[Help]Memory recommendation for MSI x48C Platinum

Hello MSI community, I recently bought a MSI x48c Platinum from a friend and I want to upgrade the RAM to DDR3.
Right now I have Mushkin 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 PC2-8500 5-5-5-15 Blackline
Overclocked the CPU (Q6600) from 2.4Ghz (266 x9) to 3.01Ghz (333 x9) and the RAM raised to 999 then I downclocked the RAM to 832 and changed some options in Advance DRAM Configuration
DRAM CAS# Latency - 5
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay - 5
DRAM RAS# Precharge - 5
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge -15
tRFC - 44
The advanced timing options are default because I don't know how to set them
TWR - 12
TWTR -12
TRRD - 12
TRTP - 12
MCH Read Delay (tRD) - [Auto]
1N/2N Memory Timing - [Auto]
Memory Voltage - [Auto]
Spread Spectrum - [Disabled]
Everything else is set to [Auto]
Any help with stable settings for this RAM?
I think the RAM is not compatible with this MB and I want to buy some DDR3. I've checked the compatibility list and found some Kingston 1333 "KVR1333D3N9/2G(N9K2/4G)" but I want 1600 not 1333.
Here is a list of some DDR3 kits (I can't post external links to RAM specifications, PDF files)
KHX1600C9D3/4G
KHX1600C9D3B1/4G
KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G
KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX
KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX
KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX
I want to buy two kits 2x2GB + 2x2GB. Which one is better and supported by this motherboard? Please help me, thanks!

Quote from: HU16E on 10-June-12, 02:46:18
I read your post. Just wanted to emphasis again what was officially tested. The X48C never was a stellar platform to begin with combining DDR2 and DDR3 technologies. What works on one system may not work on another. You want 1600 RAM, then buy it and try it. OC'ing is never guaranteed. 2 kits of 2GB? Suggest they be from the same production batch as even with the same part number, they may have different brand chips on them. If 8GB of RAM is desired, then a 2X4GB kit may be the better choice.
I read some threads and many people said that 2x4GB kits don't work with x48c ... I checked the x48c Platinum specifications page and the RAM supported is DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600... My CPU is 1066 FSB default but I will overclock it to get 1333 FSB.
Ok then, I will buy the RAM specified in the supported list (KVR1333D3N9K2/4G) but I want to buy two kits, 2x2GB + 2x2GB, is it safe?

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Memory problem on Msi x48c platinum

Hi every body,
I have a MSI x48c platinum mainboard,
Recently i bought a ddr3 memory module (corsair CMX4GX3M2A1600C9) trying to upgrade my system,
after replacing old memories with new ones, system didn't boot. Even bios setting page did not apear. So i installed old rams and by decreasing Dram frequensy at 1066MHz and then replacing old and new memories i managed to boot the system up and use the new modules.
Now the question is that how i can use the maximum of ram frequency? Which setting do you recomend?
I set everything else on auto at bios settings.
If you should know, i use an intel q9400 cpu.
Here is an image of my bios setting page where all settings are shown:
minus.com/lM5jHYAgmAwfI

Quote from: badboy2k on 07-September-12, 22:58:03
highest you will be able to use with your setup on the dimms will be 1333mhz with 2 dimms at timings of 9-9-9-24 command rate 2T at the most even if it boots at that frequency it may not be stable!
With a frequency higher than 1066 MHz system can't boot,
Quote from: xmad on 07-September-12, 22:59:26
Try doing a full cmos clear >>Clear CMOS Guide<< after installing the new memory in the proper channel.
By default that memory will operate at 1333 9-9-9-24 1t, see if it will boot after the cmos clear.
There have also been allot of bios updates that provided for better memory support, i suggest seeing what version you have and flashing to the newest. (with your old ram installed to ensure stability.)
I updated bios to last version (7.4), clearing cmos would default setting on bios thus system can't boot again.
Quote from: flobelix on 07-September-12, 22:59:54
Also try setting memory voltage to 1.65v and see if that works.
Have been trying memory voltage up to 1.83v, but it didn't work with memory frequency higher than 1066...

Need backplate for MSI X48C Platinum

Hi! I recently acquired an MSI X48C Platinum motherboard but I need a rear I/O shield for it. I found some on eBay but they want $20 for them!! Can anyone here or at MSI help me out by chance? Thanks!

This is an EOL product thus the only few possible ways to find the I/O shield is from those IT accessories shops or like where you find it, ebay.

