Latest BIOS version P6N SLI Platinum

How can I find out if I have the latest BIOS version on my machine?

Can you run LiveUpdate, that You can download at MSI site in software section of Your mainboard page ? It can check the BIOS.
Or You can open page of Your mainboard at MSI site, go "download", "BIOS", download later BIOS and carefully read through the documentation within the package - it should explain how to tell the current BIOS, usually it is displayed somewhere, when You enter BIOS setup.
For example my mainboard reports 2.00, while latest BIOs seems to be 2.20

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  • Is there a new bios coming for P6N SLI Platinum for E8400 ?

         Hi everyone,
         ( My system specs are in the signature )
    I have been thinking to upgrade my cpu to E8400, but after some time passing through the forums, internet and asking some of my friends, I have decided not to. This is because I have seen many people frustrated and trying get their E8xxx's working on their moboard with endless efforts because of the wrong information given in the CPU support list of P6N-SLI Platinum. Yet, I have seen that only a few people have managed to get it work but with risky, manual adjustments.
    So here is my question, will there be a new bios for P6N SLI Platinum that will make E8xxx series post without any adjustments for the users that want to stick with their P6N SLI Plat.?

    Please ask here:
    http://ocss.msi.com.tw/

  • P6N SLI-FI & P6N SLI Platinum

    Main purpose for those betas, fix for slowdown issue when using 4GB system memory.
    beta BIOS for P6N SLI Platinum ver V1.32:
    BIOS Sign-on message: MSI P6N SLI Platinum A7350NMS V1.32 050307 (Date: 05/03/2007)
    Attachment name: P6N SLI Platinum BIOS 1.32.zip
    beta BIOS for P6N SLI-FI ver V2.22:
    BIOS Sign-on message: MSI P6N SLI A7350NMS V2.22 050307 (Date: 05/03/2007)
    Attachment name: P6N SLI-FI BIOS 2.22.zip
    Make and ensure PC is stable before proceed. flash BIOS from USB key, by using our Tool(easy & safe way to flash):
    MSI Forum HQ USB Flashing Tool 
    Use Beta or Modded BIOSes at own risk!

    Quote from: BOSSKILLER on 29-April-07, 00:17:22
    Main purpose for those betas, fix for slowdown issue when using 4GB system memory.
    beta BIOS for P6N SLI Platinum ver V1.32:
    BIOS Sign-on message: MSI P6N SLI Platinum A7350NMS V1.32 050307 (Date: 05/03/2007)
    Attachment name: P6N SLI Platinum BIOS 1.32.zip
    beta BIOS for P6N SLI-FI ver V2.22:
    BIOS Sign-on message: MSI P6N SLI A7350NMS V2.22 050307 (Date: 05/03/2007)
    Attachment name: P6N SLI-FI BIOS 2.22.zip
    Make and ensure PC is stable before proceed. flash BIOS from USB key, by using our Tool(easy & safe way to flash):
    MSI Forum HQ USB Flashing Tool 
    Use Beta or Modded BIOSes at own risk!
    i have the problem with the 4gb upgrade (slow) on winx64. my question is do i have to use this bios ver 1.32 or get the latest and the greatest bios v1.6 for my mobo p6n sli plat?
    thanks in advance.
    -alex

