P4N Diamond and Pentium D 930

Hey guys,
I've just purchased a P4N Diamond Mainbord and i already have a Pentium D 930. I got some questions about the 2 parts. I just read the CPU support and saw that its not supported. Why comes the Pentium D 9XX series are not supported and do i get problems now with this combination? Is there a possible chance that the 9XX series are supported with the next BIOS update? and last question, does it work together ( can i get screen with the boot ), because i first bought a ASUS P5LD2 but that didnt work to ( there was no screen with boot ). Can someone pleas help me out? Thnx anyway!
The Pime

It's because NVidia chipset doesn't support Presler/CedarMill processor like 930. Whether when will it be officially supporting, or never be is unknown. Too bad. Can't help you much.

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P4N Diamond and Pentium D problem

Hi,
Have just bought the P4N Diamond motherboard, and a Pentim D 830 processor.
When switching on the status led shows four red lights. According to the manual this means that the processor is defective.
Have taken the processor in and out many times, but no luck.
Any other ideas ? Any assembly errors I could have made ?

IJRC, For your set up do the following:
The best way to get your system up to make sure that you have BIOS version 1.3 and up. Any BIOS version before this will not see the Pentium D. If you dont have this BIOS or are not sure it might be best if you call MSI and have them send you out a BIOS chip with the updated BIOS version on it.
-Make sure that you only install windows with one stick of RAM
-Do not connect any USB devices untill windows is up and running.
-Your MOBO takes alot of power, so make sure that you have a quality PSU as well as it having plenty of amps on the 12v rail. (As per the P4N manual p.10, 450watts and atleast 20amps on the 12v rail is recommended for system staibility.)
-Drivers for me were not that much of a problem except for my monitor, but my GPU sees it for what it is and thats what matters. Ofcourse if you dont have the internet up and running getting drivers might be a problem.
- As long as your follow these steps you should be fine with installing windows 64x. To be safe just download the Marval Lan Eathernet Drivers and burn them to a cd before you start your build. That way you can access the internet to download 64x drivers. For the most part you shouldnt have a problem getting drivers...if you have an hp printer you will have a problem though.
GL and write back if you have problems...i think that i have been through them all with this MOBO and the Pentium D. However with the help from this fourm i think that i have everything under control.

[nVidia Series] P4N Diamond and freeze

Hi,
Just installed my brand new P4N Diamond with a Pentium D 830. After uprading the BIOS it works with the processor.
But now suddenly the machine totally freeze. It can be on for a long time, but when using it (starting programs etc) it suddenly totally freeze and only way out is to power off.
Using Windows XP with all the latest packs, and the most recent BIOS and drivers for the mobo.
Anyone ?

ddebono, can't you borrow it from your friend, relative, or local store first instead of buy it?
Modern CPU run on 12v not 3.3 anymore (maybe started from P-IV and equivalent AMD, not sure).
And CPU draws more power than HDD/CD-ROM.
Of course CPU won't eat all of 20A at a time. But bigger room is better. And not all PSU rated correctly. (read about PSU sticky).
And when PSU are blown/dead, usually they brought friends (another component) -in my P3 system, it's my HDD!-
So considering your mobo & CPU is a premium, why don't you make it save and optimal with better PSU? Even if it's not the problem.

P4N Diamond w/ Pentium Extreme Edition 840

I've got a P4N Diamond running a Pentium Extreme Edition 840. The BIOS shows that the CPU is a 3.2ghz but it's only running it at 2.8ghz. When I boot into Windows it shows it as a Pentium D 3.2ghz running at 2.812ghz. Are there any thoughts? I've tried searching but I've found nothing.
Jeremiah

I will try that when it home this afternoon. Also what are the knowns issues with using the above combo of CPU and P4N Diamond? I found on the MSI site that it wasn't yet compatible:
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support_detail.php?UID=663&NAME=MS-7160&kind=1
It says
CPU=Pentium Extreme Edition 840 (3.2GHz)
FSB=800
Ratio=16
Result=NONE
Now I know that testing was done via BIOS 1.4 PCB 1.0. I know that there's a beta BIOS version 1.5 (1.52) I haven't found out specifically online where it outlines that it's added compatibility for that CPU or listed the known issues with it.
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Msi p4n diamond and memory module setup for dual channel reading

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ive just built my mum a pc using a msi p4n diamond mainboard which has 2 gig of ddr2 667 mhz memory, just wondering how to go about setting it up to dual channel as its currently showing up in boot post screen as being single channel.. Now correct me if i'm doing wrong but it has 2 green slots and 2 orange slots, should there be 1 stick of ram in green and one stick of ram in the oarnage slot to show dual channel or both sticks as they are situe at present in green slots please..
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thank you and hope you can advise me..