Need help overclocking on MSI X48C Platinum please

hi all i have just installed a MSI X48C Platinum board today but the bios is a bit confussing for me as ive never had a overclocking mobo before
i woud like to OC to 3GHZ to 3.5 GHZ if possible but need some explaining on how to do this and in what sections in the bios to achieve this please
can anybody help me with this please?
Vista X64 SP1
Q6600 B3
MSI X48C Platinum
HD 4870
OCZ 667MHZ 5300
Samsung 20" 2032BW
FSP Epsilon 600 W

Quote from: Frankenputer on 24-September-08, 04:47:11
PC Power & Cooling have a long reputation as being a high-end PSU manufacturer(also been doing it much longer). If paying the extra £15.00 doesn't mean much, then go for the PC P&C. If the funds are tighter, get the Corsair. I have the PC P&C Silencer 750.
My guess Henry, is that kmufc77 was linking to either of these Silencer 750 PC P&C PSUs
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-PP&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=&name=PC%20Power%20&%20Cooling%20Silencer%20750%20Quad-Crossfire%20PCI-E%20750W%20Power%20Supply
or
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-001-PP&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=&name=PC%20Power%20&%20Cooling%20Silencer%20750%20Quad-SLi%20PCI-E%20750W%20Power%20Supply
The Silencer 610 would be more than enough for the 4870, but the 750 will give greater overhead and room for upgrades to more power hungry components or Crossfire.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-001-PP&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=&name=PC%20Power%20&%20Cooling%20Silencer%20750%20Quad-SLi%20PCI-E%20750W%20Power%20Supply
yes you are right i have ordered the Silencer 750 PC P&C PSUs but a black colour not red i payed the extra over the corsair 750W purely on the repitation of PC P&C PSUs. i hope i have made the right choice as i considering crossfire in the very near future

Memory on Msi x48c platinum

So far i must say "Worst motherboard ever" !
I had problem with my cpu E8500 due to bios update and now even memory also.
I have this computer all new parts
Msi x48c Platinum
Radeon 4870 1 gb ram
Intel core 2 duo 3.16 E8500
Samsung f1 Hdd 1 TB
Corsair 2 x 1 gb ram 1600 mhz DDR3
Chill 700w psu
Windows xp pro
When i switch my memory to something above 1067 mhz then windows freeze right after the welcome screen.
What is wrong here..because i am sure this motherbord promised 1600 mhz suport ddr 3

Okay, about your memory:
http://www.corsair.com/_datasheets/TW3X2G1600C9DHX.pdf
These are the "true"/non-overclocked specifications:
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SPD programmed at:
 JEDEC standard 9-9-9-24 values at
1333MHz
...and these are the overclocking specifications:
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Tested together at 1600MHz, Vdimm =
1.80V, at latency settings of 9-9-9-24
Also note, that Corsair does not mention any test condition for stably overclocking and overvolting the memory modules from DDR3-1333 to DDR3-1600 @1.8V. Instead it says this at the bottom:
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Every part is tested in Corsair's factory at 1600MHz, but your actual results may vary depending on the overclocking margin of your CPU and motherboard.
Corsair does not (cannot) promise you that you will be able to reach the clock speeds that were tested in the laboratory. You should keep that in mind at all times before you proceed. Also, note that these memory modules are not on the MSI Test List for this mainboard:
http://global.msi.eu/uploads/test_report/TR10_1393.pdf
Now, as you have already found out yourself, you need to raise FSB Clock Speed in order to reach memory clock speeds higher than 666 MHz (DDR3-1333) as the highest possible FSB/DRAM Ratio is 1:2. That means in theory , the FSB Clock has to be raised to 400 MHz in order to enforce DDR3-1600 on the memory clock using the 1:2 ratio. I am not saying that this is a totally impossible thing to do, but it is definately not an easy one.
What you should not do, is to try to overclock FSB/CPU & memory at the same time. Rather, you should lower the memory clock speed (for now!). The best thing is to get the system stable @400 MHz FSB Clock Speed and worry about overclocking the memory modules later.
In order to do that, please set your FSB/DRAM Ratio to 1:1.2 in BIOS, disable Spread Spectrum, lower the memory voltage to 1.6V and then raise the FSB Clock Speed in small steps. Test stability after each step and see if you can get the system stable 400 MHz FSB Clock Speed without changing anything else (for now).
With FSB/DRAM Ratio set to 1:1.2, your memory will operate @DDR3-960 MHz and should not be a critical factor in system stability. Once your system is stable @400 MHz FSB, you can start to overclock the memory (knowing that FSB & CPU themselves are fine with the overclock). Then you can concentrate on the memory only and see how far you can get.
[I am moving this thread to the Overclocking Corner for further discussion.]

