MSI 975X Platinum PowerUP Ed..anyone?

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08-11-2006, 09:33 AM
kman540

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/suppor...ist.php?kind=1
Has anyone tried downloading and installing Dual Core Center from here? I can't get the program that came on the disk with the board to work.
08-11-2006, 09:40 AM
cupholder2.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by kman540

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/suppor...ist.php?kind=1
Has anyone tried downloading and installing Dual Core Center from here? I can't get the program that came on the disk with the board to work.

I didn't even use the CD. I just went and downloaded from the Dual Core Center ment for the 965 Platinum. Works ok.

Anyway here are all the problems I am facing.

Need vMCH
Bios needs to allow me to go more than 265 FSB
PC Alert4 reports wrong CPU temps (showed 180c for me)
System needs very high voltages for OCs
More ram options and fix CPU FSB to RAM Ratios (They don't always work for me)
Fix bios problems which make it show wrong frequency
Allow for down multis on retail conroes

There are others, you guys should add to this list so we can all call MSI and tell them of these problems.
08-11-2006, 09:57 AM
kman540

I agree with the majority of the problems you have. Definitely need vMCH, but you should be getting more than 265 FSB. I can get 360.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cupholder2.0

I didn't even use the CD. I just went and downloaded from the Dual Core Center ment for the 965 Platinum. Works ok.

Anyway here are all the problems I am facing.

Need vMCH
Bios needs to allow me to go more than 265 FSB
PC Alert4 reports wrong CPU temps (showed 180c for me)
System needs very high voltages for OCs
More ram options and fix CPU FSB to RAM Ratios (They don't always work for me)
Fix bios problems which make it show wrong frequency
Allow for down multis on retail conroes

There are others, you guys should add to this list so we can all call MSI and tell them of these problems.
08-11-2006, 10:02 AM
cupholder2.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by kman540

I agree with the majority of the problems you have. Definitely need vMCH, but you should be getting more than 265 FSB. I can get 360.

No I mean the bios doesn;t let me select more than 265 fsb. I rely on clockgen for more than that. The most iv gotten was 12x365 = 4.38 Ghz.
08-11-2006, 10:18 AM
kman540

I'm at work right now, but max FSB is 550 I believe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cupholder2.0

No I mean the bios doesn;t let me select more than 265 fsb. I rely on clockgen for more than that. The most iv gotten was 12x365 = 4.38 Ghz.
08-11-2006, 10:28 AM
5-Clicks

Quote:

Originally Posted by kman540

I'm at work right now, but max FSB is 550 I believe.

He knows. He's saying that he has a BIOS bug where it won't show 550 FSB, it only lets him see/select 265 FSB in the BIOS.
08-11-2006, 10:30 AM
JayG30

I have a feeling there is something else stopping cupholder2.0 from having a higher FSB. Everyone else can get much higher numbers and his doesn't even give him the option??? I'd start troubleshooting. Are you sure your running the same BIOS as everyone else and you ahve things set right?
08-11-2006, 10:40 AM
kman540

Correct me if I'm wrong but if you disable C1E option in the BiOS you're locked into the highhest multiplier. Also there are features in the BIOS you will see only with a Conroe and Allendale I assume. I ran a D805 and had similar problems with FSB. I do agree, we need a Bios update to choose multiplier, instead of being locked into the highest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cupholder2.0

No I mean the bios doesn;t let me select more than 265 fsb. I rely on clockgen for more than that. The most iv gotten was 12x365 = 4.38 Ghz.
08-11-2006, 11:05 AM
Sumanji

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5-Clicks

Only if they fix what we've mentioned in this thread (vMCH, vcore, RAM options, etc.)

Hey,

What extra RAM options do we need? Is there a lot of RAM tweaking involved to get to 400MHz FSB? I don't want this to be like my Ultra-D with 50 million options that I have no idea about :(

Cheers,

Suman
08-11-2006, 11:16 AM
alternaria

hi I'm new to this forum.

I'm on my second board. I'm running a Celeron 3.06 stock and OCZ gold 6400 RAM at 2.0 V. After changing the memory divider to 1.25, the board refuses to post. It powers on, the fans come on then powers off. This cycle repeats itself over and over without me touching the power button. Clearing the CMOS doesn't help. I currently left the battery out overnight and also unplugged the motherboard. I haven't tried it again today.

Of course I have tried switching the power supply, processor and RAM. this doesn't help.

Other issues that I've noticed include LAN isn't always detected in Windows XP. in the bios, the +12V is reported as 13 with both my Enermax and Fortron power supplies.

this board in its current state is a pain.
08-11-2006, 11:17 AM
cupholder2.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayG30

I have a feeling there is something else stopping cupholder2.0 from having a higher FSB. Everyone else can get much higher numbers and his doesn't even give him the option??? I'd start troubleshooting. Are you sure your running the same BIOS as everyone else and you ahve things set right?

Sorry I downloaded MSI DUAL core center, not Core center

Got Dual core Center from

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/suppor...ist.php?kind=1

I just tested core center and it reads my CPU temp as -78 and starts beeping. It won't let me change Vcore either. Use dual core center, atleast it shows correct temps and frequencys and allows some OC...

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayG30

I have a feeling there is something else stopping cupholder2.0 from having a higher FSB. Everyone else can get much higher numbers and his doesn't even give him the option??? I'd start troubleshooting. Are you sure your running the same BIOS as everyone else and you ahve things set right?

