MSI X48C Platinum and DDR3 corsair 2x4 GB @ 1600mhz WILL IT WORK??

Hi , I truly appreciate the mere existence of this forum .
my system is :
PSU : Corsair 650HX
CPU : Intel Core2Duo E6750
GPU : Geforce GTX 260
RAM : (currently 2x1gig DDR2 @ 667 Mhz)
and
i just bought 2x4gb dims of DDR3 ram (corsair vengeance)
it doesn't work ( i believe it's because it maxes out at 8 gigs so it won't support 4gig dims?? just a guess)
my question is this :
if i change the memory for four 2gig dims , at the same frequency (1600 mhz , ddr3 ) will it work without the need for tweaking ,
or at least a minimal quantity of the whole tweaking-ness?
i'm only asking because time is of the essense ( i really need the pc working )
and if there is no chance of this combination working, would 4x2 gigs at 1333 Mhz work ??
also , since i don't believe i have ever updated the mobo's bios , should i do that? ( and which is the safest way to do it??)
and just out of curiosity , what is the fastest memory that this mobo can support at 8 gigs without any stability problems whatsoever ??

Your board and the chipset do support DDR3-1600. The memory you are mentioning is not on the support list.
The board's support states Quote
Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 DRAM, 8GB Max
Thus you need 2GB modules to get to 8GB if that is what you need/want.
See here for the supported memory modules http://eu.msi.com/file/test_report/TR10_1393.pdf
You will see that no DDR-1600 2gb module is even on that list. Only 1GB 1600 modules were tested.
If you want to use 2GB modules then get yourself 1333 modules. The performance difference is minimal and you should have good stability with these modules.

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MSI x48c PLatinum and Intel E8600 Problem

Hello, I'm from Greece
My computer Setup is:
Mobo: MSI X48C Platinum (bios version 7.0)
CPU: INTEL CORE 2 DUO E8600
PSU: HEROLCHI 525 Watt
RAM: OCZ OCZ3SOE10664GK DDR3 4GB (2x2GB)
VGA: Albatron 8800 GTS
HDD: WD 300GB SATA
The problem is:
I bought them yesterday because i want to upgrade my system.
I connect them all properly in my case and after i turn the PC on it freeze in the MSI logo screen and cant even enter BIOS Setup.
The first time i turned the power on a message like: "Your previous overclockinn atempt was not succssefull. Press a button except del to load defaults and continue." i do what it said and freeze after that message.
This just the first time, the other times it just freeze on the logo screen. Some times it beeps one time and reset by his own and sometimes beeps four times and then reset. The most of the times it just freezes in the logo screen.
I took everything off and reinstall them. Nothing Happen.
I tried with one dimm of RAM each time in deferent positions. Nothing Happen.
I did o clear CMOS from the back button. Nothing Happen.
I perform a clear CMOS with the old method (unplug power, remove battery, wait for a couple o minutes). Nothing Happens.
I believe the problem is with the bios version i have and the CPU compatibility. I look at www.msi.com.tw and it said that this board its compatible with the INTEL E8600 but only at the 7.2 version.
How will i update my bios if my computer doesnt even enter bios setup?
Please help me. any suggestion. I'm losing my mind here!
Thanks you in advance.

Quote from: triangle on 28-August-08, 17:00:43
the only thing i can suggest is to drop in a 7.0 compatible CPU (if you can) and flash the BIOS to 7.2 that way then switch back in your new CPU. A painful process, I know ... Alternatively, if your retailer is friendly they might set it up on a test bench for you and flash it.
Andrew
Like Andrew mentioned, this is the only way out though it is a long painful process.
The other is to get a board that is compatible to the E8600 right out of the box.

Need help overclocking on MSI X48C Platinum with DDR3 14400

hello everybody
i just installed an MSI X48C Platinum but i woud like to OC the cpu
to around 3GHZ , and play with ddr3s @ 1800mhz with cas 8-8-8-24
or less.
These are the settings i'm using atm: all defaults
q6600
cpu 2400 mhz
fsb 266 mhz
multiplier 9x
OCZ DDR3 PC3-14400 Platinum Edition
fsb/memory ratio: 1:2.00 (auto)
running @ 1067
cas 6-6-6-18 (auto)

how far can you get with your FSB Clock Speed? Have you tested anything yet?

Problem running ddr3 dual channel mode on MSI X48C Platinum

I am having a problem with running my ram in dual channel mode, in single channel mode it works with out a problem, i switch the ram slots for dual and it does not boot
Can any one give me an answer to why it wont work?
Also having problems with my Q9300 not working with the ram
Processer: Intel core 2 duo E7300 (ES) @ 2.66Ghz OC @ 3.0Ghz
Ram:Corsair: 2x4GB CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
Motherboard:Msi x48c Platinum
Vid Card:XFX Radion HD6850 XXX edition 1GB GDDR5
PSU:Ultar 600W
HDD:Western Digital 500GB 7200RPM

Also see this thread, https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=152802.0
Quote
The motherboard overview states: http://www.msi.com/product/mb/X48C-Platinum.html#/?div=Detail
Quote
• Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 DRAM, 8GB Max
• Supports two unbuffered DIMM of 1.8 Volt DDR2 667/800 DRAM, 4GB Max
With the last BIOS, it states that 4GB modules may be possible, but looking at the memory test report http://www.msi.com/file/test_report/TR10_1393.pdf it seems this was only done for DDR2 modules, as these are the only ones reflecting this.
Suggest you check with MSI technical if the BIOS should accommodate DDR3 4GB modules as well. >>How to contact MSI.<<
Do a CMOS clear, then once in the BIOS, set your DRAM ratio so that the DRAM is at 1066. See if that works.

