MEGA 180 - Lastest Windows Update

Hi @ll
It seems that Microsoft has updated thier MFC-Library interface. Since the last windows update, neither the clock on the front nor the MSI-Software bundle (Media Center, PC-Alert, ...) on WINXP works anymore. Do you know anything about this *little feature* of the last windows update from MS? (god bless'em all  )
  Thx & Cheers
McDark

I can't help with your clock problem.  But I do have 2 cents worth of advice.
<ON SOAPBOX>
I would STRONGLY advise turning off as much MS automatic stuff as possible. It is far better to get your system working and then only fix things when they break.
In the past I have had nothing but trouble if I let MS have their way with my system. For example Windows automatic update has caused me grief like yours multiple times. Most of the patches are for security problems in outlook, IM, or IE..   SInce these things are known to be how hackers get into your system I don't use them ...ever.  The only MS updates I use are the service packs. And I get them when I want and am ready after they have been out for a month or so..let others debug them...
Another example... If you let MS automatically update your MP3 tags in MCE or WMP they will hopelessly mess it up. Lots of albums show up as multiple instances with no artiists, different genres, and the wrong album art.... GEEZ...
Another example although it is MSI... the automatic BIOS update has caused lots of people grief.
I also turn off automatic checkpoint, active x, MS firewall, zero config wireless, remote login, and remote execution.  There are several other default services that I turn off.. Visit Black Vipers web page to read about these. Besides being more stable your system will also run faster without all this crap going on under the covers.
I have found that taking personal control of your system is far better then letting MS do it for you.
<OFF SOAPBOX>

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    hi pps
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    The MSI TV tuners, based on Conexant chipsets, are software based, that is, they require the PC hardware to convert the TV signal into MPEG2 format (or which ever format is specified by card's software)
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    i've not used any of the hauppage cards myself, so i can't speak for the quality of them, but the Black Gold DVB-T card offers a way superior picture quality (going beyond the obvious analogue vs digital) to the MSI TV card, and the drivers aren't such a bitch to install too!!

  • MSI Mega 180 Live Update ?????

    Ok so i finaly got the system running, but want to do all of the updates. I'm a little lost... It say's it has Live Update 3.    There are a few quirks with it, and i think doing the Bios update would help. If any one could help, I would appreciate it.

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    Ok Stu... It only goes to show what late night binge computer building can do to you.    I must stop trying to build too many systems at once. (and falling asleep at the keys  ) My humble appoligy. You are right, the Mega 180 has an Athalon 3200... I was also building an ICE Cube, with an Athalon 64 3800 ( I got dyslexic. Add one subtract another... add some caffeen, and some lack of sleep) Thank you though, I don't think I would have realized it.  Still having that error though. I can't find any info on it either.  Any sugestions would help, I greatly appreciate it.

  • Mega 180 slow remote / bluebird Bios update

    Hello,
    I know this has been on the forums a number of times, but I could not really find a decisive answer...
    I've read most of the people consider the Mega 180 remote control (like me) to be very slow.
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    I have not flashed the bios so can't answer your question definitively... However here's some suggesitions..
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    Bottom line is I and others have found work arounds with the crummy out of box remote situation  without flashing...
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  • Things to Know Before Building Your Mega 180

