P6N SLI Platinum (MS-7350) BIOS issue

I RMA'ed my P6N SLI Platinum MS-7350 and got back another identical board. However, this one has BIOS 2.7 in it. Bios 2.7 according to MSI page on this board is actually for the P6N SLI (also a MS-7350). The latest BIOS for the Platinum is 1.7. Im confused. Should I reflash it to 1.7 so that it has the proper BIOS instead of a BIOS from the P6N SLI not platinum? I know I have the platinum because the box says so AND the board has the copper heat piping across it unlike the MSI picture of the SLI (non-plat).

Quote from: TeachDJ on 05-January-10, 01:15:33
I have those: eSata, Firewire, and SPDIF port on this board yet, BIOS is currently flashed at 2.7 as mentioned. Thanks.
Then they clearly did return the Platinum board to you, as the P6N does not have those extras.
And (apparently) the v2.7 BIOS works with the Platinum as well as the plain P6N. Fascinating. Maybe you want to contact Tech Support about it, but if it's working--why are you concerned?
I'm interested because my P7N Platinum has a v1.3 BIOS, and (like your P6N) the lesser-capability board, the P7N, is up to BIOS v2.2. So I have wondered "Why is the simpler board getting more recent updates than the more sophisticated one?" But my system is working perfectly--it ain't broke so I don't need to fix it!

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"A disk read error occured"
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there is a sataraid folder under xp subfolder which appears to contain the storage controller drivers.
Additionally have attempted to download the sataraid drives from the website with the problem
During the Windows text install it does appear to see the drives as I can format them and install the setup files accordingly but it shows both drives which set to striping I would expect to see only one drive as listed in the bios "Sata Raid XXX.XX"
These drives are good I have tested them on another system without an issue.

Quote from: garley on 04-May-07, 09:41:59
Alrighty,
So just to recap,
You have two Disks you are trying to setup as Raid 0? (What size drives?/ model?)
You have them connected to sata connector 1 and 3, No other drives connected?
Cdrom as master on Secondary IDE Controller and Primary disabled in the bios?
SataRaid is set as the 1st boot device in boot sequence and CDrom second, Third device disabled.
And you have the same drivers I used from Nvida.
Right. They are WD Raptor 150 GB ADFD 10,000 RPM drives.
Correct. SATA1,3. No other HDD's installed.
DVD on IDE2 connection on Mainboard...shows up as Secondary IDE Master in BIOS. I had the Primary IDE Master set on "not installed", and it shows up as "not detected" in the BIOS.
I HAD the boot sequence as: DVD, RAID, disabled. I changed the boot sequence to Raid, DVD, disabled, did the "save and exit" and it went to a black screen with the cursor blinking. So I powered off wit the power button, waited 15 sec, then powered back on with the power button...same thing...black screen with blinking cursor. If I set the order back to DVD, SATA, disabled, I get back to the point I was where I started, that is: bios showing everything right, but xp install showing two drives. I don't know why it gives the black screen when the RAID is set to first boot since it is supposed to skip it if it doesn't work and move on to the next in line, which would be the DVD.

P6N SLI Platinum HD Digital Sound Issue

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I am wondering if anyone can suggest any ideas. I ran Coaxial Digital Cable from the Coaxial Port to Coaxial Input On my receiver. It says its working everywhere I check on the computer. But I am not getting any sound output at all. Any ideas would be GREATLY Appreciated! Thanks!
Jake

Quote from: TeachDJ on 05-January-10, 01:15:33
I have those: eSata, Firewire, and SPDIF port on this board yet, BIOS is currently flashed at 2.7 as mentioned. Thanks.
Then they clearly did return the Platinum board to you, as the P6N does not have those extras.
And (apparently) the v2.7 BIOS works with the Platinum as well as the plain P6N. Fascinating. Maybe you want to contact Tech Support about it, but if it's working--why are you concerned?
I'm interested because my P7N Platinum has a v1.3 BIOS, and (like your P6N) the lesser-capability board, the P7N, is up to BIOS v2.2. So I have wondered "Why is the simpler board getting more recent updates than the more sophisticated one?" But my system is working perfectly--it ain't broke so I don't need to fix it!

