MS 7360 P35 Neo F V1.00 Capacitors

Just saw another thread on another board where this guys P35 had started playing up because the capacitors started bulging next to the CPU. Searching google images there are a number of P35 board images with Polymer caps fitted next to the CPU (High quality) and some with Electrolytics (some good some bad). My board has blue Electrolytics (not bulging) does anyone know the Make and Series of these caps so I can look them up, or if anyone has an old P35 v1 with blue caps lying around could they see the make of them mines all screwed in and dont want to disturb it. Having just repaired two two year old routers with bulging Caps that kept rebooting I was wondering about my motherboard. Thanks.

If your capacitors are not bulging, and you have no problems with your board, then you have nothing to worry about, so please stop looking for a problem that is not there.

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Ms-7360 P35 Neo wo't boot with full 8GB DDR2

Let's begin with me stating my problem:
I recently bought these ddr2 modules: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_ddr2_pc2_6400_vista_performance_gold_4gb_dual_channel (2x2GB OCZ Gold PC2-6400)
I already had 2x2gb Patriot ddr2 (http://www.patriotmemory.com/products/detailp.jsp?prodline=5&catid=2&prodgroupid=38&id=658&type=1) installed on my mainboard (ms-7360 P35 Neo).
Now i can't boot Windows 7 64-bit with the full 8GB memory, it gives a blue screen or just keeps looping the boot sequence. If i use 6 GB my rig works, but is still a bit unstable.
I have tried placing the new memory modules in another rig and they work. I also tried swapping the modules:
A1 + B1: Patriot memory
A2 + B2: OCZ memory ---> doesn't work, turn out in a blue screen
A1 + B1: OCZ memory
A2 + B2: Patriot memory --> this doesn't work, because i it has something to do with BIOS remembering previous setup.
A1 + B1: Patriot Memory
A2: OCZ memory module 1 --> works, but when i was loading files to a separate hdd i got the blue screen.
A1 + B1: Patriot Memory
A2: OCZ memory module 2 --> works too, but like above it's only 6GB and i want the full 8GB.
A1 + B1: Patriot Memory
B2: OCZ memory module 1 --> works
A1 + B1:Patriot Memory
B2: OCZ memory module 2 --> works
Oh, i almost forgot to say this: During the boot i also see that, when all 4 slots are full, i see 8GB
Now if anyone can help me get the full 8GB working, I'd be a very happy person

Get all 4 matching modules. It works when you have 3 of them installed because they would be in single channel mode and single channel can tolerate miss-matched RAM much better than dual channel can. 2.2V Patriot 4-4-4-12, 1.8V OCZ CL 5-5-5-18

MS-7360 (P35 NEO-F) bios ver 1.10 + INTEL Q8400 CPU

hello
i cant find q8400 in the supported cpu list for this mainboard, however the q8300 cpu is in the list
i just need to make sure what 7360 (1.xx) is supported q8400 cpu, it is really weird - MB support almost all quads, but not q8400
upd.
is there any way to get codes of supported processors directly from the MB BIOS?
I ordered a processor from the store and until tomorrow I need either pay or cancel my purchase.

Quote from: Namistai on 20-January-11, 11:25:04
ok.
MS-7360 bios ver 1.1A (1.10) supports q8400. Everything fine, thanks.
Thanks for reporting back.

P35 Neo-FI CPU compatability?

Can anyone tell me if the P35 NEO-FI mainboard is compatible with Q9400?

