K8N Neo4 Platinum and no surround sound....

Anyone tell me why I cant get audio to play through all my speakers in my system? I've got Logitech Z5500 hooked up via coax (and have tried optical) but can only get audio through my two front speakers.
thanks!

Quote from: Wonkanoby on 10-October-05, 04:02:45
win dvd full version or free one as most free ones are 2 channel
it's the pay version. even then, the Realtek Sound Manager should be able to play the surround audio test in all speakers eh?

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Hi,
I don't understand if the MSi K8N Neo4 Platinum has wake on lan capability..
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Can it do WOL ?
How does it work ?
Thanks for your help,
Rico

Wake On LAN, developed from Intel, provides remote wake-up technology that enables
systems to be remotely powered "on" for off hour’s tasks.
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I have a big problem with this motherboard and Video card.
I have set CPU clock at 250mhz (because I have DDR500), now the PCE clock is 100mhz. Is synchronous with CPU clock? If yes is there a moltiplicator to change the PCIE clock(my videocard is 400mhz), because It provokes artefacts in the Post , in the bios,and continues shutdown of the system( first appears the windows “VPU RECOVER”, than shutdown) and the visualization is full of artefacts.
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K8N Neo4 PLatinum and OCZ DDR booster

i had a look at the OCZ page for this product and it says that the Neo4 Platinum is incompatible. I think i saw something about someone using the booster with this board but that was a while ago...
So can anybody tell me if there is a possibility of the OCZ DDR booster working in my mobo?

Maybe that person modded it's DDR Booster so it works, but that voids warranty and you need to know how to do it.
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Well here goes nothing... I have odd distortion while playing games. It happens intermittently and there is no commonality for this problem. When it occurs, the game seems to be continuing in the background as I can hear sound, move the mouse around, and even see the screen changing as I push my "asdw" keys. I have included the following links so you can have a look:
http://www.aarynandbrian.com/images/sims.jpg
http://www.aarynandbrian.com/images/wow.jpg
http://www.aarynandbrian.com/images/farcry.jpg
The links should explain which games they occured in. Here are some details on the things I have done.
1. Clean install of XP
2. Clean install of nvidia forceware drivers (tried both non-beta and beta drivers, using driver cleaner in between)
3. RMA'ed my video card and got a brand new card, same issue
4. Changed PCI-E speed from 100MHz up to 110MHz (This was recommended by evga support)
5. Fine tuned the RAM for (2-3-3-6) 1T-2.7volts (recommended by corsair tech support)
6. All system device drivers updated
7. Verified video card is plugged in to one power rail by itself with no other hardware (Power supply meets amp requirement)
8. Ran memtest86 for 24 hours with zero errors
9. Ran PCmark for multiple hours with zero errors
10. Ran 3dmark for multiple hours with zero errors (this is amazing to me since all the 3d games generate this error randomly every few hours or so)
11. Verified all firmware is updated
12. Verified all games are updated with latest patches
13. Verified directX is updated
14. Verified the video card, cpu, mobo are not overheating by watching temp gauges when the issue occurs
And last but not least....
15. Reformatted several times over and done all these steps over and over again.
Am I missing something? I have owned dozens of gaming rigs over the years and I have never experienced this. Are there some other test I can run? Is there a compatability issue with this video card and motherboard? eVGA is not wanting to give me any other cards since I've had two cards with the exact same problem. (I am aware of the 7900 series issues and my card revision is one of the new revisions.)
The only other cause I can think of is my video settings in the games. Since I built this rig, I have been turning everything up as high as they can go since I figured it could handle it. None of the games lag or chunk while playing so I have left them all the way up. Is there a possability I have a video option on that is causing this problem? (I have NOT modified the Forceware Driver options in Windows. I have only modified IN-GAME video settings and pushed them all the way up)
Any Advice would be incredible as I have been dealing with this for two months now. I just want this thing to run like a champ.
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those pictures look messed up. sometimes my screen looks like that when windows boots, then is fine when the desktop comes up. it's like the monitor lost sync with the video card. i suppose you've tried turning the monitor off and on when that happens, but if not, try it. it might help...
it pretty much can't be the video card if you've replaced it, and compatibility issues shouldn't really cause a problem like that either. ram and cpu can't cause that problem either.
maybe the dvi cable is too long or bad quality or something. a problem with the psu or motherboard could cause the video card to screw up and do that, so you probably shouldn't rule those out.

