E8200 Retail with MSI P35 Neo2-FR :

Thought of sharing with the guys here.
Test Setup :
E8200 w/Intel default cooler.
Msi P35 Neo2-Fr Bios v1.1/1.81b
Corsair 6400C4DHX 2GB
Msi 8800GT 512Mb -OC Edition(Red Juliet)
Hitachi 160Gb sata
Acbel iGold 550w
Neo2/platinum Users take note.
If you are on any bios earlier than v1.6.
Do not worry, it will still boot and run fine.
You can always flash the bios later.
Here are results for coolalar.com using E8400 with P35 Neo2-Fr :
http://www.coolaler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=170745
Here's ours, but E8200.
Bios 1.1 works too.
Here are some default results of the processor :
We flashed to Bios v1.81b :
3Dmark06 : Higher cpu score
Cinebench r10 :

Pumped up some video clocks and slightly higher fsb.
511x8, 1.5v
3Dmark06 :
A final validation :
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=297680
The 6Mb is nice to have.
But if you are already using an E6750, don't think you will see much difference.
For low volts and operating temperatures,
The 45nm is good.
Ours is good at 3.6Ghz @ 1.25v(bios).
Neo2 users with more results can share here.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com/showthread.php?p=26181870
Cheers! :D

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  • A problem with the P35 Neo2-FR

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    That's definetely a new one...
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  • MSI P35 Neo2-FR do i need JPWR1 Connected for 2 x ATI Radeon 3850 256mb cards ?

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    Quote from: Del UK on 17-February-08, 04:42:47
    Which PSU, do you use Kimpsu?
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  • Problems with msi p35 neo 2

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    memory voltage 2.1
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    msi dual core center
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  • MSI P35 NEO2 FIR voltage problems!!

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  • MSI P35 Neo2-FR, Im having WEIRD beeps in BIOS continiously unstopping.

    Oh dear lord, i bought a new board and now im having some stupid beeps going off every 3sec in the BIOS, i updated to 1.8 bios and now its going every 1sec, BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP, every time there is a beep the system hangs a bit, i pretty much cant do anything in BIOS and its getting on my nerves. What is causing this? I tried removing all the drives, my cpu fan is connected to molex not to the motherboard though. In windows they go away, a bit when loading windows logo and it hangs the windows logo too for a few times, then all leds go green, before im getting from top to bottom Green, Green, Green, Red, Green

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    • Antec Sonata II
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    Quote from: pristine on 11-August-09, 12:31:07
    I want to overclock and i want to change the multiplier to make some tests ! And i can`t do that without EIST DISABLED !
    OK, stay calm.  Getting frustrated is only going to make people not reply.
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  • MSI P35 Neo2 Fir Patriot Memory Problems.

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    Quote
    When i check the memory with CPU-Zv1.44 the memory only goes with the frequencys of
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    ~400 MHz is the correct frequency for your modules.  CPU-Z shows real clock speed.  DDR means Double Data Rate (two transactions per clock cycle).  Multiply 399.5 MHz by two in your head and you have your effective DDR(2) rating of 800 MHz.  There is no problem here.
    Quote
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    hoho resetting the BIOS while the system is still on is a big sin..I have done the same mistake as u are and to settle this..there's a thing called RMA,u might want to try that 

  • MSI P35 Neo2 FR... DOA?

    OKay, I just tried to set up this combo:
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    MSI P35 Neo2 FR
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    Quote from: Streifenkarl on 09-December-07, 23:49:21
    OKay, I just tried to set up this combo:
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    OCZ Stealthstream 600W
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    This is what I have already tried:
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    Tried different RAM
    I tried the PSU in another system, works flawlessly
    I checked all cables and connections, everything is installed properly
    I set the FSB jumper to 333MHz
    But in general, if any other component would be faulty, the mobo would at least beep or the diagnostic LEDs would show a problem. But in this case the system refuses to start.
    What could be the problem here?
    How high could your overclock with 2GBx2 RAM?

  • MSI P35 Neo2-FR - Will this work??

    Hi,
    I am planning a new system, after my current one is a little dated. Here is an outline of what I am planning to build: -
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    M/B - MSI P35 Neo2-FR
    RAM - Ballistix DDR2 PC2-8500 5-5-5-15 Unbuffered NON-ECC (4x 1GB)
    G/C - INNO3D GeForce 7300GT 256MB DDR2 PCI-E
    I am not needing it for gaming, but more for production work (Graphic design, Illustration and video editing).
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    Is the RAID facility on board a hardware RAID or software RAID. Since its provided by the Northbridge I am pressuming its software.
    How many SATA ports can be used at any one time. For example, does using the 2x eSATA ports, reduce the amount of on board ports you can use? (Like some USB ports?).
    If I wanted to use a SATA DVDRW connected to the southbridge SATA port, would I be able to boot from it?
    I can see many people have had problems with installing Vista on this board, can anyone see any compatability issues with my proposed setup?
    Many thanks!!!
    Phil

    Quote from: Hans Gruber on 28-November-07, 19:07:02
    The only compatability issue would be with your 7300gt card. That's hardly enough power to run a game let alone graphics editing. You would be much better served with an 8800gt to perform video editing.
    Hi Hans, the 7300 is the same card used in the Mac G5's used in my place of employment for graphic design / video editing. Although some have the 8800GT as well, this is the card used in the majority of the machines. I am sure it will be ok but you reassured one of my existing concerns. I can always upgrade this if it doesnt cut the grain!
    Thankyou!!!
    Quote from: Maesus on 28-November-07, 19:33:33
    Please spend some time to read the moan guide if you haven't.
    Yeah not much on there with regards to my post. Cheers but I did read it before I posted.
    Quote from: Maesus on 28-November-07, 19:33:33
    0. All of your answers are here: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=proddesc&prod_no=1261&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=170 you just need to read line by line and you shouldn't miss the answers.
    was already a bookmark in my browser as I have been researching it for a while now. Just wanted clarification on a few things hence my post.
    Quote from: Maesus on 28-November-07, 19:33:33
    1. It's ICH9 RAID. It's southbridge, not northbridge. It's hardware RAID.
    ICH9 provides a RAID facility is software RAID using Intel Matrix Storage Manager. The CPU processes the parity for RAID 5.
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