Quote from: Jack the Newbie on 08-March-09, 21:20:56
Ah, I see. They have messed up that other list then, skipping the v1.xx-BIOS Releases and/or somebody forgot to update it properly:
http://global.msi.eu/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=1215&maincat_no=1&orderby=cpu_name%20ASC#menu
Yep, there are two types of MS-7360, one of them are using BIOS 1.xx, other one is using BIOS 2.xx.
Model MS-7360 ==> P35 Neo-F/P35 Neo-FI/G33 Neo-F , using BIOS 1.xx
Model MS-7360 ==> P35 Neo-F/P35 Neo-FI/G33 Neo-F , using BIOS 2.xx
At MSI web, as P35 Neo-FI is shown only the second one who use BIOS 2.xx
P35 Neo-FI who use BIOS 1.xx is named at MSI web as G33 Neo:
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=1224&maincat_no=1#menu
1.A0:
P35 Neo-F/P35 Neo-FI/G33 Neo-F (MS-7360) V1.10 BIOS Release
1. This is AMI BIOS release
2. This BIOS fixes the following problem of the previous version:
- Update CPU Micro Code.
- Fixed BIOS report incorrect CPU ratio during POST.
3. 2008/11/11

MSI P35 Neo-F (MS-7360): Computer randomly freezes while playing games

Hi there,
I have reached the end of my technical knowledge right now and I'm not even sure if this area of the forum is appropriate. The problem:
While playing higher-end games like Crysis 2, Anno 1404, Mass Effect 2 etc. my computer randomly freezes and the last few milliseconds of sound are being looped on my speakers (kind of like a buzzing sound).
By "freezing" I mean that my computer becomes unresponsive to any action other than pressing the Reset-Button or holding down the Power-Up-Button (no reaction to Ctrl+Alt+Del, Alt+F4, Alt+Tab, no mouse movement... you get it).
There's no exact timing as to when these freezes occur. The fastest freeze happened after less than a minute of playing a game, slowes one (just today after switching to my newer case with better cooling) took about 2 hours.
This freeze only occurs while my System is under load. No freezes while browsing the web, using office programs, listening to music or watching videos.
System Specs:
Mainboard: MSI P35 Neo-F (MSI-7360)
CPU: Intel Core2Quad Q6600 @2.4GHz
RAM: 4x 1GB DDR2-800 Corsair XMS2
Graphics: Gainward GeForce GTX 560 Ti, 1GB GDDR5 VRAM
PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 620W (upgraded from Xilence XP600, 600W)
New CPU Cooler: Arctic Freezer 13 Pro (upgraded from OEM Intel Boxed Cooler)
New Case: Zalman Z9 Plus w/ 4x 120 mm Fans (Upgraded from a Case with only 1x 250mm side Fan)
2 Western Digital HDD (1x 2TB, 1x320 GB)
1 DVD Reader/Burner (unimportant for that error I guess)
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
2 Screens: 1x 24" Asus VS248H and 1x 21" LG Flatron Wide W2240T
Since this error is bugging me for quite a while now and since this is not the first forum I'm trying to get help from, here's a list of steps i already took to get rid of it, obviously to no good use:
reinstalled games where the freeze occurred
updated all Drivers (including cleaning old versions in safe mode; also tried older drivers)
updated BIOS to v1.A0
Reinstalled Windows
bought new Case and CPU Cooler to improve Air Flow/Cooling
checked Seating of all components (took out, cleaned, reapplied thermal grease where neccessary, re-inserted)
cleaned old case of dust (obviously no problem in the new case, which is 2 days "old")
ran 7 sequences of Memtes86+ without any errors
ran Prime95 without any errors for about 45 Minutes
ran Furmark for 15 Minutes under full load (burn-in test) without any problems, even though my graphics card hit the 100°C frequency-cut level
ran Furmark and Prime95 simultaneously without any problems
took records of component temperatures and system voltages without noticing anything unusual (at least not after i switched to the newer PSU, which is about 1 Month old - yet didn't resolve the problem)
tested with cyclic removal of 1 RAM device to further rule out RAM malfunction
tested with only 2 RAM devices in dual channel mode (Slots 1 and 3)
tried to reduce RAM clock (800 MHz --> 667 MHz) to no avail
checked S.M.A.R.T. values of HDDs, no issues reported
tested without any background programs
raised/lowered voltages to RAM, CPU and Chipset in BIOS to increase logic circuit stability/decrease heat production
I need to mention: After I transferred my system to the new case, i was able to play longer than average compared to my old case. So I am guessing that improper cooling was part of the problem, yet improving cooling obviously didn't resolve it.
Since these freezes are really annoying and nobody could help me resolve this so far, I'm hoping to find some new ways of narrowing down the problem or even getting rid of it here.
Regards
Sebb

