K8T Neo FISR2 and Initial BIOS settings

I’ve have a YANQ… (Yet Another Newbie Question)
Are there any recommendations for initial BIOS settings for a new build? I checked southmike’s “My Unofficial K8t Neo Guide” and searched posts. I realize that many settings are based on Memory Configuration, OCing, personal preferences, etc. But what I’m wondering if there is a basic configuration that has shown to be a good starting point for first time bring up?
I have not received my board yet, so if this is covered in the manual, sorry for wasting the space
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Hi
Apart from the Boot Sequence and the SATA / IDE settings you want, the best thing is run at safe defaults, and everything on auto, the mobo is good at selecting the best settings for good performance. And will probably perform better than if you try to tamper.
There is a lot of things to help you DOT, Core Center, etc.
cheers
jocko

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I've had one KVR400X64C25/512 and it have worked like a charm. Now I've bought another one (total 1gb).
When I've inserted it and start the computer I only get the CoreCell logo scren, it do not boot correctly.
AMIBIOS is version 3.21a
I've tried the following:
* run only the new memory [works]
* run only the old memory [works]
* DIMM1 + DIMM3 [only CoreCell screen]
* DIMM1 + DIMM2 [only CoreCell screen]
* DIMM2 + DIMM3 [only a black screen]
what should I do?

Quote from: Tiresmoke on 22-August-05, 21:48:12
A PSU is rated to run at +/-5% and that is well within it's rating. As for wether ists big enough there is no way we can say as you still did not give full system specs.
If it won't run with the third stick of RAM then pull it out for the moment and see if the system will boot again. If it does then during post you will see a Bios version listed. That board only supports Bios versions to 2.2 at the moment so please also list what actuall Bios version you have.
Ok, have booted with one instead of two sticks (one works, two don't, do not have three sticks)..
AMIBIOS A6702VMS v2.2 released 030405. The autodetect settings (at startup): Clock = 400Mhz, CAS 2.5 which seems correct.
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MSI K8T Neo FISR2
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Seagate 120GB SATA (no ides)
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Ram choice for K8T Neo FISR2 Motherboard

Can anyone tell me if this particular model of ram is compatible with the k8t neo fisr2 motherboard?
http://www.crucial.com/store/MPartspecs.Asp?mtbpoid=AC1B73A7A5CA7304&WSMD=MS%2D6702+%28K8T+Neo%2DFIS2R%29&WSPN=CT6464Z40B
according to crucial it is compatible with the mobo, but i don't see it on the msi vendor approved list for the mobo. I did purchase it, however for the new computer that i am building, comp powers up fine, but no signal is getting to my monitor. Do you think if the ram is not compatible and is not working, then the new machine won't boot properly, hence no signal to monitor?
i'm trying to rule out/in the memory ram as the culprit for my new comp's problems

Well first you have not posted your specs so it's a bit hard to determine if the problem could be somewhere else. Please add yoiur specs to your signature.
Second I am assuming that you don't have any other RAM you can try so here are a couple things to check;
Put in a single stick of RAM and see if it comes up, if not then try another stick.
Check and see what is happening on the D-Bracket LED's.
Double check to see that both the 4 and 20 pin power connections are plugged into the Motherboard and see if your video card requires power through a molex connector. If so make sure it has a power Supply line plugged in.
Reset the Bios with the onboard jumper. Caution, make sure you remove power before you do that step. You may also have to remove the RAM when you reset.

K8T Neo FISR2, possible issues

Hi all, I'm a new K8T Neo FISR2 user, currently board is enroute along with a 3400+ DTR cpu via Newegg, but I also frequent another forum where a gentleman here has some issues that I find curious, can anyone shed any light or insight here? Thanks to all...

Hi
That guy, if he had read a few of the posts here, would know an audigy 1 don't work, an audigy 2 is fine.
His other points show more about his lack of ability than the gear he is using. his disk isn't dead. He is dealing with a technolgy he knows little about, his loss.
This is a superb board and CPU, it is new so there, as always, will be teething probs. Very few considering the huge step forward this is.
I am sure that if you have any probs, they will be sorted here in no time, as the knowledge base here is getting quite advanced.
Enjoy your new machine, just follow the advice in these threads on Memory and PSUs - the 2 main prob areas
Cheers
jocko
PS Read this
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?threadid=46719&sid=

Audio Connections and K8T NEO FISR2

The audio connection on my Wavemaster case has the following connections:
R-OUT
MIC IN
GND
L-OUT
They are all 4 single pin connectors.
The NEO FISR2 has:
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AUD-VCC
AUD-FPOUT-R
AUD-RET-R
HP-ON
KEY
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Thanks SAB and southmike,
I'll try that, though I think I'm having sound problems in general. I installed an Audigy2 ZS. I'm getting no sound at all. Here is what is really strange. When I disable the Audio 97 option in Bios, Cool and Quite gives me an error saying that a device file can not be found and that cool and quiet is incompatible with my notherboard. When Audio 97 is re-enabled the message goes away
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K8T Neo-FIS2R and 2.2 bios problem

