K8n Diamond Memory Help!!

 
Greetings,
I have a question and i hope i can get a awnser.  I have a k8n Diamond motherboard I currently have 2 1gb pc3200 Nspire Ram installed.  I just recently bought 2 more 1gb Pc3200 Nspire Ram chips and i installed them into the PC.  Problem is i for one see it start runnin at 333mhz which apparently its suppose to do and it only posts 3GB worth of the ram (which i read in the manual happens due to Southbridge resource deployment).
My question is how do i get all 4 gigs to post and is there a way to get it it run at 400 mhz instead of 333mhz?
I have AMD 4200+ X2

Ok so i tried what you said and It didnt work.  Im sure its all me but the options you gave just didnt really exist in my Bios.  So here goes  I have a Adjust DDR Memory Frequency which is inside Cell Menu.  Currently i had it set to AUTO I tried manual and it seems it only runs correctly if i set it to Dram/FSB=1/1. However i cant boot windows when i try this.  Now I couldnt Find anything that said MEMORY INDEX however there was a section called MCT timing Mode which i set to manual and a Row to Row Delay which i set to 2T.  And i found a REFRESH RATE which i set to 200mhz 15.6us there were other 200mhz options but that was the only thing i could find that had anything to do with MHZ.  also I found a USER CONFIG MODE which i set to manual and then Changed the CMD-ADPR Timing mode  to 2t.  There are many many many other Options And i feel that i should be setting more.  I messed with it now for around a hour Trying different Things and i cannot For the life of me Get it to Recognize 4 Gigs at ALL.  However i have gotten it to recognize 3 Gigs at 333mhz Single Channel. Please Tell me what im doing wrong be a little more specific if you could, i really appreciate your help on this.

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    Hi all,
    I would like to ask local experts for quick advise on memory upgrade. Originally I though that this is easy task but via reading some of discussions here it doesn't seems so easy anymore....
    What I have:
    Board: K8N Diamond
    BIOS version: 1.A0
    CPU Type: Athlon 3700+ San Diego
    Memory: 2x KVR400X64C25/512 Kingston (DDR400 512Mb CL2.5)
    Operating System: XP (32)
    What help do i need:
    I would like to upgrade now memory either to 2 (or 3 Gb) At the same moment I would like to keep dual channel setup on 400Mhz. Which of folowing options you recommend ?
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    (3. adding 2x 1gb and taking out 512MB but my strongly preferred option is not to sell current 512mg modules and replace them with 1gb .. loosing money on it...)
    a) are these options possible/feasible at all? will both work as dual channel?
    b) will system exploit dual channel on 400Mhz frequency in all options? My understanding from some discussions is that with all 4 banks full frequency goes down to 333 -> 1) can I boost it with my CPU/board to 400MHz (sustainably?) 2) if not can someone tell me +- what is performance difference 400Mhz vs 333Mhz?
    I hope question is clear....
    Thanks upfront, I know that this is discussed topic here but as IT amateur I would preffer to get answer customized to my computer:)
    Paul

    Hello, option 3 for me 2 gigs is more than enough but for the most demanding programs, and your going to spend money anyway you do it.
    yes you can force 4 banks to ddr400 but at 2t command rate,window 32bit will only see and use 3gig or so
    anytime you upgrade you loose money sell the 2x512 and recover some money, and if you OC two sticks will go much further than four
    Good luck Henry9

  • K8N Diamond Memory Problem

    Hi Everbody,
    I have a computer with these configurations;
    but I have a problem. I'm installed four 1Gb DDR 400 Kingston (KHX3200K2/2G). But my computer show 3.4 Gb memory on the bios and 3328 Mb on the windows. What is problem? Where is it problem? Can you help me?. Thanks....
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          Computer Type                                     ACPI x64 Computer
          Operating System                                  Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
          OS Service Pack                                   Service Pack 1
          Internet Explorer                                   7.0.6001.18000
          DirectX                                               DirectX 10.0
          Computer Name                                    TUGAY-PC
          User Name                                          Tugay
          Logon Domain                                      Tugay-PC
          Date / Time                                        2008-10-13 / 23:31
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          DIMM2: Kingston K                                 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM  (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz)  (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz)  (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)
          DIMM3: Kingston K                                 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM  (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz)  (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz)  (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)
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          Video Adapter                                     NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GS  (256 MB)
          3D Accelerator                                    nVIDIA GeForce 7300 GS
          Monitor                                           Samsung SyncMaster 199BW/940BW/MagicSyncMaster CX915BW (Analog)  [19" LCD]  (HVEL957143)
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  • K8N DIAMOND PLUS HELP!

    Hey guys
    Im pretty noobish when it comes to bios settings and setting up the RAM timings etc so i need your help!
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    CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200)
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    Quote from: syar2003 on 11-October-06, 05:55:01
    Hi MSIGOAT  !
    Your question is somewhat strange .
    All MSI boards has to be loaded with Optimized Defaults before an ACPI FASTIO-APIC OS like e.g W2K/XP is to be installed .
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  • K8N Diamond urgent help ! .

