Installing CPU in a Neo4/SLI?

Hey all im just wondering if the Neo4/SLI board comes with a ZIF socket? In the manual it sais to press down on the processor so it doesnt move around with locking down the lever. Ive read elsewhere though that pressing on the processor can damage the pins. I dont know what to do, should i just set the processor in the socket and push down the lever, or should i press firmly on the processor while pushing down the lever?

ZIF stands for Zero Insertion Force so no you don't have to.
I gently place the CPU over the socket and it should fall into the socket on it's own. I then press down very softly on the CPU as I lock the lever, just to make sure the CPU stays level.
I think when people say don't push down they are trying to say that there should be no resistance as it enters the socket. You don't need to apply any force while it enters the socket, gravity is sufficent

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http://www.msi.com.tw/html/products/mainboard/mb_htm/mb_comparison.htm
It's also not listed here for some reason,
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/download/dld/spt_dld_list.php?kind=1&CHIP=68&NAME=Socket%20939%20(AMD%20K8)
Nor is it listed on the U.S site,
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_list.asp?class=mb&cpu=1#AMD939

Quote from: OPaul on 08-August-06, 11:36:36
I found out in the following thread that the Neo4/SLI and SLI Platinum are actually different boards, and the model name for mine is 7100-030.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=99625.new#new
oh, totally forgot about the 7100-030. an easy way to verify it is to use the CPU-Z.
the neo4/sli was the designation that they have used for the 7100 Platinum SLi in the begining for US. i just checked the US site but i've seen that it has been removed from there and only the -f version is listed with the nf4 sli chipset.
sry again, i never thought they will change a mobo designation after a year.

K8N Neo4/Sli / Rev.e Cpu

Will the K8N Neo4/Sli (MS-7100-020) Board boot with the New AMD64 Rev-e San Diego CPU?

Should. Mine does. Here's some chatter.... https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=79543.0
A lot of talk in the Nvidia based forum rather then this one.

Bios Settings For MSI K8N Neo4/SLI Platinum MB

Hello all... Has anyone came up with the best and most stable bios settings for the MSI K8N Neo4/SLI Platinum motherboard yet. Specifically under the CPU and Memory menus.
If anyone has seen any, please post them. or post a link.
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DaaDoctor

Well that depends on the installed CPU and memory, doesnt it? So I find that question kinda odd.
One thing though: Dont use Cool n Quiet.

Neo4/SLI doesn't recognize X2 3800+

Is it normal for the MSI BIOS and Windows XP (Properties of My Computer) to both say 'AMD Hammer Family processor - Model Unknown' when running an X2 3800+ in a MSI Neo4/SLI motherboard?
Does the processor still work at full capability this way?
My bios is the latest which is dated March/2005 which is the latest found on the MSI web site for this motherboard.
CPU-Z shows the Processor Name as AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (E4) but the Specification shows 'AMD Hammer Family processor - Model Unknown'

Hi there,
March 1995 eh? that is surely the oldest BIOS on any Neo4!
If you meant March 2005, well there have been numerous BIOS updates since then. The latest non-beta BIOS is 3.8 dated Late Nov/Early Dec 2005.
The microcode for the new dual cored CPUs was included in the last 2 BIOS releases I believe...3.7 and 3.8. Anything older will not see the new CPU properly.
Update your BIOS but do not use the Auto download feature, download it and flash it by hand using a boot floppy (Win98 Boot floppy is ideal) and flash it from the ram drive that the boot floppy creates.
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Setting up raid
http://www.nvidia.com/object/feature_raid.html
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Does k8n neo4/sli platinum support creative 6.1 surround speakers?

I own an MSI k8n neo4/sli platinum mother board with an on-board SB live 24-bit sound chip. I have confirmed that the retail version of the sound blaster live 24-bit pci sound card will support a 6.1 speaker set up (specifically creative labs megaworks 650) with creative labs proprietary plug configuration of having front center, sub, and rear center speakers all on the same (orange) plug. The plug configuration on the back of the k8n neo4/sli platinum is color coded the same as the retail version of the sound blaster live 24-bit sound card. what I need to know is... Does the k8n neo4/sli platinum support a 6.1 surround sound speaker configuration? I can find no documentation in the literature confirming or denying this. FWIW... the creative sound card softwear that came with this motherboard will allow me to configure and test for 6.1 speakers... but I get no sound from my rear center speaker. On testing, the 5.1 speaker configuration works as it should but I am unable to test for 7.1 config as I lack a 7.1 speaker setup. I am using Version 5.12.1.356 of the creative drivers downloaded from the MSI driver support.
Thanks for your time.
Malpighi44