It's in the manual, if you don't have one you can download from here:
http://www.msi.com/service/download/manual-4385.html
If both sticks are in green as you say then yes it's single channel. For dual channel you want to leave 1 stick in DIMM1, green slot nearest CPU & move the 2nd stick to the orange DIMM3 slot.
From left to right DIMM1/2-green, DIMM3/4-orange, dual is 1 stick DIMM1 & 1 stick DIMM3 or 1 stick DIMM2 & 1 stick DIMM4 or 4 sticks all four slots filled. Single channel is 2 sticks in green slots or 2 sticks in orange slots or not recommended is 3 sticks in 3 of the 4 slots.

P4N Diamond and 5.1 HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've just installed the P4N Diamond, set 5.1 in control panel,installed the sound blaster software to test the 5.1 , but when i try the "test speakers" i can hear the front perfectly,but the "rear" is heard from the front speakers too... i've tryed to enable the "cmss" but i get the same result, i cannot test all the 5 speakers.
Any ideas?
I'm going mad!!!
Please, help me
Many thanks!

Quote from: BOSSKILLER on 04-January-07, 12:15:56
ensure JAUD1 is configured property:
ensure speakers are connected property into sound card:
black hole--> rear speakers
green hole ---> front speakers
orange hole --> sub woofer + center speaker
blue hole ---> side speakers (when using 7.1)
start mixer and configure speakers as 5.1
then click into advanced options and disable(untick) "Digital Output Only"
then check for all channels volume is balanced, volume is not low, volume is not muted.
you can try different CMSS mode too.
Same problem...nothing from the rear!

Problem with p4n diamond

Hi i just finished my first computer with this mother board and when i went to turn the power on the first time it would not start except for a few second and then it would shut off. Tech suport refered to my proccessor via website to check proper instalation. I checked and it was proper and then i tryed to ask if this was a bios problem and I was asked to pay 10$ for a new bios. msi has already sent me a bios chip when i asked that my revision one would not fucntion with my pentium d 830. is there anything else that can be the culprite with or without being "kindly refered".
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Heatsink/fan recommendation for P4N Diamond?

I bought a P4N Diamond and a P4 630 CPU, but looking for a recommendation for a heatsink and fan.
I bought a Thermaltake CL-P0092 (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/coolers/cl-p0092silent775/cl-p0092silent775.htm#logoInfo) and it does not fit. The copper base plate is so wide that it rests on top of the capaciors and does not make contact with the CPU. The heat pipes also protrude too far and depending which way I face it they either prevent the base plate from making good contact with the CPU, or leans against the chipset's heat sink.
Any suggesstions? Stock cooling is not terrible, but I am looking for something a bit better that will actually fit well on this motherboard
--Jon

yup, that's a pretty bad cut or a pretty badly designed heatsink (in terms of not following specs).
OK, back to your question. I've heard of users here using ThermalRight XP-90 with a 120mm fan.
Personally I'd like to have an orb or sunflower shape fan. The reason is you still need to blow air on those CPU VREG (voltage regulator) area. Those MOSFETs are running pretty hot especially you place in a dual core CPU, and they are exposed without heatsinks. If you used a horizontal fin like this thermaltake, that means only the side MOSFETs will have airflow, those in between I/O Plate and CPU socket (I call it North phase) will not have good airflow. This is not good at all!
Keep this in mind while you're hunting for a new fan. (I am too! )

[nVidia Series] P4N Diamond Motherboard

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Today, i just build a new computer based on P4N Diamond, and i have tried to install MSI CoreCenter & Digicell software with WinXP SP1 & SP2, it seems nothing happen, it should be ok.
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MSI P4N Diamond + 2xMSI 7800 GXT + Pentium 4 Extreme 3.73 CPU OK?

1. Is this a good working combination?
2. Will I have issues when trying to SLI the 2 x MSI 7800's?
3. Does the P4N Diamond support the intel pentium 4 extreme 3.73 cpu properly (I notice a lot of reviews of the P4N Diamond on the 'Net used the intel pentium 4 extreme 3.73 in their tests, but MSI's CPU Support page for the P4N Diamond motherboard shows that it is not yet tested)?
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Quote from: intersite on 15-August-05, 02:53:45
I noticed yesterday that if I install the supplied v77.xx D.O.T. enabled Nvidia / MSI driver, I get 56xx marks in 3D Mark 05 for a single card (approx 500 marks) much higher than the standard WHQL drivers from Nvidia).
This is because of DOT (Dynamic Overclocking Technology). Basically it overclocks your card when the extra performance is needed. As long as you keep an eye on your temps you can do even more overclocking with the standard drivers from NVidia. I believe the program most people use is Coolbits2 (someone correct me if I am wrong). You can use speedfan to monitor the temps and it will most likely be listed as remote 1.
Good Luck
Jeremy