  • P6N SLI PLATINUM CMOS BAD CHECKSUM ERROR TIME DATE

    I have the same problem. It’s driving me crazy. Here is my specs:
    MSI P6N SLI Platinum LGA 775
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2.13GHz 4M shared L2 Cache
    Foxconn GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16
    Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD7500AAKS     750GB   7200 RPM
    Kingston  KHX6400D2LLK2/2G   2GB kit   PC2-6400   800MHZ
    LG DVD GSA-H50N  DVD-R 18X
    Matsu"I'm a potty mouth"a Floppy drive
    Windows XP 32-Bit
    CoolerMaster RP-500-PCAR – 500W
    +3.3V       +5V       +12V1      +12V2       -5V      -12V      +5VSB
       20A        20A        16A           16A        0.8A     0.8A        2.0A
    Sometimes the computer boots ok, and everything works great.
    Sometimes it just doesn’t boot, it just gives a blank screen. So, I press reset and the post gives the CMOS CHECKSUM BAD. F1 to setup F2 to default.
    If I go to the setup everything is just like I left, including the time. Even if I setup the bios with default configuration, the problem continues.
    Here is a list of everything I have tried
    1) Replaced the battery 2 times. I checked with a multimeter. It’s 3V allright
    2) Disconnected everything leaving only 1GB memory and the graphics card
    3) Updated the bios version several times, to make sure I did it ok. I cleared the CMOS after allright
    4) I read every post in this forum about bios and P6N SLI Platinum
    5) Already checked the D-BRACKET. It shows 4 green leds when the screen is blank
    6) Already checked fans: CPU and graphics fans works ok
    7) Already tested with memtest86+ V2.01
    8) Already upped the northbridge to 1.325V, CPU  3 notches and the memory another 3 notches.
    So anyone has any ideas, or I’ll just have to go to a computer store and swap the graphics or the PSU and try to see if the problem vanishes??? It’s gonna be tough… they don’t like to let you test the merchandise….
    PS: Thanks for all the help so far that you have been giving to TheGimp, after all, we have the same problem…

    I had the same problem after ~8months of trouble free service; it was intermittent too.  sometimes it would boot fine, others times i'd get the error message. I removed the battery to test it. it was fine. i cleared the cmos with the button while the battery was removed. i noticed that the battery holder seems not to be anchored to the board at all. I haven't confirmed this but it looks like the protruding metal clip holds it all together. i had contacted MSI support about the problem earlier. they told me to clear the cmos. i asked about the battery holder not being secure on the board, and, as in the typical support response to an unusual question, they gave me some vague, undecipherable response. So, anyway when i put the battery back in, i felt the holder kind of click into place. I haven't had any problems since.

  • P6N Sli Platinum E6600 Bios version ?

    Hi.
    I have the P6n Sli Platinum, I used the Live Update tool to upgrade my Bios.
    The Bios it upgraded to is version 1.7 but on the Cpu support page E6600 should use the 1.4 Bios ?
    After the upgrade my computer became slow and started to stall on me and about 1 hour later my video card died.
    I have tried another video card and the motherboard works fine.
    I'm just wondering if version 1.7 should not be used with E6600 ?
    If not, why ?
    And could the bios upgrade kill my video card ?
    I know it sound weird but I wanted to check...
    Thanks.

    Quote
    The Bios it upgraded to is version 1.7 but on the Cpu support page E6600 should use the 1.4 Bios ?
    No, you are reading it the wrong way:  What the CPU Support list is trying to tell you is that you need at least BIOS Version 1.4 to ensure that the E6600 is fully supported.  Using v1.5, v1.6 or v1.7 with an E6600 is no problem.
    Quote
    I'm just wondering if version 1.7 should not be used with E6600 ?
    It is totally okay to use that BIOS Version with the E6600.
    Quote
    and about 1 hour later my video card died.
    That has nothing to do with the processor & BIOS Version.  It was probably just a coincidence.
    Quote
    And could the bios upgrade kill my video card ?
    That is very unlikely.
    Quote
    I used the Live Update tool to upgrade my Bios.
    Please try to avoid MSI Live Update (or any other Windows based BIOS Flashing Application) in the future.  Windows based BIOS Updates are very risky.  >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<< instead, if a BIOS Update should every be necessary again.

