P6N Diamond, won't post!

workin on a bare bones folder.
q6600
ocz reaperX 1000mhz
liquid cooled
corsair 750w
WD 500gb HDD
8800gt (x4)only tryin' one right now
like the subject says, no post;;;; no signal to monitor, can't get to bios/setup. any suggs?
monitor's say no signal:(
got 2 of these boards and before i tear down to test the other just want to make sure i'm not missin' anything
thanx much for any input!
M$

Quote from: Mr. Scary on 23-September-08, 01:48:14
Thanx just got off the phone with msi. either they are both doa or the bios that's in them is to old to support a q6600. the bios thing isn't likely the problem as both boards are within a year of manf date. funny, though, they had me try just about everything mentioned here on the board time to rma
thanx again, all for the input and help.
M$
If that's the case and Bios is version 1.0...........and you need to update bios and have builds done quick.
Borrow or Buy a Celeron that works with bios 1.0, do the update.......... RMA can take a long time...........

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P6N Diamond won't post (RGRR)

Can anyone please link me to the MSI approved memory module vendor list (MSI AVL) - I've searched high and wide for this official list of compatible modules with no luck whatsoever. It's referenced everywhere but not linked!
I'm pretty sure that my memory choice is causing the following issue:
System Specs:
MSI P6N Diamond
2 x Nanya PC2-6400U-555-12-E1.1GB.2Rx8 800 Memory Modules
Intel E6700 Core2Duo (2.66ghz)
Seasonic S12 600W PSU (using the 8-pin JPW1 power connection)
ZALMAN CNPS9500 Heatsink
ATI X1300 Pro PCI-E Video
System Problems:
The system will not post correctly.
Power Button Press
Fans Spin for 3 seconds, LEDS stay blank
RRRR
RGRR
Powers Down
When I reboot directly afterwards:
System starts with LED showing RGRR for 3 seconds
RRRR
RGRR
Powers Down
I presume this must be a memory compatibility option, so I'd like to know what modules are best recommended for this board.
I couldn't even really find a confirmed approved voltage rating. Does this board prefer 1.8V, 1.9V?
I just pulled these sticks from a Dell GX745, hoping that they would work. I also attempted Hyjinx branded sticks of the same spec and with the same result.The main board is being used in a file server, so price takes precedence over speed.
Thanks for your time!

TODAYS RESULTS
Before anything, I tried booting it again using the Seasonic PSU 600W. It did something NEW!!
Power Button Press
Fans Spin for 3 seconds, LEDS stay blank
RRRR(System Power On)
RGRR(Memory Detection Test)
GGRR (Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting)
Powers Down
When I reboot directly afterwards:
System starts with LED showing RGRR for 3 seconds
RRRR(System Power On)
RGRR (Memory Detection Test)
GGRR (Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting)
Powers Down
So this was something unexpected!
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Next, I hooked up my PC Power&Cooling 750W Silencer
(Full Specs)
SAME results as above!!! The system shuts itself off after GGRR.
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I took the motherboard out of the case.
Try #1: Seasonic PSU, Same result as original problem (RGRR)
Try #2: Seasonic PSU, Same again
Try #3: PC Power&Cool, Same Again
Just for arguments sake, i switch the power switch i'm using.
Try #4: POSTS!!?! Asks for boot device.
Try #5: RGRR
Try #6: RGRR
Try #7: POSTS! "Warning!!! The previous performance of overclocking is failed and the system is restored to default setting."
hmm... considering I've never had this system even post, not sure why it thinks I overclocked it!
I THINK i've figured it out. I don't understand it but it appears that when i was using the rear power switch (wired green&white) included with the Cooler Master CMStacker - it has this RGRR boot problem. When i use the front switch (wired black&white) - it correctly boots. Anyone understand this?! The switch is labeled "INT SW".
This inconsistency has me a tad worried. In the meantime, i am going to put the mobo back into the case and test it various times using the other switch. It will blow my mind if all of this time, it ends up being the switch!

New PC build w/ P6N Diamond - won't read DVD's?

