P45 Platinum, some overclocking experience needed !

Hi,
I have bought a new computer last winter and been busy with it all the time.. when i bought it i had problems with MY CPU and memory but both fixed, CPU with BIOS 1.4 ( at that point the most recent BIOS ) and memory fixed with the help of some other guy with the same problem and the same hardware.
When all that was fixed and my PC runned stable i began overclocking the CPU by taking off the FSB jumpers so it wouldn't run on 333 MHZ but 400 MHZ FSB.
Now i wanna know if someone has experience with overclocking a Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 on a P45 platinum, my CPU is now running on 3.4 GHZ ( stand 2.83 GHZ ) and I wanna know if a Vmod is nessecary need to get it to.. lets say 3.6 to 3.8 GHZ ?
I also want to know if someone has overclocked his Corsair Dominators above 1066 MHZ and how he did it, because nothing is working for me ( little changes direcly give BSODS etc. )
Thanks for everyones time,
Tim

Try your overclock first by setting your memory to 5.5.5.15 at 800MHz. This will eliminate or at least minimise any possible memory instabilities that are more than apparant in the forum when trying the 1066 overclock. If you are succesful, let me know, as I have the same set up, except that I have OZC Reapers. I must say that my 3,4 GHz (I have followed the same route as you via the jumpers) has not encountered a program or game yet that yielded unsatisfactory results. In actual fact my average frame rate in Far Cry 2 allgraphics maxed out runs between 70 and 80 fps. (MSI 9800GTX+). Unless you are running some scientific programs that need speeding up or you want to increase a theoretical benchmark, I wonder if the extra ,2 or,4 GHz will justify the potential temp increase or possible instabilities. But please advise once you have achieved that, what your system settings are what the percentage temp increase is on your CPU. I would be interested as I am too conservative at this stage to go beyond the 3,4.

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One problem I still have is with my RAM which is rated to run at 1066 but currently sits at 800 after my overclock to 3ghz. I just tried upping the ram clock to 1066 and it appeared as if the machine would post correctly but then hung before loading windows...
Any ideas as to how I can fix this? My ram voltage is at 2.2 and timings set to 5-5-5-15. I'm using Corsair Dominator 8500
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P45 Platinum NEED HELP FAST PLEASE!

As you may have read previously, I was going to and I got a P45 Zilent board along with other parts. Now I have a few problems. Firstly here are the system specs:
MSI P45 Platinum (Zilent) BIOS v1.0
Intel Core 2 Duo E8300
A-DATA Vitesta 1066+ 2x1GB
MSI R4850
1XWD RAPTOR 74GB
1XWD CAVIAR 200GB
1XWD CAVIAR 500GB
1XSAMSUNG SATA DVDRW 22x
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HANNS-G HI221DP (22" Widescreen connected with DVI-D Single Link Cable)
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Second problem: My PC won't reboot. When it goes to reboot, it goes through the shutdown sequence properly, but after that when it needs to restart it just hangs and the 4 indicator lights are all red. Now when it starts normally there is no hang, all the lights are green and system is working fine. But every time it restarts it hangs there and nothing happens... :S
And third on CPU Z my the PC multiplier varies and also the bus speed is too low... here is a screenshot:
Now, even though the multiplier changes when PC under load, and I read it is some kind of power saving option, the BUS remains that low :S
Please help me fast, please.