  • P6n SLI PLATINUM bios v1.2

    So I upgraded to 4gb ram finally, and have got it to work without errors in dimm slots 2 and 4, and have been having performance issues such as slow loading, stuttering in games, and just in general slowdown with loading up applications, but absolutely no crashes or freezes of any kind, no BSODs or anything else that would be hardware related I assume.
    Defragged, fresh install of windows 7, video card drivers updated and everything else checks out fine. The only thing I can think of is that over in HardForum doing a google search brought me to this post:http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1164174 with issues related to 4gb on the mainboard having slowdowns with older bios versions.
    Seeing as how this is relevant to me getting new memory, my patriot memory gave out with BSODs so I was forced to upgrade but had way better performance with just 2gb stick of ram (even in win7).
    Should I do a bios update?
    Specs:
    EVGA 8800gts 540mb 195.62 driver
    4gb A-Data ram 5-5-5-12 2t clock, 1.9v
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Bios v1.2 A7350NMS P6N SLI Platinum Socket LGA-775
    Core2duo E6600 @2.4ghz
    I haven't really done much upgrading since I purchased this a few years back, and quite surprised to see the hit and stuttering in performance in games all of a sudden after upgrading to new ram, and the ram tested out fine for 3 days straight doing multiple passes with memtest 4.0. I tried doing it in DIMM slots 1 and 3 but have been getting errors, maybe I've got a bad board?
    Quite confused as to what step I need to take next, thanks for any help!

    Quote
    Should I do a bios update?
    Yes.  >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<

  • P6N SLI Platinum (MS-7350) BIOS issue

    I RMA'ed my P6N SLI Platinum MS-7350 and got back another identical board. However, this one has BIOS 2.7 in it. Bios 2.7 according to MSI page on this board is actually for the P6N SLI (also a MS-7350). The latest BIOS for the Platinum is 1.7. Im confused. Should I reflash it to 1.7 so that it has the proper BIOS instead of a BIOS from the P6N SLI not platinum? I know I have the platinum because the box says so AND the board has the copper heat piping across it unlike the MSI picture of the SLI (non-plat).

    Quote from: TeachDJ on 05-January-10, 01:15:33
    I have those: eSata, Firewire, and SPDIF port on this board yet, BIOS is currently flashed at 2.7 as mentioned. Thanks.
    Then they clearly did return the Platinum board to you, as the P6N does not have those extras.
    And (apparently) the v2.7 BIOS works with the Platinum as well as the plain P6N. Fascinating. Maybe you want to contact Tech Support about it, but if it's working--why are you concerned?
    I'm interested because my P7N Platinum has a v1.3 BIOS, and (like your P6N) the lesser-capability board, the P7N, is up to BIOS v2.2. So I have wondered "Why is the simpler board getting more recent updates than the more sophisticated one?" But my system is working perfectly--it ain't broke so I don't need to fix it!

  • P6N SLI Platinum Bios update in Vista x64

    Just wondering how I update the bios for my P6N SLI Platinum in Vista x64?  When I d/l the bios all the stuff is for 2000/me/xp.  Why is there no vista support under anything?

    Use the USB flashing tool developed here at the forums.
    clickme>>MSI Forum HQ USB flashing tool!!!<<clickme

  • P6N SLI Platinum BIOS issue...

    So I purchased an e8400 processor after the 1.6 BIOS update came out for my P6N SLI Platinum, got it yesterday.  I put the processor in and it didn't work .  I turned to Google to have the internet fix the issue, and it seems if I adjust some options in my BIOS, it may make the e8400 work.  Two of the things it said to change were EIST and C1E.  I went into my BIOS, and tried hitting F4 in the CPU menu to get C1E to show up, but it won't.  The EIST option is no where to be found either...
    Anyone else running into the same issue, or got a e8400 to work after changing stuff in the BIOS?
    Thanks a lot!
    EDIT:  Forgot to post my system specs
    Mobo: P6N SLI Platinum
    CPU:  Intel Pentium D 930
    RAM 2GB (1GB x2) Patriot DDR 667 (PC 5300)
    GPU: eVGA nVidia GeForce 8800GT
    PSU: Thermaltake 500W

    I used that bios, but on my regular p6n sli and got it to work.  here is my topic on it
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=115998.0
    Dont clear the bios after you take out the old cpu or it wont work
    I have been tinkering with it all day just to see what the actual problem is and it doesnt seem that it is the EIST OR C1E. from what I have done it seems that it is a problem with the voltages that keeps it from booting. If you change those with the other cpu in and then save and exit.  Dont let it reboot, shut it off before it starts to boot up again and put the e8400 in