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I have solved my problem with getting both cores to work and thought I would post it here as info in case anyone encounters the same problem.
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After few test i have changed a cd drive : from dvd-usb external to internal ide drive and W Xp
setup corretly.
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and in any root i have one boot.ini and both boot.ini have a similar row (!?)
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[boot loader]
timeout=0
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
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timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
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multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
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Hi to all.
I have bought a computer to dive in the 64...
This is the first time that i need to install mobo drivers and utilities, i find them very useful.
Ok, i was reading about the hardware firewall, and the software that it needs to run. I found the folder in the MSI CD to install it, but give me an error, something about "user". I don´t know if is the cd or is windows error... I have WinXP pro SP2.
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-Did you got the same problem?
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Ahi le has dado compañero!!
I will try that fix that GustavoR tolds me.
Thanks.
the security is very important, i only have one pc and a router, with all of his ports opened (i preferred a firewall than a hard solution). I want to try this nvidia hard-soft option to see how it works and if itś better that may lovely kerio
GustavoR, ¿que tal funciona el invento este? Funciona como un firewall soft que te va avisando cuando una aplicacion tiene que entrar o salir, o hay que abrir puertos en plan router...
(Transcription How does it works? Works like a windows firewall soft, with his warnings and automatic rules? or like a router, opening the ports manually...)

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Problem replacing K8n Neo4 Platinum

Hello everybody, this is my first post here, I am a new member from Italy.
I have this problem:
I own a K8n Neo4 Platinum and when I changed the VGA from Nvidia 6600 GT to 8600 GTS the Mobo doesn't post anymore.. The usb diagnostig bracket says it's a memory problem but when I've put my memory banks on a different PC, they work just fine.
I think the problem was caused by the little space that I had between the VGA and the chipset cooler (Zalman passive);when I installed the VGA I damaged the chipset. Taking a closer look at it I noticed that 1 edge is damaged. I also substituted the Power suplly but the result is always the same.
So I decided to replace the mobo but I don't want to reinstall windows. Finding my same mobo is impossible here in Europe. I only found the K8n Neo4-F.
My question is the following :
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Considering the MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum

Hello,
I'm currently deciding whether or not to get the MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum, and I just have a few questions.
1) How beginner friendly is it?
2) Does it take a lot of work to make it run or can you just plug everything up and the system will run fast and stable?
3) How stable is this board? I've heard that MSI boards were unstable, so how stable is this specific board?
4) I know this board is good at gaming, but how about office work like using Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.?
5) I plan to keep this system for at least four years, will this motherboard give a lot of trouble? And how reliable is it?
5) Can ya'll share your experiences with MSI?
Thanks for any help.

Quote from: ExpertNovice on 30-June-05, 03:43:00
Is the MSI website http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K8N_Neo4_Platinum/SLI&class=mb where MSI names the board as "K8N Neo4 Platinum/SLI" incorrect? It wouldn't be the first time a typographical error occurred.
If not then the OP may simply have not had enough room to enter a complete description.
No it is not incorrect, I am staring at the box mine came in. It says Platinum Edition-K8N Neo4/SLI, there is also a the non platinum version K8N Neo4/SLI and the non-SLI K8N Neo 4
anyway,
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Maybe I'll get the Platinum SLI edition instead so that I can upgrade later to SLI without having to buy a new card. If I do get the SLI I'll use a single card for now and put in the second card later when it's needed. Does the MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum/SLI have any problems with running a single video card in non-SLI mode? And I've noticed that the SLI edition doesn't have a x1 PCIe or x4 PCIe slot, is sacraficing these two slots (as well as a regular PCI slot) worth it for SLI capabilities?
to answer that question, no it does not have problems running a single card in non SLI mode. It runs like a champ. I pernonally would not use the extra PCI slots, so to me SLI outweighs scarificing the extra PICe slots.

