MOVED: P6N sli platinum not working

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Quote from: Maesus on 03-June-07, 15:44:15
Core 2 Duo will perform WAY BETTER than Pentium 4. It is 100% compatible to Pentium 4. Do you know what Pentium 4 model number you have?
Pentium 4,  3.2 mhz
640  <--this is the model number http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/chart/pentium4.htm 
2m/800fsb
O yes and non of the lights on the D-Bracket go on, the green light and orange light on the P6N are on.

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  • P6N sli platinum not working

    Hi all,
    I have a problem, i bought my self a P6N sli platinum, so i installed it but it doesnt work:(
    I am not getting any vga signal, i know i installed it alright but it isnt working.
    I think its my cpu it might not be working with this P6N, i hope anyone can confirm this, because when i check the CPU support at the MSI site it says its compatible.
    I got a : Pentium 4,  3.2 mhz 640  2m/800fsb
    I hope i get an answer because i have to return the P6N in 5 days, if it isnt working.
    thx

    Quote from: Maesus on 03-June-07, 15:44:15
    Core 2 Duo will perform WAY BETTER than Pentium 4. It is 100% compatible to Pentium 4. Do you know what Pentium 4 model number you have?
    Pentium 4,  3.2 mhz
    640  <--this is the model number http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/chart/pentium4.htm 
    2m/800fsb
    O yes and non of the lights on the D-Bracket go on, the green light and orange light on the P6N are on.

  • 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.

  • MOVED: P6N SLI Platinum + Q6600 (B3 Stepping) = No overclocking?

    This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Modding Corner.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=110345.0

    Quote from: BOSSKILLER on 31-August-07, 20:09:18
    It has been tested and no problem to pass 1200Mhz barrier....
    Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q6600 and corsair 800MHZ memory. OC to 1333MHZ.
    memory used in a test:
    the first group:Geil 1G 800MHZ
    the second group:HyNIX 1G 800MHZ
    the third group:Corsar 1G 800MHZ
    the forth group:XTreem 1G 800MHZ
    the fifth group:Vitesta 1G 800MHZ
    If you experience the problem suggest you try with different memory brand/type.
    And what stepping/revision Q6600 was this test done with?   I've tried with Geil 800mhz rated sticks and Corsair 800mhz sticks in addition to my own personal Buffalo 800mhz sticks and it's all the same.  At exactly 1200mhz it's like someone flipped a switch and the board won't POST.   The ONLY way I've found to get it to POST past 1200mhz is to increase the VTT to 16% which is a bit worrysome...   and with the 1.1 BIOS absolutely no increase in VTT is needed with the same setup.   Keep in mind this has been tried with not only my own personal P6N Platinum, but also with two different P6N SLI FI boards I've got here in the shop.   Heck I even ordered a brand new one just to test to see if the problem was based on a particular hardware revision.
    Very puzzling...   ??? ???

  • MOVED: P6N Sli Platinum - Problem

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    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=129611.0

    Quote from: HU16E on 14-July-09, 06:00:43
    Did you have the system OC'd at all? The crackling you heard 'may' have been a capacitor gone bad. By the CPU, on the NB side I believe, do you see a little 1/4 or so round clear sticker with a number on it? Does it say 01, 02, or 03? I recently retired my P6N, but it was a 'great' board for a number of years. If you want to keep the board, it may have to go in for service. Trying another CPU might damage it too if something is wrong with the boards circuitry. MSI can also do a parts upgrade to the board & make it compatible with 45nm CPU's like the E8400-E8600 from a 01 02 03 revision board.
    Hmmmmm...no sticker at all, I check all over the board. This was a newegg purchase in Feb 08' if that can say anything about what version it may be. Also, I did not have the system OC'd at all. Everything was running "as is". The crackle I heard could be better described as when something is being fried. The odd thing is, there was no smells, no busted caps or anything. If I were to replace something first (with new) which would you suggest? I am thinking a new mobo since the mobo I have now could do more harm than good. Or should I get RAM to see if the RAM was fried when my PSU failed? I see 3btech.com has a P6N SLI V2 (what's the V2 mean?) for like $80. Although, if its RAM, it could most definately be a cheaper fix (and I have more ram lol). Again, thanks for the help, it is greatly appreciated!!!

  • P6N SLI Platinum - Not Posting

    Dbracket LEDs showing - Initializing faulty drive controller
    LED 1/3/4 - Green
    -- LED 2 - Red
    This is a brand new system.  Would adding another floppy drive help to solve this problem?  Or is the built-in floppy controller busted? 
    CPU - E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz
    RAM - G.Skill x4 1 GB ddr2 800
    Vid Card - BFG Tech 7950GT 512
    PSU - Antec 550w trio
    Unable to pass post and we have no visual on the monitor.  Please advise with regards to further action to take.  I oft see suggestions of removing RAM and booting with a single stick.  Is this advisable towards troubleshooting?  Or is this something that isn't passed previous to the floppy controller check that is coming up faulty?  Thanks in advance.
    Edit:  Attempted to boot with different 1 stick of RAM variations.  On one attempt recieved brief life on the screen as it toggled between analog and stereo and was then unresponsive after a few seconds along with each subsequent attempt.

