K8N Neo BIOS 1.5 released -- sorry FALSE ALARM

I haven't yet tried it, but BIOS 1.5 appears to be posted on LiveUpdate, along with a new version of the LiveUpdate software itself. This is for the K8N Neo; I don't know about the Neo2.
Anyone tried it yet?

Well this is weird. It tells me 1.5 is released, I try to install it. It first says it needs to install a new version of LiveUpdate. Fine...reboot...then back to LiveUpdate and there's no new version of the BIOS showing up anymore. Or maybe I was just imagining things. Sorry for the false alarm.

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Neo BIOS 1.20 released!

Hi dude's,
The 1.20 Neo BIOS has been released.
MSI will soon put it on the website.
If you are in a really big rush, you can get it from my server:
http://ftp://ftp.heppen.be/msi/K8T-Neo/
Who said again that I'm not doing anything for you?????????

Flashed the BIOS from 1.10 to 1.20 last night and changed the memory timings to CAS: 2-3-3-6 (i.e. CL .0) and decided to run Core Center's auto overclocking FSB feature. After 220FSB the monitor went to black but I was happy with it. Went and decided to play NBA Live 2004 at FSB 215 and at first it gave me a blank blue screen so I rebooted. Did the same thing and all went well. Hmm. . .good news, eh.
As the night progressed I just got comfortable and decided everything was going well and so I decided to run Memtest86 over night. I did select the "Extended Test" but when I returned in the morning I it read, "Test = Std." Not sure why but I know that I ran the tests successfully and here are the results:
RAM: 200MHz (DDR400)
CAS: 2-3-3-6
Wall Time: 8hr30min
Cached: 1024m
RSVDMem: 104k
MemMap: e820-Std
Cache: off
ECC: off
Test: Std
Pass: 26
Errors: 0
ECC Errors: 0
The Prime95 test were not so conclusive and as a matter of fact I have been getting hardware failures and then when I attempt to reboot I get BSOD. The BSOD (0x0000004, 0x0000008, PFN_LIST_CORRUPT) all point to the memory issues. So, I have reset the timings to CAS: 2.5-3-3-6 and re-run Prime95 Torture Tests and so far so good for the past 1/2 hour. Stay tuned. . .
Update: Read from the site where I purchased the memory and I found that with 2 modules/DIMMs installed the timings must change, according to the verified test qualifications:
Latency: 2-3-3-T1 (one module installed)
Latency: 2.5-3-3-T2 (two modules installed)
So, it died and I got the rounding error. . .stayed up longer this time but even with the relaxed settings it failed which is what happened with BIOS 1.10. Not ready to give a complete verdict but so far it doesn't look successful.

K8n neo bios 1.4 temps and cool n quiet

Hi,
I recently flashed to bios 1.4 and it has been fine thus far. However I have two issues that may be related to this new bios.
Windows XP utilties (mbm, sandra, speedfan, even corecell) all report my temps to be in the mid 30 degrees C, however the bios reports them as 45 degrees, which should I trust?
Also I think I've gotten half of cool n quiet working, vcore is down when cpu is not doing intensive work and so is the multiplier, making it run approx 1 GHz give or take. However, I believe that my AMD stock fan always spins around the same speed (approx 3200 rpm), regardless whether the cpu is doing intensive work or idles, is something wrong? I have the cool, wheres the quiet where my fan is supposed to slow down?
Any help is appreciated!
XP SP2
A64 3200+ Newcastle
K8N Neo Bios v1.4
512 MB PQI Turbo Black Memory
Stock HSF
Maxtor 60 GB

well the temperature in bios is very likely to to be above of that in windows, because cool n quiet doesnt work in bios and processor runs at normal frequencies there. The fan speed problem can be either of two things i know, first is that you haven't enabled smart cpu fan in bios and other is if you go to standby and then resume, it seems that cool n quiet works after it but mobo doesn't control the fan speed after standby. These are just some things i have noticed. The bios 1.4 is very good btw (atleast for normal use, i dont't overclock so no idea about that).