Need help overclocking on MSI X48C Platinum with DDR3 14400

hello everybody
i just installed an MSI X48C Platinum but i woud like to OC the cpu
to around 3GHZ , and play with ddr3s @ 1800mhz with cas 8-8-8-24
or less.
These are the settings i'm using atm: all defaults
q6600
cpu 2400 mhz
fsb 266 mhz
multiplier 9x
OCZ DDR3 PC3-14400 Platinum Edition
fsb/memory ratio: 1:2.00 (auto)
running @ 1067
cas 6-6-6-18 (auto)

how far can you get with your FSB Clock Speed? Have you tested anything yet?

MSI X48C Platinum a motherboard with many issues

MSI X48C Platinum Ver 3.0 BIOS 7.2
I bought this motherboard for 15 days and I found many serious problems. I think than this motherboard is completely manufactured defective.
I had to return it to RMA of MSI, on the advice of technical service of MSI.
Three issues detected in this days of testing this motherboard:
- Half speed issue in CPU Clock, FSB and Memory. All these buses are working at half speed with FSB 1333 processors. This bug is random and not detected by the BIOS.
- Memory problems. I have tried with 6 different new modules of Kingston Memory compatible with this motherboard (included in the list of compatible memories). Many of these modules were problems in memtest86 and showed blue screen in Windows Vista and strange reboots in XP, but the modules were not damaged.
- SATA RAID + Optical SATA + Optical IDE issue. When I connect an optical SATA RW-DVD and an optical IDE R-DVD and RAID is enabled, the operating system does not boot. The only solution is "Disable IDE" or remove SATA optical.
There are too many errors for a motherboard that has been time for sale and that has left three BIOS. Is an expensive moltherboard with a high-performance chipset.
I do not understand as MSI has put up for sale this product without simple tests. I lost a lot of my time and money.
What X48C sent to those who made the reviews of this motherboard?

Do you have a question regarding problems?
If no, please go somewhere else to vent your anger.
As stated, there are NO MSI employees here and this is a forum about problem solving, not for ranting and flaming
If you want help regarding issues, no problem, go ahead and ask questions.
Got a bad feelin towards MSI, though, but we cant help it either.
What do you want us to do ??? ?
Anyway I hope you'll get a better board and wish you all the best, but dont start about bad service and all that, we dont work for MSI.

MSI X48C PLatinum Cannot Power ON

hello,
I have big problem with my compie.
At firtst when I boot up my compie this morning, system can boot up but when I play games just 1 minute, the system freeze. So, I suspect vga card/prosesor is wrong, then I clean their heatsink n change pasta in my proccesor. After finished, I boot. The system cannot post, it restarted over n over .
So, I check the system again, until I take out one of my memory, there is a beep error, then i shutdown again, i reseated memory n again check another pheriperial. But after finished when I press power button, system cannot power on again, the fan is dead, n there is no respon at all . :(
I already checking again n again, even i change pasta prosesor again, but the compie is still dead silent.
Is there anyone can give any clue whats going on?
My speks :
mobo : MSI X48C platinum
Proc : Q6600 (oc to 3,2 Ghz, i've try to reset but it cannot help)
Memory : Team Xdark 6400 CL 4 4Gb
Vga : HIS Radeon 4850
Psu : Thermaltake Pure Power 420w (i've already check it, n still work fine)
Thx Before