    Quote from: BOSSKILLER on 03-June-07, 11:38:46
    so with one memory stick system booting normal?
    No with 4, or with just 1 of the 4 sticks (placement being in the DIMM slot nearest the CPU) our results are the same as my initial post.  We have nothing visable on the screen, just black, all connections were secure, power to cpu, 24 pin in correctly, all we ever recieve is 1/3/4 green on the LED and 2 red denoting floppy disk problems.  We can't even get into bios as we have nothing on the screen. 
    Also, I should note that we are imaging a hd on the computer next to it and are swapping the monitor when we are booting up the new system so the monitor does in fact work. 

  • MOVED: P6N SLi platinum, Voltage memory probs

    This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Modding Corner.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=111499.0

    I've been experimenting a bit and now reached 2.98 Ghz with stock cooler, idle @ 25C, loaded @ 55C
    The fsb:dram is 9:8 and mem is now running at 662Mhz, was 638 Mhz????
    I cannot set the divider myself unfortunately, or me don't now how to (see specs for info)
    One more question( you can put this post in the overclock forum if you like) I want to reach 3Ghz as a max, but as soon as I set fsb on 1500(now 1490) it will boot but within 10 to 30 min orthos will stop.
    What do I have to do to get it stable, my mem is running on 1.85V as described by kingston and I raised the NB by .025V, now 1.275V and on 2980Mhz it's rocksolid, no errrors after 5 hours of orthos.
    Do i have to raise the Vcore or something else, any comment is welkom
    Thanks in advance

  • MOVED: P6N SLI Platinum [1.4] + DDR2-800 Transcend aXeRAM TX800QLJ-2GK : compatible ?

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  • MOVED: P6N SLI Platinum - safe North Bridge voltage

    This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Modding Corner.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=114252.0

    Thank you as it took care of my occasional lockup while gaming _ 

  • What the most stable quality 4gb (2x2gb) memory for the P6n SLi Platinum?

    Hi,
    I'm looking for the most stable and very good quality 4gb of ram for the P6N sli platinum MB - what make does everyone recommend for this board?
    I note that Kingston value ram is mentioned on the Approved list but I wanted something faster than the valueram?
    Does anyone have either G.Skill or super talent and if so how do they work?  Any other makes that you can recommend?
    I know that there have been issue swith 4gb of ram for Xp/Vista 32 bit systems but from what I am reading hopefully the next bios should resolve this ...?
    Thanks as this is the only item that's holding up my build now !

    I don´t know whats the most stable 4GB solution is, I only can tell you, that I use Micron/Crucial mamory for years and never had any problems.
    Actually in my new P6N-SLI Platinum are working 4 1GB dimms of crucial value ram ddr2-667 without problems.
    There is a new bois version 1.22 for the platinum which solved the 4GB problem of earlier bios versions.
    That was a bios problem and not a problem of the ram.
    Manufacturer as Gskill on their GBHZ6400 modules and OCZ on their 1066 SLI modules are using the same Micron chips called D9GMH which are on my values.
    They have great potential above the rated 667 speed. Cause i´m coming from germany and at the moment the prices of memory here are very cheap, a lot of people are thinking about upgrading their memory.
    All what I read about here in germany G.Skill, Mushkin(very expensive), OCZ, A-data, TeamGroup are the most reliable rams
    when it comes to high speeds and low latency modules.
    At least I recommend the Crucial Ballistix ddr800 if you are not able to handle special settings in the motherboard bios.
    And of course there are coming 2GB modules from most of the manufacturers, so you only need 2 modules for 4GB.
    It´s your choice...
    greetings from germany
    gonzos-revenge

  • Followup-- MSI P6N SLI Platinum does not work with E8400

    I am just following up like I said I would... and the *RMA'ed* E8400 still fails to post with a BIOS updated (v1.6) P6N SLI Platinum. It works fine with an E4500... but not the E8400. MSI really shouldn't say it's compatible when it's not. I am going to send the board back to Directron and replace it with the new Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3L. Very unhappy with MSI right now and probably won't buy from them again. I'm going to stick with another gigabyte for now. Anything I can do before sending it back tonight? I am very disappointed, especially because this really is a perfect board for me.