The P6N Diamond, hard drive, memory, and OS are new. DVD drive and power supply worked fine in old system (yesterday!). Clean install of XP MCE on new hard drive. All MSI drivers installed off CD-ROM. Ran online updates till all hardware and OS were happy.
I just realized the DVD drive I did all the installs from reads CD's fine but won't read data or video DVD's. I checked Device Manager and the DVD drive is listed correctly but I noticed the IDE controller is listed as Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller. It has Microsoft drivers loaded. Shouldn't the driver be from Nvidia? It's a stretch but I'm wondering if this could be a driver issue? I can put the old system back together to verify the optical drive works but it would be a real pain...

I was hoping someone with the same board would look in Device Manager and see what drivers show as installed. I can find drivers but I believe the P6N has a 680i North bridge with an older South bridge chipset and I'm not sure Nvidia made reference drivers for this combo. I noticed MSI lists system drivers by North bridge/South bridge combination.
I'll swap drives between a couple of my pc's when I get off work and see if the problem follows the drive or stays with the pc, then I'll probably try reloading drivers. It's either hardware, drivers, or OS and I really don't look forward hours of updates if I re-install XP.
edit: I got lucky, it was the drive.

P6N Diamond will not post

I noticed that my PSU was going bad about 2 weeks ago. I had a 680w installed and I replaced it with a 750w. The PC booted into windows on the first power up. Then after about 2mins it rebooted on it's own and now it won't post. Everything seems to be working. I'm leaning towards a bad mobo but I don't want to give up on maybe something being knocked loose. Do you guys have any idea as to what could possibly be disconnected and cause these issues.
- Will not post
- No video
- Keyboard won't power up

OK, upon further inspection, it looks like the system is booting the HD, Optical Drives, and Video Card. I'm not getting any system beeps. There is no video being displayed and my keyboard is not booting (logitech G5, old style with flip up LCD display). My on-board sound seems to be booting as well (I can here a boom from the Sub, that is normal operation). Things I've tried
- Clear CMOS
- Mobo has a quick reset button for it and I removed the battery
- Moved the Video Card to all 4 PCI-E slots
- The fan spins up in every slot
- The video card is also knew, about 4 months old
- Triple checked that all the SW were wired up correctly
- Triple checked that the PSU is all plugged in to everything correctly
- Decreased the load on the PSU by disconnecting the fans, 1 of the 2 optical drives, and all of the case lighting

New build; P7N Diamond won't POST

I ran a few searches and couldn't come up with anything conclusive. Yes, I did read the sticky BIOS error codes and it didn't help. I powered on the PC for the first time, and all I get is a constant beep that never stops. Needless to say the PC doesn't POST. Anyone know what the continuous beep error code is exactly?
All connections have been verified and re-plugged to ensure proper contact. I'm questioning the processor, or the power supply. Any assistance or advice is greatly appreciated.
Specifics below:
P7N Diamond MB
PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W EPS12V Power Supply
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
MSI NX8800GTS 320M OC GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card X 2 in a SLI configuration

Quote from: Jack the Newbie on 24-May-08, 03:20:54
Have you tested each video card seperately in the primary PCIE slot?
Have you tested each memory module seperately in all memory slots?
Did you double-check all power connections (especially 4/8-Pin +12V CPU)?
I have checked each video card in the primary slots as well as both in the other blue x16 slot. No change
I have checked each memory stick in each of the slots. No change
Quote from: Fadamor on 24-May-08, 03:56:48
The P7N Diamond uses an 8-pin +12V CPU power connector near the top-rear of the computer. I had to use an extender to get my 8-pin powersupply plug to reach.
All power connectors are indeed plugged in, the 24 pin as well as the 8pin for the CPU. THe board is laying on my desk at the moment in a bare bones config outside the case. The 8pin connector will reach, allbeit barely. I'd just like to see some output before I worry about making the inside of the case neat and tidy.
Keep the suggestions coming please. I'd rather make this work than start RMA-ing various components.

