865pe Neo 2 FIS2R, SATA RAID on Intel works but Single SATA on Promise dont???

Hi Guys,
Im sure this has been asked before so please forgive me but here goes.
I have a 865PE Neo2 FIS2RMB, 2 gig ram, P4 CPU running XP SP2.
On the MB's Intel SATA controller I have a Pair of WD Raptors in RAID0 array which works great.
but I also want to put a 500gig SATA HD on the promise controller as a storage drive.
I have spent 2 days trying to get it to work but no luck. If I enable the promise in the BIOS then my comp goes into a run bios then reboot cycle. I have installed the latest promise drivers from MSI but these are old anyway.
This is driving me mad and I an going grey way before my time. Has anyone managed to do this and can anyone suggest anything?
Thank you in advance
Kenny

Halo!
Try to put old disk on SATA3 and SATA4 and add the new disk on SATA1 or SATA2.
Go in the Native mode, put S-ATA and do not configure S-ATA as RAID.
Do not forget to install Promise Fastrack 378 first from CD or Liveupdate on the Windows before you put them on Promise controller!
I usually install everything on HD on Intel SATA them move HD on Promise and create RAID 1.
Best regards, PiKo

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S-ATA Hard Drive on 865PE NEo-2 FIS2r M/B

I've recently bought several components (which I'll list below) and am having a bit of trouble connecting the HDD and configuring the BIOS to recognise it. I'm new to building computers, so please forgive my 'newbieness'.
The main components are:
M/B 865 Neo-2 FIS2R 800FSB
Processor P4 2.6 800 FSB
HDD Seagate 120Gb SATA 8Mb cache
Memory Corsair 256Mb XMS3200 x 2
Video MSI Ti4200 8x AGP
I have several questions, and I hope you're patient enough to read this and consider a reply.
1. There are 4 SATA connectors on the M/B. I am presuming that I should connect this HDD to SATA 1, but when I do, I cannot get the BIOS to detect it nor can I see the 2 cdrom drives I have on the secondary IDE channel. Furthermore, I get a "Fast Trak" error message telling me the BIOS was not saved. When I connect the HDD to SATA 3, then it is recognised, I get no error messages and I can access both cdroms, but I'm not convinced this is the optimal setup for my system.
2. How should I be setting up the BIOS with respect to SATA / PATA and RAID, if this SATA HDD is the only HDD in the system and the other 2 drives are IDE CDROM's? I want the HDD to be the boot drive (of course).
My preference is to set the HDD up to SATA 1 and be able to boot Win XP from it, without FastTrak errors and without "losing" access to the CDROM drives.
I hope this question made sense to someone and that someone's answer will make sense to me!!
Cheers
Darryl

Did you switched you operating mode in NATIVE mode?
I had the same problem and native mode solved it.
Karel

NEO 2 Problem SATA 3+4 dont work :( help!!

as post title, some reason I cant run my HDD off of SATA 3 or 4 even with stock speeds on everything,
I want to over clock the board so not being able to use these will be a real pain, any ideas!??
Am using 1.5 bios with latest chipset drivers
HDD is a 120gig Maxtor DM9 8meg cache

The clue here i believe is that the sata1/2 on marvell PHY bridged to nv chipset works with driver version 0415
while the sata3/4 with nv-chipset integrated PHY needs 0446 or newer if nvraid.rom is 4.60 or newer .
So update through
control panel - system - hardware - device manager
Nvidia serial ATA controllers (2.5) from 5.10.2600.0415 -> 5.10.2600.0446 (2.6) (nvatabus.sys , nvatabus.inf)
and
Scsi and Raid controller from 5.10.2600.0415 -> 5.10.2600.0446 (nvraid.sys , nvraid.inf)
Reason:
Xp installed on raid with diskette nvsa020 (driver versions 0415 )
Ran chipset install package from nvidia UDP 5.10 .
As nvatabus and nvraid is already installed it doesn't install or update from 5.10 UDP package ( i have verified this )
And afterwards the versions on nvatabus(sata controllers) and nvraid is still 0415 .
So update theese controllers drivers manually through devicemanager , don't reboot before all of them is changed .
Then move the raid to sata 3/4 ( sata1 disk -> sata3 , sata2 disk -> sata4 ).