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    I still suspect a faulty SLi switch card.
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    Try using a pencil eraser to clean the edge connector, brush the dust off then re-seat it firmly.
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  • MOVED: Sudden problem with MSI K8N DIAMOND - urgent help needed

    This topic has been moved to AMD64 nVidia Based board.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=93490.0

    Quote from: Tricky78 on 10-February-06, 07:00:58
    lDaGGerl my friend , it worked !!! i don't know why but i did what u are saying and the PC booted normally !!! i didn't left the battery for a whole day but for 3 hours and it worked ...
    anyway , after arriving at the welcome screen of Windows (it was such a sweet image !!) , the same thing happened.The pc froze and after restarting then it doesn't post again ... the proccessor is ok , the mobo was showing bios version 1.8 , so i guess it is an issue with the RAM ... I will run a test with different ram and let u know ...
    Billy
    It should be related with your Maxtor SATA-II HDDs. You might connect them to SATA1/2/3/4,which are controlled by nForce4 chip. So first set them as SATA-I mode and update their firmware. You need to contact Maxtor Technical Support and get the latest firmware. Check Maxtor's knowledge and you can find the correpsonding information.Also you can also find the related in this forum such as the following thread.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=93492.0

  • K8N DIamond Plus- 4 sticks of memory problem

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    Scott

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  • New K8N diamond plus questions please help.

    Hi all well i am new to this msi site and am thinking of buying the new MSI K8N Diamond plus motherboard, the problem i have is that i have been a fan of ASUS and have had there last 3 SLI motherboards of which i have not been happy with.
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    Quote from: Stick on 23-February-06, 17:46:08
    there is no mobo that alows 4V for the memory. i think the DFI goes up to 3.4V and you can use a DDR Booster to get to 3.8V. the only mobo that is capable to pass 3.3V is the DFI since you can have the choice to select from which rail the memory will be powered (the 3.3V or the 5V). you don't have that option in any other mobo.
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    What i am asking is there any limitation on the cpu voltage like the asus a8n32 as this had a max voltage of 1.58v due to it having a limit put on it by recomendation of amd.

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    Quote from: Jeppar on 31-May-06, 21:15:19
    What does it mean if it has a short...
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  • I need help DDR voltage and latencies (K8N Diamond Plus)

    I noticed my DDR voltage was incorrect in the bios and I don't know what "Auto" is doing with my timings. I have 2GB of Corsair TWINX2048-3200C2 DDR400 Memory installed on DIMM1 and DIMM2 of my K8N Diamond Plus board.
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    Quote from: memeticvirus on 14-May-06, 15:41:10
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    Quote from: RogerP on 15-May-06, 03:04:55
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  • K8N Diamond Plus + Vista upgrade issues + Memory

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  • MSI-K8N Diamond Plus - which memory?

    Hello,
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    Marlysa,
    I would suggest that you stay away from the corsair xms ram as i figured the sme thing when I built my system, that it,s Corsair and its the #1 selected ram and usualy the most compatible, But this is not the case with this motherboard it's very picky about hardware pretty much the same as DFI board's!!!
    Of course the CORSAIR WEBSITE will tell you this they want youre money!!!!!! Their certainly not going to reccomend OCZ MEMMORY that's for sure!!!!!
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    Save youreself alot of this....      BUY IT!!!!!!
                                                                                                 Brother Esau
    P.S just check around the forum their's alot of peop[le that have issues with the  DIAMOND PUS AND CORSAIR RAM.
                                                                                                       

  • K8N Diamond plus!!! Help onboard sound

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    AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego 2000MHz HT Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3700BNBOX - Retail
    Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600JS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

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    The odd thing is that the sound had worked before. I built the computer for a friend, and when we fired it up for him...nothing

  • Help please Problem Raid K8N Diamond Plus

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  • CPU Usage 100%? K8N Diamond Plus

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    (pretty sure not all of this is relevant, but I figure it couldn't hurt)
    MoBo:  MSI K8N Diamond Plus
    Memory:  1Gb (2x512 kit) Crucial PC3200 CT6464Z40B.C8TD (in slots 1 & 2)
    Processor:  Athlon 64 3200+ Winchester
    GPU (only one):  MSI NX7900GT-VT2D256E-HD (primary PCI-e)
    Modem:  SupraMax LE 56K Fax Modem (PCI)
    HDD:  WD Caviar 120Gb IDE (primary)
    HDD:  Maxtor 80Gb USB (external, non system)
    3.5:  Standard 3.5" floppy drive (a:)
    5.25:  Lite-on 48x CD burner (secondary slave)
    5.25:  Sony DVD rom (secondary master)
    PS:  Antec SmartPower 2.0 500W
    Human Interface:  Wired Logitech KB & Mouse through USB (for primary use)
    Human Interface:  Wireless Logitech KB & Mouse through PS/2 (for remote use, often turned off)
    Primary Monitor:  Viewsonic P70f 17" CRT hooked to DVI #1 via RGB adapter
    Secondary Monitor:  Sony KDL-V32XBR1 32" HDTV through 1080i Y/Pr/Pb adapter, stereo audio
    Speakers:  harman/kardon
    Connected to internet via Cat5 network, phone modem sometimes used when primary internet is down
    OS:  Windows XP Pro w/ SP 2 installed
    Thank's in advance to anyone that can help me as I'm pretty much stumped at this point.

    Quote from: mdawgmike on 11-November-06, 11:25:18
    Any other suggestions?
    how about this:
    Quote from: BOSSKILLER on 03-November-06, 23:14:30
    get Process Explorer to determinate in details what make this CPU usage: http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.html
    it has more detailed information than the built-in task manager.

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