Yes, I am running BIOS 711. Same bios as everyone, expect I think I am the only one using an ES netburst cpu, maybe this bios doesn't like PDs or something?
08-11-2006, 11:19 AM
cupholder2.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by kman540

Correct me if I'm wrong but if you disable C1E option in the BiOS you're locked into the highhest multiplier. Also there are features in the BIOS you will see only with a Conroe and Allendale I assume. I ran a D805 and had similar problems with FSB. I do agree, we need a Bios update to choose multiplier, instead of being locked into the highest.

I can change multi from 12-17, but only because I am using an ES PD950. Does anyone know options in the bios which may be limiting me to 265 fsb max?
08-11-2006, 11:20 AM
kman540

[QUOTE]Are you using the cpu in your sig? I just got the board and it doesn't even have Core Center on the MSI disc. I downloaded it after reading that you did but it locks up and doesn't read fsb or multi right. [QUOTE]

Did you install Dot Net Frame Work 2.0.?

Dual Core Center is on the disk. Look in Utilities/MSI folder.
08-11-2006, 11:22 AM
kman540

That's Core Center right? I believe you want Dual Core Center.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogsx2

Are you using the cpu in your sig? I just got the board and it doesn't even have Core Center on the MSI disc. I downloaded it after reading that you did but it locks up and doesn't read fsb or multi right. If you are using the cpu in your sig, just because it works on yours doesn't mean it will work on Conroe.

MSI has really sank low shipping a mb with the bios they did. Did they even look at any of the results they got when trying it out?

I'm on a bios that says 7/17, I thought it was the 711 but anyway will play with it for awhile. 400fsb is no problem. I will see how high it will go with a 6300. My 6400 comes Monday.

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/9599/msimi7.th.jpg

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/6...0fsbop9.th.jpg
08-11-2006, 11:26 AM
kman540

Are you able to access the CPU Features sub-menu?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cupholder2.0

I can change multi from 12-17, but only because I am using an ES PD950. Does anyone know options in the bios which may be limiting me to 265 fsb max?
08-11-2006, 11:28 AM
cupholder2.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by kman540

Are you able to access the CPU Features sub-menu?

Yes
08-11-2006, 11:32 AM
kman540

Quote:

Originally Posted by cupholder2.0

Yes

Did you try these settings in addition to voltage increase?
Disable Autodetct PCI Clock
Disable Dynamic Overclock
Disable C1E
Disable Speedstep
08-11-2006, 11:46 AM
cupholder2.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by kman540

Did you try these settings in addition to voltage increase?
Disable Autodetct PCI Clock
Disable Dynamic Overclock
Disable C1E
Disable Speedstep

I disabled AutoDetect PCI clock (in cell menu)
Disabled D.O.T
C1E is also disabled
I can't disable speedstep, it just won't let me select the option. However in windows I don't actually see my frequencys ever move or change.
08-11-2006, 11:51 AM
demenion

I am having a wierd power problem with this MSI board.

It seems like my 12v rail is being raised along with my vdimm on my ram.

for example:

vdimm 1.8v

12v rail:12.15

change my vdimm to 2.0
12v rail is 13.9

is anyone having a problem like this?
08-11-2006, 11:53 AM
alternaria

Quote:

Originally Posted by demenion

I am having a wierd power problem with this MSI board.

It seems like my 12v rail is being raised along with my vdimm on my ram.

for example:

vdimm 1.8v

12v rail:12.15

change my vdimm to 2.0
12v rail is 13.9

is anyone having a problem like this?

Yes see my post a few messages up. Any thoughts on my post problem?

Thanks
08-11-2006, 12:08 PM
kman540

I had a similar problem, the board kept powering on an off, I wasn't even near the switch. I just let it do it about 5 times, then it stopped. I pulled out the battery out put it back in and it started back up. It still does it, but I don't let it go 5 times, I shut the power off on the power supply, reset the cmos with the switch and it starts. It's screwy. I can't comment on the voltages until I get home.
btw, welcome to the forums.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alternaria

hi I'm new to this forum.

I'm on my second board. I'm running a Celeron 3.06 stock and OCZ gold 6400 RAM at 2.0 V. After changing the memory divider to 1.25, the board refuses to post. It powers on, the fans come on then powers off. This cycle repeats itself over and over without me touching the power button. Clearing the CMOS doesn't help. I currently left the battery out overnight and also unplugged the motherboard. I haven't tried it again today.

Of course I have tried switching the power supply, processor and RAM. this doesn't help.

Other issues that I've noticed include LAN isn't always detected in Windows XP. in the bios, the +12V is reported as 13 with both my Enermax and Fortron power supplies.

this board in its current state is a pain.
08-11-2006, 12:11 PM
maverik-sg1

Well I tried two of these boards, both died :(

One died almost immediately the other died within 12 hours - I vertainly will not be buying another MSI motherboard again ................................. ever!!!!
08-11-2006, 12:13 PM
cupholder2.0

My 12v is also read incorrectly, I see it as 13.8 on bios. Dual core center reads it as 11.99 which makes much more sense.
08-11-2006, 12:27 PM
mdavis166

good god MSI better be doing something about all these problems or they are gonna have alot of boards being shipped back to them.
08-11-2006, 12:48 PM
dogsx2

:shrug:

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/7...0413tn2.th.jpg

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