I flashed the bios of my K8T Neo-FIS2R to version 2.2.
Everytime I boot the system, I can just see the Windows XP logo appearing for a second, then the system reboots again.
I reflashed from a floppy to version 2.1 again, but still the same problem.
My HDD is a Western Digital SATA drive on the VIA controller.
Can somebody please help me out?
THX!
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Thanks for your support!
After reflashing to 2.0 I still had the same problem.
The bios was not causing the problem. In some way, Windows couldn't load the SATA driver properly, I think.
I removed the SATA HDD from the VIA controller and connected it to the Promise controller, and surprisingly, Windows started again.
The HDD LED works on the Promise, but not on the VIA, so I left the HDD on the Promise controller. The LED problem is now solved as well.
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Yesterday I aquired an MSI K8T NEO2-FIR board, together with an Athlon 64 3200+ Winchester (90nm). Furthermore I used all the old components (Radeon 9700, GEIL PC3500 2x 512MB CL2, 550W Levicom PSU (doing 35A @ 12V) etc etc).
As I read the 3200 Winchester should be a good overclocker. I know the K8T NEO2 isn't the best OC board around, but as I really need the onboard controllers I had to pick that one. Anyhow, I'm trying to overclock my system to get some better performance from it. I can't get it really right though. I've been reading all day long and I learned quite some, but I still can't figure out what to do.
The current situation: I run my HT at 800 Mhz, my FSB at 230Mhz, the AGP is set to 66Mhz, the functionality "Auto disable PCI clock" is set to enabled, the memory is set to run at 1T, CL to 2.0 etc etc.
Although MSI CoreCenter tells me that my CPU runs at 2.3Ghz, when booting it displays either 2000 or 2167Mhz (no matter what I do). It also (always) displays my memory to be running at CL2.5, even when manually set to CL2.0 (as I do have CL2.0 memory). Onthe net I read somethung about hidden BIOS settings. Do they exist? If so, where can I find them?
I know that for heavy OCing, I should not use the onboard Promise controller. As I have to use it though, I know my overclockingpossibilties are somewhat limited.
Who can guide me in this process?

I have the same issue with my memory always posting at CL2.5
I believe it is an issue with the motherboard...
...I have been in contact with MSI about it and they want me to test my sticks individually. I still need to find time to do that (but I really dont think its my memory, as I have read others with different Ram - such as you - with the same problem)
Please let us know if you can ever get it to post at CL2 successfully.
I am able to get it to post at CL2 if I play with voltage's....but it always locks the system and never makes it into windows.

[Athlon64] K8T neo FSR and Sempron64 3100+

My 64-bit Sempron is not recognized by the board (displayed "unknown processor" during boot), but looks it is working.
In "CPU support" section there is note "NONE" which means "not tested".
The only problem I noticed was, that there is not working Cool'n'quiet functionality.
(it was no problem with Athlon64 3000+)
Should be there another problems with this CPU in this motherboard?
I noticed, that there is different version of K8T board (namely K8T neo-V), which (looks like) support Sempron64:
in BIOS from 15.7.2005 there is note: "Support AMD new revision CPU (E stepping)"
(previous note "Support cool & quiet function with Sempron CPU 3000+/3100+/3300+ Rev. D0." looks similar as latest bios from my board)
Can I use this BIOS with my motherboard?
Will be created new BIOS supporting 64-bit Semprons with this board?

Usually if a MB is going to support a CPU they get a Bios update out fairly fast. If may be that the board is too old to handle the newest chips. Keep in mind that the original Neo has been out for over two years now. You may be way better off at this stage to stay to a socket 939 solution than a socket 754 now anyways.
However they may still come out with a Bios update. We can't know here as this is just a user to user forum and we don't have any insider info from MSI.

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So preferably I would need the original settings printed, too, so I can compare it with the changes.

Thanks for the reply.
The BIOS shows the modules are running at 1333.
The Weird thing is I had many BSOD problems before I changed the voltage and on SevenForums I was advised to run Run Memtest86+.
I runned Memtest86+ run a few times for over 8 hours and it showed no errors at all.
I will make the screenshots asap when I get home tonoght. Below are my system specs:
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Motherboard: MSI P55-GD65
Memory: 4GB (2 * 2GB): OCZ Platinum Low Voltage OCZ3P1333LV4GK
Graphics Card: Gigabyte GTX 280
PSU: Be Quiet dark power pro 750w
Cooling CPU: Scythe Mugen 2 SCMG-2000, VGA: Stock case: Stock
Hard Drives: System drive: Intel SSD 80GB 70/250 X25M Data drive: 160GB 10k raptor
Case: Lian Li PC-p80
Monitor: Samsung 226BW

