K9N Platinum - northbridge question

Does northbridge on K9N Platinum support thermal shutdown? 'Cos as far as I know there is no thermal sensors and I'm really worried when I'm overclocking.
Sorry for my english

Since nVidia does not publish Data Sheets, the only way to find out may be to install a monitoring utility to see what it reports. There's nVidia's nTune but I wouldn't let it near a system of mine; maybe try http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php and see what it reports - the initial install will show just numbered values, e.g. Temp1, Temp2, etc. There'll be a K8 Core, which is the thermal control temp for the CPU and one of the Tempn values for the CPU monitor, plus one for "system" which AFAIK is the monitoring chip itself. If it sees a nForce chip temp it should be obvious which one it is.

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K9n platinum voltage question

Hello everyone,
I'm new to the boards and I hope someone can help me out.
Let me throw my specs out first:
mobo: msi k9n platinum 1.0 (bios 1.5) (ms-7250-20)
cpu: opteron 1212 (voltage should be 1.3/1.35)
ram: ocz 6400 platinum (5,5,5,15 2t) (2.1v)
gfx: evga 7800gt
ps: sunbeamtech 550w(+3.3v=28A, +5v=36A,+12v1=20A,+12v2=18A(30A/35*A))
This board does have the shut down problems, but I have done the work arounds and fixed 98% of them(memory timings were the most important to fix these)
My question is how do I set the volage for the cpu? I know go into the cell menu->cpu freq config->and change the voltage...but when I set it to 1.3~1.35, the cpu voltage in the H/W monitor & on the main cell menu page will show a .28 voltage increase. My cpu temps are also through the roof (35 idle/ 68+ load).
Right now I have my cpu voltage set at 1.25 and it seems mostly stable, but the cpu Vcore shows 1.528v in H/W monitor, and cell menu.
Also if I keep my voltage at 1.2 my temps are very low (20 idle/ 38 load)
When I use cpu-z it shows the voltage that I actually set.
Anyone have an answer or fix?
Thanks for any and all replies.

"My question is how do I set the volage for the cpu? I know go into the cell menu->cpu freq config->and change the voltage...but when I set it to 1.3~1.35, the cpu voltage in the H/W monitor & on the main cell menu page will show a .28 voltage increase. My cpu temps are also through the roof (35 idle/ 68+ load)."
leave CPU vid to Auto, you no need to change CPU vcore. voltage moving -/+ 0.05 is normal.
take care about CPU temp... your CPU is overheating and become instable, 68C+ is very high... re seat CPU ensure its mounted well, aplly new thermal paste, but do not put too much!! here are few wrong examples:
your under load temp should not exceed 55C. you may need to get better CPU cooler if no change.

K9N Platinum: upgrade to X2 5600+ or X2 6400+?

Hi. This is my first post. I would like to upgrade my CPU on my K9N Platinum and I have a couple of questions:
1. I have narrowed down to two: X2 5600+ (89w) or X2 6400+ (125w)?
- both have the same L2 cache, but the speed and wattage differ
- I play some games and some video encoding
2. Will the power supply that I have be sufficient for the X2 6400+ and support a video card upgrade to a GeForce 8800 series?
Many thanks in advance.

Quote from: Ragnor on 12-February-08, 11:22:49
but doesn't overclocking too much or running certain clock speed for too long, will shorter the cpu's life span?
I have a XP1700+ In a MSI K7N2 Delta L, which is default 1.47 and I have had it at 2.0 for nearly four years, aftermarket Copper Core air cooler. The 5000+ Blackie's that I have are at a 16 Multiplier for 3.2 speed. I have one in a abit KN9 SLI and the other in my MSI K9A2 CF both run cool. I am not overclocking my 6400+ Blackie right now, but I would expect it to have a good bit less Overclocking potential. It runs super at default though.
I had a Overclocked ATI 9500 Pro and it died after two and a half years, but I really had it cranked, so yes and no to your question. Good cooling alleviates most of the possible damage. If you are Cool then you are usually okay.

