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yOu needseperate drivers for NV raid and Sil raid.
you need seperate drivers for xp and 64 bit xp
msi diamond plus driver page.
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_detail.php?UID=710&kind=1
Nv raid
xp64
javascript:void(window.open('/program/support/download/dld/spt_dld_file_record.php?folder=2&kind=1&name=NVRAID_XP64bit.zip','open','width=550,height=250,scrollbars=yes,resizable=no'))
xp
javascript:void(window.open('/program/support/download/dld/spt_dld_file_record.php?folder=2&kind=1&name=NVRAID_32bit(XP).zip','open','width=550,height=250,scrollbars=yes,resizable=no'))
sil
xp64bit
javascript:void(window.open('/program/support/download/dld/spt_dld_file_record.php?folder=2&kind=1&name=Sil3132WHQL(64bit).zip','open','width=550,height=250,scrollbars=yes,resizable=no'))
xp
javascript:void(window.open('/program/support/download/dld/spt_dld_file_record.php?folder=2&kind=1&name=Sil3132_NM3001.zip','open','width=550,height=250,scrollbars=yes,resizable=no'))
save apropriate drivers to the floppy disk provided. mark on the disk which version they are and when they were released.
1st enable all sata devices in bios. Enable NV raid and sil raid in bios if nessisary.
2nd set boot priority to dvd/cd.
3 save and exit
4 put in xp/xp64 bit install disk
5 as it boots up the lower left hand screen will say "hit f6 for additional drivers" or something similar. Hit f6
6 press S to load drivers from the floppy.
7 put correct disk in.
8 Select the nessisary drivers. For NVraid there are 2 drivers to load from the disk. I did it by loading (1) then (2)
9 It will eventually reboot. when it does hit f10 to enter nvraids config. Set up your raid set up. exit out
10 continue with xp/xp64 bit install.
I've used sil in the past and it was nearly identicle. Have fun

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Just built a new rig with the K8N Diamond Plus and am very pleased with the board -- worked great from first power up and with a little BIOS tweaking I have no trouble getting a 50% overclock from my dual core Opteron 170. No headaches at all, unlike my previous experiences with Abit boards.
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TimeReaper,
The problems your are talking about are not uncommon with this MS-7220. The BIOS Clear Circuit physically has problems and that is not something they are going fix with a BIOS upgrade.
The BIOS Clear Circuit actually trashing the values stored in the CMOS by not doing a complete clearing of the CMOS is causing the problem. What leaves trash for parameters, for the BIOS to use when rebooting.
Let give you an example that fits your case. You can set the BIOS to turn the system on at any give time and date. So, if the trash in CMOS is in those parameters storage location. Therefore, whatever trash value gets stored in the locations, as a dated and time, will turn the computer on at that time. So, you could of had the computer come on in the meddle of the night two week later. Now, think of all the functions the BIOS have and how many weird things people are having and do not know why. There is one guy that is a regular on the Forum how has been fighting a problem I know is caused by trash in the BIOS CMOS, but Strick and I have ask him to do a good CMOS clearing and he just will not do it. I even wrote out in great deal the over night CMOS clear procedure I use. It is a pain in the ass, but some times, I have too use it. I just had to use it, upgraded V3.09 using short CMOS Clear and had no problem. Used the short procedure again when upgrading to V3.0A and everything when to hell, had to finally use the long overnight procedure and reinstall Windows to get computer to run right again.
NoBS, when your computer goes BOOO during the night just plain it o MSI.
Roger
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WANTED! - List of IRQs and Hardware for K8N Diamond Plus?

Hi there!
I'm trying to find out what hardware shares IRQs on the MSI K8N Diamond Plus motherboard.
I want to use an X-Fi card in the bottom (orange) PCI slot, and 2x 7800GTX cards in the PCI-Express x16 slots and would like to know if any of the devices will share IRQ's with onboard hardware.
You can list your IRQs by running msinfo32 - start, run, msinfo32 [enter], then click expand the following item in the tree System Summary -> Hardware Resources -> IRQs.
You can export the IRQ's in msinfo32, make sure the IRQ list is displayed, then click file/export, then save to a text file. Open the text file with notepad and copy and paste your results to your reply below.
I'm trying to find out whether an MSI K8N Diamond Plus will have less conflicts or less important conflicts than a ASUS A8N32-SLI.