875P Neo FIS2R-Slow boot with Raid on Intel + Raid on Promise

Hello all.
Here is the configuration I'm trying to set up (and almost did)
SI 875P Neo FIS2R,MS-6758 BIOS v2.4
P4 2.6 GHz HT
500W 6fan total
2x1G Kit DDR 400
2x74 G WD Raptor Raid0 (Intel S1-2) Win XP inst
2x36 G WD Raptor Raid0 (Promise S3-4)
GeCube X1600Pro
DVD-RW (IDE 2 )
Win XP SP2 (All latest updates installed)
I followed the instructions as they are listed in the sticky (great job btw) and configured the 2 SATA 74G WD Raptor on Intel Raid controller(serial1&2) as Raid0 and install WindowsXP Prof sp 2 on it.
Then I configured the 2 SATA 36G WD Raptor on Promise controller(serial3&4) as Raid0 and added this Raid to the existing WindowsXP installation.
This set up is working very good once I'm logged into Windows with no problems at all.
The glitch is that I need 3 min waiting time till I see the windows loading logo.
I have all the latest drivers installed also IAA and INFs and my bios is as the default values except the changes mentioned in the sticky
Onboard Promise IDE - as Raid
ON-Chip IDE Configuration:
Native Mode
SATA Only
Keep SATA Active - Yes
Keep PATA Active - Yes
PATA Channel selection - Both
Configure SATA as Raid - Yes
I did the Win XP installation twice till now, taking care to install INFs and drivers in the right order but the result is the same...3-5 mins till I have a fully operational windows environment and after that all is running like a dream.
Now, I've searched in the forum and saw that many more people have the same problem but never read the solution to it, so if someone has ever found the way to solve this or has the same configuration please tell me how he did it. Even if someone knows that it can't be solved just drop me a line telling me so. Altough the system is running smoothly I find the 3 min waiting time unacceptable and frustrating. I've run out of ideas so please help me.
Thanks in advance

Hello Blazer and thank you for replying.
Answering one at a time...
are both raid arrays setup with the same stripe size?--> Yes Both arrays are configured at 16k stripes
do you see both the intel and the promise bios setup screens?-->Yes both screens (Intel(R) RAID... and Fast Built (tm) ...)appear almost instantly after MSI's logo screen showing my Raid arrays in Normal status. The delay starts after the Promise's screen till the Windows Loading logo screen.
how is the raid bootable drive identified in the boot from menu?-->
Boot Device Priority:
1st BBS-0 (Raid): Intel <name> (---> this is the OS drive on Intel controller)
2nd Disabled
3rd Disabled
Try other boot devices NO
I have also the option to select the the Drive on Promise which shows as BBS-1 (Raid) FT 378 Ary 1 but I have left it out cause it doesn't have the OS on it.
is the OS drive labeled as C: and seen as 200GB drive [as one] from the four drive array]--> No as it shouldn't cause these are two different Raid Arrays. The first Raid on Intel's controller with the 2x74G WD Disks indeed shows as one C: 137 G and has the OS on it. The second on Promise controller with 2x36G WD Disks also shows as one D: 70G.These are two separate Arrays with 2 disks each and they show as indented.
is network boot enabled causing a delayed boot?--> I don't quit understand what you mean. In case you mean what happens if I unplug the 2 disks from the promise controller then yes if I do that the system boots fast in the Windows even if I leave the Bios setting "configure promise as raid"!!!
My problem is similar with this post: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=69994.0
other posts that have reported the same trouble:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=94944.msg683258#msg683258
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=81901.0
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=66662.0
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=98005.0 ---> I wish it was that simple, I did it as with all other drivers
I hope that info helps you helping me.

