K7T Turbo2 PCI Problem

Motherboard: MSI K7T Turbo2 MS-6330 Ver5.0
Bios: 3.6
Chipset Driver: 4.43
Processor: AMD 1800+ XP
RAM: 256MB SDRAM PC133
HDD: WD800JB 80GB
CDROM: Generic 50x
CDRW: Lite-On 40x12x48 LTR40125S
With Windows XP Home or Windows XP Pro, I cannot install any PCI devices. I have tried a modem, NIC and a Soundblaster live. It sees the device, and knows what it is, but fails to install. I have tried different PCI slots. I have tried just about every BIOS setting (and yes I disabled the integrated modem, either though there is no integrated modem) but can't figure it out.
With Windows 98SE, no problem installing PCI devices. I did use a different hard drive to test WIN98, but I don't think that would matter.
Does anyone have any ideas? I can't seem to get through to tech support (no surprise there).
Thanks,
DTM77

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Originally posted by maesus
I think this is just WinXP couldn't find the exact drivers for your PCI devices. Try to point to the driver location that you have downloaded and extracted, and manually install the driver.
Thank you for the advice, but that's not it. I did what you said.. pointed to either the CD or floppy. Even with the soundblaster, XP new it was a soundblaster and tried to install it's driver, but no luck.
I'm going to try different versions of the VIA chipset drivers today and see what happens.
DTM77

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Just wanted to say thanks for all the help. I foud the problem though. It was a faulty CPU. I know that I had swapped it out with my working AMD 1.4, but for some reason, this one would die once any load was put on it. I took my wife's 1.4 out and the mobo booted.
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K7T Turbo2 (6330v5) problem (with locked Tbreds)

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I've recently bought a K7T Turbo2 board (6330v5) OEM version (green PCB) made probably for Fujitsu-Siemens UK. They probably didn't need those board anymore and sold them (a lot of wholesalers have them in my country now).
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Max

Well, I didn't know it was the OEM version when I was buying it... But in this case I don't think the bios is the problem. The board looks virtually the same as the normal board.
And it boots with a pre-39 (24th week of 2003) T-bred 2400+, so it's not a lack of compatibility with T-bred issue.
For me it seems that this board has problem with T-bred made after the 39th week of 2003 (internally locked ones).
So I need to know if all of those boards have the same problem, or only this one?
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I'm having some problems getting an extra RAM stick to work on my MSI K7T Turbo 2 (ms6330) motherboard.
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Regards,
Tom.

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XP 2000 T-Bred K7T Turbo2 overclocking problem(multiplier)

I've updated the mobo with the Latest BIOS 3.6 and still the multiplier doesn't do what it should do...
I have the new athlon XP 2000+ with Thoroughbred core
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when i changed the multiplier to 14 with 133FSB(default)
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K7T Turbo2 Sound problems

When playing music like MP3's, CD's or windows-sounds it always plays the music/sound with lots off cracking, background noise
I've reïnstalled all the related drivers, updated most of them, with no result. I've tested with other loudspeakers and also with no result.
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Or is it the little jack-connector on the board that give's the noise?
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[email protected]

Hi Pietro,
I know you already reinstalled and updated drivers but it might still be a driver problem - you might again fiddle a bit with the drivers ...
Also (have been looking for that, but I cannot find the actual thread), I think I remember someone with comparable problems which were solved after updating the (video!) drivers, so you could end up doing some more updating of drivers (always make sure that you follow the instructions, sometimes the old drivers need to be uninstalled first)...
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MSI K7T Turbo2 WEIRD problem!

Hi, I know this board is a bit old, but still ...
I have a strange problem.
When I power on my PC I can see the BIOS version and the processor type. The the boot screen stops. The machine then reboots and I get the same screen back on (seeing only the processor type).
I tried reseting the bios, changing RAM banks. Same problem. I have 2 sticks od SDR RAM.
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Hello!
Please tell us PSU specs too, found on a sticker inside case, on the noisy box.
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- Hey! Be careful you get the right BIOS!! I think this is for your board, but please check and double check, and read description for each update version.
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_detail.php?UID=24&kind=1
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Creative Labs Soundblaster (Live!)
1280 Megs of PC133 RAM (PNY)
Linksys 10/100 PCI Ethernet Card
Maxtor 60GB HD 7200
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Seagate 10GB HD 5400
Buslink 52x24x52 CDRW
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Do I need to set my FSB to 133 so I can use the 1700? I have updated my BIOS to the latest version. How would I increase the FSB?