There are 4 PCI IRQs called INTA#, INTB#, INTC# and INTD#.
These INTx# are interrupts and are level sensitive, this means that the electrical singnaling allows for them to be shared among all PCI cards. All single device/ function PCI cards that use only 1 interrupt must use INTA# as this is one of the rules in the PCI spec. If there are additional devices within a chip or on-board a card then these additional devices can use INTB#~INTD#, since there are very few multifubtion PCI boards (none that I know of right off my head) this means that most or all devices will use INTA#.
With that said; you do not really need to worry about hard wired INTA#~INTD# at board level.
If you are using Win XP I would not even worry about IRQs as Windows uses "Virtual IRQ routing" which simply means Windows XP will assing IRQ to each device and XP handles this extremly well.

Adapter cable for K8N Diamond Plus PCIE cable?

I guess the K8N Diamon Plus was made before standards were settled, since it has the oldish IDE/Molex power connector for PCIE cards. That while Power Supplies now use the standard connector. Of course there are molex connectors as well on the PS cables, but many power supplies are split into 2 or 4 channels and you're better off using as many channels as possible.
The problem is: I can't find any adapter cable with (female) PCIE --> (male) Molex... I can find cables with one male PCIE and two Molex (don't remember if they were male or female), but not the right kind. I would look more closely now, when buying, and I now know about PS with split/combined settings - but the two PS I have are both "not right" for the Diamond Plus.
Any help with such cables? I'm in Stockholm, Sweden, so something in Europe would be preferred.

Yes, it's a "FSP Epsilon 700 FX700-GLN"
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http://www.fsp-group.com.tw/english/1_product/2_detail.asp?mainid=1&fid=98&proid=462

PATA RAID in MSI K8N Diamond Plus?

I bought this motherboard to upgrade to a pci-e video card. I had IDE raid working with my last mobo (K8N Neo 2 Platinum), but will not be detected in this board. When I enable nVidia raid, no ide ports are listed in the raid section. However, the specs for this board indicate that ide raid is supported (shown both on product specs online, and in the manual). Also, every discription I see for this board on different online sales companies, also indicate that IDE raid is supported. Is there anyway I can get a confirmation on this, and perhaps some help on how to enable IDE raid?
Thanks
Jeff

Well, finally got a response from MSI. Not good news though... :( Their reply is as follows:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for contacting MSI Technical Support!
With regards for your concern, this board does not support IDE Raid. Please refer to the SATA spec from the link below:
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=710
• NV RAID supports 4 SATA II ports(SATA 1 to 4). Transfer rate is up to 300MB/s.
• Silicon Image's SATA RAID supports another 2 SATA II ports. (SATA 5 and 6)
Please feel free to let us know if you still have any further issues or inquiries.
Best regards,
MSI Technical Support
2006-6-19
So,I guess that answers my question...
Thanks for the help guys.
Lizard_King

MOVED: Need Guidance To Overclock K8N Diamond Plus

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Quote from: bose.subhasis on 26-February-07, 22:44:05
well i scaring to give much load. the only things i done is running IE7,firefox,utorrent.shareaza and media player 11 running at the same time. nothing else. while doing this the temperature touching 54-57. as u said it should not cross 55 under load. so am i thinking wht should happen while compressing or decompressing a large size of rar file.i noticed while using compression or utility cpu process always near 100% usage. so wht should i do at this stage.
improve CPU cooling system. re seat CPU,(ensure CPU makes good contact with heatsink) apply new thermal paste, but do not put too much paste!!
replace CPU cooler with better one if need. add extra FANs to the case to improve airflow, re-arrange cables in the case too.(ensure they are not obstacle to the airflow)
get Orthos and test your system. https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=103598.msg760534#msg760534
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3.0A BIOS for K8N Diamond Plus

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It's v3.0A, 492kb, dated 3/21/2006.
Downloaded it this morning without checking it, thinking it was the 3.09 BIOS and wanting to test the problem people reported with the Marvell ethernet controller. Turns out it was the 3.0A bios and the Marvell controller shows up fine in Windows Device Manager. So, anyone having that problem with 3.09 should check this out...
In addition, I'm pretty certain the 300HTT limit has been removed too (I'm sure I tested at 305 this morning, although I wasn't stable anyway).

