MSI Z97 Gaming 5 A2 Error.

[jaxs94]

Since yesterday my computer sticks on a black screen with A2 in the bottom right corner when I switch it on or reset it, I cant even go into bios or anything when the error is displayed. I figured out when I unplug either the mouse or the keyboard it boots fine to windows when only one is plugged in and then I just plug the mouse back in after it passes the bios screen and its fine. Does anyone know why this might happen? Thank you.

 

[HEXiT]

A2 normally means hard drive detection error. check the hdd cables.

 

[jaxs94]

A2 normally means hard drive detection error. check the hdd cables.

But would that affect the mouse and keyboard prevent it from booting?

 

[HEXiT]

yes mate it will affect the speed at which your bios initialized which will cause the failed boot. removing the mouse or keyboard will speed up bios execution by a little which may be enough to get a good boot or at least get to the splash screens.

i got this info of the moderator on the msi forums.

 

[Joao Machado]

Try to boot without any ssd/hdd. IF there is no error try individual hdd /sdd boots if only 1 of them give you the error , replace the sata cable and try a new one and report back