MSI 975X Platinum PowerUP Ed..anyone?

[5-Clicks]

Can you change the multi like in the Gigabytes?

[rodman]

No multi change, infact CPUz is saying I'm running at 6X on a e6700 I'm at like 1.6ghz, here we go...

[Gun_Strife]

i cant answer 100% cause i dont have mine yet but 99.99% you can adjust multi down but on unlocked x6800 you should be able to adjust it up and down

[Gun_Strife]

hmm that isnt right what bios is the board, do you remember or do you have to restart

[5-Clicks]

are you still on the 601 BIOS or have you upgraded to the 711? It might just be a weak BIOS that you have.

Multi changes aren't available on the Asus' either...so MSI might have taken the Asus stingey route and blocked downward multis as well.

[Haltech]

Haltech BIOS Mirror - MSI/975x Powerup!

[Gun_Strife]

sorry for posting so much but also does the nb have active cooling hsf or is it just a hs
like this
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/produc...il.php?UID=713
or this
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/produc...il.php?UID=746

[aiya]

for the multipler problem, you need to disable something in bios. its kinda like CnQ for AMDs but this is Intel's. maybe someone can help me find the word.

[rodman]

Well, I don't know for sure what the cpu is running at. Windows is telling me 2.6, cpuz is saying 1.6. I ran Aquamark and scored 14500 on cpu and 24700on gpu. Thats higher than my old A64@3ghz so I don't know what to think. The bios chip says 700

[sierra_bound]

for the multipler problem, you need to disable something in bios. its kinda like CnQ for AMDs but this is Intel's. maybe someone can help me find the word.

SpeedStep

[Gun_Strife]

well what does it say at startup for bios

[sierra_bound]

If SpeedStep is turned on, the CPU will drop to the 6 multiplier at idle. That's normal. It should show the correct speed under load. If it doesn't, then you really may be using the 6 multiplier. You can always double-check with another program like CrystalCPUID.

SpeedStep is often referred to as EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology).

[aiya]

SpeedStep

thats the word!

system specs?

[ScottFern]

I have a concern for this mobo. My Corsair RAM is rated at 2.2v and I have heard the MSI board RAM voltages default to 1.9v? Will this cause a POST problem when I get the board?

[rodman]

My ram is rated at 2.1 volts and it posted with 1.9. I can't really see what bios it is on screen, the damb board boots faster than even my DFI did. Pissing me off trying to see what bios I have. I turned speed step off and the cpu still drops to 6X. Tryed running 1to1 with 333FSB and 1.38 volts and she black screened on me. Turned power off and the board recoved easy. I see this is going to take someone who knows what the hell they are doing to get this board overclocking and that person is not me, lol.

[Gun_Strife]

I have a concern for this mobo. My Corsair RAM is rated at 2.2v and I have heard the MSI board RAM voltages default to 1.9v? Will this cause a POST problem when I get the board?

possibly just like the ds3 which did 1.8v stock but 1.9v is better than the 1.8v, i think rodman fell asleep ive asked him a few times for specs and pics nothing yet
as soon as i get mine ill lte yall know but thats not till this weekend

[sierra_bound]

thats the word!

system specs?

I don't have the MSI board, though I may try it out soon. I've used several other Conroe boards including the Asus P5W DH, the P5B Deluxe and the Intel Bad Axe. I have Kentsfield and a 6600ES.

[Gun_Strife]

great ur awake
no no u must stay with it ill give whatever help i can, which might not be enough but i will sure do my best and am sure others will love to help also

is 1.38 volts stock, i would up it to 1.4v maybe 1.45v
but if it really is only at 6x, it shows that way in cpuz

and like sierra_bound
You can always double-check with another program like CrystalCPUID.
his post is a few above

also please give rest of the system specs

[4n70n]

in my test with this spec:
Core Duo 6300 @2800
MSI 975x PowerUp Ed using bios ver 711
2gb TeamExtreem 667
Seasonic S12 600w
MSI NX7900GT-VT2D256E @578/1798

The results of test Aquamark :
CPU :16.676
GPU :23.784

[Gun_Strife]

in my test with this spec:
Core Duo 6300 @2800
MSI 975x PowerUp Ed using bios ver 711
2gb TeamExtreem 667
Seasonic S12 600w
MSI NX7900GT-VT2D256E @578/1798

The results of test Aquamark :
CPU :16.676
GPU :23.784

so u hit 400fsb
could you go any higher, were u using stock hsf, if not what kind

[ScottFern]

in my test with this spec:
Core Duo 6300 @2800
MSI 975x PowerUp Ed using bios ver 711
2gb TeamExtreem 667
Seasonic S12 600w
MSI NX7900GT-VT2D256E @578/1798

The results of test Aquamark :
CPU :16.676
GPU :23.784

What is your RAM voltage rated at? Was it the same as 1.9v default?

[ScottFern]

My ram is rated at 2.1 volts and it posted with 1.9. I can't really see what bios it is on screen, the damb board boots faster than even my DFI did. Pissing me off trying to see what bios I have. I turned speed step off and the cpu still drops to 6X. Tryed running 1to1 with 333FSB and 1.38 volts and she black screened on me. Turned power off and the board recoved easy. I see this is going to take someone who knows what the hell they are doing to get this board overclocking and that person is not me, lol.

I wonder if better cooling on the northbridge will help with that at all? I plan on using an aftermarket HS and a fan to mount on it.

[Gun_Strife]

well the team stuff at 3-3-3-8 is set for 1.8~1.9v
which is for the newer sets but cant remember if its the same for the 3-4-4-8 kits

[Jimbo]

Can somone tell me why this board has to be rev 2?

[5-Clicks]

'Cuz Coolaler sez so