TimeReaper,
The problems your are talking about are not uncommon with this MS-7220. The BIOS Clear Circuit physically has problems and that is not something they are going fix with a BIOS upgrade.
The BIOS Clear Circuit actually trashing the values stored in the CMOS by not doing a complete clearing of the CMOS is causing the problem. What leaves trash for parameters, for the BIOS to use when rebooting.
Let give you an example that fits your case. You can set the BIOS to turn the system on at any give time and date. So, if the trash in CMOS is in those parameters storage location. Therefore, whatever trash value gets stored in the locations, as a dated and time, will turn the computer on at that time. So, you could of had the computer come on in the meddle of the night two week later. Now, think of all the functions the BIOS have and how many weird things people are having and do not know why. There is one guy that is a regular on the Forum how has been fighting a problem I know is caused by trash in the BIOS CMOS, but Strick and I have ask him to do a good CMOS clearing and he just will not do it. I even wrote out in great deal the over night CMOS clear procedure I use. It is a pain in the ass, but some times, I have too use it. I just had to use it, upgraded V3.09 using short CMOS Clear and had no problem. Used the short procedure again when upgrading to V3.0A and everything when to hell, had to finally use the long overnight procedure and reinstall Windows to get computer to run right again.
NoBS, when your computer goes BOOO during the night just plain it o MSI.
Roger
When submitting a problem, include a complete list of your system components; include part numbers, all Power Supply Voltages, and their output ratings. It is almost impossible to estimate what your problem is without knowing something about it.

K8N Diamond Plus

Beta BIOS for K8N Diamond Plus (MS-7220, PCB 1.0)
BIOS Sign-on message: MSI Project A7220NMS V1.34 04/23/07 (Date: 04/23/2007)
Attachment name: A7220NMSv134.zip
Make and ensure PC is stable before proceed. Remove any OC temporary if you have.
Use Beta or Modded BIOSes at own risk!
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Hello,
I just installed the bios 1.34 on my K8N Diamond Plus MB. Everything went ok with the flash USB utility program.
Has anyone had trouble Disabling PCI ... and/or SATA ... Speed spectrum?
Everytime I try to disable them the computer freezes and restarts.
I did unplug the power cable and cleared the cmos by pressing the clear cmos button on board and all that good stuff.
Granted it's a beta Bios but just wanted to know if anyone else having that problem.
Sorry for bring this old topic back up. Didn't know if I should start another topic or posted in here. So please be kind
Bluephoenix

K8N Diamond Plus SiI 3132 WinXP x64 non-RAID drivers?

Hi
I'm looking for non-RAID drivers for the SiI 3132 on my K8N Diamond Plus for WinXP x64 (I managed to fine the x32 ones and they work fine so I know it's not the drives or the moboard. I tried the drivers on MSI's website.
I've searched around the forum and followed the leads onto planetamd64 and the Asus website for them, but to no avail.
To be precise, I have selected non-RAID in the BIOS, and the drives to show up on on the POST screen, but do not appear in Win 64; there is the classic exclamation mark in the device manager for a 'Mass Storage Device'. I don't want to concatenate the drives in RAID mode, so I did not try booting with that selected in the BIOS lest it destroy the stuff I have on them.
[I miss the simple JBOD option in the 3114...]
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bn

Hi all,
I solved the problem.
You won't find the drivers under the drivers section of SiI's website but you will in the Knowledge Base. Look under Serial ATA | COntrollers | SiI3132, you'll find article 11043 'SATA 64 bit Windows IDE driver - released' dated 8/19/05. Click under that and you'll find a file 3132_win64_idrv_1004_logo.zip. It's what you need.
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bn

I WANT DRIVERS FOR MY K8N Diamond Plus

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Which do you need, that aren't supplied by Windows 7 itself?
Vista drivers may work if something refuses to work without special drivers:
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K8N Diamond Plus' Audio drivers 4 Vista RC1???

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K8N Diamond Plus + Vista upgrade issues + Memory

When I go to install Vista Business , I receive an error before the install saying that my motherboard is Non-ACPI compliant. I went into the bios and and made sure that all ACPI settings were turned on. Also I installed 2 more gigs about a month ago and only see 3 gigs on post instead of the 4 that is installed. I tried to update my BIOS using the MSI utility but received a memory error saying it can detect the correct amount. I ran MEMtest and it passed .Here are my system specs:
K8n Diamond Plus - Bios ver 1.0
AMD Ath 64 x2 4800 toledo
4 gigs of Corsair XMS DDR433 3500LLPRO
2 x EVGA 7950 GT KO Superclocked 512mb
WD Raptor 74 ( OS)
WD SE16 320 gb (storage)
Plextor 18x
PC Power and Cooling Turbo Cool 510 SLI
XP SP2