865PE neo 3-won't see sata drive after cmos reset

cpu-z reports i have a ms-6728; the mobo has 865PE neo three. i was having some problems with memory and used the jumpers to reset the cmos.
now the bios will not see my sata drive. took the drive out and to a shop and it is seen fine at the shop. running of my ide ata drive.
looked at manual and in my bios i don't have the option under "on chip IDE configuration" in my bios.
my cmos = A6728IMS v.50 092204
thanks for any help

If you are still having problem. Please use the following configuration.
ATA On Chip Mode: Native
ATA Config: SATA
PATA Keep Enabled: Yes
PATA Channel Selection: Both
Set SATA as RAID: No
If it do not pick up, change mode from Native to Legacy.

MOVED: K8T Neo-FIS2R SATA and Linux Question

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K8T Neo-FIS2R SATA and Linux Question

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Originally posted by chasmon
Hi all,
I have just setup up a brand new system but am having probelms getting it working. I want to install XP on a single Maxtor 160Gb drive.
I have my HD on Promise Ser1 and all SATA stuff in BIOS enabled. When I get to the screen I press F6 and then when promted I insert the floppy with the promise drivers on. I then get this message:
"File txtsetup.oem caused an unexpected error (4096) at line 1742 in d:\xpclient\base\boot\setup\oemdisk.c"
I can't get past this screen I have tried:
1.Drivers from the CD supplied.
2.Drivers from the MSI website.
Please help me this lot cost lots of hard earned I'm pretty gutted at the moment. I have also tried the Via chipset with no joy.
System:
Antec 380W PSU and Sonata Case
LG DVDROM 8163B
NEC DVDR/RW 2500B
Panasonic Floppy
Neo FIS2R mobo
Maxtor Diamondmax Plus 9 160Gb SATA150
Benq RF K/B & Mouse
Don't spam man! I posted something to this same question in another thread.. from you no less! Make a new thread! lol
Hijacking = bad!
Ian

Z68A-GD80 (G3) RAID 10 (Intel Controller) How to Connect to MB in SATA III???

In the User Guide and in the promo/product description for this MB it says it supports RAID 10 Intel and the minimum number of drives needed is four.
There are only TWO SATA III connectors on the MB(Intel). How do you connect four SATA III SSDs to the MB for RAID 10????
I just bought four SATA III SSDs and they were blister packed and nonreturnable!!
HELP!!

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The MSI Specs do NOT make this clear! Period!
The MSI specifications did never tell you that there are more than 2 SATA ports available via the same controller, which would be the precondition for a 4xSATA-III-RAID-10-Setup. There is no Z68 mainboard out there that has more than 2 SATA-III ports on the same controller.
What you are mad about is yourself not checking the number of available SATA-III ports on the same controller. This information is out there, clearly written on the product page, in the user manual and is even indicated by the coloring of the SATA ports themselves.
All you need to do is accept the fact that it is actually you that did not properly acknowledge this clearly available information.
There is no Intel mainboard out there on the market with 4 x SATA-III ports on the same controller, which means a RAID-10-array of 4xSATA-III drives is completely impossible unless you find an add-on SATA-III RAID controller offering at least 4 SATA-III ports which supports a RAID 10 configuration.
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Period!
Dito.
Since we both said "Period", I am locking this topic.

MSI 865PE Neo 3-F + Intel P4 640

Hello,
I have a problem with a MSI 865PE Neo 3-F motherboard combined with an Intel 640 cpu.
I cannot install Windows XP SP2, everytime at 35 minutes remaining, the computer resets itself.
First I had bios v5.0, and couldn't flash to v5.2, after using a Intel 520 cpu I could flash to v5.2, but the problem remains.
Tried several ram-modules, hdd, vga-cards, psu's, ...
Anyone know if there is a solution for this ? Maybe a new bios-version or beta-bios ?
Thanks,
Jan