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Shutdown and remove jumper J17 (see manual - jumper near ram slots). If no boot, clear CMOS and try again. Be sure to use Fail Safe Defaults for install.
You've got a really heavy load, and hope your PSU is up to it. Do you have at least 200-220 combined watts on +3 and +5 circuits of PSU (see PSU label or maker's site).

K7T Turbo2 low RAM voltage problem?

Hello
I just purchased a K7T Turbo2 6330v5 mainboard.
I have a standard singlesided 256Mb/PC133 RAM module.
I installed FuzzyLogic 4 and it shows a RAM voltage of 2.5V,while I thought all PC133 chips needed 3.3V.........
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The BIOS shows 3.46V on the 3.3V supply.
All voltages are within range in the BIOS.
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Sorry for my english...
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[URGENT] MSI K7T Turbo2 patched 3.6 Problem

SORRY TO POST IT AGAIN ON THIS FORUM.. ITS QUITE URGENT
Hi! I've been using MSI K7T Turbo2 with my Athlon 1700 XP.
So far no problem with the configuration.. And I did update the BIOS to v3.6
However, when I sold the mobo to someone, who's using a Duron 700 processor, he told me that he couldn't get the system to boot. Not even see the startup BIOS screen.
After that, he tried to clear the CMOS data by jumper and tried restarted, this time everything is fine. But later he found that, with this method, he CAN ONLY BOOT ONCE. Meaning if he saved anything in BIOS, it wont be saved actually. And also after he cleared the CMOS data and reinstalled Windows, when Windows restart the PC, the same old problem occurred (cannot start PC)
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what kind of system specs does the pc now have that he has it? Is the heatsink mounted properly and is the fan plugged in? I doubt the PSU should have any problem with that cpu. How about the ram? try swapping it out and replacing it.
I would try removing everything that isn't essential to boot into Windows. Have only the cpu, ONE stick of ram, hard drive, cdrom drive, and graphics card. Remove modems, NICs, Raid cards, extra ram sticks, extra IDE devices, disable the onboard sound (remember that there are two values to do this with in the BIOS and both must be disabled). Try booting then. Then check if you can boot normally. If so, one of the pieces of hardware you removed is the problem. If not, something is wrong physically or in the configuration of the remaining hardware. Give that a go. If things go okay, plug in one piece of hardware at a time and retry. You'll hit a snag sooner or later.
BTW, I don't think the board still thinks an athlon xp 1700+ is still in it. In the Frequency and voltage controls, you might try setting the FSB, multiplier, and Vcore manually.

K7T Turbo2 cold boot problem

To all:
I recently replaced my old MB and CPU (Asus a7v133/AMD 850 Mhz T-bird) with a K7T Turbo2/AMD XP 1800+ Thoroughbred. All of the other components are the same (see below), except the PSU. I replaced my old one hoping that it would solve my problem.
When I cold boot the system the fans turn on but the system does not post and the monitor remains off. If I hit the reset button on the case the system boots normally. Also about 20% of the time the system emits a constant beeping (sounds like an alarm clock) when I cold start, which goes away when I hit the reset button. I have also noticed that the system trys to boot when I flip the power switch on the PSU. I don't know if this is normal with MSI boards, but my Asus would not boot until I hit the power button on the case.
Any ideas?
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System Specs:
K7T Turbo2 (BIOS ver. 3.6)
AMD XP 1800+ Thoroughbred
896 MB PC133 RAM (3 sticks; 512 (crucial), 256 (crucial), 128 (?))
CoolMaster CPU Fan Model#: CP5-6J31C-01
Inno3D GeForce2 MX400 (32MB)
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Maxtor 20GB HDD
Plextor CD/RW
SoundBlaster Live Value
T10/100 Ethernet Card
PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Mouse
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+3.3V @ 28A Max output
+5V @ 45A Max output
+3.3V and +5V Current = 225W
+12V @ 18A Max output
+12V Current = 216W
Max Combined Wattage = 430W
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To all:
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Thanks again for the suggestions!
Dave
P.S.
Mauricio16,
Please read the entire thread before posting a response. As I stated earlier, I DO NOT have a D-Bracket...yet, and I HAVE tried a different PSU. Thanks for your suggestions though. Luckily it was not as an exteme of case as it could have been.
I guess both of us have learned a valuble lesson from this experience. When in doubt, reseat the RAM.

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