K8N Neo BIOS FSB OC VERY limited

Well I have seen this on several message boards, the Viperlair review here:Viperlair review and observed it myself. The OC from the BIOS on my system will not boot 140> using any multiplier/MEM/HT/Vcore combination. My Basic system specs:
Vapochill PE and Alpha PAL8150
K8N Neo
A64 3000
Tried 2x512, 2x256, 1x512 and 1x256 PC4200
Pelt Cooled 9800 Pro
Using clockgen I can get 10x245 at stock Vcore even on air cooling so I know the CPU should be able to do better with sub 0 cooling in a Vapo case. I can also lower the multiplier and get to 280>FSB using clockgen. It's going to be a real shame if there is no way around this BIOS limitation. A few other glitches I hope they fix:
1) The temps are still reading way off. My P4C/4Ghz 1.65v idled at -2~0c and hit 15~17c load. The A64 3000 at idle reports 8c and goes no lower no matter what the Vapochill is cranked up to. Load temps are 15~17c. This has been reported on many of the Nforce 3 MOBO's. None of the MOBO manufacturers seems able/willing to issue a BIOS fix for this. For that matter none of them seem to be willing to admit there is a problem at all.
2) Do not use the Forceware IDE SW. I am using the latest v4.24 and the basic XP Pro setup with 1 drive connected to the SATA was detected and worked fine. Immediately after installing the Forceware drivers the system would no longer boot with the SATA drive connected. I had to disconnect the SATA drive and roll back the drivers on all the PATA and SATA controllers. Everything worked normally after that.
3) The NVIDIA Nforce PCI System Management will NOT share IRQ 11 with anything. This really bummed me out as the second channel on my Adaptec 39320-R Host RAID controller also wants to use IRQ 11. I had no option but to take out the 15K SCSI drive that I use for speedy virtual CD access in gaming and replace it with an IDE drive. I still have not gotten this issue worked out and had to disable the second channel. I hope a later BIOS fixes this issue. It has been some time since I have had a hard IRQ conflict like this, I thought XP wuz supposed to solve these sorts of issues. Oh well.
4) Damn that southbridge gets hot, active cooling would have been nice. I already replaced the white thermal goo with AS, removed the MSI ID plate and installed a small fan to the HS. The temps still go 50c+ under load. I was going to add a larger HS but the ramsinks on my ATI 9800 Pro inhibit installation. I may add a small water block later to get temps down.

So you say you can't boot above 240fsb setting using your bios buy you can use clockgen and get to 280? What version of clockgen are you using? I can't get above 230 no matter what I use. When I use clockgen in windows and go above 235 windows just locks up. Also getting alot of hard drive corruption. I've had to install windows 4 times now. Using a couple of raptors in a raid array. I wonder if it's a pci lock thing or the crappy nvidia ide and sata drivers. Did the fan on the heatsink help at all?

K8N Neo BIOS Flash; No Vid Signal

Another problem with this board!...I an attempt to cure some of the 3D game instability issues, I flashed the BIOS with ver 1.2 then 1.31. Did not cure the 3D problems, but now there is no video signal until WinXP is loading! (monitor light just flashes) Once in Windows it runs okay, albeit with the same 3D problems!
Anyone had this? It makes it impossible to get to the BIOS or boot with a floppy etc... By pressing the power off/on many times, occasionally the initial boot screen will show.
V
K8N Neo
Athlon64 3400+ (C0)
1 X 512mb Corsair XMS PC3200
WD Raptor 74GB 10K
Powercolor X800 Pro
Top power 550W
Liteon DVD-RW

Sorry about your incident .
If you can't get the award recovery procedure to work (bootblock recovery method) , your only way out is a bios chip replacement .

Optical mouse problems with K8N Neo - BIOS?

Hi guys, I recently bought a cheapo Trust USB Wireless optical mouse.
I tried E-mailing the manufacturer, asking about the problem;
"The mouse works fine as long as its in continuous motion, but heres the
problem:
Whenever Ive let go of it for a few seconds and then try to move it again,
it moves around the screen in an uncontrollable manner for a second or two before
it returns to normal state.
This seems to have something to do with the "powersaving" capability of the
mouse or something. You know, most optical mouses power down after a few seconds of inactivity, and wakes up as soon as its moved. This one sort of has problems wake up properly.
Im using the standard XP drivers for HID-compilant mouse.
Can I do anything to prevent this? Its really annoying."
So heres the reply:
it can be due to an incorrect set setting in your computer's BIOS. I
suggest you take the manual of the PC or Main board before looking into your
BIOS.
You have to set the option like "Power Management" correctly.
Every BIOS on each PC brand is different so we can't exactly guide you in
this.
So is there a way to fix this? Have tried looking through BIOS myself, but can't find anything that seems related to this....

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Originally posted by artur.aragao
Comigo está ocorrendo o mesmo. Sou obrigado a retirar e recolocar o dispositivo para ser reconhecido.
Com toda certeza trata-se de bios.
I didn't understand a word you said there....

K8n neo nf3 250: best bios for OC.

Hi.
What is the best bios for overclocking on msi k8n neo fsr/platinum. I use bios 1,47 now, but i think it is playing games with me.
I have no problem running my cpu at 10/255/2550, but my Ocz 3500 EB wont follow that long on 1:1. So i tried running this at 9/280/2520 and my memory running at 5/6. But my cpu wont get totally stabil here...
My temperatures here is 32c idle and 48c load.
Is there a better bios for OC?

Try 1.42
Find it here K8N Neo Bios Collection.