Update...
Last night I noticed that, in windows sounds and audio devices_advanced speaker settings, there is no 6.1 speaker configuration option. (GO to: control panel \sounds and audio devices \sounds and audio devices properties \ volume \speaker settings advanced \advanced audio properties \speakers \speaker setup pull down menu).
I don't know if this pull down menu is generated by windows XP auto detection or the MSI/Creative drivers and .inf files that are installed for the SB 24-bit chip, but it leads me to believe that this MB does _not_ support 6.1 sound.
Can anyone else confirm that this 6.1 speaker option is present or missing in windows with:
1) This MB
2) Windows XP in general
or 3) if it is available to those that have an audigy or 6.1 compatible sound card
Once again...
Thanks for your time,
Malpighi44
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HELP! K8N NEO4 SLI - SOUND PROBLEMS WITH INSPIRE 7.1

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NOT Stable overclock on K8N Neo4 SLI Platinum 3.9 MOD + Venice 3000+

Hi, to all the people that make this forum so usefull.
I´m wondering what i´m doing wrong? ??? ??? ???
I have a Venice 3000+ E3 on a K8N Neo4 SLI Platinum and 1 Gb OCZ Rev2, TCCD.
I have overclocked the CPU to 9 x 290 Mhz (2610Mhz) HTT 3X, MEM 1:1 290Mhz 2.5-4-3-10 1T 2.75V.
Memory is ok at this setting on MEMTEST v1.65.
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I can work on windows with this settings but some times the computer locks. >:(
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For a list of complete hardware of my rig, look at the signature.
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I had this exact same problem, same RAM, same MOBO, with an X2 3800+.
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K8N Neo4/SLi - Keeps detecting Raid at bootup

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My K8N Neo4/Sli non platinum board keeps detecting IDE raid at bootup. Am I supposed to load the raid drivers on the floppy even though I don't have it enabled in the bios? That may be a separate question but curious. At this point it's more of a 10-15 second annoyance. My machine radomly freezes in windows xp too. Not sure if it's related.
Thank you to anyone that can help or has ideas.
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3500+
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2 opticals on 2nd IDE
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Quote from: SAB on 02-August-05, 17:19:32
LOL...or sometimes when O.C.'ing the CPU...SATA devices decide to take a vacation!!!!
i don't have any SATA devices on my machine, but i still couldn't figure out why after i stoped using RAID and wanted to switch to a 2X160 GB non-RAID config, after BIOS post the screen would hang at detecting NV raid. took me 3 hours to find out that if the optimized settings were loaded, the trick would be to disable the aggresive memory timings from the cell menu. strangely enough, it worked with aggresive timings and the BIOS i had when i got the mobo (it didn't hang at detecting and configuring raid) but not with the new ones. and this was without any OC.

Newly Built System. MSI K8N Neo4/SLI Plat with AMD X2 3800 Crashing in all Games

I just built this system yesterday..
MSI K8N Neo4/SLI Plat with AMD X2 3800 latest BIOS 3.7 amd MB drivers
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WINXP SP2 latest stuff.
DirectX 9.0C
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SATA 160 Hard Drive
DVD 8X NEC Burner
All 3d games lok it up. 3DMark2001 SE locks it up too.
I ran Memtest and everything passed fine.
Anyway all 2d video works fine. but any 3d video screen goes black and the system locks up solid.
Any help work be appriciated
DaaDoctor

Welcome to the forum DaaDoctor
If you creat a signature (in profile) it will save you having to type your spec's out each time or us looking for it. Use mine as a template.
What PSU are you using ? Can you list the power output ? (writen on side of psu)
Going from your specs you listed your graphics card is very hungery on power so I would suggest your psu isn't up to the job under load.
Post the spec and we will know for sure.

Confused - whats the difference between K8N Neo4 SLI Platinum and Diamond??

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http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=638
their Platinum page doesn't list the Silicone Image raid as a feature on the Platinum.
I have K8N Neo4/SLI Platinum and it has the Silicone Image raid - I'm using it now.
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Tony

https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?board=36.0
d/l a raid manual and all should be clear

MSI K8N Neo4/SLI SB Live! 24 bit CA 0

Hello,
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Thank you.

The card cannot create 5., so if the audio you're playing isn't already an encoded 5. (AC3) stream, then the card cannot change that. If you're playing DVDs, they should work fine provided everything is set up correctly (including the DVD software, it should be set to SPDIF/Bypass).
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MOVED: neo4 sli/platinum 7100+ 3000+venice. OC HELP

This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Modding Corner.
neo4 sli/platinum 7100+ 3000+venice. OC HELP

3.6 should be fine, I think, as I have not heard of any problems with it. I have not tried it because I don't have any problems with 3.5 that might be fixed by 3.6.
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Athlon 64 3000+ Venice
MSI K8N SLI Platinum (BIOS 3.5 - also worked with 3.2 and earlier)
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