**Official MSI Z77 Mpower Discussion Thread**

I have a strange boot issue & taking a long time to enter bios set up.
Until yesterday it's been fine but when booting and I look in the lower right corner of the monitor it seems to hang with B4 showing there and this stays on for about 1 minute before A2 appears and the system boots.
I often need to enter set up to boot from a different drive.

I decided to reset bios and re enter my OC settings and it's working fine again.
Now I wonder what could have caused this in the first place.


I had this until I reset the mother board by shorting the pins and taking the battery out now it's ok.
It was most likely just one of them things?

I've ditched msi control centre as I kept getting "please replace the ME version" MSI support ant got a clue on how to fix it!
 
Will the nature of this board being fixed voltage, impair the life of the CPU when compared to using offset?

It's the only reason that I didn't buy one a couple of months ago.
 
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Will the nature of this board being fixed voltage, impair the life of the CPU when compared to using offset?

It's the only reason that I didn't buy one a couple of months ago.
Just use auto volts, along with vdroop offset, works well for me anyway - see my post below back from October last year.
Nelly on 25th Oct 2012 said:
I've currently got my 2500K now on Auto Voltage with power saving features clocked at 4.8GHz, the vcore is at 1.31v (1.32v real) using 12.5% Vdroop, I will post screenshots later.

That's the good thing about lowering the Vdroop if you have a high VID like mine, which is 1.411v @ 4.8GHz, but only needs around 1.3v (1.31v real) in BIOS to be stable.

I think the majority of Ivybridge have a really low VID i.e. <1.2v> you cannot increase Vdroop above 100%, this is when Voltage Offset would be required which the board doesn't have, you could then increase the offset to match the VID required at higher clocks. Obviously it doesn't matter if your using Manual Voltage to overclock because you can choose whatever voltage, I prefer power saving using auto voltage with voltage offsets.
Original post >> http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=23031134&postcount=66
 
Hi 8 Pack :)

Surely though, theoretically a CPU should last longer if it spends most of its time under low voltage and only temporarily has to receive 1.4v for example, than if it is receiving 1.4v all the time?

If i'm wrong, could you explain why? :)

Cheers :D

These cpus have an internal throttle back at what about 95 degrees.
So thats a back up in itself.
A buddy of mine has one of these chips(2500k) and he runs his case fans slow, lets the dust build up to alarming porportions and oc's of course you guessed it occasionally throttles back and he has been using the chip since it came out with no ill effects
 
These cpus have an internal throttle back at what about 95 degrees.
So thats a back up in itself.
A buddy of mine has one of these chips(2500k) and he runs his case fans slow, lets the dust build up to alarming porportions and oc's of course you guessed it occasionally throttles back and he has been using the chip since it came out with no ill effects

I want to get my chip clocked as far as I possibly can. If I can get it to 5GHz I will be content, any further will be a bonus. :p

As for cooling, I will hopefully have a medium thickness 360 with six fans on it, an XSPC 450 and an EK-Supreme LTX loop for CPU only, so that shouldn't be an issue.
 
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Just got round to flashing the 17.7 bios today and the damn thing refused to boot the right drive :(

I tried to configure the right drive in the bios but it didn't work, thankfully I found a way... apparently involved just resetting the bios settings to it's default and re-configuring everything but it now works
 
Included the latest official BIOS on the front page that came out in April.
Latest Offical BIOS >>Latest Offical BIOS >> BIOS ID: 17.8
  • [17.8] Update BIOS module.
  • [17.8] Improved memory compatibility.
  • [17.7] Update CPU Micro Code.
  • [17.7] Update ME firmware.
  • [17.7] Improved memory compatibility.
  • [17.6] Update CPU Micro Code.
  • [17.6] Update onboard Realtek LAN driver.
  • [17.6] Update ME version to v.8.1.20.1336.
  • [17.6] Improved PCI- E display card compatibility
  • [17.5] Support GOP detection compatibility.
  • [17.5] Support WinPE.
  • [17.5] Improved memory compatibility.
  • [17.5] Improved gaming keyboard compatibility.
  • [17.4] Update CPU Micro Code.
  • [17.4] Update ME firmware.
  • [17.4] Improved memory compatibility.
  • [17.3] Enhance OC ability.
  • [17.2] Support GOP detection function.
  • [17.2] Improved memory compatibility.
  • [17.1] Release BIOS.
  • Release Date: 23rd April 2013
NOTE: Make sure you unplug your PSU from A/C power and properly >>Clear CMOS Guide<< after flashing.


