Mega 865 and MSI AGP TV-OUT

I've setup my 865 and added a MS-8606 TV tuner card and MSI AGP TV-OUT card. Has any one got this to work on to a TV set?
Presently I can't get any signal onto the TV even after I disabled the on board VGA (at the moment I have no video what so ever)
Also has any one out there successfully set up the TV tuner?
I can't seem to get a clear picture from the tuner.

I allready found the option to change between Cable and antenna. I'm allready using the cable option.
My tuner is also an 8606 by the way. Version 1.2
The thing is, that the few channels I can get, are spread around the complete bandwidth of the TV signals, so it's not a bad cable.
I'm also using an amplefier to boost the signal. Just to rule out weak signals.
Anyway, this topic is not about the tuner, it's the tv-out wich also doesn't work..
I've read that updating the bios from 1.0 to 1.2 doesn't work. Using another AGP card with tv-out did work, so the AGP slot seems to function.
Yep, its getting very irritating.
Stef

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Regards
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yeah, I did drop him an email and he said he was too busy.... the source is avaliable, but I ran into problems attempting to compile.
I didnt realise there was different versions of Mega 865.
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Anyone got Nathan's Girder Plugin to work with the Mega 865?
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if you have girder working with mega 865 please post and let me know what versions of MSIDrvIF.dll & ForMpc.dll you have

yeah, I did drop him an email and he said he was too busy.... the source is avaliable, but I ran into problems attempting to compile.
I didnt realise there was different versions of Mega 865.
I've actually got a feeling the problem might be with a C++ dll version. when I look in system manager control folder, it has the MSIDrvIF.dll & ForMpc.dll file as well as a C++ dll. (cant remeber the name and Im at work so will have to wait till im home.)
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Mega 865 and TV Tuner

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I have just bought the 865, and the TV Tuner is on the way...
I am just looking for any shortcuts to knowledge. I have read about the adapter cable here, but I would like to know any other quirks, etc with the card.
Any advice, or experiences would be welcome.
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The cable is hidden in the barebone and rapped with a ty-rap on the framework.
when you look at side where tv card is then the cable is located on the top right side.
I have a tv card installed also but it is not working. When i zap 3 tv channels then my computer freeze.

Mega 865 + Asus N6200 AGP card... Help!

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I have been running an 865 for 2 years now with no problems but I fancied a bit of extra performance in games so I got an Asus N6200 128mb AGP card. Its half height and has passive cooling so it looked ideal for the Mega. I see on this forum that this type of card is a popular choice for the Mega series.
But.. the card crashes after a short tiome.. almost instantly with a 3D game like Sims2 or after 5-10mins with just normal desktop apps. I have tried all sorts of driver revisons but they all crash out. I never once have seen a blue screen with windows error messages. The card will crash giving whites blocks over the full screen or a black screen. Sometimes music etc continues in the background.
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All the best

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but I fancied a bit of extra performance in games so I got an Asus N6200 128mb AGP card.
6200 is no good for gaming, probably no better than the onboard graphics you already have now
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Its half height and has passive cooling so it looked ideal for the Mega.
passively cooled cards rely on good case airflow to help keep them cool, and small barebones PCs generally suffer from a lack of airflow

Mega 180 and MSI FX5200-TD128

Hi all and thanks in advance for any help.
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CPU - Barton 2500+
Memory - 2x256 - 400Mhz from Phoenix Technologies
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DVD Rom - Leadtek Silent
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With some difficulty I managed to put it in but now .... the computer simply does not start .. well sort off.
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* Computer starts with some gittery on the screen and it locks
* Computer starts, I hit the del key but I can't even get into the BIOS.
In either case the OS never boots.
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* Do I need to set something on the BIOS before I install the card such as, increase the AGP voltage or something like that?
* Can it be that my memory is just BAD for it?
* Can it be that my AGP slot is just BAD?
* Do I need to setup the BIOS prior to the operation?
* Is this just that my MSI card is too power hungry, which I think it strange as it is from MSI, its the latest model of its type?
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Nuno
PS: By the way, my BIOS is V3.30 downloaded two days ago from Live Update

Hi,
Managed to get it working. Here is what I did in case anyone has the same problem as mine.
1) Take a memory DIMM out, a let one just stay there. This will get you a memory total of 256 Mgs and your system will now boot.
2) Get to the BIOS settings.
3) Choose the option concerning DIMM's and performance (third option I think).
4) In the third option select Manual. This will allow you to set specific options for the memory.
5) Select Auto in the option concerning CPU / DIMM transfer rating.
6) Select High Performance in the 7th or 8th option concerning your DIMM settings.
7) Save the BIOS
8) Put the DIMM back in
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Mega 180 and msi 5900 xt

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i have used a 9800 se with no probs but i dont like ati cards then i tried a 9800 pro
and asus 5900 .i was getting problems like pc not responding crashing and also had to push reset on the pc to get a pic on the screen
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You could always just upgrade your power supply, as I am sure the 5900xt will need more juice as well.

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and then see link
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support_detail.php?UID=547&kind=4
mega 865 not support 3.2e Prescott
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I had to upgrade to BITS 2.0 and now I'm running like a charm.
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http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ to calculate the wattage needed.
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Tvanywhere and Mega 865, install MSIPVS fails ..

Was unable to find a local source for the add in tv card for my MSI MEGA 865 and decided to use the TV anywhere card. I was also interested in the NTSC and PAL support. Everything went well until i tried to install the MSIPVS Software. The drivers installed properly in step one, but in step 2 installing the MSIPVS software i received a "Setup failed to run installation: The remote procedure call failed". I uninstalled the MEDIA Center Deluxe III program and removed all software except INCD. I am running windows XP, 512 mb memory, 3ghz intel processor. I removed the software and hardware and tried to reinstall several times, it made no difference and it failed in the same place.

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I flashed the BIOS of my new MSI MEGA 865.
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I have flashed hundreds of BIOSes and never had this one happen.
I hit F1 and got the following screen.
Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
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Detecting floppy drive A media...
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I have tried the following.
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Mega 865 with a ATA Controller card

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a picture: http://www.pbase.com/obibobi/image/35413700/original
Edited to be more clear: the 3 extra disks are connected to a EXTERNAL power supply.

I would say further obibobi's actions probably depend on whether the data on HDD-s needs to be preserved or not.
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