K9N Platinum bios version & cpu support

Hi!
I need some help to clear up some questions regarding my MB.
MB: K9N Platinum, Cpu-z states my bios version is 080014, but i cant see it in the bios list for my MB, so what version is it?
Im currently running with a Athlon X2 5200+ Windsor, and i have got my hands on an Athlon X2 6400+ Black Edition, as far as i can see my MB is supporting that cpu, but is my current bios up to date for the cpu?
I have downloaded the MSI usb bios flashtool and i have set it up, and it boots in dos, but when i run memtest the program just says in one line memtest and a flashing + nothing more happens (i have left the pc for about 3-4min but no change) i feel that im starting to push my luck, and i dont want to kill this MB since its my work and gaming rig.
System spec:
MB: K9N Platinum
CPU: Athlon 64 X2 5200+ (want to install Athlon 64 x2 6400+ BE ID: ADX6400IAA6CZ)
RAM: 6Gb DDR2, 2x1Gb, 2x2Gb
GPU: GIGABYTE GTX260 Super OC Edition
PSU: CORSAIR HX520W

Quote from: Lando on 12-November-10, 08:06:01
Thx Svet.
And if im reading this right "Athlon X2 Windsor ADX6400IAA6CZ 6400+ 200 3.20 2M N/A F3 125 7250v18.zip".
http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=252&maincat_no=1&orderby=core_name%20ASC#menu
I need atleast Bios 1.8 to get my MB to work with the new cpu.
So now i just have to figure out why mem test wont run.
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So now i just have to figure out why mem test wont run.
Memtest do have some bugs. You can do test with Orthos instead:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=103598.msg760534#msg760534
To check is your system is stable or not.
Once done you can ignore Memtest when asking after booting from the USB key
Also leave 1 memory stick only temporary in the 1st DIMM close to CPU socket before BIOS flash.[put remaining sticks back when BIOS flash is done/finished].
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And if im reading this right "Athlon X2 Windsor ADX6400IAA6CZ 6400+ 200 3.20 2M N/A F3 125 7250v18.zip".
http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=252&maincat_no=1&orderby=core_name%20ASC#menu
I need atleast Bios 1.8 to get my MB to work with the new cpu.
Go for latest one:
http://download1.msi.com/files/downloads/bos_exe/7250v1B.zip

K9N Platinum Supported CPU's

Hi everyone,
My question is fairly straightforward. I currently have a MSI K9N Platinum AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 Ultra MCP in my HTPC. Long story short I found out that my CPU was not powerful enough to decode 1080p content so I have purchased a new CPU, a AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103228
According to the CPU support list here:
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=prodcpusupport&prod_no=252&maincat_no=1
I should be able to use this processor with my motherboard with BIOS 1.A, so I downloaded Live Update and flashed the BIOS to 1.A (I believe it now shows it as 1.10, though I am not sure where that is noted in POST) in preparation for the new CPU (the flash went fine).
I am wondering if anyone has any experience using this motherboard with this CPU? Is it truly compatible or the CPU simply too new an edition for my motherboard? I can probably still cancel my order and get a 5600+ or equivalent if necessary.
I appreciate any feedback/responses.

Quote from: Bas on 11-March-08, 00:59:10
I bet it's your videocard not handling it very well.
Somewhere rings a bell that nVidia is lacking hardware decoding with videocards, but can't remember exactly what it was.
Well that is the long story short part :D. In a nutshell yes it is my video card, I have a 7900GT and essentially nvidia's purevideo decoder for HD content has NEVER worked properly. This basically means that the CPU has to handle the entire decoding load, which my old CPU is incapable of doing (hence all the stuttering, audio/video out of sync issues I get). Basically I had two options:
A) Buy an ATI, one of the 3xxx series that actually does x264 decoding
B) Replace the CPU with a faster/better/dual core one (many codecs can now use dual-core CPU's for decoding HD content)
In the end I made the decision to replace the CPU to resolve the problem because while buying a 3xxx series card does appear to work WONDERS for HD content decodes (it reduces the CPU load to 5-10% in some cases) if the file is encoded in some non-standard way that the GPU decoder doesn't recognize the load is going straight back to the CPU (like my Nvidia 7900GT is doing). This way I figure I get a better CPU and it should be able to muscle it's way through decoding anything I throw at it. If I need to replace the GPU someday or want to do it in order to reduce the load on the CPU I can always look into one of the 3xxx series (I hear that the nvidia 8600's might actually do some HD decoding as well) though I have really become skeptical of ATI cards lately.

K9N Platinum - Doesn't boot with PWR2 connected

Hi,
I've just built a new PC with a K9N Platinum Motherboard (7250 Ver 1.0)
I immediately discovered a problem:
-If I connect to the power supply the PWR2 Molex (the additional power connector on the motherboard, to provide additional power to the video card) the system doesn't boot. Computer's LEDs get on for half a second, then it shuts down.
-If I deconnect the PWR2 connector, computer boots fine.
Bios already flashed to 1.51... no results.
It sounds weird to me. I have an Enermax Noisetaker II 485W PSU, the CPU is an Athlon X2 65W...
Have I got a damaged mainboard?
Thanks for support

Quote from: WillyTP on 15-February-07, 05:36:01
Just tried... nothing. Lights and fans turns on for half a second, then everything dies.
I tried to remove video card too, nothing changes :(
sound like somethink is shorted. try take board of case and retry. it maybe dumb question, but are you connect 4pin cable in a right direction?(i know its can be plugged in one way only, but if you use little more force can be done...)