  • COMIC BOOTING on P6N SLi Platinum

    I run P95 stable for more than 12hrs using Q6600 on P6NSLi Platinum with foll. settings. vcore- +0.2375V, fsb vtt +20%  FSB 1620MHz   MEM - 2.00V   NB- 1.45V   SB- 1.60V C1E/ HPET/ EIST -disabled. Mem runnin @ 810MHz @5-5-5-18
    problem arises when i switch off the power including the mains. when i boot up next time it doesnt boot & i have to reset my bios. after that i cant directly feed in 1620MHz because it doesnt boot in the range of 1500MHz-1649MHz in 1st attempt. i have to feed in a value above 1650MHz n then restart with 1620MHz. if i dont switch off mains then this problem doesnt arise. i have changed my BIOS battery to no effect.i also have flashed to d latest BIOS which on d contrary has added 1 more problem..it doesnt recognise Multipiers if i change them..i changed from 9 to 8 on my  Q6600 & still in d settings including CPU-Z it shows 9 inspite showing 8 in BIOS. how do i solve this problem?
    My rig
    Intel Q6600, MSI P6N SLi Platinum, 1gb*4 gskill pc6400 ram @ 5-5-5-15 2.0v, EVGA 9600Gt ko version, 1sata, 2 ide hdds, sata dvd burner, TRUE120 wid arctic coolin mx-2

    I should also state that when I look at the 'Event Viewer' in component services (I'm running XP SP 2),there are many erropr messages relating to 'service control manager which lists all sorts of issues) and warning messages relating to the DHCP.
    This is the message that I get under the warning heading..........
    ''Your computer was not able to renew its address from the network (from the DHCP Server) for the Network Card with network address 00D09EC701E2.  The following error occurred:
    The semaphore timeout period has expired. . Your computer will continue to try and obtain an address on its own from the network address (DHCP) server. ''
    For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp................
    Does this help in any way.  Does anyone have any idea why my connection keeps hanging???

  • P6N SLI Platinum not booting after CPU change

    I just upgraded the CPU in my machine with a P6N SLI Platinum motherboard from a E6700 to an E8500.  I first upgraded the BIOS to 1.7 as the MSI page seemed to indicate that was a pre-req for this CPU.  The machine was working fine for a day with the new CPU.
    I changed the CPU in the machine and when I tried to boot, the lights on the motherboard came on as well as the fan, but no video or sound.  In addition none of the diagnostic LEDs on the D Bracket light up.  They had been previously working.  Neither do the lights on my memory sticks light up. 
    I tried clearing the CMOS by hitting the switch but nothing.  I am now going to try switching back CPUs but I don't have much hope that that is the problem given the diagnostic LEDs don't light.  Does anyone have any suggestions as to a fix or is this motherboard fried?
    P.S.  Do you hit hte CMOS clear switch when the computer is off but the motherboard is charged? Or do you unplug the computer and wait for the internal orange light to go out as well too?

    Quote from: Henry on 24-January-10, 11:41:19
    What is the QC number (by the cpu socket) is 01, 02, or 03?
     See this thread for more:
     https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php/topic,123486.msg932471.html#msg932471
    Ah. Given I bought my P6N SLI Platinum 3.5 years ago when they first came out I imagine mine is one of the older versions that doesn't support 45nm CPUs by default.  Is there a photo somewhere showing where the QC number is located exactly on this MB?  It's probably located under my huge CPU heatsink and I'm not going to remove that for a third time just to check.
    I really wish the MSI CPU compatibility page mentioned that. It would save me a lot of time.  It's not worth my time and effort to dismantle my PC, send them the MB and wait for them to send me back a compatible one.
    I verified the BIOS upgrade by looking at the version number at startup and using CPUZ.

  • P6N SLI Platinum, audio driver update gives "No Driver was supported..."