P7N2 Diamond won't post

Hey there,
Just bought a new rig. Worked fine for about an hour, til I started getting bluescreens related to nvgts.sys and then when I tried to start it up the next day it wouldn't post. Tried a different graphics card, different RAM combinations, sometimes I'd get 3 long beeps, most of the time I'd get nothing. Also tried clearing the CMOS a few times. No dice. The parts look like this:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
PSU: 800W Tagan
HD: 750 GB Maxtor
RAM: 4GB CorsairTwinX
MoBo: MSI P7N2 DIAMOND
GPU: 512MB EVGA 9800GTX+
Anybody got any ideas?

Try with just one memory stick also Clear CMOS again.{Don't forgot to remove power cord from the PSU 1st}

New P7N Diamond Won't Post

Just got it from CompUSA today after a Gigabyte mobo from newegg was DOA. Set it up with everything correct, put together with working parts from my old PC. 8800GTS BFG Video card 4 Gigs of Corsair Ram E8400 etc. Starts up, all fans running no beeps or anything, NO VIDEO will not show any signs of video. Used 2 other 8800 gts' and used both VGA ports on all cards, swapped around ram, used bare minimum, reset the bios, nothing nothing nothing. Should I RMA it?

What is the BIOS version? See label on the BIOS chip on your MB, location in picture below.
Which e8400 - SLAPL C0 or SLB9J E0?

P6N Diamond ran perfect but now wont post / no display

Like those here I built many a computer in my day using all the right tools and precautions. But this one really has made me mad. I don't have much money, so believe me when I say I saved my pennies...cause I sure did for this rig although nothing special. Enough of the sob story on with the program. I had it running fine...all temps voltages were up to spec and fine. No over clocking what so ever not even the ram. When I would shut the computer down and left it off for more then a few hours it would not post. The D-Bracket leds showed that it was freezing on the ever so wonderful:
"Initializing Video Interface
This will start detecting the CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then detect and initialize the video adapter"
So cussing like a sailor I ran through the onslaught of checking every component on and off different settings ect.
I tried:
- Reseting the CMOS
- Removing all peripherials
- Setting the board up outside the case
- Switching graphics cards with known graphics cards
- Swapping the memory
- Starting it with a pin (instead of the case switch)
- Reseating the processor
you name it and I tried it...I read through as many posts as I could....tried the tricks and yet nothing. I'm ready to RMA it...cause I'm past the Newegg 30 days by 9 days.
My system Specs:
-MSI P6N Diamond
-Core 2 Quad Q6600 SLACR (stock speeds)
-2 gig Patriot DDR2 800MHz kit (2 X 1GB) PDC22G6400LLK 2.2v (Stock latency)
-Antec p182 case
-2 SATA Drives (1 maxtor 160 and 1 Seagate 160)
-1 SATA DVD Burner Liteon
-Ultra 500 Watt ATX Power Supply ( SLI Ready) (if you need voltages I'll post)
Thank you for any and all help.

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The 8600GT doesn't have a power connector to it.
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+5V/30A +3.3V/30A +12V1/16A +12V2/18A -12V/0.6A +5VSB/2.5A
This could be the cause of your problem. Your PSU has two seperate +12V rails that cannot accumulate their power output.
If your video card does not have its own power connector, it may be trapped on one of the two rails together with your quad core and other system devices.
I believe this is a very possible explanation at the moment.
If you are going to try a different PSU, it will be best if you try one that has just one strong +12V rail. Around 30A should be fine. If your system won't boot up a proper PSU, the problem is somewhere else.

P6n diamond, no post, no leds on the d-bracket

Tried setting up my new P6N diamond today with a Q6600, and 8GB of Patriot memory. No post, not LEDs in the d-bracket and no beep codes.
Pulled out some RAM, tried it at 4GB, and at 2GB, no luck.
Tried a E6300 and a Pentium D, and also some Muskin value-ram, same results.
I don't think the system is overheating, it will run without posting for as long as I let it.
I tried to 2 different PCI-E cards (X1900xtx, and 6600GT) as well as an MX4000 PCI card. All components (except the PSU and motherboard) are known to work in other configs.
I'd like to think there's something I'm missing, I've got both power connectors set up, the PSU is a Thermaltake 750W, brand new. I really don't want to have to RMA this thing.
I also tried clearing the CMOS with the SW3 button as well as pulling the battery.
update: tonight, I was able to see the 4 leds come on, they are very, very faint, so I couldn't see them in the daylight, they seem to flicker a little. I've reseated the CPUs several times and still get no post, beep, etc, even removing the RAM gives no beep
Pulling the RAM and CPU out and powering on results in the same results from the d-bracket, 4 very faint green leds