Quote from: Bernhard on 10-July-12, 13:15:30
Lets be realistic. A system with a 560TI is recommended to have a around 31Amps under full load, a CX500 would be sufficient.
Have you monitored your CPU and memory utilisation ?
As suggested before, test the GPU in another computer to see if the behaviour is the same.
Whew, I thought for a second there that my common sense had left me when I saw that 60-Amp-Post ^^
Yes, I monitored CPU and RAM usage, there is no recognizeable pattern to be seen and it almost never happens under full load.
I will see if a friend of mine can test my GPU on his computer, and I will test it underclocked right away.
Though one more question regarding that: Should I only underclock GPU Core Clock or both Core and RAM clock?

Multiplier Problem: P35 Neo-F (7360) + e8500 Rev.E0.

Quote from: francis511 on 31-December-08, 02:28:18
I bought an e8500 (eo stepping) and the 9.5 multiplier option is unavailable in the bios of my board. I am running bios 1.9 and neither it nor 1.1a solved this problem. When I tried bios 1.8 , the board refused to boot until I swapped back to another chip.
I have the same problem with a P35 Neo-F (7360) whith a e8500 Rev.E0.
Initially, with native bios v1.7, after assembled the system, it doesn't come ever at the bios . It crashes at splash screen (no Bios, no F11 choice).
I make a update of bios with a "desperate" Ctrl+home at version 1.9, but the bios give a "Cmos checksum error".
However, I succeed to installed the s.o. (win xp sp2) and finally I succeed to flash the bios by usb device.
Now, i enable EIST through the control panel->Minimal Power Management but the multiplier don't increase over 9x in the bios options.
How can i do?
Thanks
P.S. I'm sorry for my little english!

Update your BIOS to the latest Version .
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<

P35 Neo-F

Beta BIOS for P35 Neo-F (MS-7360, PCB 1.0) BIOS ver. V1.1B7
BIOS Sign-on message: A7360IMS V1.1B7 051807 (Date: 05/18/2007)
Attachment name: P35 Neo-F V1.1B7.zip
Make and ensure PC is stable before proceed. Remove any OC if you have it.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: uid313 on 07-June-07, 22:05:29
Where is the changelog?
I see no reason to do the risky process of flashing to a new BIOS, especially a beta BIOS, if there is nothing to motivate me why, if there is no reason todo so, what does this version do? What does it improve? What does it change?
There is no descriptions on the Beta versions..

P35 Neo Combo F woes

Hi all.
I am new to this forum so I hope I don't repeat an old topic (I have looked for this problem and don't see it specifically).
Basically, I built a system for a brother 2 yrs ago using this MoBo with an Intel Quad 6550 and DDR2 800. It worked fine for him until one day it just went into an endless cycle of starting and stopping, fans roaring but no boot up. Long story made short, he had it worked on by some professionals in the Columbus, Oh area and after upgrading the bios to 1.3 and swapping RAM(which didn't work), they sold him a new Intel MoBo.
Well, I now have this Mobo (because I'm stubborn) in my rig and everytime I upgrade software or install a new component, it freaks. But, I don't get the 'cycle' that I've read about. In fact, I wish I did. I could deal with that. What it does for me is nothing but run the fans. No HD accessing, no beeping, no post; nothing unless I turn off PS, pull the plug, and repeat until it will post, acknowledge the HD and boot up. There is no set pattern to what will work either. I have pulled the cord, discharged the capacitors, reset CMOS, and had nothing happen. What really puzzles me (even more) is that when Windows restarts after maintenance or if I restart manually, the computer powers down completely and starts up again from scratch, maybe. Sometimes when I let it set overnight, it will start up after the initial 'stutter.'
When it boots up, it runs fine with default CMOS settings until powered down. Sometimes it cycles once and takes off, other times not. I have gotten no satisfaction from MSI other than 'send it in with $35 and we'll see what we can do.' What I'm about to do is buy an Asus board and use this one as a Frisbee, but I do like it when it works........
Here is what I've got
-Intel E6300 1.86 GHZ Core 2 duo
-MSI 7365 P35 Neo Combo F Bios V 1.7
-(2) Corsair DDR2 800 CM2X-1024-6400C4 (same memory sticks I originally used for my bro, I have swapped them with 2 Corsair DDR2 800 CM2X1024-6400C5DHX and it makes no difference)
-Sapphire ATI Radeon 3870 (512k DDR4) vid card (My bro had ATI 1950 pro)
-WD 1600 AAJS-00PSA0 SATA HD
-HP CD Writer + 8100
-Toshiba DVD Rom SD-M1712
-Win XP Pro (32 bit) SP 3. All SPs installed from downloads, not cds or dvds
-PSU OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W with 2 25A 12V rails
Sorry to ramble so much, I hope what I've said makes some sense. I'm a retired auto tech, not a computer tech :-)
Thanks, Bob