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Now the multiplier problem remains, but I read somewhere it is a power saving feature, but still I want to disable it and make my multiplier at 8.5 all the time and my CPU speed at 2.83GHz (stock speed for the E8300). How can I do that, without messing up the settings in the BIOS that fixed the problems above?
There is no real need to disable that function. After all, it is a feature of your processor, you paid for it and the Multiplier should switch back to default as soon as you CPU gets something to do. It will only drop to x6 when the system is IDLE to save power and keep the temperatures low. There should not be any performance sacrifices. Keep in mind that the Core Voltage is reduced as well. This is all intended to for the benefit of your Processor and therefore for you, after all.
However, if you really think that you want to disable these functions, you may want a little info on what functions are actually involved:
1) EIST = Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology -> The option is located in the Cell Menu. You can actually disable EIST on the OS level (and keep in enabled in BIOS). All you need to do is to turn off the Windows Power Saving Features and set everything to max. Performance. This disables SpeedStep/EIST, even when the support is still enabled in BIOS.
2) C1E Support (C1E = Enhanced Halt State) -> This feature can only be disabled in BIOS. Even if EIST is disabled (OS and/or BIOS), the C1E Feature will still be doing its job. To disable it, look in the CPU Features Section of the BIOS. You should find an option there.
In any case, my suggestion would be to keep both functions enabled. These features are actually rather good.
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Also how do I set my memory to run at the preferred settings prescribed by the manufacturer, which are:
CL: 5-5-5-15 2T
2.2-2.3V
1066MHz
The standard DDR2 supply voltage is 1.8V +/-0.1V. The fact that your memory modules need to be overvolted to have a chance to run at DDR2-1066 MHz shows that they are not "real" DDR2-1066 memory modules but actually just DDR2-800 sticks with a manufacturer's permission to overclock them. Also, keep in mind that the P45 Chipset does not natively support DDR2-1066 memory modules, but DDR2-667 & DDR2-800 only.
This said, you actually need to overclock both the memory controller and the modules, which is not necessarely stable.
To increase the memory voltage, you need to manually adjust the FSB/DRAM Ratio in BIOS to 1:1.6 and manually increase the DRAM Voltage using the +/- keys of your numpad. Spread Spectrum should be disabled at all times.

P45 Platinum - overclocking 4870 X2

Ok so iam back again with another problem, it seems that overclocking a 4870 X2 is very hard ATM, Everything i tried to OC my 4870 X2 won't work, i tried almost anything ( ATI Overdrive, Rivatuner, ATI Tool Etc. ) but it won't work properly ( Many Artifacts ) and it won't run stable, the Temps stay good since iam using my GPU Fan for atleast 40%.
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P45 Platinum
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Corsair Dominator 1066 MHZ 2 x 2 GB
Powercolor HD 4870X2
640 GB Samsung Spinpoint
Zealous 650 watt modulair
Recom Powerstation case
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The temps are good.. IDLE its 40 -50 degrees and under load its around 80 - 100 degrees depending on what game iam playing ( Crysis for instance is around 100 degrees. )
Under 3Dmark06 around 85 degrees.. maybe Vantage will pull it up to 100 degrees, still need to test that today.
I am using the latest 8.12 drivers + catalyst center, so that should not be the problem i guess ?
ow.. and BTW my score in 3Dmark06 is just over 16000, maybe its some usefull info.

Doubt about overclocking with p45 platinum

hi guys
i have a Q8200 processor and an MSI p45 platinum motherboard.
now the multiplier on the processor is 7
now using a a bus speed of 400mhz i was able to achieve a 400 * 7 = 2.8Ghz on my processor from 2.33
now when i use cpuZ it shows that im currently running at 1600fsb
now as per the board specs 1600 fsb is the maximum.
now does this mean that i wont be able to overclock further ?
i am currently using transcend 800 mhz DDR2 ram
i have the memory divider set at 1:1
so the rams are running at 800mhz
now if i try to further overclock the board, it results in a no boot. i get a single green light and rest 3 are red and the mother board restarts 3 times and then i get the overclock failed message could some 1 advise me on how to go further increase my overclock ?
i have tried to increase my processor voltage and my ram voltage by quite a bit (not over the safe limit though) but still not able to boot :(

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now as per the board specs 1600 fsb is the maximum.
This just states that Processors that natively run @400 MHz FSB Clock Speed are supported. It has nothing to do with overclocking margins.
Try this for a quick test:
- turn off the system
- remove both OC Jumpers to force the FSB Clock Speed to 400 MHz
- Clear CMOS with main A/C power cable removed from PSU
See if the system boots and runs stable. If it does, use the BIOS for further overclocking from the 400 MHz Strap. As you are forced to overclock your memory modules as well when you raise the FSB Clock Speed beyond 400 MHz try raising the memory voltage to 1.9-2V to see if that helps.
Spread Spectrum should be enabled at all times in the Cell Menu.