Included the latest beta BIOS came out on the 4th of May also. This will be newer than the official 17.8 BIOS.
NOTE: Make sure you unplug your PSU from A/C power and properly >>Clear CMOS Guide<< after flashing.

WARNING:- DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS MSI LIVE UPDATE 5 METHOD TO UPDATE YOUR BIOS, HIGH RISK OF BIOS FAILIURE!

Latest Beta BIOS >> BIOS ID: H83

Please note that flashing this release occurs entirely at your own risk!
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<, Method II for best results.
Do NOT use the BIOS/UEFI integrated M-Flash Routine.

>>Alternative Method BIOS flashing/update using an USB Flash Drive<< Latest version of HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool 2.2.3 >> Click Here

E7751IMS.H82 ==> E7751IMS.H83
  1. Fix UEFI OS 80 port can't show CPU temp issue.
  2. Fix clear cmos after boot option priorities show error issue.
  3. Fixed build-in shell disappear issue when update FixedBootOrder13 module.
  4. Disable "Secure Boot"when "Windows 8 feature" set from "Enabled" to "Disabled" to patch some NV's graphics card capability issue.
  5. Fixed OA30tool change OEMID & OEMTBLID failed when select boot to UEFI OS.
  6. Fix some monitor hang B2 issue.
  7. Change French language error in the option "Load Overclocking Profile x".
  8. Limit Snapshot to be triggled just one time while system with multiple USB keyboards plug.
  9. Update SMBIOS module ver 34.
  10. Improve OC memory(2600Mhz+) capability for Intel 7 series project.
  11. Release Date: 4th May 2013
DISCLAIMER:
MSI will not be held responsible or liable for any damage made with using a BETA BIOS.
Please proceed with discretion and do not attempt to use unless you know what you are doing!
Also new utility/driver updates, as of 18th May 2013.

Utility
  • Lucidlogix VIRTU MVP v2.1.224 *NEW* >> Click Here
  • MSI CLICK BIOS II v1.0.115 *NEW* >> Click Here
  • MSI Control Center v2.5.056 *NEW* >> Click Here
  • MSI SUITE v1.0.030 *NEW* >> Click Here
  • MSI Super-Charger (Apple iPad/iPhone) v1.2.018 *NEW* >> Click Here
Drivers

  • Atheros Bluetooth Driver v8.0.0.224 *NEW* >> Click Here
  • Intel ME Driver v9.0.2.1345 *NEW* >> Click Here
  • Intel PCH Driver v9.4.0.1017 *NEW* >> Click Here
  • Intel RST v12.6.0.1033 *NEW* >> Click Here
  • Intel® Smart Connect Technology v4.1.40.2143 *NEW* >> Click Here
  • Intel USB 3.0 Driver v1.0.8.251 *NEW* >> Click Here
  • Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Driver v7.069 *NEW* >> Click Here
  • Realtek HD Audio Driver R2.71 *NEW* >> Click Here

  • Intel VGA Driver v9.17.10.3062 *NEW* >> Click Here
 
Please can you tell me your settings so I can OC my 3570k to 4.5ghz like you.

Thanks.