    Some people have asked me for a list of tips so here is my attempt---I'll ask Wonk to sticky it if it turns out OK....
    Feel free to PM me with more tips---I'll add as necessary....
    TIP SHEET FOR THE MEGA 180:
    So you bought that new Mega 180 and the docs leave a lot to be desired......Don't panic!!  Take a look at this tip sheet.  Should save you a lot of hours!
    RAM AND PROCESSOR:
    Several things here.....If you are going to use onboard video----you should NOT use higher RAM than PC 2700----waste of money to buy higher as the Nforce2 18G "Crush" was only designed to run no higher than with DDR333 RAM (PC2700).  Nvidia warns against it on their site.  I have personally experienced a LOT of problems when you try to run the onboard at DDR 400 (PC3200)----trashed Bios in most cases.  Also---the 18G and to some extent---"Dual Channel" is picky about memory----try to get a matched pair of DIMMS----and if you REALLY want to be on the safe side----go to Nvidias site and look up the page that lists known, compatable memory with the NForce2 chipsetNforce2 compatable memory.  I use A-Data 512 sticks---but they are hard to find.
    If you are going to use a Vidcard---then higher memory is just fine----but if you are NOT planning on overclocking-----there is really NO need for higher than PC2700 as the default bus for Barton 2800+ and below is FSB 166 (DDR333---PC 2700).
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    Processor----I like the cost of the Barton 2800+ right now----fast, cheap and even using the onboard and no overclocking----you have a fast machine that can do anything.  The 2800+ also leaves the door open for a slight overclock (I have not tried this yet) without too much stress on anything.
    LCD PANEL:
    Do Not----I say again----Do Not use the "welcome.exe" program----or ANY other program on ANY disk or the MSI website to do ANYTHING to your front panel.  That program is for the Mega 651 model and WILL TRASH YOUR LCD.  The LCD panel works just fine----it doesn't need any updating.
    If this advice is to late, the firmware fix is in here:
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?threadid=46355&sid=
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    Use the EQ mode buttons while playing in the HiFi mode----changes the sound a lot and also the display changes------COOL!
    OPTICAL DRIVE:
    Use an MSI optical drive----basically anything from MSI will work fine---some other drives are reported to work fine like a NEC 2500A----but if you use an MSI drive----you can't go wrong.  You might want to put the drive in another machine with a floppy first----and download and update that drive to the latest firmware (most will require a floppy to do that and the Mega 180 has none.)
    CABLE MANAGEMENT:
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    CPU INSTALL:
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    DRIVERS:
    I found the drivers on the install disk to be non-functional---- get the latest drivers from the MSI website (you can use Live Update for this) or go to http://www.nforcershq.com and get the latest Nforce2 Driver Remix from Morpheus1 or Mwarhead.
    DO NOT use the Nvidia SW IDE driver (say "No" when it asks you in the driver install)  Only use the ITB (In The Box) IDE driver----it's the default driver.  Your Optical device will probably not function correctly (eject, etc) with the Nvidia SW IDE driver.
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    Once you get your Lan device up and running (or your modem) Go to Windows Update and make sure you are completly updated with all latest window updates---If using WinXP-----you need to be at WinXP ServPack 1a when you are done.
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    TV CARD:
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    Do NOT use any drivers or software you receive with the Mega TV Card MSI 8606-40----just set the disks aside.  You will ONLY uses the drivers off the Mega 180 Install Disk.
    The Mega TV Card MUST be installed before the menu item for "Install TV Tuner Drivers" becomes visible on the Mega 180 install disk.
    Make sure your TV Card is hooked into the line called "Remote Control" within the Mega 180 itself----there is a small 3 inch connecting wire in the TV card box.
    The TV and Radio function well with the remote----but you must have MSI Media Center III installed.  I could not get the TV or the Radio to work without Media Center III.
    Upon initial setup of the TV within Media Center III---you may have to switch the source between cable and antenna to get the initial channels to auto scan.  Once done auto scanning---switch back to cable as source (assuming you have cable).
    Using the remote to force the TV screen to full screen:  When you use the up/down arrows on the remote----watch the menu items on the screen----the various menu item buttons will highlight as you hit the arrows.
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    BIOS SETTINGS:
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    6 CHANNEL SOUND
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    John