Hello and welcome,
im normally not recommending this, but is 1.3 the latest bios onboard?
If so, might wanna update bios and see if that helps, there were some issues with powering down, memorycompatibility and other stuff.
Read here on how to do it safely:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=113295.0
If this is your board:
http://global.msi.eu/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=&cat3_no=&prod_no=1216
then look also here for biosfiles and other stuff that might come in handy, be sure to get the latest bios file, it incorporates all previous fixes.
DONT use LiveUpdate, M-Flash or any other windows based biosupdating program, cause that might wreck your board.
Use the tool provided or via cd/dvd, read here:
http://www.biosflash.com/e/bios-boot-cd.htm

P35 Neo - XP Pro install fatal error

Hello
I have partially duplicated my post since the problem is different from the original thread.
But first....
MOBO - P35 Neo - MS-7360
CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750
BIOS - V1.5
MEM - 4 x 1Gb 800Mhz DDR2
HDD - 1 x 250 Gb Maxtor SATA II (I have 2 but only connecting 1 for install.)
VGA - NVidia 8600 GT
PSU - WinPower ATX 600L - 600W max
Optical - Emprex 8x CD/DVDRW
The motherboard package and RAM was bought from Novatech and was tested before I installed it. Full specs can be seen here
http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?MBB-P35675,
and I got them to double up on the RAM.
HDD was also from them.
The problem arises after the first phase of the XP PRO install. I have been using a new copy of XP PRO with SP2 to do the install and initailly things go as expected. I format and partition the drive to create a 50Gb drive for the XP install, which happens without incident, then the machine reboots. Following reboot, the Windows XP branded part of the installation begins, with the 'Collecting information', 'Dynamic Update' and the 'Preparing installation' boxes already checked. Below these, it says that 'Setup will complete in approximately :39 minutes'. About 30 secs into this process, a message box comes up with the following;
Fatal Error
An error has been encountered that prevents setup from continuing.
One of the components that Windows needs to continue setup could not be installed.
Incorrect function.
Clicking on the OK box takes you to the logfile, which reads;
Error:
Installation Failed: D:\I386\asms. Error Message : Incorrect function.
Fatal Error:
One of the components that Windows needs to continue setup could not be installed.
Incorrect function.
Pressing OK after this reboots the machine and we go round again.
Things that I have tried to fix this:
1. Removed RAM, tried it with 2 and 1 DIMMs
2. Changed the optical drive.
3. Burned another copy of XP with SP2 at slower speed to ensure it wasn't the CD.
4. Used another HDD with same specs.
5. Scoured these forums and the net to find an answer, but nothing clear cut has arisen. Or have I missed it?
There have been a few threads which mention putting extra drivers into the XP PRO SP2 .iso, but since I am using 1 drive on SATA1 as well as an XP PRO with SP2 disk, this does not appear to be required. I have used the standard settings in the BIOS. Can anyone shine some light on what I am doing wrong?
Thanks for reading!

