "CPU 8 Pin".
Can anyone help me?

Quote from: myfamilyshopping on 24-March-15, 20:00:38
Hi guys, I have a follow-up question about my Seasonic PSU "PCI-E cables".
The way my PCI-E cables are designed is...
There's one end which is a single cable with a 12 hole connector...that goes into the PCI-E port on my power supply.
But then the other end splits out into two different cables, with each having a sort of 6/2 connector.
So regarding the end that splits out into two different cables...
Can each be used on different PCI-E devices?
Or is it the case that because my PSU has 3 PCI-E ports (and 3 of the cables I described)...that only 3 PCI-E devices can be powered?
all can be used however you plan to use them! all them connectors are tied to a single 104amp +12v Rail so they are getting power off a single Rail!
as long as what you plug them into do not exceed the Rail's ratings your fine (would take quite a few Graphics cards to get above that) (basically if it works it works) (would take like 2 R9-295x2's or 4 R9-290X's to get to that point)

Z97 XPower AC Issues

Dear users of this forum.
I'm experiencing issues with my freshly built computer. I bought 2 Radeon 290's to use in crossfire, however when there's a card in one of the PCIE slots controlled by the PLX PEX 8747 chip my system becomes very slow and unresponsive. I tried the cards in the PCI_E2 slot and they both work as they should. Even with one card in the PLX controlled slots this problem occurs.
This problem occurs under UEFI and Windows.
My computer:
Intel Core i7 4790K
Corsair Hydro H110
MSI Z97 XPower AC
2x Sapphire Radeon R9 290 OC TRI-X
Crucial Ballistix Tactical BLT2C8G3D1608ET3LX0CEU 2x8GB VLP
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WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB HDD
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What i've tried so far:
-BIOS RESET
-Reinstall Windows 8.1
-BIOS update 1.0->1.3
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-R9 270 in PLX controlled slot -> same result
Also, I was looking at the mainboard and found a jumper called JPLX1, what's it for??

Have no idea what's the jumper for, but what I can say is that you read manual about this
Did you use xfire bridge for these (you didn't mention, sometimes something obvious answer and usage, but you might have not used it)?
Also try again but with single RAM stick, single SSD (with OS) just after you clear CMOS ( >>Clear CMOS Guide<< if needed )
If still no go, what I'd suggest is that you borrow different graphics card in your board.
And, possibly very important too: contact Sapphire for vBIOS update.

[MSI Z97 Xpower AC] Question about "optimum performance" for single card...

This is my first PC build. And I need some clarification about something I read in my manual for the "MSI Z97 Xpower AC" motherboard.
In my manual, it says:
Quote
For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E2 slot is recommended.
I would just like clarification...does this refer to all types of PCIe cards? Or just graphics cards?
For example, suppose I install my graphics card into the "PCI_E2 slot" to take advantage of "optimum performance".
Would the "optimum performance" go away if I installed another (non graphics card) device into another PCIe port?

Quote from: Chike on 27-March-15, 09:23:57
Although the table refer to CrossFire/SLI configuration you should still follow those rules when installing any kind of cards.
e.g. if you use more than one card you should not use slot PCIE_E2 at all.
Yes! This is what I was getting at...but I forgot to quote the following part (that confused me):
Quote
The table below shows the correlation between the PCIe slots bandwidth and multiple graphics cards.
It talked about "multiple graphic cards", so I wondered whether the rules still applied if the other PCIe device was something else.
So, yes, I will take your suggestion to follow the rules...regardless of what type of device.
And, yes, like Nichrome & yourself have stated, I will consider the speed of the device & prioritize graphics card.
Thanks alot guys!

[MSI Z97 Xpower AC] Confusion about about BIOS updating...

So I am a newb who has just finished his first build, using the "MSI Z97 Xpower AC" motherboard (purchased last month).
The first thing I want to do is update the BIOS.
But I am a little confused about how I should proceed.
In the manual, it describes the "M-Flash" method for updating BIOS.
But as I was reading reviews of this motherboard, there was some talk about the manual being "out-dated" in regards to BIOS update instructions. Some people suggested using some "forum method" for updating. I also see this topic which provides an alternative method for updating the BIOS:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=172772.0
So how do you think I should proceed with updating the BIOS?
Really, what is the safest method?

Quote from: JLio01 on 31-March-15, 07:54:03
Forum tool is safer, M-Flash is easier. (my pov..)
I agree with that. Although for this motherboard (any with Dual BIOS), it should not matter whether it's safer or not, as you can always restore bricked BIOS by using secondary one
As you are using very first version of BIOS (v1.0) you can either use >>This One<< for MFlash which is latest official available v1.7 from MSI's product website OR for latest official/BETA BIOS to be used with Forum flash tool, you have to ask Svet to prepare a file for you (simply ask for it on current topic)
But the real question is: do you have any issues with your system that BIOS will fix it?? Because if your reason to flash is "I want latest", then forgive me, but that's the worst "reason" you might ever have.

[MSI Z97 Xpower AC] What driver enables "Wi-Fi" from the module?