OCZ DDR3 1333 4gbkit PC3-10666 Reaper on MSI x48c platinum

Hi to all,
i have recently bought this pc and having some problems with it.
here is the specs:
-msi x48c platinum (bios v.7.4beta previous 7.3)
-intel core 2 q9550
-2x2gb OCZ DDR3 1333 PC3-10666 Reaper
-ati radeon4850 512mb
-seagate 500gb hdd
the problem is that the mobo show me only 1067mhz for the memory instead of 1333mhz
and i have to reset the bios each time i want to turn on my pc otherwise it just wont boot up it crashes and try to boot again but with no luck.
i flashed the mobo with the 7.4 beta bios version but that didnt change a thing...
if any one has any solution that will be great.
Cheers .

Quote from: ironbird on 07-January-09, 23:26:25
hey Remus
do you have any other suggestions ?
any thing that might work is welcome
OCZ are well known for their messed up SPD settings and "factory overclocked" memory modules.
On the other hand, ELPIDA is a great chip maker:
Presuming your modules are using ELPIDA chips (OCZ is using Micron and ELPIDA chips mostly),
I don't know if you were lucky (DDR3-1333G) or not (DDR3-1066E).
Both chips can perform DDR3-1066 CAS6.
In any case, first of all you should try to set up the FSB/DRAM ratio in order to make them run at 1200-1266 MHz,
set the timings to 7-7-7-20 and the voltage to 1.75-1.80V
Take care: do not believe what OCZ states.
Any DDR3 voltage above 1.8V is very dangerous for the health of your memory modules and mainboard!
Also keep in mind: in many cases a damaged memory module comes with collateral damage (northbridge).
Obviously, OCZ is not going to pay for your damaged mainboard.
good luck

Memory problem on Msi x48c platinum

Hi every body,
I have a MSI x48c platinum mainboard,
Recently i bought a ddr3 memory module (corsair CMX4GX3M2A1600C9) trying to upgrade my system,
after replacing old memories with new ones, system didn't boot. Even bios setting page did not apear. So i installed old rams and by decreasing Dram frequensy at 1066MHz and then replacing old and new memories i managed to boot the system up and use the new modules.
Now the question is that how i can use the maximum of ram frequency? Which setting do you recomend?
I set everything else on auto at bios settings.
If you should know, i use an intel q9400 cpu.
Here is an image of my bios setting page where all settings are shown:
minus.com/lM5jHYAgmAwfI

Quote from: badboy2k on 07-September-12, 22:58:03
highest you will be able to use with your setup on the dimms will be 1333mhz with 2 dimms at timings of 9-9-9-24 command rate 2T at the most even if it boots at that frequency it may not be stable!
With a frequency higher than 1066 MHz system can't boot,
Quote from: xmad on 07-September-12, 22:59:26
Try doing a full cmos clear >>Clear CMOS Guide<< after installing the new memory in the proper channel.
By default that memory will operate at 1333 9-9-9-24 1t, see if it will boot after the cmos clear.
There have also been allot of bios updates that provided for better memory support, i suggest seeing what version you have and flashing to the newest. (with your old ram installed to ensure stability.)
I updated bios to last version (7.4), clearing cmos would default setting on bios thus system can't boot again.
Quote from: flobelix on 07-September-12, 22:59:54
Also try setting memory voltage to 1.65v and see if that works.
Have been trying memory voltage up to 1.83v, but it didn't work with memory frequency higher than 1066...

Memory on Msi x48c platinum

So far i must say "Worst motherboard ever" !
I had problem with my cpu E8500 due to bios update and now even memory also.
I have this computer all new parts
Msi x48c Platinum
Radeon 4870 1 gb ram
Intel core 2 duo 3.16 E8500
Samsung f1 Hdd 1 TB
Corsair 2 x 1 gb ram 1600 mhz DDR3
Chill 700w psu
Windows xp pro
When i switch my memory to something above 1067 mhz then windows freeze right after the welcome screen.
What is wrong here..because i am sure this motherbord promised 1600 mhz suport ddr 3

Okay, about your memory:
http://www.corsair.com/_datasheets/TW3X2G1600C9DHX.pdf
These are the "true"/non-overclocked specifications:
Quote
SPD programmed at:
 JEDEC standard 9-9-9-24 values at
1333MHz
...and these are the overclocking specifications:
Quote
Tested together at 1600MHz, Vdimm =
1.80V, at latency settings of 9-9-9-24
Also note, that Corsair does not mention any test condition for stably overclocking and overvolting the memory modules from DDR3-1333 to DDR3-1600 @1.8V. Instead it says this at the bottom:
Quote
Every part is tested in Corsair's factory at 1600MHz, but your actual results may vary depending on the overclocking margin of your CPU and motherboard.
Corsair does not (cannot) promise you that you will be able to reach the clock speeds that were tested in the laboratory. You should keep that in mind at all times before you proceed. Also, note that these memory modules are not on the MSI Test List for this mainboard:
http://global.msi.eu/uploads/test_report/TR10_1393.pdf
Now, as you have already found out yourself, you need to raise FSB Clock Speed in order to reach memory clock speeds higher than 666 MHz (DDR3-1333) as the highest possible FSB/DRAM Ratio is 1:2. That means in theory , the FSB Clock has to be raised to 400 MHz in order to enforce DDR3-1600 on the memory clock using the 1:2 ratio. I am not saying that this is a totally impossible thing to do, but it is definately not an easy one.
What you should not do, is to try to overclock FSB/CPU & memory at the same time. Rather, you should lower the memory clock speed (for now!). The best thing is to get the system stable @400 MHz FSB Clock Speed and worry about overclocking the memory modules later.
In order to do that, please set your FSB/DRAM Ratio to 1:1.2 in BIOS, disable Spread Spectrum, lower the memory voltage to 1.6V and then raise the FSB Clock Speed in small steps. Test stability after each step and see if you can get the system stable 400 MHz FSB Clock Speed without changing anything else (for now).
With FSB/DRAM Ratio set to 1:1.2, your memory will operate @DDR3-960 MHz and should not be a critical factor in system stability. Once your system is stable @400 MHz FSB, you can start to overclock the memory (knowing that FSB & CPU themselves are fine with the overclock). Then you can concentrate on the memory only and see how far you can get.
[I am moving this thread to the Overclocking Corner for further discussion.]