P6N SLI Platinum (MS-7350) 4 gig memory problem

I've owned this board over a year, running fine with 2 gig Corsair XMS2 CM2X1024-6400C4. CPU is E-6600 XP Pro SP3, AMI Bios v1.6, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS (320 MB). Power: Zerodba 620 Watt. Had cpu at 3 gz (1333 fsb) from 2.4 and 1:1 ratio (667) on memory, but when I added two new sticks (same as above) I got BSOD. I checked each set individually in first two slots and memtest passes. When all four sticks are in, memtest hangs, varying from 3 minutes to 54 minutes. Is there a conclusion to be drawn other than a bad motherboard/mem slots?
I tried liveupdate, then found out that's bad too and has its own bsod issues.... disappointing. Not too happy with MSI right now. Have I missed something? I put all bios settings back to standard before testing.
From the beginning, the onboard networking didn't work, but I had a spare SMC EZ Card 10/100 PCI (SMC1211 Series) card to pop in and it's been working fine. I have had occasional no video on bootup, but not sure if that's related. Sometimes native 1600x1200 res changes to 1024x768 after waking from S3 suspend, but I suspect that's driver related. I've removed and reseated all cards and memory and checked all cables are tight.
I could use some constructive suggestions please. I just turned 60 and in order to learn something new I have to forget something to make room. If you need more info, please ask.
The board is still under warranty....how is MSI on turnaround time? Am I better off just buying a new board?
Thanks.

shut down pc, open up your pc and remove three memory and leave the one closest to cpu slot 1. power the pc and let window and all prog to load. then download the cpuz prrog link below
http://www.filehippo.com/search?q=cpuz
then run it then click on memory section and spd section you will see similar things (take no notice of mine because i am now using a different pc)
http://s240.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/kourosh22/?action=view&current=ScreenShot059.jpg
http://s240.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/kourosh22/?action=view&current=ScreenShot060.jpg
make a note of those reading on paper.
then you have to make adjustment in your virtual memory for 4 gb please do that then (if you do not know please reply so i show you how) then shut down pc and insert the other three memory then power the pc and go into bios . in order to change memory setting you have to go from Auto to manual so first change the cpu setting from auto to manual then go towards memory you will see either 667 or 800 depending on your memory if it is 800 the enter 700 then hit return and the other setting you have to change according to those figure you made note of it on paper.
after these if you use the arrow downward keep hitting it till you get to the end of the page and on the left hand side you see another parameter by clickin on the setting you change it from 4% or 6% or 8% or 12% . this is another parameter that you have to change in order to get it stable. i would suggest 8%
also if you use my user name and look at threads or replies you may also get other answers good luck

P6N SLI Platinum - Model 7350 - CPU Compatibility and 4 Red Lights

The CPU compatibility list shows that the Intel E6400 is "under testing". I have been running the subject motherboard with an E6400 for 2 months before a system failure.
The system would not post and the D-Bracket connector showed 4 red lights indicating processor damage or not installed properly. The processor was removed and reseated. Still no post. The processor was removed and replaced with a new E6400. Still 4 red lights. the power supply tested ok. All components were removed and reinstalled one at a time. Still 4 red lights. The mother board was removed from the case and tested outside the case with no components. Still 4 red lights.
Although Intel replaced the processor (as indicated above) one technician stated that the motherboard is "under testing" and he was concerned about long term compatibility.
My last recourse is to replace the 7350 motherboard but I want to be sure it is compatible with the E6400.
Any help or advice regarding the compatibility issue or the 4 red light failure issue is appreciated.
Thanks.

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Should also tell you that memory was removed from 2 slots and put back into 1 slot. No change.
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MSI P6N SLI Platinum + 3TB HDD

Hello, I want to buy a 3TB SATA DRIVE for my old MSI P6N SLI Platinum and i want to know if i will have any problem!
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600@3Ghz
4x1GB Kingston ValueRAM 1Gb DDR2 800
F.A. XION XON-630F12P 630 Watts
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thanks!

As I already said:
Quote from: flobelix on 29-January-13, 23:58:02
No, that won't work as that requires a UEFI bios and GPT format which is both not possible with your old board just supporting classic bios. You won't be able to access the entire drive space which makes a (costly) 3TB HDD quite useless.
Better just get nothing above a 2TB HDD.
Connection won't change that.

