MSI K9N2 SLI overclocking problem

Having a slight problem here.  Had Bios 3.4 then updated to 3.5.  Noticed in Vista my CPU is at 3.2GHZ (stock), then everest and CPUid both show 3466Mhz.  No matter what I do in BIOS these numbers never changed.  BIOS was saying 3.5.  Decided to go back to BIOS 3.4 and am still having the same issue.  Any ideas?

I put your name on the list there.  You found the thread where you posted already.  So its all good.  Feel free to discuss anything about the motherboard over there too.  I am trying to band a group together who have share the same motherboards as we run, so that it be easier to help out and share tips (overclocking, ram experience, etc).  Sorta like a tight knit family and for those who have hands-on knowledge with the board itself already.
Quote from: Griplessoneder on 12-October-09, 03:55:26
Sorry guys. figured out the problem, for some reason someone had changed the settings in the Nvidia control panel which is taking the complete control over the overclocking issue.  Now if I could just shut that ability off I would be happy.  Thanks for the help.  Raisethe3, you sent me a e-mail to join overclockers.net, I have joined overclockers.net but do not see a link to join this particular topic.  Will join as soon as I can find it.
"Hi, I am writing this to gather all MSI K9N2 SLI Platinum users to share our appreciation for this board. As I have noticed from this message board, that you guys are owners of this board. We can share from our experiences (i.e. problems, discuss, rants, etc) and use to assist one another. We can have this central location and have support from one another especially people who run this specific type of board. Discussion can be anything related with this board (memory problem, cpu problem, boot-up, etc). We can all help each other out and assist when needed. No more scrambling to find help from other places! Come and join at http://www.overclock.net/amd-motherboards/589277-unofficial-msi-k9n2-sli-platinum-owners.html"

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    Also is your MOBO the SLI type? I run the SLI Neo4 with a San Diego core without any issues. In fact I dropped it in and booted using the San Diego as a direct replacement for a older (if 6 months is old!!) 3500. I have OC'ed with Corecetner as far as I can push it and runs awesome!
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    GUys, I am not sure exactly what issues you are experiencing as there can be MANY factors! But my SLI Neo is running awesome! It overclocks (no Tiresmoke, i won't go into that in this forum  ) and has NEVER once BSOD, or rebooted or even crashed! Not once and I push the crap out of this as it is my gaming box.  Also TS you are SO correct on the clock settings on the ultras, you gotts make sure they are the same or it will cause issues. The only thing I am kinda bummed about is the lack of real performance with the dual 6800 Ultra's, but that is a Nvidia issue not MSI. Guys I may be blessed, but I have run three Neo MSI brds, 2 939 and 1 754 and never had any issues....
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    I have yet to experience any boot/reboot issues...So I think we should wait to hear more from this person before we assume anything...
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    I have the nForce4 SLI brd and i run a new San Diego..it booted up fine and zero problems. But man is this thing FAST
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    According to MSI, the Neo4 will work fine with the new cores, the Neo2 will need a bios upgrade
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    I set my brd up the first time for SLI with dual cards and have never had any issues..Sorry guys, but I guess it's the luck of the draw, but I have yet to ever ave an issue with any MSI brds..I have a Neo2,Neo4 and the older 754 slot Neo..no issues.
    7 of your last 11 posts. Why man? Why?
    This is from MSI at the "listed and published speeds"
    Dear Customer,
    Since the mb has not been certified to support the Venice and San Diego Core processors, please wait until beginning of June, 2005 for the release bios support for the mb.
    Sincerely,
    Technical Support Division
    MSI Computer Corp.
    As for overclocking have you read these?
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=75897.0
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=79534.0
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=79827.0
    Look, I have already been threatened to be banned because of my sarcastic replies to you.  Read every one of your responses I listed.  Obviously OTHERS are having problems.  WHY don't you help them instead of TAUNTING people that yours works.  They are upset, and you make them feel dumb like it's their fault. 
    Man I have tried to contribute so much to this issue that at least 20 different members here are having, I have tested with an Asus SLI board, I have tried different BIOS's and posted results, I have theorized with others and I feel like you are slapping me in the face by restating time and time again "what problem mine works great"i
    I'm on a verbal warning because I didn't have respect for you.  Well how are you respecting the other people who have problems by saying you don't know what their issue is.  Read up on it or help them, instead of creating tension. Please?

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