Overclocking Q6600 with MSI P45 Platinum

Hi again!
I need some advice regarding my OC settings.
Unfortunately, im an unlucky owner of the infamous Q6600 L8XX batch which has a high VID (1.3250v)
Anyway, I was able to reach 3GHz stable with these settings:
MSI P45 Platinum official v1.5 bios
Motherboard OC Jumper set to: default
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C1E: Disabled
Green Power: All Disabled
================================
Multi-Step OC Booster: Mode 1
DOT Control: Disabled
Intel Eist: Disabled
Adjust CPU FSB Frequenxy (MHz): 333
Adjust CPU Frequency: 3000
CPU Multiplier: 9
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Advance DRAM Configuration: Manual
Enhanced Settings: Enabled
NB Drive Config: auto
CAS Latency (CL): 5
tRCD: 5
tRP: 5
tRAS: 15
Advanced memory Setting: Disabled
FSB/DRAM ratio: 1:1.2
Adjusted Dram Frequency: 800
================================
ClockGenTuner: No Changes Done
Adjusted PCI Frequency: 37.5
Auto disable DRAM/PCI Frequency: Disabled
================================
CPU Voltage: 1.3175v
CPU GTL REF0: auto
CPU GTL REF1: auto
Dram voltage: 2.100v
DDR_VREF_A: auto
DDR_VREF_B: auto
MCH Voltage: 1.4v
MCH GTL REF: auto
VTT FSB Voltage: 1.35v
ICH Voltage: 1.52v
================================
Spread Spectrum: Disabled
My goal is set at 3GHz and to get a lower cpu voltage (lower than my current 1.3175v), but anything below 1.3175v restarts when i stress test using OCCT. I've run memtest and it's ok. Can anybody advise which voltage I can configure to lower my cpu voltage? Also, is 333 x 9 to achieve 3GHz better? Or should I go with 375 x 8? Thanks! Btw, I plan to maintain these settings for the remainder of my CPU's life.. :D

thanks for the tip. i'm currently logging all my OC settings in an excel file. i just finished played an hour of COD4 without any restarts or instability. currently my settings are just the same except CPU voltage is at 1.344v and i reduced my Dram voltage to 2.0v. running memtest for over an hour, 2 passes already with no errors. i'll stress test it over the weekend.
i have a question though. a lot of people are suggesting a 1:1 FSB/DRAM ratio. but using 333x9 settings @ 1:1, you get 667.. i'm using 2x 2GB GeiL PC6400 800, that's why i used the 1:1.2 FSB/DRAM ratio to get 800. is it ok to keep using the 1:1.2 FSB/DRAM ratio even though people say 1:1 is the ideal ratio? many thanks for the reply

Overclock an E8400 in a MSI P45 Platinum

Specs:
CPU: Core2Duo E8400 E0 @ 3.0Ghz
Memory: 2GB OCZ DDR2-1066 (Dual Channel) @ 5-5-5-18-2T
Motherboard: MSI P45 Platinum
PSU: 750w Antec TruePower (4)12v Rails @ 25Amps each, two rails dedicated to GPU and other two rails to HDD's/DVD Drives
CPU Heatsink: Zalman CNPS9500 w/ Arctic Silver
The reason for the post here is because I can't seem to overclock my CPU with very much grace without running into BSOD's/Lockups/Reboots and whatnot...I'm even having some issues right now where I have to run the RAM at 1:1 or 1:1.2 (667Mhz or 800Mhz depending)
I guess the other issue I'm having is I have no idea what half of these settings are even referring to and I really hate to admit that...:(
Anyway I was hoping there was someone here with a similar setup that might be able to shed some light as to what I might be doing wrong...tried tweaking the dozen voltage options and whatnot without much success and very poorly describe items such as "Drive Setting 1/2/3/ETC...