K8N Neo4 Platinum power on/off problem

Hi all.
I just got a K8N Neo4 Platinum, and have a problem with switching it on and off.
When I switch on the mains to the PC PS(before turning the PC on), the fans start turning, and I hear disks spinning up. The PC power LED is off, but the HD LED is on. There is no picture on the monitor.
If I then switch the PC on, it boots normal, power LED is on, and the HD LED is normal. The PC is working absolutely normal, with winXP.
But when I turn the PC off again, the fans remain on, power LED goes off, HD LED on. And I can't switch the PC on again, till I have toggled the mains supply.
I have tried measuring what comes on the power connector. It looks like there is still 12V when the PC is supposed to be switched off. Don't know if that is right.
There is also 5VSB and PWR OK, but I think they are supposed to be there.
I hope I have been able to explain the problem in understandable english.
Jens G

Quote from: fflex on 02-March-05, 19:21:07
That the comp turn itself on when the different front side connectors etc isnt in, i dont think that's a problem with ur PSU.
Same thing happend to me when i forgot to plug them in a couple of days ago. I got a Tagan 480W, and its flawless!
Have u ever considered unplugging everything, and doing it from the beginning? ......
I have tried from the beginning many times, but it's always failing.
BUT..... Today I got a new K8N Neo4 Platinum from a vendor next door to where I work, and it works perfectly
I had a suspicion that the motherboard was causing the fail, but couldn't be sure without trying a new one. Now the first one is going back to the shop where I bought it.
Thanks to all for all the suggestions you have come up with.
Jens G

MY K8N NEO4 Platinum wont load windows

hey
well i just got the MSI K8N NEO4 PLATINUM and it will turn on. It will get to the Windows XP loading screen but then when its going to actually load windows it restarts.
why is this?
thanks

Probably because something isn't right?
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MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI sound needs -5V; newest Antec 550W has no -5V rail

I came within a whisker of ordering a non-returnable 3700 Venice, MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI mobo and an upgraded Power Supply, Antec's newest 550W PS the TP2-550 EPS12V ($117). This has dual 2x24pin 12V 19A rails and is touted as the new V2.0 EPS12V/ATX12v compatible power supply for high performance SLI systems. By accident I came across a page at MSI for this mobo
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mai...ail.php?UID=641
At the end is this warning: MSI Reminds You...
• For this model, you must use a Power Supply which has a -5V pin supply. Also, the users manual which I downloaded on Pg 2-10 says the same thing
The above Antec PS specs do not show a -5V rail, nor does an Enermax 600W I looked at. The V2.0 specs for ATX12v which added 2x24pin 12V rails dropped -5V rail from the spec and it appears MSI is not conforming to the spec (See Antec response at end) None of the web sites selling these PS & mobos contain any warning. I vaguely recall from a forum a while back it may have something to do with the Soundblaster system in the mobo.
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=22551 (click specifications)
Isn't this a major showstopper which is going to cause a lot of grief for those of us upgrading to SLI systems using this mobo and upgrading our PS to the newest & best power design? We won't know the PS won't work until we build the system.
Regards, Ron
Antec reply to me:
>>>>Thanks for the link. Since MSI's website does state the motherboard needs the -5v, the True550EPS12V will not work with this motherboard. The Standard (http://enhanceusa.com/documents/atx12v_v2.01.pdf) has removed the use for the -5v rail and it is no longer needed. MSI has not manufactured that motherboard to the Standard. Finding an ATX12V v2.0 power supply with the -5v might be hard to find. You should contact MSI for a compatibility list of power supplys that were tested to work with the K8N SLI Platinum.

Quote from: ccve3 on 21-May-05, 07:27:40
Wow!! syar2003 thanks for that post. I've spend an hour going through it & fasteddies links. Now I are a power expert. The dual rail argument is enough for me to go back to the MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI with one of the single rail PS -5V units listed by fasteddie. The only question left now refers to computerpro3 recommendation on ultra power supplies for SLI
>>I quite simply wouldn't dream of putting anything else in my machine. Keep in mind, this section is for 2x 6800 models, not the 6600's which most any good psu will handle (like Antec Neopower, ocz 520, etc). . Pc Power and Cooling 510 Deluxe SLI edition (refer to list)
2. Zippy/Emacs 550-700w models
3. OCZ 600w (personally I would get the pcp&c for the price, but it's been proven here, so I'll be fair...).
These are really high end, expensive and only 3-4 choices. Since I'm getting one 6800GT and eventually another & possibly eventually a 4800 X2, I was hoping the OCZ 520W would do it but computerpro3 says Powermaster 520 isn't good enough for SLI. I found that there is an OCZ 600W ATX12 dual rail which surprisingly has a -5V rail needed for K8N Neo4 SLI Soundblaster. Will this meet computerpro3's preference for a high end PS for SLI systems even though I'm losing the 1 rail advantage. Maybe the 600 Watts just overwhelms the 1 rail/2 rail question.
Thanks again for the teriffic help
Regards, Ron
Wondering what you settled on. I got the Antec TP550 and it's flawless on the board. I even have the older 20pin model which works perfectly (including sound). If you really wanted what I would consider to be a top dog (pcpower and cooling), and find the -5v rail missing, all you have to do is place a phone order and request they add a -5v rail. It's a minimal cost and a total solution for having everything. Just my $0.02

