dont understand MSI k7N2-L wont unlock cpu [Archive]

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Digital-EX

12-23-2002, 06:17 AM

I cannot undertand why my processor will not boot up at any setting between 7-13X with 133fsb. I have read many reviews saying this board unlocks Tbred's. Why am I not able to do this? Does anyone else have this problem?

12-23-2002, 06:42 AM

Have you tried updating the BIOS? From what I've read its not the only NF2 having multiplier problems :(

KingInge2000

12-23-2002, 06:48 AM

I only heard about the Epox nForce 2 Boards.

Digital-EX

12-23-2002, 07:00 AM

Bios? what is that LOL. Of course I have tried the bios look at my sig with all the tweaks...im no n00b. Anywayz is there a way to test theoretical bandwith when running DualDDR.?

12-23-2002, 07:18 AM

I didn't say you were a n00b...you bought the MSI expecting it to OC well :p

Digital-EX

12-23-2002, 07:59 AM

It does OC well from what I read.:D I dont want to get to 200fsb, just 150fsb stable. That isnt much to ask. Most of the reviews show all boards including Abit, Asus, Chaintech can only do 178fsb stable anywayz. Plus my board looks cooler modded in my case than any others. :D :D And my 3Dmark owns yours?? LOL

12-23-2002, 08:06 AM

Hehehe...I'm glad that you're happy that your 2400+ @ 2235MHz & a 9700 Pro beats my nearly 2 month old score w/ a 1600+ @ 2024MHz & a Ti4200 by 300pts :)

Why bother posting, you know it all :D

Crazymofo

12-23-2002, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by N8
Hehehe...I'm glad that you're happy that your 2400+ @ 2235MHz & a 9700 Pro beats my nearly 2 month old score w/ a 1600+ @ 2024MHz & a Ti4200 by 300pts :)

Why bother posting, you know it all :D

$200 for N8's setup vs. $500+ for Ex's only 300 point dif = Owned!!

12-23-2002, 09:28 AM

I'm not saying that...but I'm not sure I'd be bragging about a 2400+/9700pro score of 15k, hehe ;)

Tweaked!

12-23-2002, 09:43 AM

Well guys, I wouldn't go comparing apples to oranges here. that won't get the problem solved. Besides, my 3 year old tnt2 32mb ownz both of you;) j/k
Digital-EX, I wouldn't hold a lot of faith in a couple of reviews. Most of those reviews are usually sponsored by the manufacturer, who pads the pockets of those willing to make their product look a little better than it truly is. Msi has always been good for a stable board, but not a good o/cer. Even my K7D is about the best duallie board on the market, but not a good o/cer.
Just a thought here though, have you cut the appropriate bridges on that cpu to oopen the lower multi's? I'm not the most knowledgeable about these larger chips, but I have read that you have to cut a bridge (L10???) to enable the lower multi's. I could be wrong though.:)

Praetereo

12-23-2002, 10:20 AM

On cutting that bridge - Anyone have good info on this?
Sorry to butt in - but I have basically the same problem with one of my setups...