I'm having a strange problem with the Wi-Fi module that comes with the "MSI Z97 Xpower AC" motherboard.
Some background...
The module itself seems to be physically installed correctly.
I saw my "Windows 7 Ultimate 64" detect the bluetooth hardware.
I was able to install the "Intel BlueTooth Driver" package from my motherboard's driver page:
http://ca.msi.com/support/mb/Z97_XPOWER_AC.html#down-driver&Win7%2064
In my "Device Manager", it displays as "Intel Wireless Bluetooth" in the section called "Bluetooth Radios".
The problem is...
I can't seem to get any "Wi-Fi" functionality from the module.
In my "Device Manager", there is an item called "Network Controller" in the section called "Other Devices".
It has an exclamation mark over it, and in the properties it says: "The drivers for this device are not installed".
I suspected that the driver package called "Intel Wireless Display" might solve this problem.
But when I run it, it says: "This platform is nor compatible witgh Intel WiDi...Your wireless card is not compatible...Your wireless driver cannot find or load necessary components..".
I am really confused. Can anyone help?

Okay, another strange update.
So as I explained in my original post...no driver from the MSI website works for Wi-Fi.
Then I tried the special USB that came with my board, which contains drivers.
Using the autoplay, I had same result...bluetooth and network installed fine. But Wi-Fi still didn't get installed.
But I found a solution using a strange method...
I must explore the contents of the USB.
I must navigate to "\Network\Intel WLAN\WIFI\WIN7 PLUS\Win7Plus\Win64\Drivers\Win7"
Then I must double-click the "iProDifX.exe" located in the folder.
This will display an icon that animates for a couple of minutes.
Then the WiFi icon will appear in Windows taskbar and Wi-Fi starts to work!
What is strange is that I don't think this component is available through any of the drivers offered at the MSI website.
Also strange is that all the normal installers of the USB fail at installing this.

Another Odd CPU Temp Reading

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[Z97 XPOWER AC] Eeupdate.exe program to write back the MAC address into the BIOS

Hi,
Following the procedure of restoring a fully corrupted bios in a Z97 XPOWER AC, now I need the tool to write the MAC address back to the chipset.
Anyone of you has the latest version of Eeupdate.exe that can be used for it?
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Msi Z68 GD80 (G3) strange Cpu Temp.reading

Hello all,this is my first post here.
I just purchased an Msi Z68 GD80(G3) and I think I have strange cpu temp. reading as seen in the Hw monitor.My i5 2500k idle/load CPU temp. is equal or higher than core temps which is strange for an intel cpu,as an intel user for years I believe it should be 10-12C lower than core temps.(my previous mobo was giga p67 ud5 and never had this issue).Double checked my cpu cooler-spire thermax 2-no problems.Updated to last bios-no change-Any recommendations/solutions welcomed here.
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HW Monitor's temp interpretation may just not be calibrated for the specific Fintek chip used on your MB. Maybe you want to check with the HW monitor home site as well.
How do the temps compare with whats read/displayed in Speedfan, Real Temp or Core Temp ?
If they are all similar, then it could just be a badly calibrated sensor on the board as well.
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Also check with MSI technical to see if they are aware of a general tendency with regards to this, or whether a BIOS revision may have addressed such an issue. >>How to contact MSI.<<
Just recheck your heatsink seating again and maybe even reseat the CPU and do a full socket pin inspection at the same time.

Z97 Gaming 7 Not Reading CPU Temps

I have had the Z97 Gaming 7 installed since July/2014 and had no issues. Today when I booted up I noticed that the debug LED was not displaying the CPU temp just "00". In the bios it also does not display the CPU temp but the system temp is displayed. In AIDA64 the CPU temp is stuck at 40c but it shows all the single core temps correctly.
I have removed the boards battery, cleared the CMOS and updated the BIOS to 1.80. Still showing "00" when booted up and no CPU temps in the BIOS. Can't understand whats going on here, could it be a dead sensor on the board? Some help would be appreciated.
System Specs:
Windows 8.1 64
Samsung 840 Evo 1TB
i7 4790K
MSI Z97 Gaming 7
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Thanks Nichrome. Unfortunately here where I live, that is not an easy thing to do as there are not to many IT places i would trust to have this done. I guess I'll have to look around to see if I can borrow a Z97 board or a Haswell Processor to rule out with component needs to be RMA'd.
If any one else can add any more insight I would be grateful.

Which BIOS does provide the more accurate temp reads?

My board is in the sig, and i am talking about the differences between the 1.9 and the 2.4 version here. The difference for the CPU temps is exactly 5 degrees celcius, and 4 degrees for the system temps.
1.9 readings:
CPU: 36°C idle - 61°C full load
System: 34°C
2.4 readings:
CPU: 31°C idle - 56°C full load
System: 38°C
Now, which readings can i trust more?

Any info about the New Bios 2.5 , and the temps ?
They say that it has more fixes about temps !!
The point is that the 2.3 & 2.4 did the job all ready , what this does extra?
I will test it soon , i just download it

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