Hi
I have similar problem with my X48C and have taken me 6 months to stablelise the dame thing. this is the worst documented and manufactured board i ever come across.
To enable this board to function properly. you need to update the bios to at lease V7.3 I was using the raid features for my 2x1T Samsung HD. Boy it sucks! i have to disable the raid reature and forever forget using it. It bring more pain than joy in using it. i use a back up utility is much better than using the raid feature. it is more efficient and appears to work faster without the raid feature turned on.
use SATA IDE mode.
Next the motherboard is so under Voltage that it create the random freeze in game mode. Thank to the various forum and i finally figure out why this stupid board freezes. Why? because it is an under voltage board. you must be on OverClock (OC) mode all the time. you need to manually set the CPU Voltage, Ram voltage and MCH voltages. When you are on OC mode you have to disable some of the neat features which are some of the feature of the Motherboard.
You can leave most of the Bios setting to default. Except the {Cell Menu} option.This is the menu for to specify settings on Frequency/voltage and overclocking.( Well i am not trying to OC but I have to set this manually to achieve stability)
Disable the Intel EIST mode. (Enhance intel Speedstep technology)
Disable DOT Control (You can change this after you achieve system stability)
you may want to refer to the menu when you setting up this.
you can set your memory timing. at this stage i will leave it at default until you achieve system stability first.
To set them refer to your memory manufacturer data sheet.
On the voltage side. set CPU voltage to 1.5++V which is less than the Red option
set ram volatge to 1.79V ( i am using Corsiar 1600 2GBx2 which need at lease 1.8V) 1.79 is close
enough.
This setting works for Kingston ram KVR1333 series
Set FSB Voltage to Auto
Set NB Voltage to 1.6++V
Set SB Voltage to 1.5++V
leave the rest at AUTO
Disable the Spread Spectum (if you enable this it will create random freez in your normal operation (but less often.)
i am using Intel E8500
and Sapphire ATI 4870 1GB DDR5 for my video card.

MSI X48C Platinum problem

i have a MSI X48C Platinum
Ram: OCZ PC3-12800 Gold RAM - 4GB, 2x2GB, 1600MHz, DDR3, Low Voltage, Dual Channel
Processor: Intel Pentium D 915 2.80GHz / 4MB Cache / 800MHz FSB / Dual-Core /
PSU: thermaltake 420w
Problem: i turn the computer on it sounds like its going to start up then turns off for 5 seconds then comes back on and dose the same thing over and over. if i hit the button on the back of the motherboard it will boot and say CMOS Settings Wrong, CMOS Date/Time Not Set, Press F1 to Run Setup Press F2 to load default values and continue if i click f1 it will go in to bios and if i click f2 it will load windows.
any help??

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sorry i dont know what you mean when you say amperage limits (A) on the +12V voltage rails
Look on the PSU sticker. And write down the numbers.
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ok i got it to boot but it dose the same thing
Did you do this?
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Manually set the memory clock speed to DDR3-1066 for testing and see what happens.

MSI x48c platinum - does not detect SATA HDDs

I am having some problems with a pc build with motherboard not detecting SATA HDDs (MIS x48c Platinum).
I believe I have exhausted all other avenues, and I would appreciate some help if I have missed something obvious.
(details of other components are listed at end of mail).
When I built pc using these components, and went into BIOS settings, the SATA HDD's were not detected. I tried changing BIOS settings, but no difference if SATA, AHCI, or IDE settings.
I removed the HDDs and successfully tested them in another machine (also formatted them while had them istalled in other pc).
IDE optial drives are detected. I have tried to boot with these disconnected to ensure no isues with both IDE and SATA drives connected, but this did not resolve issues.
I have also tried connecting HDD to different onboard SATA ports, and connecting just one drive with no success.
Resetting BIOS defaults, and using clear CMOS reset did not resolve issues either.
Sometimes on boot, it takes a few attempts to boot correctly, and on these occassions I receive an error message "Warning !!! The previous performance of overclocking is failed, and the system is restored to the default settings, Press any key except "DEL" to enter setup ......." I haven't tried to set any over clocking.
I read about a number of issues on MSI forum related to SATA drives which were resolved by BIOS upgrade (mobo was shipped with v.7.0 released 20 March 08). I managed to install an old IDE HDD and flash BIOS, but still no resolution of issues detecting SATA drives (BIOS V.7.2 released 29 July 08).
I've tried everything I can think of at this stage. Is there anything else I should try, or is there something wrong with this motherboard?
Spec:
Motherboard:
343949 MSI X48C Platinum, X48, Socket-775,
DDR2/DDR3, ATX, GbLAN, 2xPCI-Ex(2.0)x1
Other components in build:
CPU Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
Graphics Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 512MB
HDD 2 x Samsung SpinPoint T166 500GB
RAM 4GB (2x2GB) GeIL DDR3 1333MHz Value Dual Channel (7-7-7-24) PC3-10660
PSU 700W X-Power ATX SLI PSU
ODD DVD & CDR drives from an old pc - IDE connections.