K8t-neo-fsr no initial boot

Just picked up all the parts today..msi k8t neo-fsr, amd64 3200cpu 450w power supply. 120gig sata drive, dvd burner.. turned it on and nothing. d-bracket shows up as 4 red led's. and the front power led just flashes..
please help.. I need to get this working this weekend...
Thanks,
Mike

well hang on there, 4 lights is proccessor error.
now carefully look at mobo 1st is heat sink doen all the way, you did take plastic off of heatsink, when you put the processor on the board you ligned up the triangles lifted release bar and processor slid right in all nice and easy...then locked bar down, and carfully placed heatsink on and locked it.
now the bad news if you have to take off the heat sink do it slowly,as usually it will rip the processor out ,sometimes damaging pins, and you will have to use artic silver or a new heat sink with a pad, you canot use old pads or goo..it has to be cleaned off. ther is a good article on that one.
@psu
i would say psu is limited on upgrades..at 18a but if you want to return your new one just say you got it for an hp, act kind of sumb ,and say that it takes a whole different plug and everything, that usually works...
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MOVED: K8T and OC bios settings

This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Modding Corner.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=106486.0

Hello,
OC via chipset is not recommended. also there is no option to lock AGP freq. increasing CPU HTT can become danger task. suggest you to try with Clockgen 1st and see how agp freq. react on the htt increment.
HT can be controlled via BIOS:
Advanced Chipset Features----> LDT & PCI Bus Control---> LDT Bus Frequency, apply manual value, where:
1Ghz --> x5
800Mhz ---> x4
600Mhz ---> x3
400Mhz ---> x2
200Mhz ---> x1

K8T Neo Fisr2 (MS-6702 v1.0) BIOS update

Firstly I'd like to say hello to everybody since this is my first post on this forum:)
I was trying to install Vista ultimate x64 on my computer, but it did not find my hard drive (maxtor 80gb sata). I read in the internet that the person with the same problem updated his BIOS and the problem was solved. Now, when i checked my Bios version on Live update, it said that there is no newer version(i have 2.2). Then i checked on my motherboard's website (http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=bios&maincat_no=1&prod_no=565) and it says that there is a newer version (7.1). Should I update or no? If yes how should i do it?
Thanks

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Extract the zip to a temp folder and go to: VRAID_Driver_V550B\VRAIDDrv\drvdisk\x64\driver - copy the contents of that folder to a disk (preferably floppy).
Now start your vista setup and when it asks for a partition to install on, click "load driver" - select the disk

K8T Neo FIS2R and AMD DTR 3400+ compatability - Bios Update ?

As title , trying to install AMD64 DTR 3400+ cpu on mobo with no luck.
Currently running AMD64 3200+ on board with no problems. Install this cpu and no boot up can get as far a Bios set-up where i choose default optimal bios but then the system just hangs.
Have never updated bios , so i assume i'm still using V.1 ( had this set-up for almost 2 years )
Tried CMOS clearing , no luck.
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Created dos start up disk
at a> prompt , followed instructions to the letter , but kept getting "invalid drive" error messages.
So still using bios v.1
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Thanks,
Mark

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Shut down and go into Bios. Turn off Boot Block Virus protection and set the 1st Boot device to Floppy. Pop in the new floppy you made and reboot. Follow the instruction that come up on the screen. turn off the machine after the flash is done.
Go back into Bios and reset Optimal Defaults. Save and exit and then shut back down.
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K8T Neo FIS2R and DDR400

I'm looking to buy a K8T Neo2 FIS2R soon and I'm wondering what DDR400 to get for it. I'm looking at 2 sticks of 512Mb either Crucial or Kingmax, and I would like to know if anyone has used either of these sucessfully with this board.
The part munber of the Crucial is CT6464Z40B.
I'm not sure of the part number for the Kingmax, but it's available at http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductsList.asp?Submit=Search&Category=27
Any experience of either of these modules would be helpful.

Official AMD Guidelines for Memory
http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/DevelopWithAMD/0,,30_2252_869_9460%5E9513,00.html
Good luck, am personally using Samsung 2700 512 x 2 with excellent results.

K8T-NEO FISR2 -- RAM Help / Reccomendations please

Hi all,
I have a couple of unbranded 512M sticks of RAM at the moment in my machine, but I have some money burning a hole in my pocket, and so I was thinking of buying some performance RAM.
Firstly, how do I inspect my current RAM timings? in the BIOS it all says AUTO!?
Secondly, what would you reccomend for my new RAM?
Thanks
Rolfey

Thanks for your replys,
I won a couple of quid playing online poker, and that was why I fancied treating myself to a RAM upgrade. I wasnt sure what was best to get, so I posted here. I looked at lotta of the stuff available and noticed that the matched pairs of RAM had lower timings across the board, but it seemed it was designed for use on dual channel systems, and of course, mine isn't.
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At the very least I can see if what differnece it makes if any, and give myself half a chance of an informed decision on my next RAM purchase if I am lucky at the poker tables again!!
Thanks, Rolfey out...

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