Random Crashes with MSI x48c Platinum

Hello everyone.
After crabbing some new hardware and putting it together, Im having trouble with these annoying random crashes. It does not happen often however, maybe a few times in a day. The screen turns black and the sound just loops forever. Then I have to restart it manually. Sometimes it will boot right up again, but other times I have to restart twice, because I dont even get the POST screen up, the screen just stays black.
Motherboard: MSI x48c Platinum
Graphic Card: Asus EAH4870
RAM: OCZ DDR3 4 GB Platinum XTC DualChannel (PC3-12800 2x2048MB 1600MHz.)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz 1333Mhz
PSU: Corsair CMPSU-750TXEU 750W
OS: Windows Vista x64 Ultimate
I have a clean installation of Vista x64 and all the drivers are updated.
No overclocking, everything is running on default (Except I adjusted the graphic card fan, because it was hitting over 80 freaking Celsius when idling..!)
The temp for the CPU is 35-50c, and with the fan fix for my graphic card, its running on 50c. So overheating shouldnt be a problem.
Im really out of ideas here.. However, it does not say that my RAM is compedable with the motherboard in the manual, but doesnt that just mean its not tested with it? I think a new card like x48c should be able to run it just fine..
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advice.

Still having the same problem, but it seems to happen more frequently now though.
I set the following options in BIOS to:
Clock speed: 1066 MHz
Voltage: 1.57V
CAS# Latency(CL): 9
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD): 9
RAS# Precharge (tRP): 9
RAS# Activate to Precharge: 24
It was something like, 7 7 7 38..
Is these the right settings?
When I run CPUZ again after the changes, its still saying 7 7 7 20.. Also went into the BIOS again, and the settings were set to 9 9 9 24, am I missing out on something here?
Here is a screenshot of what the menu looks like; http://www.xbitlabs.com/images/mainboards/msi-x48-platinum/timings.jpg (Not my screen)
I also had to disable STD to get those menu-options.
So I tried to flash my BIOS instead, but the problem still remains. I used BIOS version 2.4, located here: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=bios&maincat_no=1&prod_no=1392 (I used the forum tool btw, works great, thanks alot for that!)
Also tried to reset the CMOS, run default bios settings...
By the way, since I'm using DDR3 ram I had to use slot 1, and 3. Because the motherboard supports DDR2 as well.
(Sorry for bringing this old topic up, but its getting really annoying now)

MSI X48C Platinum OC setting from DDR1200 to DDR1600

I'm finally back. I got depressed about that last attempt with my X48C Platinum setup with Corsair XMS3 1600 MHz.
The problem was that MemTest checked it out fine, but I was getting lock-ups. On retesting errors would only be reported on the 10th pass --- which took some time to find out. Everything sat on the shelf and I was the butt of many jokes with my MSI board.
I've popped for some Mushkin DDR3 1600 MHz and am just burning it in @ DDR1200.
MemTest is reporting RAM bandwidth @ 5,211 MB/s which is acceptable, however I'd like to see a stable performance around 5,800 MB/s.
This Mushkin is 9-9-9-24.
What I'm having trouble with now is the OC setting to get even a single pass with this Mushkin.
Could you guys help out with some simple, straightforward tweaks necessary for the BIOS for running this RAM @ DDR1600 ?
Thanks a bunch.
Klaus.s