My q6600 isn't a G0.
I tried both 1GB and 2GB DIMMS, same results.
Also, I don't get any LEDs on the board
I also just tested the power supply with a different MB, and it works fine.
Updated specs from the 'moan' guide...
Intel Q6600 2.4GHz B3 Stepping
Intel E6300 1.86GHz
Intel Pentium D 930, 3.0GHz
MSI P6N Diamond MS-7320 ver. 1.0
Patriot Extreme PC2-6400 800Mhz 5-5-5-12 2GB DIMMs, in 1, 2 and 4 stick combinations
Corsair (not muskin as stated in my previous post) Value Select PC2-5400 667Mhz in 1 and 2 stick combos
HIS ATi X1900XTX 512MB DDR3 PCI-E x16
BFG 6600GT 128MB GDDR3 PCI-E x16
GeForce MX4000 128MB PCI
No Hard drives installed yet
No Peripherals installed yet
No OS installed yet
ThermalTake Toughpower 750W ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V
+3.3v - 30A
+5v - 28A
+12V1 - 18A
+12V2 - 18A
+12V3 - 18A
+12V4 - 18A
-12V - 0.8A
+5Vsb - 3A
combined+ 3.3 and +5V output 180W, max output 750W

P6N Diamond - No Post, Incomplete D-Bracket info

Hi, my computer just stopped working recently, I haven't changed anything in months. The power comes on, fans start, but no video. The D-Bracket LEDs are the following:
First
1. Red
2. Red
3. Red
4. dark
Then after one second:
1. Green
2. Red
3. Red
4. dark
Then no change after that. Could some tell me that means? Is the motherboard dead entirely?
My system is:
MSI P6N Diamond, Intel Core2 Duo E6750, Win7 Home Premium 64 bit
GSkill 4x2GB F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ
OCZ 600MXSP 600W +12V ~25A, +5V ~25A, +3.3V ~25A
WD Caviar Green WD7500AADS 32 MB cache SATA 3.0
Sony DVD-RW Optical Drive
I can't tell you the BIOS, since the PC isn't working, but it was updated around a year ago.
Thanks so much for the help
Paul

Unplug the PSU from A/C power and >>Clear CMOS<<. If that does not change anything, test the board outside the case on a non-conducting surface in barebone configuration (CPU, video card, one stick of RAM, power connectors, keyboard, nothing else).

MSI P6N Diamond and very slow BIOS menus

I'm having problems with my new setup. My setup is as follows:
MSI P6N Diamond with 1.1 bios update
2 x OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2P800R22GK
XION Supernova XON 600W Power Supply
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (not overclocked yet, having problems whenever I change settings)
EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640MB Video Card
I'm running Vista 32bit fine as far as I can tell, everything is pretty snappy and other programs are running fine, but the machine is very slow to post and running the bios menus is a painful process as it takes about 2-4 seconds to switch selections. I tried running the board with 1 stick of ram in slot 1, with slots 1 & 3 and all 4 and it made no difference. I had a USB card reader plugged in and then removing it seemed to make a difference for a while, the BIOS menus ran as I expected, very snappy. Also anytime I switch the CPU clock from automatic to manual the computer won't post and i have to reset the bios
Anyone have a clue what could be causing this slowness and my inability to overclock the cpu?

