MSI Gaming 7 User Manual

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6-3 Troubleshooting
6-3-1	 Frequently	Asked	Questions
To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's 
website.
Q:	 Why	is	the	light	of	my	keyboard/optical	mouse	still	on	after	the	computer	shuts	down?	A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on. 
Q:	 How	do	I	clear	the	CMOS	values?A:	 For 	motherboards 	that 	have 	a 	Clear 	CMOS 	button, 	press 	this...

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6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the 
problem.
START
A
Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power  cord etc. 
Isolate the short circuit. 
Secure the CPU cooler on the CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard.
Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket.
(Continued...)
Ye s
The	problem	is	verified	and	solved.
The	problem	is	verified	and...

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If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the plac\
e of purchase or local dealer 
for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our 
customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. 
The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail.
The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail.
END
A
Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer.
The graphics card,   expansion slot, or monitor might...

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6-4 Debug LED Codes
CodeDescription
10PEI Core is started. 
11Pre-memory	CPU	initialization	is	started.
12~14Reserved.
15Pre-memory	North-Bridge	initialization	is	started.
16~18Reserved.
19Pre-memory	South-Bridge	initialization	is	started.
1A~2AReserved.
2B~2FMemory	initialization.
31Memory installed.
32~36CPU	PEI	initialization.
37~3AIOH	PEI	initialization.
3B~3EPCH	PEI	initialization.
3F~4FReserved.
60DXE Core is started.
61NVRAM	initialization.
62Installation of the PCH runtime services....

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CodeDescription
92PCI	Bus	initialization	is	started.
93PCI	Bus	hot	plug	initialization.
94PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many resources are requested.
95Check PCI device requested resources.
96Assign PCI device resources.
97Console	Output	devices	connect	(ex.	Monitor	is	lighted).
98Console	input	devices	connect	(ex.	PS2/USB	keyboard/mouse	are	activated).
99Super	IO	initialization.
9AUSB	initialization	is	started.
9BIssue	reset	during	USB	initialization	process.
9CDetect and install all...

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CodeDescription
B4USB device hot plug-in.
B5PCI device hot plug.
B6Clean-up of NVRAM.
B7Reconfigure	NVRAM	settings.
B8~BFReserved.
C0~CFReserved.
CodeDescription
E0S3	Resume	is	started	(called	from	DXE	IPL).
E1Fill boot script data for S3 resume.
E2Initializes	VGA	for	S3	resume.
E3OS S3 wake vector call.
S3	Resume
CodeDescription
F0Recovery	mode	will	be	triggered	due	to	invalid	firmware	volume	detection.
F1Recovery mode will be triggered by user decision.
F2Recovery is started.
F3Recovery...

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CodeDescription
D2PCH	initialization	error.
D3Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available.
D4PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources.
D5No	Space	for	Legacy	Option	ROM	initialization.
D6No Console Output Devices are found.
D7No Console Input Devices are found.
D8It is an invalid password.
D9~DACan't load Boot Option.
DBFlash update is failed.
DCReset protocol is failed.
DE~DFReserved.
E8S3 resume is failed.
E9S3 Resume PPI is not found.
EAS3 Resume Boot Script is invalid....

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Regulatory	Statements
Regulatory	NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to	a	third	 party	 nor	be	used	 for	any	 unauthorized	 purpose.	Contravention	 will	be	prosecuted.	 We	believe	 that	the	information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of\
 printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is...

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FCC	Notice	(U.S.A.	Only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf\
ul interference 
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy a\
nd, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 
However, there is...

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Appendix