I just received a hand-delivered letter from my MOM, and she says I should include some more information.
So here goes.
CPU = x9770 @ 3.20 GHz
BIOS = 7.4 12082009
RAM = 4096 or 2x 2048
Advanced = MPS 1.4
CPU = Virtualization Technology = Enabled (VMM can utilize additional HW caps) [I don't know what this is or if it's a good thing for stable performance]
CPU = Execute Bit Support = Disabled (Force XD feature flag to always return 0) [I don't know what this is or if it's a good thing for stable performance]
CPU = Set Limit CPUID MAXVAL to 3 = Disabled (Some OS's cannot handle >3) [I'm going to install Win.XP.Pro.32-bit]
Chipset = HPET = Disabled [I don't what this is, or if it's a good thing for stable performance]
Chipset = DRAM = Non-ECC (Options are ECC or Non-ECC) [I'm kind of onto this. ECC is for 24x7 service such as web-servers that don't have the option for re-boots, and does a constant hot-sector swap/test thingy to ensure constant CRC checks or some-such, right ?]
Chipset = Ative State Power Management = Disabled (PCI-E L0 & L1 Link Power state) [I don't know what this is or if it's a good thing for stable performance for my NVidia GeForce GTX 295 -- just one]
Trusted Computing = TCG/TPM Support = NO (Enable/Disable TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) [I'm sorry. I don't know what this is or if it's a good thing for stable performance. I've got about 3 other books that'd be nice to read in the sun between some gaming, but it'd be kind of nice if there was a nice little reference material in the User Manual instead of having to go to Google for every little thing that may or may not be relevant, especially in some kind of priority ---- as in is this something that is on the front burner and I should turn it on to get some water boiling, or should I just let this simmer on the back burner because it's not really all that relevant and other settings are going to demand attention now for immediate results. I hope you can get my simple point.]
H/W Monitor CPU = 38
H/W Monitor System = 31
H/W Monitor CPU fan = 1915 [seems a little fast, but maybe after I get everything else tweaked I'll come back to this & turn this down somehow]
H/W Monitor CPU = 1.272 - 1.280v
H/W Monitor 3.3v = 3.328
H/W Monitor 5v = 4.961
H/W Monitor 12v = 12.144 - 12.232
H/W Monitor 5v SB = 4.992
H/W Monitor Icore = 16.xxx - 29.xxx A
H/W Monitor I 12v = 1.983 -3.320 A
H/W Monitor 51 - 156% [Well it seems like the voltages are nice & tight. Where I have put the "-" is because the values flicker around. My science teacher would love to have a fit over this, where the decimal is reported to 3 places, but the value in the 1st place would be all that is required, or worse. Anyhow, at least there are no sparks flashing up or smoke bellowing out.]
CELL MENU = DOT = Disabled [I'm sorry, yet another of many acronyms that I'm not familiar with. I guess I'm going to need a link to some FAQ that wasn't available when the manual was being printed. Sure wouldn't mind though. It just seems that what is required on my part, isn't just the money to buy all this 'stuff' but the time to invest in sorting through a lot of reading, studying and experimenting. Sure would be nice to just click on DRAM Frequency = 1600 MHz, and all the associated voltages and whatnot sync to match what is required. Maybe I could take this experience and start writing some comic books or something.]
CELL MENUS = Intel EIST = Disabled (GV3 Technology) [I'm sorry, just another item in the don't know what this is, never seen it before, don't have it on the other Quad core motherboard, and have at least the modicum of a clue that it might just be relevant to know more about this. I'm looking forward to reading the forthcoming links.]
CELL MENU = CPU FSB = 400 (200 - 800) [Wow. This'd be nice to crank up, but am I simply going to get a constant series of black screens, and then have to press the CLR button on the back of the board, and have to re-enter all the values in the BIOS all over again. Now this would be some valuable information to know just the range of possibilities, instead of poking around in the dark for endless hours. Ranges can be good, but maybe just a hint of practical ranges would be just that much better.]
CELL MENU = CPU Ratio = 8 [Now this is one that I've fiddled around with quite a bit, and the ratio on the MoBo goes all the way to 60, but I have had the guts to save this value on an exit to boot. With the rocking CPU, I'm sure I can get nosebleeds, but just what that ratio is, well, that would be nice to know a practical value that won't cause black screens or a lump of pins that winds up on the top of the lava-lamp for topical discussion.]
CELL MENU = Advanced DRAM = By SPD = Enabled [This Muskin is supposed to be some honking RAM, so maybe it's best to leave the chips sort this out for now, but then maybe again, just maybe there are some practical values to insert here that are realistic and more functional than what has been pre-programmed into inert silicon & gold. Right now I simply do not find it within the grey matter between by ears at this moment. Not in the User Manual either.]
CELL MENU = Advanced DRAM = MCH Read Delay (tPD) = Auto (Other choices 4 - 15) [Now I sense that this might be close to the 9-9-9-18 ratings, however I'm not brave enough to just set this to 9. There seems just too many other settings what with the voltages etc to know just what practical options would be viable, again, without a lot of time to experiment.]
CELL MENU = Advanced DRAM = 1N/2N = Augo (Other choices 1N & 2N) [Seems like something associated with latency, just that I don't know what is practical & viable.]
CELL MENU = FSB/MEMORY Ratio = Auto (Other choices are 1.20, 1.60, 2.00, 1.00, 1.33) [Well I do like a short list of options. What would be nice to understand here in chart like form, is what kind of CPU ratios, RAM speeds, FSB speeds & FSB/RAM ratios are viable. I've seen these done nicely in review forums or magazines where people are paid by the hour or month to sit with just one motherboard, or maybe get the info from the Engineers that tested the MoBo, and actually print that practical performance chart in the User Manual. Then I could use this handy guide to follow the edges of practical options and know that I'm going to get a viable result and start putting all this hardware to use instead of idling while I'm in the BIOS on this MoBo, while I'm using another computer to browse the Internet with a lot of my time that I'd rather see invested in actual entertainment. It isn't that I don't like the guys that provide such valuable handy practical advice here, but seeing that crowd of animated emoticons staring back at me, I'm beginning to feel like some character out of "Waking Life" not knowing if I'm creating some sort of animated dis-reality. If you haven't seen "Waking Life" it's a thought provoker right up there with the original "Matrix," and was my first exposure to Alex Jones -- he does a marvelous job of driving around in that convertible car that can drive through water.]
CELL MENU = Adjusted DRAM Frequency = 1200 [this is greyed out. at least it can run at this speed with a lame no-brainer BIOS effort. I guess this is the experience that F1 driving teams go through. My MOM could probably drive one of those @ 160 MPH with my dead, planted in the ground DAD as a mechanic, but to get 240 MPH requires a truck load of information, experienced techies, loads of time, trial, trial, trial, trial & more trial. But hay, at least next year I can say when someone asks about all these BIOS settings that I can't remember what they were other than to leave them alone -- they worked to get it running -- and fiddling with them anymore isn't going to do anyone any good. When Charlton Heston returns in the future to this planet overrun with talking apes, they too can pick this up in wonder and won't know any more that I will next year.]
CELL MENU = Auto Disable DIMM/PCI Frequency = Enabled [This one confuses me, because I thought that the FSB has the RAM, the CPU & maybe even the video card, and managed by the 'HUB' maybe the SB, but I keep mixing the SB & the NB, but one of these. Then the one 'HUB' communicates to the other 'HUB' which handles the PCI slots, the SATA drives, LAN, sound, PS/2 ports, USB and I guess the eSATA port. So wouldn't it be best to just leave alone the PCI frequency because all those devices can so easily start to loose track of the triggering voltages & start mixing up the '0'-bits from the '1'-bits and lock up? Well, I suppose that's coming up with those magical URL links. My brain could use a bit of exercise, just that I wasn't expecting this much mental activity before the fun began.]
ANYhoo.... I hope this exercise will drag me kicking & screaming just a little bit closer, not to the doll that wants to take me dancing, but to the games that I have waiting on the DVD's, and be able to drag some arrogant friends over to drool over the frame rate count & response, especially with the up times & lack or roar of noisy fans .... but maybe I'm projecting too much out of this digital hobby. Maybe I'll get a hint of my future out of this experience.
Thanks for taking the time to follow my escapade to tweak the DRAM frequency form 1200 MHz to 1600 MHz, get that FSB up a bit, and see what this Quad-Core can handle for a CPU Ratio without cooking the whole combination into non-existence.