K9N Platinum SLI beep codes?

Upgraded my machine with:
K9N Platinum SLI
AMD X2 4600+
2 Gigs of Corsair DDR2 4-4-4-12
MSI 7900GT
BFG 650 watt psu
My computer was running fine at first, but now I'm getting some weird stuff.
The machine will run like a champ for like 10min and then it will just turn off, as if the power went out. But I just bought the power supply so I don't think that is the problem.
When I try to turn the computer back on it makes 2 fast beeps and then 8 slower beeps and wont post any video.
I tried removing all my other components, reseting the bios, reseating all my cards/cables/memory, replaced the memory and I couldn't get it to boot so I left it alone. Came back in an hour and it booted right up. But after 10 min again... same problem.
Any idea what those 8 beeps mean? And yes I tried using search T_T

Quote from: boomstick1968 on 25-September-06, 20:00:12
Ok, my start up beeps have changed. At first, it was two high pitched beeps and then one low, now, for some reason, and I've made no changes, it's a high-low-high-low. What do these different beeps mean? Everything seems to running ok, but I'd like to know what my computer is doing.
Hi Folks, my first post here so excuse any stupid questions
Anyway, I have just built a new system almost the same as the last posters. It runs perfectly and was the most trouble free system I have ever built. But one thing bothers the heck out of me. As with the last posters system everytime it starts it gives 2 fast high beeps then one low. All fast. This seems a departure from the normal one beep most systems give at start to indicate all is well. So is this normal for this board? Anyone else have this? I have tested absolutely everything and everything is fine. The system is super stable and never does anything silly. Just these different beeps have me confused. Inclined to leave well enough alone anyway. Thanks

K9N Platinum Motherboard problem???

Hello. I got a K9N-Platinum motherboard and AM2 X2 4600+ CPU. However, I often got the following problem:
My system sometimes froze, no response at all, couldn't use mouse and keyboard of course.
1) I set up the system to shut down monitor after 60 minutes. However, sometimes the system couldn't
recover, all parts stopped working, including hard disks.
2) When the hard disk is transferring, such phenomenon could happen again.
Finally I found a solution. I had to manually set up the CPU voltage to "1.35V" in BIOS which can resolve my problem completely.
This problem only happened when the cpu voltage was set to "auto".
I thought it was a power management problem, so I installed hotfix KB896256 and KB924441 and all dual-core
cpu optimizers, the problem still existed.
My system is as follows:
K9N Platinum with BIOS 1.6 (601-7250-070********)
AM2 X2 4600+
Geil DDR2 800 1G*2
Inno3D 7900GS
Western Digital Raptor 37G
Liteon 18X DVD burner
500W PSU
I want to know whether this is a defect of my motherboard. Any advices would be appreciated.
Thanks.mate.

Quote from: cxy1808 on 13-May-07, 09:43:20
Can understand the question "what CPU core do you have"?
I have the AM2 dual core 4600+ CPU,Windsor core, 89W watt.
yep that i have asked, well there is nothing to worry about voltage applied manually matched with your default CPU vcore.

K9N Platinum - Wrong CPU Temperature in BIOS

Hi, I have a K9N Platinum (7250-020) with the latest 1.3 BIOS and an AMD X2 3800+. The CPU Temperature in the BIOS has a negative sign in front of it, and it seems to always report -48*C. I tried the latest nVidia nTune and it was reporting the CPU temperature to be 208*C, which is absolutely impossible...
Does anyone have the same problem? I searched around and it seems I'm not the only one, but I still cannot understand if it affects only some K9N Platinums or all...
Thanks.

Quote from: CBR600RR on 09-November-06, 06:51:56
I assume you are talking about checking voltages as reported by the BIOS in the HW Monitor page, not physically checking them with a multimeter, correct?
I'll take a look at the numbers in the BIOS, but last time I checked they were ok.
As for raising the issue with MSI, eventually I will, even if they ask you soooooo many questions (for good reasons, I know...) that it would take me half an hour to fill that form...
I've checked with both and software is a little out from what a multimeter state's. Only check with a multimeter if your happy to do so. http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showthread.php?t=137886 offer good advise if using a multimeter .....
The only issue I see is the AUX connector for 3.3v with ATX2.0 spec (Modular cables etc)
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TheCleaner:
CAUTION: This test involves using probes with the computer ON. Please only do this if you feel competent enough to be dealing with electricity. If you short rails, you could risk damaging the PSU and possibly your components. I cannot be held responsible if something goes wrong, this is merely a guide. If you feel any concern, please post BEFORE doing this, and I will be glad to help.
Contacting MSI would be good to let them know of the problems your having