What is your current BIOS Version?
Please post a list of the Cell Menu Settings that you have used to far when you attempted to overclock your system.
For a quick test:
-> remove the two OC Jumpers from there pin headers (this will force the FSB Clock Speed to 400 MHz), clear CMOS with main A/C power cable removed from PSU after that and see if the system will start-up properly.

P45 Platinum (Urgent help needed please)

Last week I ordered parts for a new P.C. and I am having some major issues with this. The motherboard will not do anything. When I try to power on the computer the fans spins and all of the lights come on, but the computer will not post or go into the BIOS. There are 4 red lights on the board. From different things I have read I thought it may have been the motherboard so I had them send me another one. Well I got it today and it is doing the same thing! I am leaning toward the CPU, but I am hoping to get some help before I call them and request a replacement on the CPU. I am about to pull my hair because I am so frustrated. Here is a quick overview of the parts I ordered (in no particular order):
*800w PSU
*P45 Platinum Mobo
*500 GB SATA HD
*Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
*VisionTek HD4870
*OCZ SLI ready 4 GB RAM (OCZ2N800SR4GK)
I thought it may have been the RAM because of the voltage, but from reading other threads I should be able to change the voltage (the RAM voltage is 2.1).
Here are some things that I have tried:
*New motherboard
*Only put one stick of RAM in instead of them both
*Only had RAM, Video Card, CPU hooked up with same results
*Cleared the CMOS (with the power off and the cord unplugged)
*Tried it with the motherboard outside of the case in case it was getting shorted out some how.
I would greatly appreciate any and all help you could give me. Please help

Quote from: vernonion on 27-August-08, 09:51:53
Everything is not working fine, and a pop with sparks is not a normal result from turning on a power supply. If you got it from Tiger send it back and get this one.
I talked to the rep earlier, but I had to go to a meeting. When I called him back he said he was on the phone with Intel to make sure my CPU would work with that board. I know it will work so I have no clue why he called them. He didn't seem to concerned about the PSU though. I told him that the PSU popped and made sparks and it didn't phase him at all. I already told him I wanted to exchange the RAM with different kind and I wanted a new PSU. When I give him the new RAM and the PSU I want I will give this one a try.
Thank you for your help.

P45 Platinum, Need help in enabling vt-x for virtualization

Hi,
I have the following system.
Intel Q9550 Core 2 Quad @ 2.83Ghz, with a MSI P45 Platinum board, 8GB DDR2 800 Mhz Memory. I need to have the vt-x enabled in the bios and i dont see that option anywhere in AMI bios screens. I need this as i am trying to set up Microsoft Hyper-V, and this cannot be done unless this feature set is enabled on the mother board.
I dont know whether flashing my BIOS will help in this case, and if yes kindly help me in getting the right BIOS update.
Let me know if any other details are needed.
Regards,
Vaibhav

Hi Jimbode,
I have read alot about vt-x now, and I also have tried every tip to enable it permanently, and I have also tried the link that you have posted. But it didn't work for me.
The sleep and wakeup thingy works for me, but I consider it not as solution because it's only for programs started after the wakeup. vt-x would greatly enhance bootup time when enabled.
It's very disppointing by Apple, that they don't comment on this or try to fix it, but then again, this is the Apple way.