MSI P6N SLI Platinum Sound problem

M using MSI P6N SLI Platinum (MS-7350), i am having problem with sound, i have attached 5.1 sound system all speakers are working fine accept front right, may i know what the problem is ? I've Tried everything thet was possible, Head phone, Speaker Wire, etc. etc.

What if you switched the speakers around? Does the signal from front right still missing?

P6N SLI Platinum BIOS issue...

So I purchased an e8400 processor after the 1.6 BIOS update came out for my P6N SLI Platinum, got it yesterday. I put the processor in and it didn't work . I turned to Google to have the internet fix the issue, and it seems if I adjust some options in my BIOS, it may make the e8400 work. Two of the things it said to change were EIST and C1E. I went into my BIOS, and tried hitting F4 in the CPU menu to get C1E to show up, but it won't. The EIST option is no where to be found either...
Anyone else running into the same issue, or got a e8400 to work after changing stuff in the BIOS?
Thanks a lot!
EDIT: Forgot to post my system specs
Mobo: P6N SLI Platinum
CPU: Intel Pentium D 930
RAM 2GB (1GB x2) Patriot DDR 667 (PC 5300)
GPU: eVGA nVidia GeForce 8800GT
PSU: Thermaltake 500W

I used that bios, but on my regular p6n sli and got it to work. here is my topic on it
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=115998.0
Dont clear the bios after you take out the old cpu or it wont work
I have been tinkering with it all day just to see what the actual problem is and it doesnt seem that it is the EIST OR C1E. from what I have done it seems that it is a problem with the voltages that keeps it from booting. If you change those with the other cpu in and then save and exit. Dont let it reboot, shut it off before it starts to boot up again and put the e8400 in

P6N Sli Platinum front audio panel and CPU temp voltage issues

Hi All,
I got my P6N Sli Platinum yesterday, build up my computer without any major issues. However I have noticed that my audio front panel does not work. It could not detect my microphone when i plug it into front auido panel, it works fine for the rear auido panel though.
Another issues is I highly doubt the accuracy of CPU temp sensor. Msi 's software monitor reports my CPU temp is around 19-20 degree, I know that's too good to be true even I am using a water cooling system. Btw my cpu is E6600. Anyone else has the similar issues?
The third, I notice my CPU voltage is bouncing between 1.1 to 1.24 in CPU-z. And the multiplier is changing from 6 to 9, frequency is changing from 1.6g to 2.4g. I only see this in CPU-z. Msi 's own software reports CPU running at 2.4g though. Is this cpuz issue or something else?
Finally, any tips to max the overclock potential of this board? I have overclocked to 3.1g but there are some crashes. Going higher the board just won't boot up. I read a review on anandtech.com says 1.22 bios is good for oc. Where can i download that? I only found 1.1 bios on official site.
Any reply will be appreciated.
Cheers

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Another issues is I highly doubt the accuracy of CPU temp sensor. Msi 's software monitor reports my CPU temp is around 19-20 degree, I know that's too good to be true even I am using a water cooling system. Btw my cpu is E6600. Anyone else has the similar issues?
C2D-CPUs have a digital internal sensor to monitor CPU Core temperatures. Have a look at those with Core Temp ( http://www.thecoolest.zerobrains.com/CoreTemp/ ). This Tool reads the temperature data directly from the register of your CPU. There is nothing wrong with the sensor. It is rather the MSI tool that does not read the data it provides correctly.
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The third, I notice my CPU voltage is bouncing between 1.1 to 1.24 in CPU-z. And the multiplier is changing from 6 to 9, frequency is changing from 1.6g to 2.4g. I only see this in CPU-z. Msi 's own software reports CPU running at 2.4g though. Is this cpuz issue or something else?
There is no issue. What CPU-Z allows you to see there is the C1E-feature of your CPU at work. When there is nothing to do your processor will automatically reduce Core Voltages and frequency to save power and keep temperatures down. As soon as the work load increases the multiplier is set back to x9 and core voltages increase dynamically. It is meant to be a good thing.
I have overclocked my system a little and I like that the C1E feature is still working at this speed setting CPU frequency to 2GHz and core voltage to 1.144v when my system is idle.
If you have problems with this feature you can turn it off in BIOS. The option is labeled as "C1E Support" and might be hidden somewhere. You may be able to hit "F4" to unhide it.
The MSI utilities are not the best tools to monitor your system. CPU-Z, Core Temp, Everest, Speedfan, Memset, Rightmark Memory Analyzer for example do a far better job.