Sounds like it may be a optical drive or a bad ISO. Seems like people are having issues using Nero and recommend using PowerISO. edit: I noticed you you are using an OEM CD so more than likely either a scratched CD, a bad drive or cable.
Read this: http://www.nocrash.com/ncbbs/msgs/1075.shtml

[SOLVED] P35 Neo - Slow boot

Hi,
On a P35 Neo, the computer takes a lot of time to boot (around 2mn to see the windows logo indicating that the OS is starting). When the windows logo appears, the start up times is normal.
It seems that it takes times to check devices then it's ok
I've checked my devices (hdd, mermory ..) no problems detected. May be a bios config.
Any help is welcome
Thanks
Config
Motherboard: MSI P35 Neo MS-7360
CPU: Core2 E7400
Memory: 2x 2Gb Corsair XMS2
PSU: Cosair TX750W
Video: MSI N260GTX (GForce GTX 260)
Drives: WD HDD 160Gb SATA, Samsung DVD player SATA

2 minutes is a lot of time for window to appear??
are memories in slot1 and slot3 ??
what is your bios latest or the first bios.
if memories in slot1&3 then go into bios then default setting click on it then click yes then save and exit then test.
if prob still persist then as wonka has suggested strip to bear, test, then add one hardware then test start time..and so on, from this you should be able to identify the hardware which is causing it.
if prob persist your last option is flashing bios safely

P35 Neo strangenesses at inclusion

MSI P35 Neo (MS-7360) Bios v1.2
Core 2 Duo E6420, 2133 MHz
GeIL DDR2-800 2x1024 (5-5-5-18(CL-RCD-RP-RAS)/23-42-3-6-3-3(RC-RFC-RRD-WR-WTR-RTP))
Video Asus EN8800GTS 320MB
2xHDD WD1600YS-01SHB1
Motheboard, аt start of system, before passage POST (about 1-2 seconds after inclusion) it is reloaded,
then start and it is normal work. As it to correct?
Excuse for my bad English.

Quote from: Frankenputer on 05-August-07, 09:38:41
Holy CRAP!!!! 16A on the +12V rail...That's likely your issue. You really need a PSU with at least 30A on a single +12Vrail PSU, or, for a multi-rail PSU, 19A on each +12V rail(20+A/rail is better(remember, this is for a multi-rail PSU)). You need to get a better PSU.
Help to choose:
CHIEFTEC 500W (CFT-500-A12S) +5V - 30A; +12V (1) - 11A, +12V (2) - 21A; +12V (3) - 12A, +5VSB - 2A; +3.3V - 28A
HIPER 580W (HNHPU4M580PU) +5V - 36A; +12V (1) - 20A; +12V (2) - 18A; +5VSB - 2.5A; +3.3V - 30A

P35 Neo-fi Problem with ATA/100 HDD

Hi bought a new systems a few days ago and I cant get the harddrive to work properly.
When trying to install either linux or windows no HDD can be found. But my bios detects the drive
right after the biosgraphicscreen.
This is my System:
MB: MSI P35 NEO-FI
CPU: INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q6600 2.4GHZ 8MB
MEM: CORSAIR 2GB DDR2 PC6400 XMS2 XTREME (2X1GB)
GRA: XFX GEFORCE 8800GTS 512MB PCI-E
DVD: SAMSUNG DVD±R/RW/RAM SATA
HDD: WESTERN DIGITAL CAVIAR SE16 500GB ATA/100 16MB
Any suggestions?
So the problem is that I cant install any OS since the HDD cant be found by OS.
Thanks!