Q9400 on a MSI P45 Platinum overclocking

I had firstly asus P5Q, and bring it easily and stably my Q9400 to of 3.4 ghz.
But not with the MSI P45 Platinum
I do not come further then fsb 385 = 3.08 ghz
memory stands on 1:1.33 with 1026 mhz
when I it puts on 3.11 ghz
fsb 389
Dram freq 1037 mhz
then windows do not start.
Installed Windows vista 64 bit service pack 1
500 watt Coolermaster silent pro
Quad 9400
MSI P45 Platinum(Gamer serie) bios 1.6
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Retail CAS latency 5-5-5-15
ZALMAN CNPS 9500 AT ( CNPS9500AT ) Cooler voor processor
Nvidia Asus GTS 250 DK top videocard
Samsung 1 tera HD
WD 500 gig
WD 500 Gig
3 fans in pc more
settings:
C1E: Disabled
Green Power: All Disabled
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DOT Control: Disabled
Multi-Step OC Booster: auto
Intel Eist: Disabled
intel C-State Tech: Disabled
Adjust CPU FSB Frequenxy (MHz):
Adjust CPU Frequency:
CPU Multiplier: 8
================================
Advance DRAM Configuration: auto
================================
ClockGenTuner: No Changes Done
Adjusted PCI Frequency: Default
Auto disable DRAM/PCI Frequency: Enabled
================================
CPU Voltage: 1.35v
CPU GTL REF0: Auto
CPU GTL REF1: Auto
Dram voltage: Auto
DDR_VREF
DDR_VREF_A: Auto
DDR_VREF_B: Auto
MCH Voltage: Auto
MCH GTL REF: Auto
VTT FSB Voltage:
ICH Voltage: Auto
================================
Spread Spectrum: Enabled
Can you help me please?

Quote from: Jack t.N. on 04-September-09, 20:13:52
I hereby officially refuse to tell you that because your question clearly shows that you have not taken the time to look into the mainboard's user manual which not only shows where the jumpers are located but also what you can do with them.
I can understand for that all. It is same like me when to tried help another people ask a question for that things but sometimes you can not explained with words. Instead you get bashing with short explained like that
(you know exactly what i meant...lol)
Quote from: De_Hollander on 04-September-09, 20:27:02
i have no mainboard's user manual taken, iám going to shop back asking for the manual.
but i think the jumpers are these
Right!! that is location of the jumpers, short the jumpers in strap potition what you need and dont forget to give this shot before do that:
1. Disconnected PSU from A/C power
2. Put your OC jumpers potition what you need (ex, 266-333 or 333-400)
3. Push button Clear CMOS at back your case
Hope this can help.
Quote from: Jack t.N. on 04-September-09, 20:43:52
Now you do:
http://download1.msi.com/files/downloads/mnu_exe/E7512v1.0.zip
Very usefull guide

P45 Platinum - Overclocking Core2 Duo & Ram

Hi all,
I recently got a P45 Platinum. Have had alot of bother with it todate. It started off when it recognised my memory at 800Mhz when infact it was 1066 DDR2 Dominator. Bios update version 1.1 looked like I could set it too 1066 on auto but it still recognised it as 800mhz. However Bios update 1.1 would not boot with my Nvidia GX2. Cured that got the beta 1.2b and all works well.
However I am running 3dMarks06 and the max I pushed out of my system was 15000 :-( . Was kind of hoping for bit more, still very laggy in crysis at times.
I am thinking about pushing a little more outta my CPU but if i fiddle with the CPU FSB currently default 333 it does not boot right and resets to be done. I have set the voltage to 1.3 and ram 2.0.
Any thoughts on this issue.
PC Spec
Vista Ultimate
P45 Plat
E8500 3.16Ghz
4gb DDR2 1066 (not sure if it infact does run at this)
Nvidia GX2
Hiper Typer R PSU 730Watts
Cheers!

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It started off when it recognised my memory at 800Mhz when infact it was 1066 DDR2 Dominator.
Your memory modules are recognized as DDR2-800 modules, because the SPD-Chips of these modules do not have an SPD-Profile for DDR2-1066 which the BIOS could detect to set memory clock speed to DDR2-1066. Your modules present themselves as DDR2-800 modules to the BIOS (because they are basically DDR2-800 modules). The BIOS can only read SPD profiles, not what Corsair has actually printed onto sticker that is on each module.
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4gb DDR2 1066 (not sure if it infact does run at this)
If you check the official Corsair datasheet for your modules, you will see that it will say that these modules were tested @1066 MHz @2.1-2.2V, not that they are DDR2-1066 modules. At the bottom of the datesheet you will find a brief note telling you that the actual OC results "may vary". I am not sure which memory related settings you have tried so far. If you need advice and suggestions regarding memory settings, please let us know the precise model name/number of your modules and tell us which settings you have tried so far.
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i fiddle with the CPU FSB currently default 333 it does not boot right and resets to be done
What settings have you modified besides FSB clock speed & voltage?