    You can drop MSI an email to see if you are able to get an engineering BIOS to try out.
    >>How to contact MSI.<<

  • P6n sli platinum NB fan -included or not

    hello all
    First post
     -been viewing the site for ocing tips and such, currently running my p6n sli platinum with a e4300 @ 2.8ghz on stock colling and stock voltage, thanks to all that posted about bios settings etc. But thats neither here nor there.
    But heres my problem:
    So i didnt get a NB fan in my mobo box.. but a google on p6n sli platinum northbridge fan hits TONS of resellers and reviews of the board all saying its in there.
    *and by tons i mean almost every result for pages..
    so i called msi and they told me they dont make one.. then they said they make it for other boards and it fits this one, but it doesnt come with the board.. then they told me they did make them but dont stock them.. then they told me its an optional item and it can be ordered for 7$ plus shipping. So i told them that all the review sites and resellers say its there and they just said, no, its option and its 7$ plus shipping and that is their "final answer".
    So... Did everyone get a fan or not? i realy want to know whats going on, newegg states that its part of the accessories, but since it doesnt list it as an accessory on msis official msicomputer.com site they tell me its not included and they know that its not because its not on the site. (for the record none of their boards list removable nb fans on the site and i know of a few that DO have it) I just want to see whats going on here.
    So to all p6n sli platinum owners: Did you get a NB fan in your retail package?
    Thanks

    Quote from: ugzz on 09-June-07, 01:54:19
    hello all
    First post
     -been viewing the site for ocing tips and such, currently running my p6n sli platinum with a e4300 @ 2.8ghz on stock colling and stock voltage, thanks to all that posted about bios settings etc. But thats neither here nor there.
    But heres my problem:
    So i didnt get a NB fan in my mobo box.. but a google on p6n sli platinum northbridge fan hits TONS of resellers and reviews of the board all saying its in there.
    *and by tons i mean almost every result for pages..
    so i called msi and they told me they dont make one.. then they said they make it for other boards and it fits this one, but it doesnt come with the board.. then they told me they did make them but dont stock them.. then they told me its an optional item and it can be ordered for 7$ plus shipping. So i told them that all the review sites and resellers say its there and they just said, no, its option and its 7$ plus shipping and that is their "final answer".
    So... Did everyone get a fan or not? i realy want to know whats going on, newegg states that its part of the accessories, but since it doesnt list it as an accessory on msis official msicomputer.com site they tell me its not included and they know that its not because its not on the site. (for the record none of their boards list removable nb fans on the site and i know of a few that DO have it) I just want to see whats going on here.
    So to all p6n sli platinum owners: Did you get a NB fan in your retail package?
    Thanks
    Mine came with one. I used it for a day and yanked it. It is WAY too loud - like louder than my case fan, CPU fan and GPU fan combined. You'd have to be stone cold deaf for me to recommend this cooler. It really is that bad.

  • P6N SLI Platinum - ERROR - not enough space to copy PCI option rom

    Can Someone Help Me with this Problem?
    I have P6N SLI Platinum motherboard, after I plug in two INLINE Silicon Image 4xSata PCI Raid adapter (Sil-3114) bios is displaying Error message - ERROR - not enough space to copy PCI option rom
    I have the lastest BIOS..
    Is there eny cure for this Problem?

    Quote from: kakalake7 on 24-March-07, 04:34:46
    Can Someone Help Me with this Problem?
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  • MOVED: MSI K8N SLI PLATINUM NOT OVERCLOCK FRIENDLY AS PROMISED

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    MSI K8N SLI PLATINUM NOT OVERCLOCK FRIENDLY AS PROMISED

    Quote from: ALFA on 25-April-05, 10:09:30
    This mobo is good but its false advertisment to call it overclock friendly.
    People are having problems getting ther FSB over 220 and this is a overclocking mobo.
    MSI K8N SLI PLATINUM (really disappointed over the mobo)
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    Dear Friend don't get angry too quickly. I also have a socket 939 Athlon 3000+ Winchester. In start MSI K8N SLI Platinum was not allowing me to OC more than 220FSB in BIOS. Although in Windows I can OC it to 2.16 GHZ with NVidia NTune. It's 240FSB. You are facing the same problem that I was facing. Its 219MHZ Bug for Winchester CPUs.
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  • MSI P6N SLI Platinum + E6850 + 533Mhz (PC-4200) RAM?

    Hi,
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    Thanks.

    I am not sure if the Nforce Chipset/Memory Controller is able to support a memory bus speed that is lower than FSB Clock Speed. Intel Chipset usually can't do that (1:1 usually being the minimum ratio supported).  However, on your board, the memory speed is not directly tied to the FSB Clock Speed and can be adjusted independently, so the situation may be different.  The bottom line is:  I can't tell you for sure if it will work or not and therefore suggest to simply test it and see what happens.
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    If it will run, how much performance loss would there be compared to buying PC-6400 800MHz RAM?
    With the memory bus running slower than the Front Side Bus, there will be definately be a performance difference that is not insignificant.

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