K9N Platinum (not SLI) Ethernet/LAN ports shut down

Not sure if this has been up before but i could not find this exact problem. I have the K9N Platinum with am AMD 64x 4200+ CPU and OCZ 1GB x2 mem. My build and install of XP went without incident. My problem is that when I start to download anything of size, the LAN shut down. It will say "cable unplugged". If I switch to the second port, it will be good for a while, then the same thing. The only fix is to reboot. I am connected through a switch. I loaded the latest drivers (nVidia) from the monitor software. I found a different set on the NVidia web site and installed, but now it will not pick up DHCP. It will work if I hard code the IP. I read that it should be using Realtek drivers, not Nvidia. Please help!!! I opened a case with support but they have not answered yet.

That is a start on Specs. You can look at anyone's signatuires here to see what is most commonly looked for in specs. Your are missing the PSU specs.
However one of the first things to try is to go into Bios and set optimized defaults. Then you will need to make sure nothing else in Bios has changed as setting Optimized defaults usually changes things quite a bit.
Then make sure that your using the drivers that came with the board including the NVidia and Network drivers.
You may have to enter Device manager and remove the Network Driver and let it restart.
You did answer one question many folks would have with the specs you gave about memory. The memory you have listed should be fine.

Planning To buy MSI K9N Platinum + AMD X2 3800+

Hello everyone,
as the title as Iam planning to buy a MSI K9N Platinum board with an AMD X2 3800+ for a new system build. Ive been out of the game for a while, the last time I was really up to date on computer technology is when the AMD XP 2500+ Barton was the hottest thing on the market, some what of a new comer to dual core technology. I have a few questions, mainly about the board it self. I did a little searching and that answered some of my question but I have a few more.
Ive read a lot about the shutdown problems from the board when transferring large files or burning DVDs. I have a few questions about that.
From what I see so far, this is a very informative forum and I appreciate any and all information. So here goes:
1) It says on the MSI website that the ram slot for this motherboard is at 1.8 volts. The ram Iam planning to get is OCZ Platinum EL XTC PC2-6400 1GB 2X512 DDR2 CL4-5-4-15 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit. On the OCZ website it says that the ram modules run at 2.1 volts. My Question is if I stick this ram in the mother board will it boot long enough for me to go into the bios and change the ram voltage to 2.1 volts?
2) Now Ive read about the shutdown problems with this board. Ive seen a lot of people up the VCore to 1.35V. If I do this along with a bios flash, will this take care of the problems?
3) Now the dealer that Iam buying my PC from didn't have this board in stock for the last week. He just got them in 2 days ago this week. Therefore Iam assuming he has the lastest version of these boards. Now are these problems taken care of on the new version of these boards? If not what can I do to get rid of them?
4) Is there anything else I should know about this motherboard?
Thanks for the the help.
Ron

1) It says on the MSI website that the ram slot for this motherboard is at 1.8 volts. The ram Iam planning to get is OCZ Platinum EL XTC PC2-6400 1GB 2X512 DDR2 CL4-5-4-15 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit. On the OCZ website it says that the ram modules run at 2.1 volts. My Question is if I stick this ram in the mother board will it boot long enough for me to go into the bios and change the ram voltage to 2.1 volts?
Yes, you could set up manually the voltage to 2.1v perfectly I've got one k9nsli p, with an amdx2 3800+ whit 2gb ddr2 (512x4 twins pack corsair xms2 ddr2 800) that works at 1,9v
2) Now Ive read about the shutdown problems with this board. Ive seen a lot of people up the VCore to 1.35V. If I do this along with a bios flash, will this take care of the problems?
My shutdowns problems was resolved by unnistallin' nvidia IDE controller, nothing about vcore or flashin bios... I keep original bios version 1.0 & Core center shows vcore at 1.33v
3) Now the dealer that Iam buying my PC from didn't have this board in stock for the last week. He just got them in 2 days ago this week. Therefore Iam assuming he has the lastest version of these boards. Now are these problems taken care of on the new version of these boards? If not what can I do to get rid of them?
Good question... 2morrow I'll check on the box of my k9 the part number and will post it
4) Is there anything else I should know about this motherboard?
The first week, I was desire burn my k9 shutdowns... shutdowns.... shutdowns... after I find the cause of that ShiX$/#(! (nvidi IDesuxs controller) my life is happy!
good luck
Thanks for the the help.
Ron