Two things you could test;
Run memtest86 for any mem.errors ( you can do this by creatings a DOS disc and boot from floppy )
http://www.memtest.org/#downiso
Not sure about the 410w chieftec - Is that a ATX2.0 PSU with 24pin connector ? ( 12v1 =15amp + 12v2=18 amps)
Do you use a 24-20 pin adapter ?
If I´m correct, your MoBo still got the 20-pin MoBo + 4-pin cpu powerconnector, and too be sure about the power issue, I would have prefered a PSU with some 450w and a singel 12v line with minimum 22 amps on the 12v line. The newer P4/ Prescott cpu´s needs a lot of 12v power.- Be sure that both 20pin and 4pin are firmly in place on the MoBo.
Most highly recommended PSU´s are Enermax, Antec, Tagan, OCZ, but there are others as well as long as you avoid the cheap ones -
PS - about mem.voltage it would be 2.7v not 1.7v as you wrote, but assume this was only a typingfault.
775 socket cpu installation
http://www.msi.com.tw/html/service/techexpress/mainboard/7028/page2.htm

MSI 865PE Neo Series Restart Problem

Hello,
I have a problem on my MSI 865PE Neo Series Mobo when i restart my system using windows or by pressing ctrl+alt+del my pc won't restart and stay there forever on a black screen but when i press my reset button it will restart normally this is my one and only problem regarding this mobo... pls any help here. fix or any tips and suggestions...
(*by the way this is just my friends computer and im the one who builds it and maintain it...)
System Specs Of My Friend's PC:
MSI 865PE Neo Series Intel P4 Motherboard w/ HT Technology Support
Intel P4 @ 3GHz/800MHz FSB HT Technology
512MB DDR400
MSI NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 @ 256MB DDR
550W PSU 12A-30

no guyz im using Windows XP Pro SP1 and its not a OS problem because the first time i boot the system i have no OS yet and then i press ctrl+alt+del then my system wont restart at all even in windows ive updated all drivers and mobo bios and increasing DDR Voltage to 2.8v and disabling HT has no changed at all any help would be appreciated... i think this is some problem with MSI mobo power management that it can't match ur psu so well unlike ASUS and GIGABYTE mobo runs perfectly fine. by the way its not my pc its my friend's pc and im the one who builds and hope to fix this one and only problem... everything else is ok except for the Restart Problem!!!!
My System Spec:
GIGABYTE GA-8INXP Intel E7205 Chipset P4 MB
Intel P4 @ 3GHz/500MHz FSB
1GB Dual Channel DDR266
ASUS ATI Radeon X800XT @ 256MB GDDRIII/AGP8x
Seagate 80GB SATA HDD
Maxtor 80GB IDE RAID HDD
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition @ Service Pack 2 RC1 (fully updated)
My Friend's Spec:
MSI 865PE Neo Series P4 MB
Intel P4 @ 3GHz/800MB FSB
512MB DDR400 CL2.5
MSI NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 @ 256MB DDR/AGP8x
80GB IDE HDD (x2)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition @ Service Pack 1 (fully updated)
*this is not a windows problem motherboard power management or bios settings bug here..
*its my first time to handle a MSI Motherboard
*and if any guyz out there need help regarding other problems or any problems in ur pc pm me in ym @ [email protected]

Intel raid, find the failing (but not failed) drive?