MSI x48c platinum - does not detect SATA HDDs

I am having some problems with a pc build with motherboard not detecting SATA HDDs (MIS x48c Platinum).
I believe I have exhausted all other avenues, and I would appreciate some help if I have missed something obvious.
(details of other components are listed at end of mail).
When I built pc using these components, and went into BIOS settings, the SATA HDD's were not detected. I tried changing BIOS settings, but no difference if SATA, AHCI, or IDE settings.
I removed the HDDs and successfully tested them in another machine (also formatted them while had them istalled in other pc).
IDE optial drives are detected. I have tried to boot with these disconnected to ensure no isues with both IDE and SATA drives connected, but this did not resolve issues.
I have also tried connecting HDD to different onboard SATA ports, and connecting just one drive with no success.
Resetting BIOS defaults, and using clear CMOS reset did not resolve issues either.
Sometimes on boot, it takes a few attempts to boot correctly, and on these occassions I receive an error message "Warning !!! The previous performance of overclocking is failed, and the system is restored to the default settings, Press any key except "DEL" to enter setup ......." I haven't tried to set any over clocking.
I read about a number of issues on MSI forum related to SATA drives which were resolved by BIOS upgrade (mobo was shipped with v.7.0 released 20 March 08). I managed to install an old IDE HDD and flash BIOS, but still no resolution of issues detecting SATA drives (BIOS V.7.2 released 29 July 08).
I've tried everything I can think of at this stage. Is there anything else I should try, or is there something wrong with this motherboard?
Spec:
Motherboard:
343949 MSI X48C Platinum, X48, Socket-775,
DDR2/DDR3, ATX, GbLAN, 2xPCI-Ex(2.0)x1
Other components in build:
CPU Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
Graphics Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 512MB
HDD 2 x Samsung SpinPoint T166 500GB
RAM 4GB (2x2GB) GeIL DDR3 1333MHz Value Dual Channel (7-7-7-24) PC3-10660
PSU 700W X-Power ATX SLI PSU
ODD DVD & CDR drives from an old pc - IDE connections.

i just remember i had once similar problem with a sata driver. the issue is this you can not adjust everything in bios in one go and expect mobo to know about it. what i mean is this for instance you disable the raid then you save it and exit and then when it reboot you go back to bios and reset another another parameter, you save and exit and on reboot you go back to bios and reset another parameter. i got round the prob that way and it worked and mobo saw the sata HDD. give this a shoot good luck and finally make sure raid is disabled
this is what i would do
1- make sure the jumper setting on your IDE Hdd is correct (Y may have to try this twice as there are two different setting on jumper setting for Master)
2- connect the sata HDD
3-click on power
4-go to bios and disable raid save exit
5-on reboot go back to bios
6--on first option click on it then you should see all devices that can be seen by mobo if you do not see sata HDD you have to click on enable for the auto to see the device once it sees the device save and exit. REMEMBER THE JUMPER SETTING ON IDE HDD CAN CAUSE PROB . SO try the other jumper setting for master, repeat this procedure once more hopefully you get it right

MSI X48C Platinum - Graphic card identification problem

Hi,
I have been having this problem for a long time which I still haven't been able to solve.
When I plug my graphics card to the PCI-E slot 1 (Slot closest to the cpu) I get nothing on my monitor. I have to plug it on to the PCI-E slot 2 (PCI-E 4) to get anything on the monitor. I am running Windows 7 (64bit) Professional.
With this configuration (That is, the graphics card being installed in slot PCI-E4) I am getting a lot of blue screen failures due to graphics card being non-responsive, especially when running graphic intensive programmes.
Here are the details of my PC configuration.
Motherboard - MSI X48C Platinum (MSI MS 7353)
RAM - 6GB DDR3
Processor - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 - 2500Mz
BOIS - Version 7.4V
Graphics card - Hightech Radeon HD4870 1GB DDR5
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Cris