MSI K9N Platinum don´t boot whit sata raid 1

Hi
Here my configuration
K9N Platinum v1.1
2 HDD´s WD 320GB SE16
2 GB´s OCZ systemlite 800MHz
NX7300GT TD256EH
I try to install raid 1 (mirroring) but at after winxp sp2 installation (previously load the two raid drivers) the computer don´t boot it not found the operating system.
Can help me? Thanks

Quote from: Maesus on 13-August-07, 21:02:58
hi Timo, welcome to the forum.
Yes, this sounds like a compatibility issue. However, you can try doing this:
Get into the BIOS, set the boot sequence priority, put your OS HDD as the 1st boot device;
or reinstall XP, hit F6 for 3rd party driver, and install the RAID driver, even though you don't plan to install the OS to the RAID drives;
Also, file a ticket to MSI - support.msi.com.tw, ask them to take a look at this issue.
Hi Maesus, thanks for the welcome and your reply
Primary boot device was already set to the OS HDD, and I disabled the others (including "Boot from other devices").
I can try the reinstall of XP, but can only do so without the PCI RAID-controller plugged in, otherwise I'm not able to get beyond the motherboard POST. (Giving me reason to believe that reinstalling XP will not solve the problem, but couldn't hurt to try).
As for the ticket, I'm not a USA/Canada customer, so I'd have to go by my local European website (in this case via the Dutch support site http://support.msi-computer.nl/). They have this "ingenious" system where I have to select my MSI product, but their list is a bit outdated :( The P35 Platinum isn't listed, with the nice remark "If your product isn't listed, it's probably OEM and MSI doesn't support that"
So any suggestions there? Go for the USA support, but with bogus personal information (regarding address), or send a support request via the Dutch support site, but for another motherboard (Perhaps the 975X Platinum?) with a big heading of **** WARNING: ACTUAL QUESTION ABOUT THE MSI P35 PLATINUM BUT YOUR SUPPORT LIST OF MOTHERBOARDS IS OUTDATED **** ?
Thanks in advance,
Timo

MSI K9N PLATINUM FRONT PANEL AUDIO

Hi everybody
I recently mounted an MSI K9N Platinum mainboard. When connecting front panel audio from case connectors on JAUD1, case connectors are marked as follows:
MIC POWER
MIC IN
GROUND
R-RET
L-RET
R-OUT
L-OUT
which does not match with those written on mainboard user manual for JAUD1 which are FRO PIN 1 TO 9 as follows:
PORT1L
GROUND
PORT 1R
PRESENCE
PORT 2R
SENSE1_RETURN
SENSE_SEND
KEY
PORT2L
SENSE2_RETURN
.I´ve tried to connect it on many combinations but yet it is not working.
Could someone tell me the right way to do it?
Thanks in advance.

I think you better ask this question to the manufacturer of the frontpanel stuff, as I have no clue.

Msi k9n platinum fixed

hi, i have an msi k9n platinum with the shutdown problem, because i unistall the nvidia ide controller actually the system is stable, running programs like superpi, prime95, sandra 2007 without problem. now, my questios is if i will have problem in the future, because the RMA in my country is a very big problem. thank and sorry for my bad english.

I have the same mobo and am experiencing the same problem (https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=105390.0) and have sent my computer in to the company I bought it from for them to fix it, but they couldn't reproduce the problem (they testet with 3 burnings, but since this is a very random problem, they didn't encounter it) so I'm getting the computer back tomorrow.
So, I'm going to try uninstalling the driver...
My question is: do I need to reinstall a newer version of the driver or just leave it uninstalled?

K9N Platinum and OCZ2P8001GK

Hi. I bought 2 OCZ PC2-6400 512MB DIMM (OCZ2P8001GK) and I am thinking of buying the MSI K9N Platinum (non-SLI) board to run with AMD Athlon X2 3800+. Will it be any compatibility problems running the system with those memory modules? [Running at stock speed (at least), both CPU and RAM (800)].
thnx for any info.

amd athlon x2 3800+ am2
msi k9n platinum ver1.0
ocz ddr2 800 platinum * 2
psu thermaltake TR2-550PP
gainward 7600GS
wdc 250gb ks sata2
nec 3550A dvd-r
floppy
hec-6ar6 case
i plugged all the above together, inserted only one ram module in dimm no2 socket and the system boot just fine...the cpu clock on memtest86+ v1.65 says athlon x2 1005mhz, is that correct?i will let memtest run for half an hour and then plug in the second ram module. the m/b has bios version 1.0 (!!) but the memory is normally recognized at 800 mhz as it should be.more soon...

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