Quote from: Jack the Newbie on 29-January-08, 23:05:31
The IDE port belongs to the Marvell Controller. There are no special Marvell drivers available.
sjosidan, which drivers did you try to integrate at the beginning of Windows Setup (F6+Floppy). If you have a P35 Neo - board (MS-7360 PCB v1.0) there is no need to integrate any drivers during setup. In this sense, every driver you try to integrate is the wrong driver.
I know you said, that the problem is the same with Windows XP and Linux. However, let's focus on Windows XP for now when it comes to OS Installation.
Does the XP Install-CD you are using include Service Pack 2?
Which BIOS-Version are you currently using? (It should be displayed on the POST Screen (A7360IMS v1.??))
The Bios version is 1.1.0.
I dont have a sp2 disc Ive read some similar posts on the forum and I think it will work with the sp2 disc.
During my reading on this forum I've come to the conclusion that in order to install a linux system supporting IDE I first have to install Xp sp2 and then flash bios. Before installing a linux dist. Is this correct?
I ordered a new SATA disc yesterday it arrives tomorrow so then I won't have a problem, I'll be using the IDE disc in my server instead.

Please to help rookie with quad core on P35 Neo 2 (MS-7345)

I bought a home built computer (specs below) for my sons almost a year ago and have had nothing but trouble with it. After I finally realized that the graphics card was over-heating it worked better for a bit after replacing Radeon 9600 with some crappy one. Then I reinstalled XP and seem to have lost drivers for some of the functions of the MB like sound and networking. Presently it is an impressive looking paperweight with fantastic specs.
It does boot to XP and has internet connection now that I stuck in a NIC card.
I was foolish enough to install and run microsoft genuine advantage and, because it didn't pass, have to read about it every boot and login. So I'd like to reinstall XP again.
I do have System info for Windows (SIW) installed.
I bought system so sons could play Call of Duty 4. When I try to launch COD it gives message:
"Error during initialization:
Miles sound system initialization failed.
Make sure you have your sound card's latest drivers and DirectX installed."
I have installed latest DirectX but do not know what to do about sound card as it is function of MB, I think.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as to next steps or what further info I would need to gather to solve.
Thank you!
Chip
Specs:
-Intel Quad Core CPU Q6600 clocked @ 3.0 GHz x 4, passed 24 hrs Prime95, 100% stable
-Copper Heatpipe CPU Cooler for better cooling than stock heatsink
-MSI P35 Neo 2 motherboard with Intel P35 Chipset w/ Intel ICH9R Chip, Copper Heat-pipes to keep both the chipset and power converter cool, Socket 775, FSB 1600/1333/1066/800-MHz, and,
-Dual 16x PCI-Express video, (4) memory slots for up to 8 Gigs of Dual Channel DDR2-1066 memory, (5) SATA connectors, (2) external e'Sata ports, up to (12) USB ports, CrossFire Support
-2-Gigs of CORSAIR XMS2 memory with with DHX Technology DDR2-6400 (800-MHz) for best Vista performance.
-Seagate 1TB, 32-Meg Cache, 7200 RPM hard drive with perpendicular recording technology for great performance
-HP 20x Dual Layer DVD / CD-RW Burner to handle all your burning needs
-Gigabyte 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Port to connect to your High-Speed Internet
-(8) 2.0-USB ports to connect digital cameras, printers, MP3 players, etc… (6) in the rear and two on the front
-7.1 HD Surround Sound Audio
-Dual boot of XP and Vista, along with Photoshop and Office included .
-Sigma "La Vie", black gaming case that has a side window and Blue LED fans to show off the parts. Along with a 680W power supply 30-Amp 12V rails, 6-pin PCI-E power connector give this plenty of juice for any video card.

Thank you again for that page. I had looked (in vain) for this because I did not receive the MSI cd with this computer.
http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=driver&maincat_no=1&prod_no=1213
I dl'd all of the files and began to install from the bottom up. The "Intel INF Drivers for 3/4/5 Chipsets" went fine but in the 'read me' for "Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver" it says that if none of the supported RAID or SCSI controllers are present in the Device Manager/IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers then your computer is not in RAID, SCSI or AHCI modes and these drivers are not applicable. Does that makes sense considering the type of hard drive? Do hard drives have drivers? (apologies if this does not make sense)
Also, the "Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers" only contains dll, system and a security catalog file. I do not know what to do with these to install.