One of my two Seagate drives is failing, I get intermittent system 'hangs', drive clicking, and the following error in event viewer:
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"The device, \Device\Ide\iaStor0, did not respond within the timeout period.
When I built the system I created two volumes from my two hard drives. The first volume is a Raid 1 mirror set for my root drive. The second volume is a raid 0 stripe for my non-important stuff. The two volumes are named "Root_Mirror" and "Data_Stripe"
Here's the problem, How do I know which drive is on its way out? I believe the event viewer error is complaining about the mirrored volume set (iaStor0 = "Root_Mirror" volume?), but how do I prove this? (I am correct in thinking that WinXP talks to the Intel raid controller, the raid controller talks to the hard drives. Consequently WinXP can only report errors about the raid volume, not the underlying physical hardware.
I have a strong background in unix (Sun Solaris) disk and volume management. If this was a work machine, I'd run an "iostat -En" look at the error count for each device, then determine which lun was having problems. Once I know which lun is in trouble, I'd run a health check on the lun via the array management software (RM6 or whatever). I don't see these tools in WinXP or the Intel Matrix driver...
Here is a system report from the Intel Matrix storage console if it helps:
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System Information
Kit Installed: 6.0.0.1022
Kit Install History: 6.0.0.1022
Shell Version: 6.0.0.1022
OS Name: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Version: 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
System Name: C2D6600
System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INT'L
System Model: MS-7238
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz
BIOS Version/Date: American Megatrends Inc. V1.2, 11/08/2006
Language: ENU
Intel(R) RAID Technology
Intel RAID Controller: Intel(R) ICH8R/DO/DH SATA RAID Controller
Number of Serial ATA ports: 6
RAID Option ROM Version: 6.1.0.1002
Driver Version: 6.0.0.1022
RAID Plug-In Version: 6.0.0.1022
Language Resource Version of the RAID Plug-In: 6.0.0.1022
Create Volume Wizard Version: 6.0.0.1022
Language Resource Version of the Create Volume Wizard: 6.0.0.1022
Create Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard Version: 6.0.0.1022
Language Resource Version of the Create Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard: 6.0.0.1022
Modify Volume Wizard Version: 6.0.0.1022
Language Resource Version of the Modify Volume Wizard: 6.0.0.1022
Delete Volume Wizard Version: 6.0.0.1022
Language Resource Version of the Delete Volume Wizard: 6.0.0.1022
ISDI Library Version: 6.0.0.1022
Event Monitor User Notification Tool Version: 6.0.0.1022
Language Resource Version of the Event Monitor User Notification Tool: 6.0.0.1022
Event Monitor Version: 6.0.0.1022
Array_0000
Status: No active migration(s)
Hard Drive Write Cache Enabled: Yes
Size: 596.1 GB
Free Space: 0 GB
Number of Hard Drives: 2
Hard Drive Member 1: ST3320620AS
Hard Drive Member 2: ST3320620AS
Number of Volumes: 2
Volume Member 1: Root_Mirror
Volume Member 2: Data_Stripe
Root_Mirror
Status: Normal
System Volume: Yes
Volume Write-Back Cache Enabled: Yes
RAID Level: RAID 1 (mirroring)
Size: 100 GB
Number of Hard Drives: 2
Hard Drive Member 1: ST3320620AS
Hard Drive Member 2: ST3320620AS
Parent Array: Array_0000
Data_Stripe
Status: Normal
System Volume: No
Volume Write-Back Cache Enabled: Yes
RAID Level: RAID 0 (striping)
Strip Size: 128 KB
Size: 396.1 GB
Number of Hard Drives: 2
Hard Drive Member 1: ST3320620AS
Hard Drive Member 2: ST3320620AS
Parent Array: Array_0000
Hard Drive 0
Usage: Array member
Status: Normal
Device Port: 0
Device Port Location: Internal
Current Serial ATA Transfer Mode: Generation 1
Model: ST3320620AS
Serial Number: 5QF1FGRZ
Firmware: 3.AAE
Native Command Queuing Support: Yes
Hard Drive Write Cache Enabled: Yes
Size: 298 GB
Number of Volumes: 2
Volume Member 1: Root_Mirror
Volume Member 2: Data_Stripe
Parent Array: Array_0000
Hard Drive 1
Usage: Array member
Status: Normal
Device Port: 1
Device Port Location: Internal
Current Serial ATA Transfer Mode: Generation 1
Model: ST3320620AS
Serial Number: 5QF1G7GE
Firmware: 3.AAE
Native Command Queuing Support: Yes
Hard Drive Write Cache Enabled: Yes
Size: 298 GB
Number of Volumes: 2
Volume Member 1: Root_Mirror
Volume Member 2: Data_Stripe
Parent Array: Array_0000
Unused Port 0
Device Port: 2
Device Port Location: Internal
Unused Port 1
Device Port: 3
Device Port Location: Internal
Unused Port 2
Device Port: 4
Device Port Location: Internal
Unused Port 3
Device Port: 5
Device Port Location: Internal