    I have the audio driver from the CD that came with the mobo, but I wanted to update it to the new version. Currently I have R1.67 2.32, I tried to install the driver (R1.83 2.51) from http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=driver&maincat_no=1&prod_no=1140 but get the message "No Driver was supported in this driver package".
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    P6N SLI Platinum
    BIOS 1.4
    Realtek Audio onboard

    Could you please point me to where I can locate Live BIOS, first I hear of it. Thanks for the input btw.
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  • P6n sli platinum cannot boot up

    Hello
    Everytime I boot up the D bracket suggests the computer is failing on initializing the floppy drive controller. i have changed the cable, and changed the floppy drive but same effect.
    In the BIOS, if I go through and F10 for no save and exit, it then exits to bank screen as it fails at the point above. If i make any changes in the BIOS, and then try to accept those changes it freezes on pressing either Y or enter. At that point all I can do is turn off and start again. Naturally it doen't retain those changes. I have done this several times to disable the floppy.
    I have removed the battery and put it back, (It's 16 months old). It then did allow me to disable floppy but still machine did not go beyond the above point. Whenever I have tried to go back into the Bios again, it will now freeze when I try and accept any change in settings.
    As you will see I am unable to  even boot from a floppy at this point so cannot een consider updating the BIOS. However before yesterday it has been working perfectly.
    Any suggestions, or the loan of an axe to reprogramme the ****** thing would be much appriecated.
    Thank you
    Malcolm
    Motherboard P6N SLI Platinum, G52-73501x1-Q05
    2.20.0050.10 BIOS verison
    Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
    Sony MPF920 floppy
    4 Harddrives. Boot is IDE, then 3 others, one of which is sata
    2 memory sticks, 2 gb ram
    Plexwriter CD
    Pioneer DVDRW 105
    Pioneer DVD
    DMX-6fire soundcard
    HD620W  power supply
    full details not known as mostly stored on the computer
    No faults on system since it was built 16 months ago

    Quote from: yokochanie on 03-October-08, 13:55:28
    Motherboard P6N SLI Platinum, G52-73501x1-Q05
    2.20.0050.10 BIOS verison
    Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
    Sony MPF920 floppy
    4 Harddrives. Boot is IDE, then 3 others, one of which is sata
    2 memory sticks, 2 gb ram
    Plexwriter CD
    Pioneer DVDRW 105
    Pioneer DVD
    DMX-6fire soundcard
    HD620W  power supply
    full details not known as mostly stored on the computer
    No faults on system since it was built 16 months ago
    "2 memory sticks, 2 gb ram"
    That doesn't talk much, we need full details about it.
    "Intel Core 2 Duo Processor"
    Which one?
    "2.20.0050.10 BIOS verison"
    That's not your BIOS version, look here how to check==> https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=113146.0
    What VGA you use?
    Remove power cord from the PSU and leave just one memory stick in 1st DIMM, once done proceed with >>Clear CMOS Guide<<
    Then try to boot, if no change disconnect any storages{4 HDD's, 3 Optical drives, and any USB devices which you may have attached} and re-test.

  • Core 2 Quad Q8400 Problem (P6N SLI Platinum) [FIXED]

    Hello, I recently bought an Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 with the understanding that my P6N SLI Platinum will support Yorkfield cores, given I have the latest BIOS. I updated my BIOS to 1.6, yet it just hangs on the MSI screen and will not POST. I just want to know if I indeed do have the latest BIOS, and if so, if there's anything I or MSI can do to remedy this problem. I really don't have enough money for a new mobo or CPU, and I'm going to be extremely irritated if I just wasted $170 on this... Thanks in advance.

    Quote from: alj on 10-November-10, 19:27:09
    I'm here for help and complain, no msi is not supposed to know what will be intel releases, but  i think they can fix the problem by releasing a new bios or simply put on the boxes models when writing that it support this or that technology
    if you searched a little on msi.com you would have ended up here:
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    here it says what  CPU 's the board can run.
    so MSI does say, what you can use, but it doesnt say on the box, cause it changes all the time, so they keep an online list.
    and no, they cant write a new BIOS, its a chipset limitation from the NVIDIA chipset that cant be overcome by BIOS update unfortunatly.
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  • Net Issues with P6N SLI Platinum

    Hello all. I am having issues getting the internet to work on my new system with the following specs:
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    Memory ...... = Geil 2GB PC2-6400 DDR2 800 CL=5-4-4-12 1.9-2.5v (x4)
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    Video .......... = EVGA e-GeForce 8800 GTS
    Hard Drives . = Seagate Barracuda 320 GB SATA 3/GB Transfer
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    Quote from: Maesus on 29-September-07, 09:00:00
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