MSI P7N SLI-FI LGA 775 nForce 750i booting problem and error message

Got this board a week ago and I'm having some issues with booting-sometimes. I power it on and it just hangs there doesn't do noting. I hit the restart button and it powers on, but gives me a red letter error message that "previous overclocking has failed and settings were restored to default". But I never overclocked it. The settings were at default in the first place. After it boots and goes into Windows I have no problem at all, works great. But as soon as I reboot it i hangs again until I restart it or power it off. I tried different power options in the bios, but I get the same problem. I checked the MSI web site for BIOS update but there isn't any. So if somebody knows a solution to this problem let me know. Thanks.

I know the 7600GS doesn't recommend a PSU with a lot of power(15 - 17 A), but you're running two of them in SLI.  Your PSU only has 18A on the +12V rail. This could very well be your issue.  Below are some good single +12V rail PSUs, Corsairs and PC Power & Cooling.  You can also look for Silverstone single rail PSUs, but they tend to be pricier.  If you can't get anything other than split-rail, post back and we'll try to make some recommendations.
For what you have now:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703015 <----Free Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003
Some future proofing:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004 <-----Free Shipping
For Future proofing:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011 <----Free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005 <----Free shipping
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    Hi there!
    My PC is about 1.5 years old.
    Now last 3 weeks I'm having some frustrating problem when starting my PC.
    Issue: my computer starts now only when there is 2 Gb total memory on motherboard.
    If there´s 3 Gb or 4 Gb memory on motherboard, then I won´t even get a Bios startup screen.
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    I also try Memtest86 (with one memory module Separately) no errors found.
    Motherboard PCI-E slots and graphics card are also ok.
    (because my PC works like a charm when there´s only total 2 Gb memory on motherboard)
    Why my PC only starts when there´s 2 Gb memory on motherboard? 
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    For what you have now:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703015 <----Free Shipping
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003
    Some future proofing:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004 <-----Free Shipping
    For Future proofing:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011 <----Free shipping
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005 <----Free shipping
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 <----Free shipping
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006 <----Free shipping

  • Opinions about MSI P6N SLI-FI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherbo

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    Research the C2D chip you want to run, and if you need to overclock at FSB speeds higher than 1500, go with a 680i or the Intel 965 chipset.
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  • MSI P7N SLI Platinum - no POST, how to use Floppy BIOS upgrade

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    well i have reported my issue to MSI Customer Support exactly like that:
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    Hello,
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    Quote from: Del UK on 07-September-08, 05:44:14
    If memtest returned errors, yes 
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    Quote from: Jack the Newbie on 07-September-08, 08:04:45
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    Quote from: asamkipas on 15-March-09, 16:13:51
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    This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Modding Corner.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=120686.0

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  • MSI P7N SLI Platinum

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    I also tried downloading the latest bios, put it on a floppy and named it AMIBOOT.ROM, than connecting an internal floppy drive and press ctrl-home while powering on (found this hint on the forum).  Nothing happens, nothing on monitor, no activity on floppy drive (even tried different floppy drives and cables  )
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    Quote from: defrissen on 11-February-10, 23:21:02
    Hello,
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    I had this same exact problem today. All seemed to work but nothing on monitor.  I first thought my graphics card is the issue, but the fan was turning so i decided not to think that was it.
    I had a dvi to vga adapter on the other end of the  graphics card cable, so i was thinking if that was the issue. I changed the cable to dvi/dvi and WOW, it worked!!!
    I dont know if this is the MSI mother board issue or my graphics card CLUB 3D 8800gt, but that fixed it and it has been on for 5 hours now. 
    But what i came here to ask was the on board LEDS. Is it normal to have RED and BLUE led?
    The red led looks like it's a wrning of some kind but it comes on when you turn on the PSU.  So is it ok to have these lighting?

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    Video - 2 Sli nvidia gts250
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    I recommend you read the following guide. It may not be the same board, but it covers all the necessary angles to test your components individual capabilities.
    http://www.scan.co.uk/images/shops/intel/Intel_Q9550_Core_2_Quad_basic_overclocking_guide.pdf

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