P45 Platinum RAM Upgrade Problem !!!! NEED HELP PLZ !!!

I have an MSI P45 Platinum mobo & am using a 2GB Kingston ValueRAM module @667. I've overclocked my E8400 3GHz to 3.3GHz but I'm facing a bottleneck. Anyway, I wanna buy better RAM. I've heard that Corsair Dominator is VERY good esp for overclocking. If so then which one shud I get ? These r links to the Dominator modules ones I can get. If I shud buy a different RAM altogether plz help me out !!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014Z0Q04/ref=s9_sdps_c1_s1_p23_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0HXJV9FN3ZBGYQ1680JX&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938131&pf_rd_i=507846
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-TWIN2X4096-8500C5D-Dominator-PC2-8500-1066MHz/dp/B001CK3X0Q/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1238237944&sr=8-1

Quote from: asimriz on 30-March-09, 03:04:09
I've heard that Corsair Dominator is VERY good esp for overclocking.
These r links to the Dominator modules ones I can get.
Corsair is a good brand, but those DDR2 modules are already overclocked.
And here is why: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=118018.0
cheers

P45 Platinum (Zilent) and 1066MHz DDR2

Hi, I am getting a new PC and as I always do I will be assembling it myself. I ordered the P45 Zilent board and it will arrive in less than a week, along with a 2GB A-DATA Vitesta+ 1066+ DDR2 memory kit. I love the MSI brand, I know it is good stuff, and the P45 Platinum is just a beast... but i read some reviews that say that the BIOS version it comes with it has some flaws. Mostly about raising the FSB and other overclocking, and when I went to the product page on the MSI site and read the BIOS versions change logs i saw that in the v1.3 there is a fix to an inaccurate reading of the CPU temperature in the BIOS.
I need to state that I have no intention of doing major overclocking on it, at least not for a few years, but I want to set the RAM clocks, frequency and voltages as specified on the Vitesta package:
# Timings: 5-5-5-15-2T
# Voltage: 2.2V~2.3V
# Frequency: 1066MHz
So what I want to know is:
1. Will I have problems with the stock BIOS setting my DDR2 kit on the above settings?
2. Will the stock BIOS read the CPU temperature right, and does it have any serious flaws?
3. Will it support an E8400 or E8300 CPU, and will the CPU work on 1333MHz (stock) FSB without problems?
Mostly I do not want to flash the BIOS if it can do what I need it to do, so I just want to know if I will have to flash it to achieve the above. I hope someone has tested the stock BIOS for DRR2 on the settings above, and also tested it for other flaws and may be able to help me with answers. A few pointers on how to overclock the RAM voltage, timings and frequency on this board, and also how to set up the BIOS (if it doesn't need to be flashed) for good system performance and stability are welcome as well.

Confirming PERFECT stability work with:
BIOS version 1.4 Update Date 2008-09-11
CPU: E8400@3GHz
RAM 2x2GB Vitesta 1066+ [email protected]@1066MHz
That costs me a lot of wasted time to set all working well.
Good luck!
P.S.: You may have problem with right recognition of the cpu because of BIOS version (mine was 1.0 at the beginning and with CPU-Z Mobo didn't recognize SSE4.1 and VT technology). Just update your BIOS with 1.4 and everything must be fine

Hello all, new here to MSI, some overclocking questions

Hey everyone, new here to MSI products (a mobo, P45 Platinum) and forum. I recently came from the 680i chipset and decided to try out these P45. From reading a lot of things from various forums and here at https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=119345.0, it seems that there is a challenge (and the rewards !!) to overclocking the P45.
In any case, my questions are:
1. I know this has probably been answered somewhere but I've yet to concisely concluded, do you need to remove the on-board jumpers to overclock if you are trying to achieve over 1600 Mhz FSB? I currently have the jumpers off.
2. I've notice that the GTLREF voltage is not within 63% of the CPU VTT using the latest beta bios A7512IMS.153 [v1.5b3]. Is that right?
3. Anyone have any experience using the RAM modules I have? See sig for details.
4. Green Power Center crashes in Vista when making changes. Is there a unknown compatibility issue? I've have installed fresh copy of Vista.