I will be getting the Q6600 in 1 week, :D. The new G0 stepping as well :D. I'm excited.
Are you using XP or Vista? I have had no distortion or pops with my sound. Although, from what I hear the drivers for XP or much more polished than those for Vista. This is a Creative issue, and not an MSI issue. Lots of people are having problems with Vista with the standalone Creative cards as well.
I overclocked my E6700 to about 3.5Ghz, and hit a temp wall based on my ambient temps. I probably could have gone higher if it was cooler in the room that houses the computer. Although, the temps have dropped dramatically after the AS5 has cured, probably could get it pushed up a bit higher. Hopefully I don't have problems with it when the Q6600 comes in.
If you got the older B3 stepping version, it will run a bit hotter and will be much harder to OC to higher speeds because of this. I've found the P6N Diamond to be very OC friendly and like all the options it gives. The only thing I don't like is the adjustment of the Vcore lists the # above stock, instead of the absolute #. Sometimes the Vcore it auto assigns isn't 100% correct I've heard so it'd be nice to know what that auto value is. The Vcore reading you can read in the monitor section fluctuates a hair in each direction of 1.3 for me when at stock, so I assume it was 1.3 stock.

P6N Diamond New Problem: Second HDD Randomly Starts/Stops Since recent Update

Howdy All,
Continuing problems with the P5N Diamond.
This one's new.
Previously I had the same problem as many others with the cold boot issue. Somehow, someway, it just stopped: cold boot or not, one day it just started booting fine....go figure.
However, I recently (about 3 weeks ago) did the MSI live update that included something or other pertaining to the E-SATA....support for it or something to that end. Although I don't use the E-SATA, I installed it thinking I might at some point and since installing it, I have discovered a new problem: my second drives (in RAID 0) just opens/closes randomly. It seems to mostly occur when operating demanding programs: gaming, watching a video, that sort of thing.
Everytime it does this, it takes me to desktop and asks me what program I want to use to open the program......which when I do, is nothing more than my second (D drive) HDDs in RAID 0. I then get the yellow pop up message in the bottom toolbar from Windows saying it's experienced a write failure problem. It hasn't done any damage that I can tell and I've lost nothing, but being taken to desktop perpetually is a major issue. This problem is driving me absolutely up the wall. No sooner than I start to do something and wham.....I'm at desktop being asked what program I want to use to open up the second HDDs. I've also tried just leaving it open but to no avail: it just randomly continues to open and close.
I have my O/S on the C drive and 2 more HDDs in RAID O for back up on ports 6 & 7. Since doing the MSI update that included the E-SATA whatever, this new problem almost prevents the computer from being usable: certainly nothing in gaming is possible along with anything that requires uninterruption.
Here's my system:
M/B: P6N Diamond
CPU: E6850
RAM: Corsair XMS PC-8500, 2 x 1 gig
HDD: 1- WD 150 Raptor
HDD: 2- WD 5000AAKS in Raid 0
Vid Card: EVGA 8800GTX
PSU: PC Power & Cooling 750 Silencer
ODD: Sony DRU 830A
FDD: Sony Floppy
Misc: Scythe fans x 5
O/S: XP Pro w/ SP2
Running BIOS 1.2
So, being fairly certain the MSI update created the problem, my question is, how do I undo the MSI's most recent update to remove it? When I go into Add/Remove Programs, nothing is listed there. I'm not sure this is the source of the problem but I do know I didn't have it beforehand.
I'd greatly appreciate any help with this....even any ideas. While I have some computer knowledge, I'm not as tech savvy as most here, but this problem is, apart from driving me up a wall, making the computer almost unusable. FYI, I haven't done a System Restore because I've installed several things since and don't want to lose them if I can isolate the problem, but I will if that's what you all recommend.
Again, sorry for what may be a noobish question, but I'm not sure where else to go. After dealing with MSI's tech support, I'd rather talk to a wall.
Thanks greatly.
Pepper1