RMA'ed K8N Neo4 Platinum board, no sound on the new board's output

Hi Folks,
I just got back the replacement for the K8N Neo4 Platinum boad I sent in a month ago. The good news -- my mirrored RAID array came back up and my WinXP/SP2 setup looks fine. The bad news -- my front speaker output doesn't put out any sound. My Amplified 2.1 speaker set was plugged into my older machine and working fine, and I just swapped the speaker cable into the green output plug on my MB, and no sounds comes out. Sounds was working on the previous MB which I sent in for RMA, so the software on my HDD's should have been set correctly to generate sounds on the new MB.
First, any suggestions on how to get the sound outputs working? Second, any pointers on how to diagnose what's going on? Should I be seeing "Realtek '97" (or something like that) for the playback and recording devices, for instance?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Clark

Couple of things come to mind. Power on the system and head on' over to the bios. Ensure the audio onboard is actually turned on...or if the board they sent you had it disabled.
Check the Device manager for any "!" in yellow next to anything in the audio dept. (windows control panel/system/hardware...yadda yadda....) If the onboard audio is turned 'on' and windows is seeing it? You'll have a heading for AC '97 listed, and also under sound effects options in the control panel it should be listed. If it's listed as working 'ok'? I seem to remember a set of jumpers on the motherboard for audio output. In the manual it's listing as follows:
"If you don't want to connect the front audio header, pins 5&6, 9&10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear audio ports. Otherwise the line-out connector on the back panel will not function" That's out of my manual regarding JAUD1 connector. And I have the Neo4 K8N board.
Best of luck!
S-

K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI Sound Problem

I've recently build a system using the new K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI nForce4 board, which has the Creative SoundBlaster Live! 24bit onboard. The problem being the volume of the sound output (analogue) is extremely low. All volume controls in Windows are all set to full volume, but the sound output is still very very low. I consider myself pretty good with computers but with this problem I'm stumpted. Anybody else had this problem? Any insite would be very appricated.
Various info:
With my old SoundBlaster Live! Value the sound is fine
System Specs:
K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI
Athlon64 3500 Winchester
1gb PC3200 (Crucial ValueSelect RAM)
nVidia GeForce 6800 256mb
WindowsXP Professional w/ SP2
Any help will be appreciated

Ive been wanting to set up a new system based of this same motherboard, but all the power supplies Ive found so far have either been brands Im not familiar enough with or I havent been able to find a definitive answer on if the power supply supports that -5V pin(usually both, unfortunately). Can anyone point me in the right direction for a PSU under US$100? Any suggestions of power supplies anyone has had success with will also be greatly appreciated.
Ive spent about the past three days searching and have finally reached my wits end.
Second edit:
I double checked the diamond forum link (it gave a link not found page the first time), I did get to see what was posted there, but since most online retailers and manufacturer websites dont give the best view of the main connector, thats not alot of help. The only websites Im comfortable ordering from also do not evne carry the suggested power supplies, or any other unit by those manufacturer.
FINAL Edit (I promise...kinda):
I double checked on NewEgg (and then double checked FrozenCPU.com), and I found one from OCZ that doesnt totally blow my goal of USD100 or less out of the water. Lists a -5v supply, and is 24 pin for the motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-155&depa=1
Same thing for 129.99 on FCPU, which is where Ill be ordering the power supply from.
I dont have any real need for the onboard adjustment dials of the more expensive series, and I really like the modular PSU design, not to mention the blue color scheme will work well in my blue-illuminated case.
Now, are there any other hurdles I need to be aware of?

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