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do you need to remove the on-board jumpers to overclock if you are trying to achieve over 1600 Mhz FSB? I currently have the jumpers off.
Removing the jumpers will set the FSB Frequency to 400 MHz and force the system into a default-400 MHz Strap. You should also be able to overclock manually in BIOS starting from other jumper position. Just test and see which one works best for you. It may be the default position or the 400 MHz position (jumper removal).
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2. I've notice that the GTLREF voltage is not within 63% of the CPU VTT using the latest beta bios A7512IMS.153 [v1.5b3]. Is that right?
How did you notice that? What percentage does the BIOS set in your case?
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3. Anyone have any experience using the RAM modules I have? See sig for details.
That is more or less standard DDR2-800 memory which should not make any problems. In terms of overclocking it, you have to see what can be achieved. Memory OC Results usually vary from system to system.
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4. Green Power Center crashes in Vista when making changes. Is there a unknown compatibility issue? I've have installed fresh copy of Vista.
Are you using the latest version?

P45 Platinum Optimum memory settings with 2GB Corsair 1066 memory

Hi all,
Looking for some advice on optimum memory settings as I seem to have been getting unstable results from experimenting with settings and the optimum defaults.
My configuration is as follows:
MSI P45 Platinum (V1.0 PCB) (V1.4 Bios)
Intel Dual Core Duo E8500
Corsair TWIN2X2048-8500C5D DDR2-1066 5-5-5-15-2T configured for 2.2v in Bios
Palit 9800GT
2 x Maxtor 1TB HD's
1 x Floppy + Memory card readers
2 x Samsung DL-DVD-DW's
Silverpower SP-400P2C 400W PSU
With the default optimised settings loaded, the system does not book reliably or pass the memory test, in fact memtest86 just hangs when booted
With the Memory configuration set to 1:1.33 (1600:1066) the systems appears to pass the memory tests and windows is relatively stable. Voltage set to 2.2volt with Spead Spectrum disabled.
Is this really the optimum configuration ? as the Adjusted DRAM Frequency reported by the bios is 887 and I was expecting to see 1066.
Any suggestions as how to optimise reliably would be appreciated.
Although I suspect I may have a PSU issue as once booted the system locks when running any 3D games/demo's and it looks liek the 9800GT's need a lot more amps that I thought when putting the system together.
Rgds

Quote from: sylvester on 11-October-08, 20:43:36
Intel Dual Core Duo E8500
Corsair TWIN2X2048-8500C5D DDR2-1066 5-5-5-15-2T configured for 2.2v in Bios
With the Memory configuration set to 1:1.33 (1600:1066) the systems appears to pass the memory tests and windows is relatively stable. Voltage set to 2.2volt with Spead Spectrum disabled.
Is this really the optimum configuration ? as the Adjusted DRAM Frequency reported by the bios is 887 and I was expecting to see 1066.
First of all, your DDR2 modules are in fact DDR2-800 (they're using overclocked-overvolted DDR2-800 chips).
Sencondly you need to understand how a FSB/DRAM divider works.
Your processor is Intel E8500 and that means a bus frequency of 1333MHz (333MHz quad-pumped).
In your case 1:1.33 means 1.33 x 333 x 2 = 887 MHz for the DDR2 modules.
Set the divider to 1:1.6 if you want the DDR2 modules to run at 1066MHz.
And finally, the "optimum configuration" for max system stability means real DDR2-1066 (7-7-7-20 at 1.8V) or
DDR2-800 (5-5-5-15 at 1.8V).
cheers

P45 Platinum, some overclocking experience needed !

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