MSI P956 Platinum RAm timming issue.

Hi,
I am having issues setting my memory timmings.
For some reason the CAS timing is locked at CAS 3 even when CAS 4 has been manually selected in the BIOS.
Has this issue been addresses in the new BIOS v1.8?
Thanks

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I don't get a post screen
In BIOS, go to "Advanced BIOS Features" and disable "Full Screen LOGO Display".
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but going into BIOS & system info I see that the BIOS is American Megatrends v1.2.
Okay, in that case make sure your system is stable and flash your BIOS to the latest official Version.  That should take care of your issue.
Your can download the BIOS archive here:
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=bios&maincat_no=1&prod_no=266
...and use the forum's USB Flashing Tool to update your BIOS easily and safely from DOS: >>MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<

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