MSI P35 Neo-F cmos checksum "bad"

Hi
I bought the board mentioned in the title, and after putting my E5200 into it I realized that the MB didn't support it using the bios version it had in it. So, I used the AMI bios recovery thingy (http://www.msicomputer.com/support/BIOS_AMI_Recovery.asp) using floppy and after that I was able to boot it up properly.
But after changing the bios settings a bit, I faced the exact same problem as the fellow here (https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?;topic=125698.0). I understood that I'm forced to flash the bios again using the MSI Forum HQ USB Flashing Tool mentioned in that topic.
The problem here is that I can't use that flashing tool as I'm not able to get into Windows and use the tool. The tool won't work on my second comp as it doesn't have MSI MB in it.
So what do I do to flash the bios? Any help would be appreciated.

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I understood that I'm forced to flash the bios again using the MSI Forum HQ USB Flashing Tool mentioned in that topic.
You have to reflash the BIOS the regular way (and you are not limited to the MSI Forum HQ USB Flashing Tool (it is only an option). The AMI BIOS Recovery Procedure is not a regular way to update your BIOS. That CMOS Checksum Message you get after start-up is a known side effect.
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The problem here is that I can't use that flashing tool as I'm not able to get into Windows and use the tool. The tool won't work on my second comp as it doesn't have MSI MB in it.
Here you go:
1. Download the following tool. Then install it on your second system:
http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=197
2. Download the DOS-File.rar Archives that you find attached at the bottom of this post and unpack the files into a folder of your choice.
3. Start the HP USB Format Tool and select "Create DOS Startup Disk". Point the tool to the DOS-Files you just unpacked:
Your USB Flash Drive should now be bootable.
4. Download the latest BIOS Version for your board: http://download1.msi.com/files/downloads/bos_exe/7360v1A.zip ... and copy the following files to the root directory of your USB Flash Drive: Afud408.exe (Flasher) and A7360IMS.1A0 (BIOS-File).
5. Hook up the just prepared USB Flash Drive to your P35 Neo-F and force it to boot from it. Once you reach the DOS Command Prompt, type the following command to start the BIOS Flash:
Afud408 A7360IMS.1A0 /P /B /N /C
Once the procedure is over and you did not get any error messages, turn off your system, clear CMOS with main A/C power cable removed from PSU. After that, things should be back to normal if everything went fine.
Note: In order to force your P35 Neo-F to boot from the USB Flash Drive, disconnect all other drives so that the USB Flash Drive is the only bootable device connected to your system. When you get the CMOS Checksum Message after start-up, simply load defaults without entering BIOS Setup. The system should then move on to booting DOS from your Flash Drive.

Problem with my MSI P35 Neo MotherBoard [Cannot find harddrive]

Hi guys.
So, I've been trying to install Archlinux for a while now, and I've been trying to figure out what problem Is by myself, and I've been asking a bunch of people, but it seems that it's going to a dead end.
What we figured out, and what we "think" it is, is that the controller on my motherboard does not support the system, and my SATA disk that I am trying to install on.
What i have tried is that.. I've followed the "beginners guide" to install arch linux, and when i noticed that i got a big problem with my harddrive i asked some people for help, tough we cannot figure out what the problem is..
Firstly i boot up with my ArchLinux CD.. Then i write km, to change the keyboard layout. Then /arch/setup ofcourse . After that when i try to partitionate and set mountpoints for filsystem it does not show any kind of hardware at all. So i tried to partitionate with gparted and then boot up with Archlinux again to install all my packages etc etc. But it seems like it does not write the information to anything.
This is a big problem for me cause i really want my Arch distribution to work, so please guys.. Help me!
EDIT
Just in case you wanted to know.. My motherboard is a MSI P35 Neo
Last edited by rahanjam (2008-10-07 14:03:35)

pointone wrote:*snip*
I don't have this AHCI option. So i don't know what to do else. Do you know?
AD28 wrote:*snip*
Do you mean, that my mobo doesent support linux, and that i cannot have it?

MS 7360 P35 Neo F V1.00 Capacitors

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