i just remember i had once similar problem with a sata driver. the issue is this you can not adjust everything in bios in one go and expect mobo to know about it. what i mean is this for instance you disable the raid then you save it and exit and then when it reboot you go back to bios and reset another another parameter, you save and exit and on reboot you go back to bios and reset another parameter. i got round the prob that way and it worked and mobo saw the sata HDD. give this a shoot good luck and finally make sure raid is disabled
this is what i would do
1- make sure the jumper setting on your IDE Hdd is correct (Y may have to try this twice as there are two different setting on jumper setting for Master)
2- connect the sata HDD
3-click on power
4-go to bios and disable raid save exit
5-on reboot go back to bios
6--on first option click on it then you should see all devices that can be seen by mobo if you do not see sata HDD you have to click on enable for the auto to see the device once it sees the device save and exit. REMEMBER THE JUMPER SETTING ON IDE HDD CAN CAUSE PROB . SO try the other jumper setting for master, repeat this procedure once more hopefully you get it right

MSI X48C Platinum - OC & Voltages

Hi, I have a MSI X48C Platinum motherboard. Also I have Intel Core2 Duo E8200 CPU. On my old Asus P5K-E WiFi AP I had stable 4GHz. But now i have some problems, it's my first product from MSI.
Are these settings good?
CPU Voltage - 1.2875V (it's good, my CPU can do [email protected]
Memory Voltage - 2.1V (it's good, I have new OCZ Platinum [email protected] 2x2GB)
FSB Termination Voltage - 1.25V (Somebody told me it's to high. Is it true or false? What are the highest and safe settings?)
NB Voltage - 1.58V (it's good, I have same problem on higher NB Voltage)
SB Voltage - 1.53V ---------||---------
CPU GTL Reference Voltage 1 - 0.7625 (1.25V x 0.61)
CPU GTL Reference Voltage 2 - Auto (What should I set?"
MCH GTL Reference Voltage - ?
DDR CHA Reference Voltage - ?
DDR CHB Reference Voltage - ?
MCH DDR Reference Voltage - ?
I don't know, what are 4 last Voltages. Can anybody tell me something about it? What should I set there?

Hi..
Vcore to high or not? My cpu wont start, under 1,41V @4,29 Ghz.
But for testing i would set the Vcore value between 1,0 -1,2.
Your Memory Voltage , I think thats right, if you have problems, perhaps a little bit higher.
Your NB Voltage is to high. MSI say: for stability work at the bus, you can take 1,42V.
Sb PLL Volltage. fix it at 1,50V..
Your FSB Terminator Voltage, now from some overclocking forum, i know, this value ought to be not higher than your Vcore.
I work so, and I have no problems till jet.
The last Voltages, is a theme thats not be manifested in a few minutes.
If you set a wrong value, your system wont boot!! Read this!

MSI X48C Platinum - Graphic card identification problem

Hi,
I have been having this problem for a long time which I still haven't been able to solve.
When I plug my graphics card to the PCI-E slot 1 (Slot closest to the cpu) I get nothing on my monitor. I have to plug it on to the PCI-E slot 2 (PCI-E 4) to get anything on the monitor. I am running Windows 7 (64bit) Professional.
With this configuration (That is, the graphics card being installed in slot PCI-E4) I am getting a lot of blue screen failures due to graphics card being non-responsive, especially when running graphic intensive programmes.
Here are the details of my PC configuration.
Motherboard - MSI X48C Platinum (MSI MS 7353)
RAM - 6GB DDR3
Processor - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 - 2500Mz
BOIS - Version 7.4V
Graphics card - Hightech Radeon HD4870 1GB DDR5
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Cris

Hi go_for,
Thanks for the reply.
I am using a Aerocool 750W (model VP-750)power suppy and the graphics card is connected with 2 PCI-E power connectors from the power supply.
The problem is that it runs on the other pci-e slot not the first one. Could the first slot be defective?
Thanks
Cris

MSI x48c PLatinum and Intel E8600 Problem

Hello, I'm from Greece
My computer Setup is:
Mobo: MSI X48C Platinum (bios version 7.0)
CPU: INTEL CORE 2 DUO E8600
PSU: HEROLCHI 525 Watt
RAM: OCZ OCZ3SOE10664GK DDR3 4GB (2x2GB)
VGA: Albatron 8800 GTS
HDD: WD 300GB SATA
The problem is:
I bought them yesterday because i want to upgrade my system.
I connect them all properly in my case and after i turn the PC on it freeze in the MSI logo screen and cant even enter BIOS Setup.
The first time i turned the power on a message like: "Your previous overclockinn atempt was not succssefull. Press a button except del to load defaults and continue." i do what it said and freeze after that message.
This just the first time, the other times it just freeze on the logo screen. Some times it beeps one time and reset by his own and sometimes beeps four times and then reset. The most of the times it just freezes in the logo screen.
I took everything off and reinstall them. Nothing Happen.
I tried with one dimm of RAM each time in deferent positions. Nothing Happen.
I did o clear CMOS from the back button. Nothing Happen.
I perform a clear CMOS with the old method (unplug power, remove battery, wait for a couple o minutes). Nothing Happens.
I believe the problem is with the bios version i have and the CPU compatibility. I look at www.msi.com.tw and it said that this board its compatible with the INTEL E8600 but only at the 7.2 version.
How will i update my bios if my computer doesnt even enter bios setup?
Please help me. any suggestion. I'm losing my mind here!
Thanks you in advance.