Well, I found a way to identify a failing drive, but it is not pretty..
download Seagate's "Seatools"
burn Seatools to bootable cd
go into bios / Integrated peripherals / on-chip ATA devices / change from "raid" to "ide"
F11 boot to cdrom
run Seatools quick check to almost instantly identify the failing drive.
run Seatools extended test to find a whole SLEW of failed sectors :shocking:
reboot back into bios, Integrated peripherals / on-chip ATA devices / change back to "raid" (pray this won't blow away your data, which it didn't but you don't know that until you do it once
setup RMA refund thru Newegg, order replacement drive, and hope new drive makes it before old drive goes belly up.
while patiently waiting for new drive, sit in amazement that the Intel matrix driver ignores all the errors that Seatools found in a matter of seconds..
Here's a question. Should I be pissed that the Intel raid controller isn't reporting a bunch of errors, or should I be excited that the Intel raid contorller can keep a raid 0 stripe functioning with a clearly failing disk drive. (is it a bug or a feature????)
{sigh}

MSI 865PE NEO 3-V mobo

I have a MSI 865PE NEO 3-V mobo
i want to reformat my hard drive and i can't seem to restore my sata driver
after following instructions as per web site and on cd rom.....what the heck am I donig wrong?
please help! >:(

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after following instructions as per web site and on cd rom
what site

Great DOT improvement using Bios 3.6 for 865PE Neo-2 P series

Great DOT improvement of Bios 3.6O for 865PE Neo-2 P series.
Thanks to NovJoe and everybody in the following thread (especially iliveonhope)
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?sid=&postid=277300#post277300
The DOT is kind like straight forward approach by reaching the preset DOT on the bios after booting and during aplication for less then 2 second, the old bios is gradually increasing almost 1 minute or more.
Also the FSB reading on CC is function well not randomly change as on the last Bios.
The Autooverclocking value using CC if not change by default is always shown the maximum FSB.
The weaknesess is still the default value using 'save' on CC that not performing well (its better to have user define FSB value) and also the DOT range could be much higher then the Commander so I can set certain FSB value to max FSB value. (Waiting for the next improvement from the MSI Software Team).
It will work fine for anybody who use FSB:DRAM Feq. = 1:1 using DDR greater then 400
Interesting thing about this DOT method is it always back on the lowest FSB during stand-by, for me its great hardware saving (It will be great if the FSB stays on the user define setting).
Regarding the CPU temperatue is a little bit lower compared with the 865PE Neo-2 S series using the same Heat sink type.
Its worth to try except it cannot reach the maximum OCing due to the DOT rank limitation.
M/B 865 PE Neo-2 PFS Platinum Edition Bios Ver.3.6
CPU:P4 2.4C (HT enable) and ThermalTake SubZero 4G
(Commander,Turbo,2434 mHz - 2760 mHz)
Memory: Corsair XMS 3500 2x512 meg (dual-channel dimm 2 and 4) 2-3-2-5
VGA:ELSA Gladiac 925 Ti4600
HD:2 SATA Maxtor 80gig and 1 ATA Maxtor 80Gig
CD/RW Yamaha and Pioneer DVD
PSU:ThermalTake Silent PurePower 480W (W0010/Black)
+5 V/40 A, +3.3 V/30 A, +12 V/18 A, -5 V/0.3 A, -12 V/0.8 A, +5 VSB/2 A Peak Load 550 W
Window XP SP1
NEC FP2141SB
Microsoft DesktopPro
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum + Klipsch Promedia 4.1