Posible p4n diamond heat problem and other beep question

Hi was using my p4n diamond for about 2h 30min and it all of a sudden just cuts out with no warning.
im unsure if its heat related thought the constant 55C is not as good temp as i should probably have but it stays stable there.
Also when i recently installed msi core it said i was very close to the voltages it had in the display just to hope to rule out power problems.
i have the cases 120mm exaust fan in the back an 80mm input fan in thefront and then the cpu fan that came with my pentium d 830 .
if its heat related should i get another 80mm fan as an exaust or an 80 mm input fan. i have one more spot on the door of the case.
----other beep question--
I was also wondering about the beeps on my computer. when i first was working with this pcc i had no beeps but then when working i had one beep before os then two after os and usb case plugs and floppy , 3 when i put on a printer and then back to one and then no beeps.
are these my beeps going down related to my heat or is this mother board short lived . one beeps soposed to mean that its loading properly
thanks

regarding your question about target temperature. my board isn't exactly the same as yours, but it's close.
you are right that you can lower the target temp and it will tend to cool the cpu because the fan runs faster at a lower temperature. the way i set up mine was to DISABLE the target temp and that gives the fan full voltage at all temps. that way, the fan rpm will bottom out at 2250rpm (instead of 1100rpm up to the target temp) or so even at lower temps.
also keep in mind that your cpu temp in the bios disply should be a few degrees HIGHER than the temp in "idle windows".
the intel data sheet for the pentium D 8xx series says that the max temp is 69C. so your cpu shouldnt have a problem at 55C.
i ran a prime95 primality test for about 17 hours at 60C to test stability (while using the computer for my normal foreground tasks) and didn't have a problem. i'm NOT recommending this. but i wanted you to know that this cpu doesn't have a problem with temps in the 60C range. and that msi motherboard will stand up to rough treatment.
also, in my humble opinion, i would NEVER run those msi windows utilities. they may be causing you a problem with stability. i use speedfan from almico to monitor temps and i have it set up to generate sound and visual warnings at certain temps. the F1 docs are good. if it were my system, i would go so far as to reinstall windows and format the C: to get rid of core center. i wouldn't even trust the uninstall unless you're good enough to surgically remove it manually.
also make sure you turn off EIST in the bios. it wont impact your temps significantly. that nvidia nforce sli intel edition has a problem with 14x multiplier and pentiumD. and EIST bumps you down to 14x occaisionally.

P4N Diamond - Some quirks and annoyances. :)

Alright, I'd just like to check if anyone by chance happens to have these issues too.
1. Sound Blaster Live! optical output doesn't register as Dolby Digital on my Yamaha HT-5730 receiver. I have the Creative utilities installed and no matter what option I choose, either 2 speaker, 5.1, or forcing Dolby Digital only, it always shows up as PCM and can only use Pro Logic II (boo). I know my receiver supports Dolby, I had an Intel D915PBL and Abit IC7 motherboard previously and both had Dolby Digital ability on the onboard TOSlink. I mean if the P4N SBLive didn't advertise that it supports Dolby Digital, then I wouldn't have so much of a problem, but the fact is that it does and it's not working.
2. I use an MSI Vox TV tuner. When I power my system up while it's plugged into USB, the machine will hang at the HDD summary screen until I unplug it and reboot. With it unplugged, it will still hang, but only once out of every 10 power-ups. The tuner works fine after I plug it in after it loads OS. Currently there are 6 devices plugged into USB; keyboard, wireless mouse, monitor USB hub, MSI Vox, and Logitech Quickcam. Machine will hang whether the Vox is plugged into the monitor hub or in the back of the machine.
3. Machine powers on 1-3 minutes after shutdown. I have a feeling the network connection is tickling the machine, but I do not have the WOL set in BIOS...it just powers back on by itself. When I had the system using WiFi, it would not do this. Only once I started using the Marvell onboard NIC it would power on. The problem doesn't repeat if I shut the system down a second time.
4. Oh yeah, before I forget... the USB keyboard won't work in BIOS level about 4 out of every 5 times I power the machine on, so I have to use a PS/2 KB to go into the BIOS most of the time as well as modify settings or install XP. My former Intel board had no such problem.
Anyone have experience with any of this on these boards? I realize I'm using a lot of accessories so yeah, it's complicated. I can provide more info if needed. System config is in my sig.

i just want to know the bios version you are using now. you may check the bios version if POST one screen. The reason why I asked is what you 've written in the additional Options: don't flash the bios to version 3.2. As far as I know the latest bios version for P4N Diamond is 1.4 when I searched on MSI website. You may check here. So I am very confused, could you help me?

P4N Diamond (blackscreen boot bios?)