Msi K8n neo 2 platinium

Hello, I seek the driver of my mother board for Vista 32 bit and 64 bit i have a mother board msi k8n neo 2 platinium. thank you . sorry for my language i m' french

Chipset (nForce3) Driver: http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp - Select "platform/nforce drivers" + "nForce3" + Windows vista 32/64
AC '97 Driver for ALC850: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=23&PFid=23&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false#AC - Select vista
That's about all i can find quickly - Search around on RealTek's and Marvell's site for Lan drivers
Lan1 : Realtek 8110S
Lan2 : Marvell 88E1111

K8N Neo half multipliers and performance

I noticed that i'm able to set half multipliers in my K8N Neo BIOS.
What I mean by "half" multiplers are multipliers like 9.5x, 10.5x, 8.5x, etc ..
I read somwhere that you should avoid using "half" multipliers since they are really bad for performance.
Can anyone verify this claim ?

u dont mention power supply details of this would help
U arent booting with to much but these boards need plenty of juice on the 12v rail
if u have all 3 ram sockets occupied it may be worth taking 2 out & booting with a single stick till u get the thing going.
is your old pc still in running order ??
id be inclined to put a stick in your old mc and download a utility called everest home edition from: Everest Home Edition
install & run this on old mc
Expand the Motherboard option & open the spd there will be a description & details of ur memory which you can note
Click below on chipset & it will show u memory timings again note these
These details will be of value to see whether
1) it is compatable with new board
2) what timings u may need to set in bios
see wot u can do with 1 stick & let us know with PSU Details & memory if u can
good luck

Modded K8n Np Bios

In what way were the BIOS modded? I'm referring to the BIOS found here:
http://members.lycos.co.uk/syar2003/S754_neo_plat_bios/
Also, is there any benefit to using the beta BIOS (1.5x)? I'm currently using 1.4 official, downloaded and flashed via LiveUpdate.

Look at theese threads for info
K8Neo Platinum modded BIOS. **K8N Neo2 BIOS POSTED!! **
K8N NEO PLATINUM beta bios 1.52
New Bios For MSI K8N Neo Platinum [ 1.55]
MSI K8N Neo Plat Beta Bios 1.56
K8N Neo Bios Collection. *Updated BIOS 1.56*

MSI new MB version : K8N Neo 4 Platinum

You can find an anouncement about K8N Neo 4 platinum imminent release on MSI Website but no specs at all.
What do you think : Is it The MSI MB with Nforce4 (PCI Express) ?

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Originally posted by GrumpySmurf
And that just figures. Not five days after I build my new system the next gen is actually announced. I preferred the "rumors on the horizon" .
I'm in the same boat! I Built mine Friday.
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Originally posted by GrumpySmurf
Oh well, I'm still the envy of all my friends :D.
If I could get mine to stop locking up in games I would be too!

K8N Neo 2 Hidden Bios Options!!!

Hi,
Has anyone tried those new options and can tell me what they do exactly??
To enable them you must press Shift+F2 and Alt+F3 rapidly in the bios.
Then go in the cell menu and you will find new options:
NV/ATI Speedup
Dram drive strenght
PCI clock auto detect
I am wondering why has MSI been hidding this from the users and if there are other combinations for other hidden options.
Fell free to comment
Mcklain

Hi Micklain.
We seem to have very similar set ups.
COOLERMASTER ATC / ENERMAX 450
K8N NEO 2 PLAT' WI FI
FX53 ZALMAN 7000CU COOLING
OCZ DUAL CHANNEL 1GB PC3200 PLATINUM REV 2
X800XT PE
I have recently put the system together but have suspicions about settings in the bios.
could you tell me what your settings are FSB, Multipliers, Voltages, etc etc.
Sisoft Sandra tells me that my CPU Voltage is set to low but I never touched this setting, alla bit confusing for a noob at this, I was just relieved that it hung together and it works but not sure where to start, I intend on some mild forrays into Over Clocking but nothing nuts..
I have my Ram set up for 1T and tight timings 2-2-2-5 but I know it has got loads of headroom but not sure where to start.
I ran a 2001 default benchmark and got 29250 so it can't be far off in the settings. I just seek re assurance I guess and sorry if I have hi jacked the thread a bit, just realised.
Thanx.
Gez......
Great scores by the way.