That'd be by manual volts 1.32 for the 3570K for 4500mhz, no pwer saving
and

CPU Core V Droop Offset Control…………………………………………………………………………………….[100%]
GPU V Droop Offset Control………………………………………………………………………………………………[Auto]
Digital Compensation Level……………………………………………………………………………………………….[High]
CPU Core OCP Expander…………………………………………………………..………………………………………[Enhanced]
GPU OCP Expander…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[Default]
CPU Core Switching Frequency……………………………………………………………………………………………[Auto]
GPU Switching Frequency……………………………………………………………………………………………………[Auto]


CPU Core Volts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…[Auto] for 44x or 1.320v approx. for manual and 45x
CPU PCH Voltage ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[1.0555]
CPU I/O Volts………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..[1.0700]
Dram Voltage…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[1.5055]
GPU Voltage……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..[Auto]
System Agent……………………………………………………………..[using.9650]or Auto is windows default .9250
CPU PLL Voltage………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..[1.650]
DDR_VREF_CA_A………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[0.7450]
DDR_VREF_CA_B………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[0.7450]
DDR_VREF_DA_A……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..[0.7450]
DDR_VREF_DA_B………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[0.7450]
OC Retry Count………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[1]

Limit CPIUD Maximum……………………………………………………………………………………………………….[Disabled]
(It is designed to limit the listed speed of the processor to older operating systems.)
Execute Disable Bit…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[Enabled]
Intel Virtualization Technology…………………………………………………………………………………………..[Enabled]
Power Technology………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[Custom]
C1E Support………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..[Enabled]
Over Speed Protection……………………………………………………………………………………………………….[Disabled]
(Monitors current CPU draw as well as power consumption; if it exceeds a certain
level, the processor automatically reduces its clock speed.
For overclocking, it is recommended this feature is disable)

Intel C State…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[Disabled]
Package C State not shown when disabled !
Package C State Limit……………………………Stock[Auto]………………………….for OC’g[Disabled]or[ No Limit]
No Limit seems to give lower temperatures on CPU than Disabled
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch……………………………………………………………………………………………….[Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher……………………………………………………………………………………………………………[Enabled]
Long Duration Power Limit………………………………..Stock[77]…………………………………………………..OC[255]
Long Duration Maintained…………………………………Stock[1]……………………………………………………….OC[60]
Short Duration Power Limit…………………………………Stock[96]……………………………………………………OC[255]
Primary Plane Current Limit………………………………..Stock[1024]………………………………………………OC[1024]
Secondary Plane Current Limit…………………………….Stock[50]…………………………………………………….OC[60]
Primary Plane Turbo Power Limit………………………….Stock[0]……………………………………………………OC[255]
Secondary Plane Turbo Power Limit………………………Stock[0]……………………………………………………OC[255]
1/2/3/4/ Core Ratio Limit……………………………………………………………………………………………………..[45 each]

Intel Smart Connect Technology ………………………………………………………………………………………….[Disabled]
CPU Smart Fan Target………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[40c]
CPU Minimum Fan Speed……………………………………………………………………………………………………..[25%]
Sys Fan 1 Control…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[100%]
All other Sys Fan(s) unused

-USB Configuration-

USB controller…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[Enabled]
Legacy USB Support……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[Enabled]
Onboard USB 3 Controller………………………………………………………………………………………………………[Enabled]

-Integrated Graphics Devices Configuration-

Virtu Technology…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[Disabled]
Initiate Graphic Adaptor…………………………………………………………………………………………………………[Peg]
IGD Multi Monitor…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..[Disabled]

ACPI Stand By State…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[S3]
Power LED………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[Blinking]

Lan Option ROM……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[Disabled]
Network Stack………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[Disabled]

-Wireless LAN & BT Configuration
WIFI Controller……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[Disabled]
Bluetooth Controller…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..[Disabled]

for full auto volts and power savings set to CPU core volts to auto and core ratios at 44x each maintaining power settings and others above
running 45x and manual volts isn't anymore real benefit

my ram is running @1600 thou its rated 1866


now using a 3770K cpu
 
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New bios

Hi! I've recently done the dummest thing of my life.

I tryed to update my bios on the 77mpower, and it crashed, so the bios got destroyed. Then i switched to the other bios and tryed to update the bios again. This one crashed aswell.. Now I dont have any bios', need help to fox this :)
 
Just removed this board from my system because I've upgraded to a Z87-GD65, but I have a problem getting the WiFi module out, it seems to be stuck in the port no matter how much I gently ease it out it won't budge, is there a trick to this or was it pre-installed cause I don't remember?
 
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