Hi go_for,
Thanks for the reply.
I am using a Aerocool 750W (model VP-750)power suppy and the graphics card is connected with 2 PCI-E power connectors from the power supply.
The problem is that it runs on the other pci-e slot not the first one. Could the first slot be defective?
Thanks
Cris

MSI x48c platinum bios? ram? problem

I bought myself the following system (all brand new/ 1 month old):
mobo:
MSI x48c platinum
other random information on motherboard -
T6308P 0801CD TAIWAN 2UG4099621
MS 7353 Ver: 3.0
Fintek F71882FG
G809CAB
FL 1926.1
Ram:
Transcend 1 GB DDR3 1333 DIMM CC9 233207-0139 RoHS [3Q] x1
Trancend 1 GB DDR3 1333 DIMM CC9 232444-0190 RoHs [7W] x1
PSU
mega 600watt
CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16Ghz FSB1333
GFX:
Asus HD4870DK 1GB
problem:
sometimes it does not boot at all, it just starts up and no screen displays, then after 5 seconds it shuts down and starts up again.
when this happens I power down the pc and push the reset button on the back of the motherboard.
It then starts up and there is display on the screen but then it gives the message: CMOS Settings Wrong, CMOS Date/Time Not Set, Press F1 to Run Setup Press F2 to load default values and continue
When I press F2 it boots into windows and the cpu runs fullspeed but the time is wrong and when I shut down again it starts up with no screen display and shuts down in 5 secs and follow the same process.
I have updated my bios to v7.3 since I did read through the forum and saw that there were other people that had almost the same problem like me, but I did it through Windows Live Update, and now everytime I do a bios update through live update it says that there is a newer version available (7.30), but I allready flashed it before with the same version it found on the update.
is there any settings that would help to stable my system with my current components or is something else the matter?
I have tried changing settings myself in the bios but everytime I do change something it does not work at all or the cpu runs at half speed in windows (1.58GHz)
Thanks in advance

CPU-Z 1.49 report file
Processor(s)
Number of processors   1
Number of cores   2 per processor
Number of threads   2 per processor
Name   Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Code Name   Wolfdale
Specification   Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8500 @ 3.16GHz
Package   Socket 775 LGA
Family/Model/Stepping   6.7.A
Extended Family/Model   6.17
Core Stepping   E0
Technology   45 nm
Core Speed   1995.2 MHz
Multiplier x Bus speed   6.0 x 332.5 MHz
Rated Bus speed   1330.1 MHz
Stock frequency   3166 MHz
Instruction sets   MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, EM64T
L1 Data cache (per processor)   2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache (per processor)   2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache (per processor)   6144 KBytes, 24-way set associative, 64-byte line size
Chipset & Memory
Northbridge   Intel X48 rev. 01
Southbridge   Intel 82801IR (ICH9R) rev. 02
Graphic Interface   PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width   x16
PCI-E Max Link Width   x16
Memory Type   DDR3
Memory Size   1024 MBytes
Memory Frequency   665.1 MHz (1:2)
CAS# Latency (tCL)   9.0 clocks
RAS# to CAS# (tRCD)   9 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP)   9 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS)   24 clocks
Command Rate (CR)   1T
System
System Manufacturer   MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD
System Name   MS-7353
System S/N   To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Mainboard Vendor   MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD
Mainboard Model   MS-7353
BIOS Vendor   American Megatrends Inc.
BIOS Version   V7.3
BIOS Date   11/06/2008
Memory SPD
Module 1   DDR3, PC3-10700H (667 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Transcend Information

