Game settings on MSI Z97 Gaming are not being saved.
Game settings on MSI Z97 Gaming are not being saved.
It would be a straightforward and quick solution, so let's give it a shot.
When it starts and keeps saying "CMOS Cleared" repeatedly, the battery is likely dead. If it boots normally without overclocking, another issue might be at play—consider replacing the battery first. If that doesn’t help, a BIOS update could be an option, though there aren’t many alternatives left.
It seems the CMOS battery is completely drained. I installed an MSI Z97 Gaming 5 about two months ago and discovered it was also dead.