    My MSI MEGA 180 has a strange display on the monitor.
    I opened the boxed removed all items.
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    Installed the HD drive.
    Installed the MSI DVD+/-RW
    Installed 1 DIMM module of DDR RAM PC2700 333MHZ 1GB
    Pushed the Power button for the PC and the desplay is corrupted.
    I tried the 4 possible configurations for Jumpers 7 and 8 to alter the FSB speed with no luck.
    I also tried the 4 different J7 and J8 configurations without having the HDD and DVD-RW drives connected - same result.
    I also tried the 4 different J7 and J8 configurations with the Secondary VGA output connected to my monitor.
    I also tried the 4 different J7 and J8 configurations with the S-Video output connected to my TV and no signal at all.
    Both my monitor and HDD work fine with my other PC.
    I noticed the jumper pins are not numbered - made the configuration job a bit more tedious.
    Please note the LCD screen works correctly, however the redio tuner in HiFi mode doesn't pick up any local stations.
    As I am a Software Test Engineer, I am 100% confident I have checked all possible configurations including clearing the CMOS, but the system simply will not display to the VDU. The POST should at least be visible when Power is turned on for the PC mode.
    NOTE: I will update the RAM Brand as soon as I find out the title from the supplier, but I believe it is OEM.
    NOTE II: this is the URL to the CPU used: http://www.excaliberpc.com/product_info.php?products_id=1798
    PLeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssss ssssssssssssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee  help ease my pain!!

  • Mega 180 and Media Center III----looks perfect----is it??

    I DON'T want to shell out $1000 for cheap HP/Compaq or whatever which includes Media Center Edition
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    In the Manual for the MEGA 180-----Media Center III looks perfect for what I want.
    Am thinking of a Mega 180 using onboard video, the MSI TV/Tuner Card, onboard SoundStorm---and a cheap Barton.  I already have 2 x 512 of NVidia recommended PC2700 RAM for use with the onboard and almost all other parts----but by the time I'm done----I'd be shelling out around $400
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    Quote
    Originally posted by johnrr6
    Did you try the settings button in MC III that says "Enable Fullscreen"
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    I believe that function is only for viewing the videos from the preview window to fullscreen. I don't think it enables/disables "stretch mode" but i'll try that tonight.
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  • Mega 180 TV Card---the straight scoop...

    There seems to be a lot of confusion as to what TV card and what TV card drivers work well in the Mega 180.  
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    8606-40 MEGA TV card----without the tuner (cuz your Mega already has one) and made especially for the MEGA
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    Help----and a good manual-----what a concept......
    John

    Quote
    Originally posted by Blmcg
    Make sure nothing else is running in the background while you do this, and ensure you have ALL the updates for your mega machine eg: Chipset etc. and try again.
    I terminated everything I could via task manager and Media Center III still crashed.  I'm pretty sure I have all available updates.
    Quote
    Originally posted by Stu Online
    what drive is your system installed to?
    if windows has been installed to the F: drive (with card readers taking C: and D:) then intervideo software will not work correctly
    It's installed to C: with the card readers on E: and F:   Also, not only is the intervideo software not working but also Media Center III.  If I can get Media Center III stable I'd be satisfied.
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    Hello all, i'm quite stuck on something and need some help.
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  • Msi Mega 180 Gaming Problems

    Hi,
    I having problems playing games on my MEGA 180. Everytime I play a game, after 5 to 10 minutes it just stops and goes back to desktop! Sometimes, I get the blue screen of death instead saying (basically) -
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    The Stop 0xD1 message indicates that the system attempted to access pageable memory using a kernel process IRQL that was too high. Drivers that have used improper addresses typically cause this error.
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    Memory referenced.
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    Type of access (0x00000000 = read operation, 0x00000001 = write operation).
    Address that referenced memory.
    Resolving the Problem
    For additional troubleshooting suggestions that apply to all Stop errors, see "Stop Message Checklist" later in this appendix.
    Stop 0xD1 messages can occur after installing faulty drivers or system services. If a driver is listed by name, disable, remove, or roll back that driver to confirm that this resolves the error. If so, contact the manufacturer about a possible update. Using updated software is especially important for backup programs, multimedia applications, antivirus scanners, DVD playback, and CD mastering tools.
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    Update Drivers
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  • Poblem with software to msi mega 180

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