Quote from: triangle on 28-August-08, 17:00:43
the only thing i can suggest is to drop in a 7.0 compatible CPU (if you can) and flash the BIOS to 7.2 that way then switch back in your new CPU. A painful process, I know ... Alternatively, if your retailer is friendly they might set it up on a test bench for you and flash it.
Andrew
Like Andrew mentioned, this is the only way out though it is a long painful process.
The other is to get a board that is compatible to the E8600 right out of the box.

MSI x48c platinum bios? ram? problem

I bought myself the following system (all brand new/ 1 month old):
mobo:
MSI x48c platinum
other random information on motherboard -
T6308P 0801CD TAIWAN 2UG4099621
MS 7353 Ver: 3.0
Fintek F71882FG
G809CAB
FL 1926.1
Ram:
Transcend 1 GB DDR3 1333 DIMM CC9 233207-0139 RoHS [3Q] x1
Trancend 1 GB DDR3 1333 DIMM CC9 232444-0190 RoHs [7W] x1
PSU
mega 600watt
CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16Ghz FSB1333
GFX:
Asus HD4870DK 1GB
problem:
sometimes it does not boot at all, it just starts up and no screen displays, then after 5 seconds it shuts down and starts up again.
when this happens I power down the pc and push the reset button on the back of the motherboard.
It then starts up and there is display on the screen but then it gives the message: CMOS Settings Wrong, CMOS Date/Time Not Set, Press F1 to Run Setup Press F2 to load default values and continue
When I press F2 it boots into windows and the cpu runs fullspeed but the time is wrong and when I shut down again it starts up with no screen display and shuts down in 5 secs and follow the same process.
I have updated my bios to v7.3 since I did read through the forum and saw that there were other people that had almost the same problem like me, but I did it through Windows Live Update, and now everytime I do a bios update through live update it says that there is a newer version available (7.30), but I allready flashed it before with the same version it found on the update.
is there any settings that would help to stable my system with my current components or is something else the matter?
I have tried changing settings myself in the bios but everytime I do change something it does not work at all or the cpu runs at half speed in windows (1.58GHz)
Thanks in advance

CPU-Z 1.49 report file
Processor(s)
Number of processors   1
Number of cores   2 per processor
Number of threads   2 per processor
Name   Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Code Name   Wolfdale
Specification   Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8500 @ 3.16GHz
Package   Socket 775 LGA
Family/Model/Stepping   6.7.A
Extended Family/Model   6.17
Core Stepping   E0
Technology   45 nm
Core Speed   1995.2 MHz
Multiplier x Bus speed   6.0 x 332.5 MHz
Rated Bus speed   1330.1 MHz
Stock frequency   3166 MHz
Instruction sets   MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, EM64T
L1 Data cache (per processor)   2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache (per processor)   2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache (per processor)   6144 KBytes, 24-way set associative, 64-byte line size
Chipset & Memory
Northbridge   Intel X48 rev. 01
Southbridge   Intel 82801IR (ICH9R) rev. 02
Graphic Interface   PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width   x16
PCI-E Max Link Width   x16
Memory Type   DDR3
Memory Size   1024 MBytes
Memory Frequency   665.1 MHz (1:2)
CAS# Latency (tCL)   9.0 clocks
RAS# to CAS# (tRCD)   9 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP)   9 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS)   24 clocks
Command Rate (CR)   1T
System
System Manufacturer   MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD
System Name   MS-7353
System S/N   To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Mainboard Vendor   MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD
Mainboard Model   MS-7353
BIOS Vendor   American Megatrends Inc.
BIOS Version   V7.3
BIOS Date   11/06/2008
Memory SPD
Module 1   DDR3, PC3-10700H (667 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Transcend Information