MSI K8N NEO-FSR BIOS Flash Corrupt

So there was an updated BIOS for my motherboard version 1.8 while I had 1.7. I went ahead and updated and it went fine. But then I noticed that my CPU speed was dramatically reduced and the multiplier was set to 5.0 giving me a 1ghz CPU. While I thought maybe the CMOS needed to be cleared I went ahead and did that but to no avail I wasnt able to fix that problem. I went over to the MSI Live Update to check for a new BIOS update and it had said that I had 1.8 version while the current version is 1.7. Just a few days before it said 1.8 was the latest. Hmmm. So I went off to the MSI website to find version 1.7 and downloaded it. To my surprise version 1.8 was available on the MSI website. I used the WinFlash program to flash my BIOS. Before doing so I closed all open applications including anti-virus, browsers, chatting programs, and so forth. But the flash was going VERY slow and it stopped with unable to verify bios. This made me scared pooless. After I restarted to no surprise my computer started up with BIOS Checksum error and asked for a floppy. I didn't have a floppy drive connected at the time but the computer shut itself off automatically. So I went and connected and floppy and looked up online at the MSI website about how to recover the BIOS. I found it and for my AWARD bios i followed the procedure. But each time it detects the floppy drive and then the computer shuts itself off. Even if i have no disc inside the floppy drive it'll shut off. Is it supposed to do this? I am unable to reflash my BIOS because of this behavior. I don't know what the cause of this problem is now. Did maybe the recovery portion of the BIOS get corrupted too? Please help. Let me know if you need any more information. Thanks in advanced. My specs are below btw:
MSI K8N NEO FSR
AWARD REV. 1.8
AMD ATHLON 3200+ 754
PDP 2x512MB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra
Ultra-X 500watt
WD 160GB IDE, Seagate 200GB IDE
Pioneer D-A07
Windows XP SP2, Gentoo Linux, Ubuntu Linux

Okay I tried taking unnecessary stuff out but it didn't help. I'm actually having the same problem this guy is having : https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=86508.0
Hmm looks like i might be in for a new motherboard or i can try the RMA process but I dont know how long that will take. Other than that...I dont know what to do. I could buy myself a new bios flash chip but they're damn expensive and I'd rather just buy a new motherboard. On another note I noticed that when I boot up the pc and i see that it detects the floppy I immediately pressed the reset button but it'll still shut down. So it's as if there is a timer somewhere. What the hell is up with this? It also seems MSI didn't release bad BIOS releases for my board only. Seems like people with other boards are having tons of problems with the latest BIOS releases.

MSI K8N Neo Pl. needs BIOS upgrade BAD!

Some bugs i have sinds I use this mobo:
*SB Audigy2 ZS: All installed but no go: xp manager says I need up to date firmware/bios but I used the latest bios (1.10) and drivers.
*Hercules Oc 3D tweaker: install gives continue auto reboot!!!
needs save mode to uninstall.
*PSU has only 2.25V on the 12V line???? alarm on MSI alert4 and MBM5, report on SiSoftware Sandra!!!
In bios itselve the 12V line seems normal (12.21V)
*As for 3D mark? 3DM01 as 3DM03 has less marks (400 points) than my XP2500+ @2.2Gig (XP3200+)!!!
*Sometimes a weard sound coming from mobo, like a car with bad breaks.
And this gets realy annoying!!!
*The onboard sound is just sad, cracking sound of realy bad quality.
Is the K8N NEO now bad?
Well........no, but MSI realy needs a bios update verry BAD!!!!!
Bios used on positive reviews: bios 1.13.
Latest on line bios: bios 1.10.........huhmmmm?
Are there onther people having the same or other problems with this board?
Plz, post them here.

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I realy think about going back to Asus , DFI or Abit.
MSI seems low buget at a high price to me.
Maybe a new bios may help but i don't have a lot of hope in this brand no more.
Max OC i get is 2100MHz, lol OMG.
No use going up with Vcore, its nog go all the way.
This CPU go's @ 2400MHz with no prob on a ASUS K8V Deluxe at stock.
MEM is corsair 1024MB XMS PC3200LL.
Seems there is nothing working on this mobo at all like it has to.
Temps are wrong, OC sucks, not stabel at all, strange sounds coming out of mobo, bad sound from onboad sound, bad support, bad NB cooling, backplate glued on the mobo.......and so on......
I have never had any problems with any MSI boards in the past.. Since I am system builder (maksys.biz) I test tons of motherboards yearly.. I am very happy with MSI's performance compared to other boards (asus, gigabyte, epox, etc). A few times I needed to contact MSI to fix a few RMA problems and they were prompt to get back to me and take care of my problems. I am currently using a MSI K8N Plat board. No problems.. Excellent performance.. I am sorry you feel the way you do about MSI and wish the best for you.

Official, non-beta K8N Neo Platinum BIOS when?

Hi,
I see a lot of beta 1.5x BIOS releases for K8N Neo Platinum. Anybody know when the official release will come from MSI???
Thanks.

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Originally posted by darthhen
Yeah I guess. It's hard to tell sometimes. I don't have the time to test out all the different beta bioses. I just want to update to the stable one.
yes but its also wrong to assume tha beta BIOS are unstable.in fact most these days are rock stable hence the fact they become official.

K8N Neo BIOS 1.5 released -- sorry FALSE ALARM

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