clausman,
What bios version do you used ? is already version 3.6
If you are using Bios 3.60 try to run PC mark 2002 or other benching software (if you have it), you will note that when the benchmark starting the FSB will raise and then after you stop it in the middle or end the FSB will go back to the lowest FSB (Do it by showing the CC beside the PC mark.
Please let me know.
M/B 865 PE Neo-2 PFS Platinum Edition Bios Ver.3.6
CPU:P4 2.4C (HT enable) and ThermalTake SubZero 4G
(Commander,Turbo,2434 mHz - 2760 mHz)
Memory: Corsair XMS 3500 2x512 meg (dual-channel dimm 2 and 4) 2-3-2-5
VGA:ELSA Gladiac 925 Ti4600
HD:2 SATA Maxtor 80gig and 1 ATA Maxtor 80Gig
CD/RW Yamaha and Pioneer DVD
PSU:ThermalTake Silent PurePower 480W (W0010/Black)
+5 V/40 A, +3.3 V/30 A, +12 V/18 A, -5 V/0.3 A, -12 V/0.8 A, +5 VSB/2 A Peak Load 550 W
Window XP SP1
NEC FP2141SB
Microsoft DesktopPro
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum + Klipsch Promedia 4.1

MSI Neo i875P FIS2R Vdd & Vtt Problems?!

I have been reading that other Intel 875 chipset Boards like ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe & Abit IC7-Max3 are suffering from Vdd & Vtt problems!!!
Does anyone know if this is the case with the MSI Neo i875P FIS2R boards aswell?
Did anyone follow this up?
Would be interested if this is the case & if anyone has done any mods to their RAM slots.
Thx

No they Dont, and it was only the First revisions of those other Manufacturers Boards That are Really Second Revision i875's, and it has Nothing to due with the INTEL (i875) Chipset, It had to do with a Batch of Bad Winbond Memory Voltage Regulating Chips, that Both ABIT and ASUS Used...MSI does NOT use either that Particular Winbond Chip, or the Same DDR-Power Architecture that MSI employs on their i875P...........Sean REILLY875

865PE Neo 2 any comments?

I am thinking of buying one of the new 865PE Neo 2 MSI motherboard to run a 2.4 800mhz, has anyone had any problems or success with the board. just reading some of the treads on the 875 Neo it appears MSI had stuffed things up quite bad this time. another thing is the so called new feature of "dynamic overclocking" on the new neo 2 boards, is that a good thing or bad thing?
my planned systme at the moment is:
MSI 865PE neo-2 S
ati 9500
2.4 800mhz
seagate 120G serial ATA 8mb cache
cheers.

I am already running my system based on 865PE Neo2-LS and i am absolutely satisfied with its stability and overclockability. Only one problem i ecpected at the moment is, that my system fails to boot from external PCI
Controller based on Highpoint HPT370 chipset (built by ABIT - type: HOT Rod
100). If no Hard Drive installed on Onboard ICH5 controller, it is possible
to normaly boot from RAID 0 through PCI controller. If any Hard Drive on
Onboard ICH5 detected, booting from external RAID fails even if in BIOS is
selected "Legacy SCSI" as first boot Device. All attemts as moving RAID
controller to another PCI slot, disabling onboard Serial ATA Controller
failed. After booting from another HDD connected to ICH5 RAID 0 is visible
in Windows and working properly. I received from MSI beta bios version 121 and to be honest i am rather disapointed to use them before official release. Do you have some another expactations and comments to this board? Did anyone from you try this beta bios? Is it working properly?

MSI 865pe neo 2 - BOOT FAILURE PROBLEM

i have a msi 865pe neo 2 motherboard and im getting the following problem, when i turn on my pc it is coming up with boot failure message and ask me to restart my computer it goes through this a lot then all of a sudden it works fine , when this problem happens and i go into cmos settings i notice that it is not reconising my IDE hard drive PLEASE PLEASE can someone help me with this and tell me what the cause is and how to fix it.
Many Thanks
Simon Rogers

im sorry here is the spec of my machine, and the problem is listed in my original post please can someone help
Motherboard - MSI 865pe Neo 2
CPU - Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHZ Prescott
Hard Drive - Maxtor 6E040L0
Memory - x2 512mb Crucial DDR PC3200
Graphics card - Nvidia GeForce Ti 4600
Sound card - Creative labs live 128
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