Mark,
Forgive me for asking, but I am a bit confused. Is your "cold boot issue" now solved? If so, do you think that the new drives are the key?
Lev
Quote from: MarkJohnson on 17-December-07, 14:21:23
Sorry for late post.
After setting up the HW RAID (2500YS) for booting the system still cold boots. strangely this time the reset (Ctrl+Alt+Del) doesn't seem to work. I must of did it two dozen times and it would never clear. I then just powered off after the other 2 drives on the nvidia SATA cleared and seen the HD LED light up and stay on for a few seconds(seems stuck on the 4723 checks of the drive) and then powered down and powered right back up with no cold boot issue. It has worked this way every time for the last week or so and I tested it like 20 or so times(3-4 times a day). These drives are listed as being compatible after the firmware update (and I did that already) so I guess it is either the MB BIOS needs updating or it's the way the nvidia chipset runs this setup is wacky. This is assuming the 4723 HD compatibility list is correct.
here's a summary of the drives so far.
36GB Raptors (old revision) - can take forever to boot properly and corrupted my disk in 3 days of testing (scrambled my directory structure)
105GB Raptors - Just reset(Ctrl+Alt+Del) 1-4 times after the HD LED goes solid for a few seconds. worked for two months no errors.
250GB Caviar RE(2500YS) - have to power off (power button) when HD LED goes solid. so far no problems for a week.
80 GB SATA II Hitachi Deskstar (HDS728080PLA380 - May 2005) - same as 150 GB Raptors, just a reset or four, only did a days worth of testing with no errors.
well, I was hoping for those 2500YS to work properly. Now it makes it really hard to track the problems with so many different errors and 3 different places it can go wrong 4723/nvidia/msi/HD Manufacturer. wait, that's 4. Oh boy!
Hopefully this gets resolved soon. I've already had to move this MB to my secondary system, and for other reasons than this. I didn't mind hitting the reset button to get this to run. I get the feeling that MSI has abandoned this board on us. with the new P7N being released it will be even harder to get anyone to mess with this thing.
-=Mark=-

P6N Diamond problems and questions

OK first here is the set up
P6N Diamond
Q6600
4GB OCZ DDR2 800
Raptor X 150GB C drive
Raptor 74GB D drive
250GB WD SATA
GF 8800GTS 640MB
Coolermax 850W PS 412 volt rails 28a on two of the rails
Windows Vista ultimate 64
I loaded windows on the bare Raptor and it installed Reboot after install and loaded drivers from CD for chipset. Reboot and installed other drives. Now the fun begins...
I was able to install the Video driver downloaded from nVidia's website. But the system hangs constantly It doesn't matter what your doing driver install, windows update or just looking into drives. It starts the operation then it sits with just the fan running for about 5 or more min. then it starts working again. I haven't found any posts here with a similar problem so it must be something I did. My local store did advise a windows reinstall.
Second problem the RAM is seen by the board as 677 not 800. The manual is very unclear on how to change that. I did pick up some Corsair XMS RAM to use instead of the OCZ to make sure it's not a RAM problem. I also tried 1 stick of RAM as well.
Is there a BIOS setting guide for this board anywhere? Also do I need to update BIOS?
Thanks for any help in advance.

Snowfalcon,
You can go to MSI's website, look in "downloads" and download a complete owners manual in PDF format for the P6N Diamond. It contains a bios guide. As far as the memory..you will probably have to increase the memory voltage in order for the bios to run it at the rated frequency, on my OCZ Platinum 6400s I run it at 2.1 volts to get the 800mhz rating. You may not be able to run all 4 gigs, I recommend using no more than 2 sticks in slots 1 & 3 until you get the OS loaded and running stable. Oh, and dont "enable" the onboard audio until after all other drivers are loaded up. Then you can load the Creative X-Fi drivers and software. These suggestions work for WinXP..there are other threads in this forum concerning/specific to Vista installs. Good luck.
Paul