I just put together a brand new comp. All parts are new.
-P4N Diamond MB
-650W powersupplu
-1gb Corsair XMS2 6400 (800mhz)
-WD Raptor 74gig SATA 10000rpm
-EVGA 7800 GTX
-Pentium D 830
Me and my friend put it all together and then connected everything and turned this puppy on. Thing is all the fans turned on(even the cpu heatsink fan that is powered from the MB) and the light on all the drives turned on.( the graphics card fan was on too)... But the monitor screen remained black as if it where in standby mode and none of the lights on my keyboard turned on...... Its as if the MB is not recognizing any of the external stuff.
I've been reading the MB manual and i would put in the D-Bracket piece that has the 4 leds but i cant find the JDB1 bracket on the MB.....This is my first comp and i dont really know much about BIOS settings and the such. I read think i read something about a CMOS button and battery and something about jumping something else...but i really dont know exactly where the part is to be jumpered.
Any in-detail help would be much appreciated.....P.S. All i wanted to do was play some BF2 on my new blazing comp...but now i can't ... =(

Aaarrrrggggg!! Well when i called the Tech guy for my new chip on Wed the 14 of Sept and he said it would be send out the next day. Well i called them on friday the 16th to make sure they had sent it and the guy i talked to gave me a fedex shipping number so i could track it and he said it may take a day for the shippment to get into the system. So i checked on Sat, and Sunday, and Monday. Then i was like ....hmmmmm i called today Tuesday the 20th and he said that my part had never been shipped. (Good thing i was in a good mood otherwise i would have..........blown my top) So he was like, i'll send you a bios chip with version 1.0 on it and....i was like hold the phone... i need bios version 1.3 to get my Pentium D to work.(its like they dont keep a record of the problem..so i had to explain to him the reason why i just didn't want a new bios chip, but one with version 1.3 on it)
Anyways he gave me an order number and I guess i'm going to have to call back everyday to make sure that they ship it.
I guess for anyone getting this board they should order the updated bios chip when they order the motherboard too. I think i am going to post this on newegg and some other websites under the products reviews.....not to badmouth MSI but to make sure people know what to do when they get this problem. <-----Is that a bad idea? or a good one?

[nVidia Series] P4N Diamond System Randomly Freezes

Please help if you can. I've tried everything.
System Specs.
Pentium D 840
MSI P4N Diamond
4x512 Kingston DDR-II 667 (2 Matched Pairs)
2x 76Gb WD Raptors in Raid 0 (on SIL controller)
2x MSI Geforce NX6600GT-VTD128E
1x Sony 1.44mb FDD
2x Pioneer 109 DVD+/-R/RW
Thermaltake Armour Case
Thermaltake 560W PurePower PSU
Thermaltake Big Typhoon CPU Cooler
Windows XP Pro OEM
System freezes randomly. Tends to happen quicker if I reset the system after the initial freeze. Stress testing makes the system freeze quicker. Has frozen while installing XP five or six times. Sometimes freezes while loading (on the welcome screen). Always the same hard lock, everything stops (including audio etc).
I've got the latest bios and latest drivers (from nvidia).
I have tried almost every possible permutation of Bios Settings.
I have swapped the motherboard.
Tried just a single stick of ram, tried a single stick of another brand and also tried DDR-II 533.
I've tried using both SATA controllers, just a single Raptor (with both drives) and also a single WD1200JB Hard drive.
Tried 3 different 500+ watt PSUs
Tried using a single video card (with both cards)
Tried a P4 650 CPU (just in case the CPU was faulty, I MUST get dual core working though)
I have re-installed XP fresh for every change in hardware configuration.
What else can I do? Has anyone got a setup similar to this working?
Advice would be greatly appreciated. I've spent three days solid on this.

Still going on this one. Tried another PSU.
ANTEC 550W True Power 2.0 TP2550EPS12V
OUTPUT
+3.3V +5V +12V1 +12V2 +5V SB -12V
Max. Load 32.0A* 40A* 19A* 19A 2.0A 1.0A
Min. Load 0.5A 0.5A 0.4A 0.4A 0A 0A
Load Reg. ±3% ±3% ±3% ±3% ±5% ±5%
Ripple V(p-p) 50mV 50mV 120mV 120mV 50mV 120mV
Still no luck
Suggestions?

[nVidia Series] P4N Diamond freeze

Hi,
When using a Pentium D 830 in my P4N Diamond it suddenly freeze. It can take 5 minutes or 5 hours.
My PSU is a 560W with 35A on 12V in combined mode or 20A on 12V1 and 12V2.
The temp is around 60C on CPU and 50C on system with heavy load.
Have the V1.2 BIOS.
Any ideas ?

Quote from: ddebono on 25-July-05, 06:32:12
The latest is V1.2 that I can find.
Sorry, I'm speaking bullshit:) Yes...1.2 is the latest. Maybe RAM or vga issue (VGA overheat?!).

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