MSI X48C Platinum Windows boot problem

Hi,
I tested the MSI X48c Platinum motherboard with windows xp Pro 64 bit, Windows 7 RC1 and Windows 7 Retail, all of them share the same problem so it has to be caused by hardware.
When I boot up at the logo of windows it freezes, when I reboot and chose to start the operating system normally it runs through. This freezing up seems to be random, sometimes when I power my machine it runs through it with no problem.
<<< Overview >>>
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate Professional 6.01.7600
Intel Core™ 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz, Socket LGA775, 6MB, 1333Mhz BOXED w/fan
OCZ DDR2 PC6400 4096MB KIT, Reaper HPC, 2x2GB, Heat Pipe, (CL4-4-4-15)
XFX GeForce 8800GTS 650M 512MB GDDR3,PCI-Express 2.0, 2xDVI/HDTV/HDCP,650Mhz
Antec Sonata III Miditower, m/500W voeding
3x Samsung SpinPoint F1 1TB SATA2 32MB 7200RPM
MSI X48C Platinum, X48, Socket-775, DDR2/DDR3, ATX, GbLAN, 2xPCI-Ex(2.0)x16
<<< System Summary >>>
> Mainboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD MS-7353
> Chipset : Intel X48
> Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3000 MHz
> Physical Memory : 4096 MB (2 x 2048 DDR2-SDRAM )
> Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM v1.1)
> Hard Disk : SAMSUNG (1000 GB)
> Hard Disk : SAMSUNG (1000 GB)
> Hard Disk : SAMSUNG (1000 GB)
> DVD-Rom Drive : DCLUNIJ FGD2NCX2 SCSI CdRom Device
> DVD-Rom Drive : PHILIPS SPD2414T ATA Device
> Monitor Type : L680B0718125 AL2423W - 24 inches
> Monitor Type : Philips Philips 190C - 17 inches
> Network Card : RTL8168/8111 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
> Operating System : Windows 7 Ultimate Professional 6.01.7600 (x64)
> DirectX : Version 10.00
> Windows Performance Index :
<<< Mainboard >>>
> Manufacturer : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD
> Mainboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD MS-7353
> Bios : American Megatrends Inc.
> Chipset : Intel X48
> Physical Memory : 4096 MB DDR2-SDRAM
> LPC bus : Yes
> PCI Bus : Yes
> Bus PCI-Express : Yes
> USB Bus : Yes
> SMBus/i2c Bus : Yes
> Bus HyperTransport : No
> Bus QPI : No
> Bus CardBus : No
> Bus FireWire : Yes
<<< Processor >>>
> Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
> Frequency : 3000 MHz
> Number of Core : 2
> Support : Socket 775 LGA
> Cache L1 : 2 x 64 KB
> Cache L2 : 6144 KB
> Voltage VID : 1.200 V
> FPU Coprocessor : Present
> Core 1 Activity : 0%
> Core 2 Activity : 0%
<<< Video >>>
> Number of monitor : 2
> Monitor Type : L680B0718125 AL2423W
> Monitor Type : Philips Philips 190C
> Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM v1.1)
> nVidia CUDA : No
> Current Display : 1920x1200 pixels at 59 Hz in True Colors (32-bit)
> OpenGL : Yes
> GDI Plus : Yes
<<< IO Ports >>>
> Port installed : Communications Port (COM1)
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2937
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2938
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2939
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293C
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2934
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2935
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2936
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293A
<<< Drives >>>
> Number of Disk Controller : 3
> Number of Hard Disk : 3
> Number of CD-ROM Drive : 2
> Drives Letters : A:\ C:\ D:\ E:\ F:\ G:\ H:\
> Floppy Disk : 3½" HD (1.44 Mo)
> Drive C: (Hard Disk) : 31 GB available on 52 GB
> Drive D: (Hard Disk) : 845 GB available on 947 GB
> Drive E: (Hard Disk) : 585 GB available on 1000 GB
> Drive F: (Hard Disk) : 244 GB available on 1000 GB
> Drive G: (DVD-Rom) : 0 KB available on 0 KB
> Drive H: (DVD-Rom) : 0 KB available on 0 KB
<<< Devices >>>
> Type of mouse : Razer Copperhead USB Mouse
> Type of keyboard : USB Input Device
> Type of keyboard : USB Input Device
> Joystick : None
> HID Devices : Yes
> SCSI Host #0 : 1 Device(s)
> SCSI Host #2 : 1 Device(s)
> SCSI Host #3 : 2 Device(s)
> SCSI Host #6 : 1 Device(s)
> SCSI Controller : A0P8L7KP IDE Controller
> Trusted Platform Module : No