MSI X48C Platinum Windows boot problem

Hi,
I tested the MSI X48c Platinum motherboard with windows xp Pro 64 bit, Windows 7 RC1 and Windows 7 Retail, all of them share the same problem so it has to be caused by hardware.
When I boot up at the logo of windows it freezes, when I reboot and chose to start the operating system normally it runs through. This freezing up seems to be random, sometimes when I power my machine it runs through it with no problem.
<<< Overview >>>
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate Professional 6.01.7600
Intel Core™ 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz, Socket LGA775, 6MB, 1333Mhz BOXED w/fan
OCZ DDR2 PC6400 4096MB KIT, Reaper HPC, 2x2GB, Heat Pipe, (CL4-4-4-15)
XFX GeForce 8800GTS 650M 512MB GDDR3,PCI-Express 2.0, 2xDVI/HDTV/HDCP,650Mhz
Antec Sonata III Miditower, m/500W voeding
3x Samsung SpinPoint F1 1TB SATA2 32MB 7200RPM
MSI X48C Platinum, X48, Socket-775, DDR2/DDR3, ATX, GbLAN, 2xPCI-Ex(2.0)x16
<<< System Summary >>>
> Mainboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD MS-7353
> Chipset : Intel X48
> Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3000 MHz
> Physical Memory : 4096 MB (2 x 2048 DDR2-SDRAM )
> Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM v1.1)
> Hard Disk : SAMSUNG (1000 GB)
> Hard Disk : SAMSUNG (1000 GB)
> Hard Disk : SAMSUNG (1000 GB)
> DVD-Rom Drive : DCLUNIJ FGD2NCX2 SCSI CdRom Device
> DVD-Rom Drive : PHILIPS SPD2414T ATA Device
> Monitor Type : L680B0718125 AL2423W - 24 inches
> Monitor Type : Philips Philips 190C - 17 inches
> Network Card : RTL8168/8111 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
> Operating System : Windows 7 Ultimate Professional 6.01.7600 (x64)
> DirectX : Version 10.00
> Windows Performance Index :
<<< Mainboard >>>
> Manufacturer : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD
> Mainboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD MS-7353
> Bios : American Megatrends Inc.
> Chipset : Intel X48
> Physical Memory : 4096 MB DDR2-SDRAM
> LPC bus : Yes
> PCI Bus : Yes
> Bus PCI-Express : Yes
> USB Bus : Yes
> SMBus/i2c Bus : Yes
> Bus HyperTransport : No
> Bus QPI : No
> Bus CardBus : No
> Bus FireWire : Yes
<<< Processor >>>
> Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
> Frequency : 3000 MHz
> Number of Core : 2
> Support : Socket 775 LGA
> Cache L1 : 2 x 64 KB
> Cache L2 : 6144 KB
> Voltage VID : 1.200 V
> FPU Coprocessor : Present
> Core 1 Activity : 0%
> Core 2 Activity : 0%
<<< Video >>>
> Number of monitor : 2
> Monitor Type : L680B0718125 AL2423W
> Monitor Type : Philips Philips 190C
> Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM v1.1)
> nVidia CUDA : No
> Current Display : 1920x1200 pixels at 59 Hz in True Colors (32-bit)
> OpenGL : Yes
> GDI Plus : Yes
<<< IO Ports >>>
> Port installed : Communications Port (COM1)
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2937
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2938
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2939
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293C
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2934
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2935
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2936
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293A
<<< Drives >>>
> Number of Disk Controller : 3
> Number of Hard Disk : 3
> Number of CD-ROM Drive : 2
> Drives Letters : A:\ C:\ D:\ E:\ F:\ G:\ H:\
> Floppy Disk : 3½" HD (1.44 Mo)
> Drive C: (Hard Disk) : 31 GB available on 52 GB
> Drive D: (Hard Disk) : 845 GB available on 947 GB
> Drive E: (Hard Disk) : 585 GB available on 1000 GB
> Drive F: (Hard Disk) : 244 GB available on 1000 GB
> Drive G: (DVD-Rom) : 0 KB available on 0 KB
> Drive H: (DVD-Rom) : 0 KB available on 0 KB
<<< Devices >>>
> Type of mouse : Razer Copperhead USB Mouse
> Type of keyboard : USB Input Device
> Type of keyboard : USB Input Device
> Joystick : None
> HID Devices : Yes
> SCSI Host #0 : 1 Device(s)
> SCSI Host #2 : 1 Device(s)
> SCSI Host #3 : 2 Device(s)
> SCSI Host #6 : 1 Device(s)
> SCSI Controller : A0P8L7KP IDE Controller
> Trusted Platform Module : No
<<< Multimedia >>>
> Device Audio : 82801IB/IR/IH (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller
> Device Audio : 82801IB/IR/IH (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller
> Audio Playback : Speakers (High Definition Audio
> Audio Playback : Digital Audio (S/PDIF) (High De
> Audio Playback : Microsoft Sound Mapper
> Audio Recording : Microphone (QuickCam Communicat
> MIDI Output : Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth
> MIDI Output : Microsoft MIDI Mapper
> Mixer Device : Speakers (High Definition Audio
> Mixer Device : Digital Audio (S/PDIF) (High De
> Mixer Device : Microphone (QuickCam Communicat
> Device multimedia : AVIVideo
> Device multimedia : CDAudio
> Device multimedia : Sequencer
> Device multimedia : WaveAudio
> Device multimedia : MPEGVideo
> Audio Compression : Microsoft IMA ADPCM CODEC
> Audio Compression : Microsoft CCITT G.711 A-Law and u-Law CODEC
> Audio Compression : Microsoft GSM 6.10 Audio CODEC
> Audio Compression : Microsoft ADPCM CODEC
> Audio Compression : Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 Codec (decode only)
> Audio Compression : Microsoft PCM Converter
<<< Network >>>
> Network : Yes
> RAS Connection : No
> Passport.Net : No
> Winsock32 : v2.02
> Network Connection : Local Area Connection
> Network Card : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
> Local Network : 4 Network Computer
> Local Group : Administrators
> Local Group : Backup Operators
> Local Group : Cryptographic Operators
> Local Group : Distributed COM Users
> Local Group : Event Log Readers
> Local Group : Guests
> Local Group : IIS_IUSRS
> Local Group : Network Configuration Operators
> Local Group : Performance Log Users
> Local Group : Performance Monitor Users
> Local Group : Power Users
> Local Group : Remote Desktop Users
> Local Group : Replicator
> Local Group : Users
<<< Power Status >>>
> Power Status : Yes
> Battery : No
> Supply : Main supply
> Active Power Scheme : Balanced
> UPS : No
> ACPI Tables : 10
<<< Voltage, Temperature and Fans >>>
> Hardware Monitoring : Fintek F71882FG
> Voltage CPU : 1.13 V
> +3.3V Voltage : 3.36 V
> +5V Voltage : 4.96 V
> +12V Voltage : 12.23 V
> SB : 3.34 V
> VBAT : 3.28 V
> VIN2 : 0.53 V
> VIN3 : 0.98 V
> VIN6 : 0.18 V
> Chassis Fan : 1986 rpm
> Processor Temperature : 57 °C
> Mainboard Temperature : 36 °C
> Power/Aux Temperature : 48 °C
> Processor : Thermal Diode
> Intel Core 2 Duo (Core 1) : 62 °C
> Intel Core 2 Duo (Core 2) : 62 °C
> GPU Fan : 100.00%
> Hard Disk Monitoring : S.M.A.R.T
> Hard Disk SAMSUNG HD103UJ : 31 °C
> Hard Disk SAMSUNG HD103UJ : 32 °C
> Hard Disk SAMSUNG HD103UJ : 31 °C
***** End of report *****

