Dynamic Dashboard III Issue - X870E Godlike

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I am receiving messages that the bridge is mostly stable with the version from 16th Jan. So first of all, please make sure you update the firmware as well as BIOS and MSI Center.
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MEG-X870E-GODLIKE/support#firmware
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We're pushing our contacts to get this moving forward too, but our abilities are limited.
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waltersw156502d9 said:
The software is clearly doing something wrong. When it initially runs, it detects that the AMD firmware is present and that it is configured to flash a new AMD firmware, but then.flashed the Intel version, rechecks, sees a mismatch and won’t continue the reflash. I will upload the log when I get home.

So, how did I fix this? I went onto the Z890 webpage, installed the Z890 recovery tool but copied over the AMD firmware and data file to the Z890 folder and renamed the files to Intel version. Ran the Z890 tool, which saw a match, it then flashed the renamed AMD firmware and data back into the EZ-bridge, but on recheck saw the mismatch and refused the rest of the procedure. I then went back to the AMD software, skipped the recovery process and just did the firmware update, and got the EZ-bridge up to date with the correct AMD firmware.

The debug code and the CPU and ChipA temps are working again, but the main screen is still down.

I’m starting RMA #2 for just the EZ bridge.
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That is so weird. The Z890 and the X870E flash tools have different files. The .exe is the same but the .bin files are different.
 

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b933930151502d6 said:
That is so weird. The Z890 and the X870E flash tools have different files. The .exe is the same but the .bin files are different.
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Why is it weird or let alone so weird? They are likely same devices but they need to interact with two different motherboard and chipsets, so they have different firmwares. Makes perfect sense.
 
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igo154102da said:
Why is it weird or let alone so weird? They are likely same devices but they need to interact with two different motherboard and chipsets, so they have different firmwares. Makes perfect sense.
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This was a response to @waltersw156502d9 who somehow got the Intel firmware onto his AMD board, despite the downloads being different files.
It makes sense to me but clearly not to you...
 
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b933930151502d6 said:
That is so weird. The Z890 and the X870E flash tools have different files. The .exe is the same but the .bin files are different.
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Well, I put in the RMA request and was about to pack up everything for the 2nd RMA when I needed to get something off the system, so I plugged in the essentials (cheap air cooler, one stick of ram, the graphics cards, keyboard and mouse into USB bot no other USB (e.g., no front panel USB connectors, no RGB). This was after the board had been completely disconnected overnight (>12 hours with no cables from the power supply plugged into it). Booted it up, same issues (showing debug code and then cpu & ChipA temps, but nothing on the main screen. Happened to load MSI center because i saw the updated A72 bios and thought I should update before breaking down the system again for the 2nd RMA, on the off chance I checked Mystic Lights and it was turned off. I’ve tried toggling it before but it had no effect, but this time I turned it on… and the main display came on.

I don’t know if it’s working now because it’s a stripped down system with minimal USB devices and no aRGB or RGB plugged, but it’s definitely working. I will be real-attaching the remaining USB, RGB and additional system fans to see if the problem reverts back. It would still suck if adding in other USB, RGB and/or case fans causes this problem, but it will be interesting to see. I’ll post another update in a week.
 
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Did everyone notice that they published a fix to the ARGB issue? Now my lighting of the PC case is back!
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P.S. The description there is weird, because I've had this issue since A30 or something like that. I am still on A60, but this update fixed ARGB for me.
 
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igo154102da said:
Did everyone notice that they published a fix to the ARGB issue? Now my lighting of the PC case is back!
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P.S. The description there is weird, because I've had this issue since A30 or something like that. I am still on A60, but this update fixed ARGB for me.
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what exactly is the problem? i haven't installed it despite being on a72 simply because i don't notice anytyhing
 
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m153502d5 said:
what exactly is the problem? i haven't installed it despite being on a72 simply because i don't notice anytyhing
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At some point everything that's connected to the EZ Bridge's ARGB connectors went dark. It was weird. Starting with some BIOS version (I don't remember which one) if I enabled on-board wifi/bt back, the ARGB would also turn on, but then go dark after some time until next cold start. Otherwise, it wouldn't work at all. All my PC case lighting and everything else would stay dark.

I am on A60 currently, and when I saw that new fw update available, I downloaded it, ran it and boom all my RBGs lit up! I was like, wow, finally :D Thanks MSI.
 
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igo154102da said:
At some point everything that's connected to the EZ Bridge's ARGB connectors went dark. It was weird. Starting with some BIOS version (I don't remember which one) if I enabled on-board wifi/bt back, the ARGB would also turn on, but then go dark after some time until next cold start. Otherwise, it wouldn't work at all. All my PC case lighting and everything else would stay dark.

I am on A60 currently, and when I saw that new fw update available, I downloaded it, ran it and boom all my RBGs lit up! I was like, wow, finally :D Thanks MSI.
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Does it reset your settings ?
I don’t want to reinstall msicenter to change the colors again
 
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m153502d5 said:
Does it reset your settings ?
I don’t want to reinstall msicenter to change the colors again
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I don't know, I've had MSI Center uninstalled for ages now. It just brought back all (default?) RGB lighting in my PC. If it is working without this firmware update, I wouldn't bother. I don't think the description on that f/w is accurate, but if it is, it should fix some other things too.
 
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has anyone seen any reports of all of the problems experienced here, happening to the new "v2"? the X870E Godlike Max? I can't find any reliable source where someone has mentioned the m.2 or dynamic dashboard issue on the max motherboard.
 
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The usb disconnect/reconnect is driving me crazy. The recovery tool detects the dashboard but when I apply the firmware it will disconnect right away and it won't update the firmware. What now?
 
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Hey guys I pulled the DD up while the pc was running and the what I thought was the PSU keeps making this clicking noise but I guess it's the DD unplug,plug cycling after reading some threads. Still unsure though because if I try booting the PC currently (which has to be done through flash bios)
With the ez bridge attached the clicking sound will start and after a couple times it stops. I can't get in and update the DD with it on bc it crashes and shuts down the PC if I put it on mid running and it won't boot with it in on base what do I do?
 
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iceyvibes said:
Hey guys I pulled the DD up while the pc was running
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Well, this is one way to make it never work again. It must never be removed or attached if the board is powered.

At this stage, I suggest you try a warranty claim.
 
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