Quote from: iampiglet on 02-February-07, 23:18:28
When I go to install Vista Business , I receive an error before the install saying that my motherboard is Non-ACPI compliant. I went into the bios and and made sure that all ACPI settings were turned on. Also I installed 2 more gigs about a month ago and only see 3 gigs on post instead of the 4 that is installed. I tried to update my BIOS using the MSI utility but received a memory error saying it can detect the correct amount. I ran MEMtest and it passed .Here are my system specs:
K8n Diamond Plus - Bios ver 1.0
AMD Ath 64 x2 4800 toledo
4 gigs of Corsair XMS DDR433 3500LLPRO
2 x EVGA 7950 GT KO Superclocked 512mb
WD Raptor 74 ( OS)
WD SE16 320 gb (storage)
Plextor 18x
PC Power and Cooling Turbo Cool 510 SLI
XP SP2
I have the same motherboard with 4GB Ram. I had to enable the memory hole in the memory configuration of the bios for it to see the full 4GB. However, Windows 32-bit will not show the full 4GB ram since 32-bit addressing limit is 4GB and all your peripherals have to be included like vid card memory, etc. So don't beat your head against your desk once you get your bios seeing the 4GB and Windows 32-bit doesn't. My Vista gives 2.8GB ram of my 4GB, some get more, but I know I have two video cards with 768MB ram also. I'm using 1.2 bios.
Incidently, I ordered an OEM Vista X64, it will be interesting to see if it sees all my memory since 64-bit can go up to enormous addressing ranges.
Good Luck

K8N DIAMOND PLUS RAID 0+1 Question

I have K8N Diamond Plus due tomorrow as the base for the new system I am building. In addition I have 4 Western Digital 320GB SATA drives with 16MB buffers on the way to serve as my storage. My question is this, I would like to set the drives up in a bootable RAID 0+1 array. In fact I would like to have the ability to multi-boot from the array. Is this possible? If so, it would be greatly appreciated to hear recommendations on partioning the array. I would like to dual boot for sure and possibly add a third OS.
Thank you in advance,
--Sarge

like syar said, it will show up just as one harddrive on your machine. that means that you can do with it whatever you are able to do with 1 harddrive: partition, multi-boot etc. since this is your first 0+1 array, i wish you good luck. you're gonna have fun with it, i know i did with my first array (took me 4 hours to figure out what's what, but hey, there wasn't any MSI forum at that time )

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Quote from: TimeReaper on 15-February-06, 09:15:17
I know this board can reach 300+ by reviews by Tom's Hardware. But I was wondering how I could get my FSB up there? I can't seem to get past the hurtle at 270. Anything above this will make the system fail to start up and I have to clear the BIOS again.
I lowered the HT to the equivalent of 3X, and CPU Multiplier to 8X using a venice core 3500+. I even tried adding voltage to the HT. I'm wondering if I'm missing something in this equation that stops me from getting 300+ FSB? The overclockable items are too many and unexplained.
If someone could spread some light on what else needs to be done, please tell me.
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MSI K8N Diamond Plus
AMD64 3500+ Venice
OCZ DDR600 Platinum Elite
520 OCZ Powerstream
2x Samsung 200G@Raid 0
Zalman CNPS 9500 LED
Sapphire GTO2
Hi dude,
I have the similar problem as well. Sounds like you are in the bad shape, but yeah, try to loose your RAM settings. First, all settings auto seem to be good, but it's actually not the case. You have to set TRC and TRFC as higher than 12 and 14. I am seeting those to be 14, 18, and it seems to be working great. It will be better to set the burst length as 4 beats. I don't like this board coz I can't set the drive length to be weak instead of normal detected by the Windows. My system can post, but I got problems of playing 3D demos and games, which looks like it's the problem of motherboard. Not mature enough.
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AMD Athlon64 3700+ @ 2.7GHz
OCZ Platinum Elite DDR600 2.5-4-4-10 Dual Channel
Leadtek PX6800GT @ 425/1200 at 2nd PCIe slot
2 x WD 120GB 7200RPM + Samsung 160GB HD

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I am not able to find any PSU that has 24 pin, 8 pin and 4 pin power connectors ... do you have to get them custom made or something? I am in Switzerland and it is hard to track these things down if you do not speak the language.
This is the page which I am using to try and find a compatible PSU:
http://www.stegcomputer.ch/browse.asp?cat=376
I think the Spire Rocketeer VI should work but am not sure.
Can anybody recommend a PSU that is compatible with this board? Please.

Quote from: russellmrgn on 27-March-06, 20:51:26
Off topic.
Kenito443,
I see you have the Stacker830, was looking at that case myself. How do you find it performance / quality wise?
Russell
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