<<< Multimedia >>>
> Device Audio : 82801IB/IR/IH (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller
> Device Audio : 82801IB/IR/IH (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller
> Audio Playback : Speakers (High Definition Audio
> Audio Playback : Digital Audio (S/PDIF) (High De
> Audio Playback : Microsoft Sound Mapper
> Audio Recording : Microphone (QuickCam Communicat
> MIDI Output : Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth
> MIDI Output : Microsoft MIDI Mapper
> Mixer Device : Speakers (High Definition Audio
> Mixer Device : Digital Audio (S/PDIF) (High De
> Mixer Device : Microphone (QuickCam Communicat
> Device multimedia : AVIVideo
> Device multimedia : CDAudio
> Device multimedia : Sequencer
> Device multimedia : WaveAudio
> Device multimedia : MPEGVideo
> Audio Compression : Microsoft IMA ADPCM CODEC
> Audio Compression : Microsoft CCITT G.711 A-Law and u-Law CODEC
> Audio Compression : Microsoft GSM 6.10 Audio CODEC
> Audio Compression : Microsoft ADPCM CODEC
> Audio Compression : Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 Codec (decode only)
> Audio Compression : Microsoft PCM Converter
<<< Network >>>
> Network : Yes
> RAS Connection : No
> Passport.Net : No
> Winsock32 : v2.02
> Network Connection : Local Area Connection
> Network Card : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
> Local Network : 4 Network Computer
> Local Group : Administrators
> Local Group : Backup Operators
> Local Group : Cryptographic Operators
> Local Group : Distributed COM Users
> Local Group : Event Log Readers
> Local Group : Guests
> Local Group : IIS_IUSRS
> Local Group : Network Configuration Operators
> Local Group : Performance Log Users
> Local Group : Performance Monitor Users
> Local Group : Power Users
> Local Group : Remote Desktop Users
> Local Group : Replicator
> Local Group : Users
<<< Power Status >>>
> Power Status : Yes
> Battery : No
> Supply : Main supply
> Active Power Scheme : Balanced
> UPS : No
> ACPI Tables : 10
<<< Voltage, Temperature and Fans >>>
> Hardware Monitoring : Fintek F71882FG
> Voltage CPU : 1.13 V
> +3.3V Voltage : 3.36 V
> +5V Voltage : 4.96 V
> +12V Voltage : 12.23 V
> SB : 3.34 V
> VBAT : 3.28 V
> VIN2 : 0.53 V
> VIN3 : 0.98 V
> VIN6 : 0.18 V
> Chassis Fan : 1986 rpm
> Processor Temperature : 57 °C
> Mainboard Temperature : 36 °C
> Power/Aux Temperature : 48 °C
> Processor : Thermal Diode
> Intel Core 2 Duo (Core 1) : 62 °C
> Intel Core 2 Duo (Core 2) : 62 °C
> GPU Fan : 100.00%
> Hard Disk Monitoring : S.M.A.R.T
> Hard Disk SAMSUNG HD103UJ : 31 °C
> Hard Disk SAMSUNG HD103UJ : 32 °C
> Hard Disk SAMSUNG HD103UJ : 31 °C
***** End of report *****

Quote from: Jack t.N. on 26-October-09, 20:11:33
Please post full PSU Specs:
- brand/model name
- amperage limits (A) for the main voltage rails (12V, 5V and 3.3V) <--- see PSU Sticker
Sorry, forgot to mention PSU:
500 Watt Continuous Power ATX12V v2.2 http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=NjU=
Output Range Ripple &
Voltage MAX Reg. Noise
+5V            24.0A          ±5％          50
+12V1          22.0A          ±5％          120
+12V2          22.0A          ±5％          120
-12V          0.8A          ±10％      120
+5VSB          2.5A          ±5％          50
+3.3V          25.0A          ±5％          50
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For testing only:
- use only one memory stick and one DDR2 Switch Card
- reduce the memory frequency to DDR2-667 in BIOS Setup and set the Memory Voltage to 1.9V
- disable Spread Spectrum
See if that changes anything. If it does, we have reasons to look for a memory problem
I run 64 bit operating system running it with only 2gb is not a problem? (i'm testing boot so gues not?).
memory frequency , voltage and Spread Spectrum should be all set or test them individually?
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What is your current BIOS Version?
7.30 11062008
I have disabled Spread Spectrum and rebooted 12 times and all went good, have to test still with complete power down and boot to see if that works

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