Quote from: Jack t.N. on 26-October-09, 20:11:33
Please post full PSU Specs:
- brand/model name
- amperage limits (A) for the main voltage rails (12V, 5V and 3.3V) <--- see PSU Sticker
Sorry, forgot to mention PSU:
500 Watt Continuous Power ATX12V v2.2 http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=NjU=
Output Range Ripple &
Voltage MAX Reg. Noise
+5V            24.0A          ±5％          50
+12V1          22.0A          ±5％          120
+12V2          22.0A          ±5％          120
-12V          0.8A          ±10％      120
+5VSB          2.5A          ±5％          50
+3.3V          25.0A          ±5％          50
Quote
For testing only:
- use only one memory stick and one DDR2 Switch Card
- reduce the memory frequency to DDR2-667 in BIOS Setup and set the Memory Voltage to 1.9V
- disable Spread Spectrum
See if that changes anything. If it does, we have reasons to look for a memory problem
I run 64 bit operating system running it with only 2gb is not a problem? (i'm testing boot so gues not?).
memory frequency , voltage and Spread Spectrum should be all set or test them individually?
Quote
What is your current BIOS Version?
7.30 11062008
I have disabled Spread Spectrum and rebooted 12 times and all went good, have to test still with complete power down and boot to see if that works

MSI X48C Platinum problem

i have a MSI X48C Platinum
Ram: OCZ PC3-12800 Gold RAM - 4GB, 2x2GB, 1600MHz, DDR3, Low Voltage, Dual Channel
Processor: Intel Pentium D 915 2.80GHz / 4MB Cache / 800MHz FSB / Dual-Core /
PSU: thermaltake 420w
Problem: i turn the computer on it sounds like its going to start up then turns off for 5 seconds then comes back on and dose the same thing over and over. if i hit the button on the back of the motherboard it will boot and say CMOS Settings Wrong, CMOS Date/Time Not Set, Press F1 to Run Setup Press F2 to load default values and continue if i click f1 it will go in to bios and if i click f2 it will load windows.
any help??

Quote
sorry i dont know what you mean when you say amperage limits (A) on the +12V voltage rails
Look on the PSU sticker. And write down the numbers.
Quote
ok i got it to boot but it dose the same thing
Did you do this?
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Manually set the memory clock speed to DDR3-1066 for testing and see what happens.

[Help]Memory recommendation for MSI x48C Platinum

Hello MSI community, I recently bought a MSI x48c Platinum from a friend and I want to upgrade the RAM to DDR3.
Right now I have Mushkin 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 PC2-8500 5-5-5-15 Blackline
Overclocked the CPU (Q6600) from 2.4Ghz (266 x9) to 3.01Ghz (333 x9) and the RAM raised to 999 then I downclocked the RAM to 832 and changed some options in Advance DRAM Configuration
DRAM CAS# Latency - 5
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay - 5
DRAM RAS# Precharge - 5
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge -15
tRFC - 44
The advanced timing options are default because I don't know how to set them
TWR - 12
TWTR -12
TRRD - 12
TRTP - 12
MCH Read Delay (tRD) - [Auto]
1N/2N Memory Timing - [Auto]
Memory Voltage - [Auto]
Spread Spectrum - [Disabled]
Everything else is set to [Auto]
Any help with stable settings for this RAM?
I think the RAM is not compatible with this MB and I want to buy some DDR3. I've checked the compatibility list and found some Kingston 1333 "KVR1333D3N9/2G(N9K2/4G)" but I want 1600 not 1333.
Here is a list of some DDR3 kits (I can't post external links to RAM specifications, PDF files)
KHX1600C9D3/4G
KHX1600C9D3B1/4G
KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G
KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX
KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX
KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX
I want to buy two kits 2x2GB + 2x2GB. Which one is better and supported by this motherboard? Please help me, thanks!

Quote from: HU16E on 10-June-12, 02:46:18
I read your post. Just wanted to emphasis again what was officially tested. The X48C never was a stellar platform to begin with combining DDR2 and DDR3 technologies. What works on one system may not work on another. You want 1600 RAM, then buy it and try it. OC'ing is never guaranteed. 2 kits of 2GB? Suggest they be from the same production batch as even with the same part number, they may have different brand chips on them. If 8GB of RAM is desired, then a 2X4GB kit may be the better choice.
I read some threads and many people said that 2x4GB kits don't work with x48c ... I checked the x48c Platinum specifications page and the RAM supported is DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600... My CPU is 1066 FSB default but I will overclock it to get 1333 FSB.
Ok then, I will buy the RAM specified in the supported list (KVR1333D3N9K2/4G) but I want to buy two kits, 2x2GB + 2x2GB, is it safe?

MSI X48C Platinum and DDR3 corsair 2x4 GB @ 1600mhz WILL IT WORK??

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