P6N Diamond BIOS Failure

Hello,
I just recently tried to update the BIOS on my P6N Diamond (MS-7320, PCB 1.0) from version 1.0 to 1.3. I used the AMI flash utility in widows 7 (32 bit). It completed with no issues and then did a restart. Upon restart it begun POST, but then hung up showing the p6n diamond logo. After 10 minutes I started a cold boot and the wonderful black screen of death appeared. My mobo will not POST. There were no beeps upon powering on - CPU fan ran - all video cards ran and the PSU was running. I started with basic trouble shooting. I tested the monitor on another PC and it worked. I removed both 8800GT video cards and installed in another PC - They worked. I then removed the dimms ddr2 800 and switched them to another PC and those worked. I then removed the e6400 cpu and tested it in another PC and it worked. I reinstalled the cpu - 1 dimm in slot 1 - 1 8800GT - and removed all power and cables to the SATA drives. I then hit the CMOS clear button - plugged in the PS and then booted. Still no POST. Unplugged the power and I looked for the JBAT1 Jumper on the mobo. I found it but no jumpers so then I removed the CMOS battery and walked away for about 30 mins. I then re-inserted the CMOS battery - pluged in the PS and tried to boot again only to get the same black screen. The only thing 2 things I believe I can try is to switch the dimm from slot 1 to slot 4 and try again - if that fails I will download AMI Bios ver 1.0 to a floppy a disk rename it to AMIBIOS.ROM insert it into the drive and hold CTRL HOME to force the read of Drive A.
I did install the USB 2 PCI adaptor with the code lights. The lights showed 1 red 2 green & 3 & 4 red which showed an error with RAM.
Questions:
Does anyone know of anything I may have missed?
If I previously had the BIOS set up to skip drive A - will the CTRL HOME keys still work?
Where do I purchase a BIOS chip for this mobo - Is it possible I could install myself?
I think the manufacture warranty is still good for parts only.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Set-up
Generic (home build) standard - no OC
Windows 7
CPU E6400
RAM 4 gig kit (2 ddr2 800 PNY Performance)
Video (2) 8800GT 512 PNY Performance
Drives (2) SATA Maxtor 500GB
PSU Thermaltake tough power 750w

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Does anyone know of anything I may have missed?
You should not have updated the BIOS from within Windows.
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If I previously had the BIOS set up to skip drive A - will the CTRL HOME keys still work?
If the BIOS Boot Block is not corrupted, yes. The Recovery Routine has nothing to do with any BIOS Settings regarding the system's boot order.
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Is it possible I could install myself?
Only if you have sufficiant soldering skills (you need to solder out the old chip and then solder the new one back in without damaging the chip and/or the mainboard).

DOA? P6N SLI Platinum wont POST

Hello,
I recently bought a P6N SLI Platinum, and it won't POST. The screen flickers with the graphic card's POST, but then goes blank.
After cycling through some steps, the 4 LEDs of the self-diagnostic PCI slot cover are indicated as:
GR
GG
Which seems to indicate the board is getting hung up in the "Floppy Controller initiate" stage. Seems weird to me, both to get hung up at that stage and to have no POST on the screen before then. I unplugged the floppy cable, pushed the "CMOS reset" switch, but on switching back on the same symptoms persist.
I've no hard drive plugged in, just a Memtest CD in a DVD drive plugged onto the IDE. The CD and DVD drive are both good.
Is this a DOA board? What else should I try?
Set-up is:
P6N SLI Platinum
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe
PCP&C 610W, 5V@30A/12V@49A PSU
4 x G.Skill 1Gb DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
XFX GeForce *600GT PCI Express X16 video card
Thanks,
Ian S

Am still having issues. I decided that the problem was my display, so bought a new one. I managed to get Vista 64 to install, but the screen kept going blank. Tried a different screen, same problem. Then after a restart it wouldn't POST again. So I pulled everything out except the CPU, cooling and little MOBO display LED thing, and reseated the graphics card. System still won't boot, but shows intermittent displays on the 4 LEDs. First it got hung up on:
RR
RG
which indicates "Initializing Video Interface". I power-cycled again, and it then got hung at:
RG
RG
which now indicates "Testing Base and Extended Memory". So I power-cycle again, and now it won't show any LEDs at all!
I was wondering whether the MOBO or graphics card is at fault. But considering the inconsistent symptoms shown by the MOBO indicators, I'm inclined to suspect the MOBO.
Is it me, or is this motherboard a piece of ****? I can't work out what the problem is. Not sure what else to try. I haven't flashed any BIOS, done any OC'ing, so I do expect a much more reliable MOBO than this at the price they charged for it.
Open to suggestions.
Set-up is:
P6N SLI Platinum
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe
PCP&C 610W, 5V@30A/12V@49A PSU
4 x G.Skill 1Gb DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
XFX GeForce 8600GT PCI Express X16 video card
Thanks,
Ian S

P6N Diamond, won't post!

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