Net Issues with P6N SLI Platinum

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Mother Board = MSI NVidia nForce 650i SLI Chipset Based P6N SLI Platinum
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Quote from: Maesus on 29-September-07, 09:00:00
1. make sure you enable LAN in the BIOS
2. make sure the LAN driver is properly installed in the BIOS
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1. The onboard LAN controller is enabled in BIOS
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3. MAC address filtering is only enabled for wireless connections and it seems that the router is "seeing" the system. I have connected directly to the modem as well to no avail. I'm not sure how to set the LAN speed to be detectable to the cable modem.
"Check your network speed and try not to use Auto negotiation. Try setting it to 100Mbps full duplex, or 10Mbps full and see how it goes."
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P6n SLI PLATINUM bios v1.2

So I upgraded to 4gb ram finally, and have got it to work without errors in dimm slots 2 and 4, and have been having performance issues such as slow loading, stuttering in games, and just in general slowdown with loading up applications, but absolutely no crashes or freezes of any kind, no BSODs or anything else that would be hardware related I assume.
Defragged, fresh install of windows 7, video card drivers updated and everything else checks out fine. The only thing I can think of is that over in HardForum doing a google search brought me to this post:http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1164174 with issues related to 4gb on the mainboard having slowdowns with older bios versions.
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Should I do a bios update?
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EVGA 8800gts 540mb 195.62 driver
4gb A-Data ram 5-5-5-12 2t clock, 1.9v
Windows 7 64-bit
Bios v1.2 A7350NMS P6N SLI Platinum Socket LGA-775
Core2duo E6600 @2.4ghz
I haven't really done much upgrading since I purchased this a few years back, and quite surprised to see the hit and stuttering in performance in games all of a sudden after upgrading to new ram, and the ram tested out fine for 3 days straight doing multiple passes with memtest 4.0. I tried doing it in DIMM slots 1 and 3 but have been getting errors, maybe I've got a bad board?
Quite confused as to what step I need to take next, thanks for any help!

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Should I do a bios update?
Yes. >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<

Is there a new bios coming for P6N SLI Platinum for E8400 ?

Hi everyone,
( My system specs are in the signature )
I have been thinking to upgrade my cpu to E8400, but after some time passing through the forums, internet and asking some of my friends, I have decided not to. This is because I have seen many people frustrated and trying get their E8xxx's working on their moboard with endless efforts because of the wrong information given in the CPU support list of P6N-SLI Platinum. Yet, I have seen that only a few people have managed to get it work but with risky, manual adjustments.
So here is my question, will there be a new bios for P6N SLI Platinum that will make E8xxx series post without any adjustments for the users that want to stick with their P6N SLI Plat.?

Please ask here:
http://ocss.msi.com.tw/

P6N SLI Platinum Bios update in Vista x64

Just wondering how I update the bios for my P6N SLI Platinum in Vista x64? When I d/l the bios all the stuff is for 2000/me/xp. Why is there no vista support under anything?

Use the USB flashing tool developed here at the forums.
clickme>>MSI Forum HQ USB flashing tool!!!<<clickme

P6N Sli Platinum E6600 Bios version ?

Hi.
I have the P6n Sli Platinum, I used the Live Update tool to upgrade my Bios.
The Bios it upgraded to is version 1.7 but on the Cpu support page E6600 should use the 1.4 Bios ?
After the upgrade my computer became slow and started to stall on me and about 1 hour later my video card died.
I have tried another video card and the motherboard works fine.
I'm just wondering if version 1.7 should not be used with E6600 ?
If not, why ?
And could the bios upgrade kill my video card ?
I know it sound weird but I wanted to check...
Thanks.

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The Bios it upgraded to is version 1.7 but on the Cpu support page E6600 should use the 1.4 Bios ?
No, you are reading it the wrong way: What the CPU Support list is trying to tell you is that you need at least BIOS Version 1.4 to ensure that the E6600 is fully supported. Using v1.5, v1.6 or v1.7 with an E6600 is no problem.
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I'm just wondering if version 1.7 should not be used with E6600 ?
It is totally okay to use that BIOS Version with the E6600.
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and about 1 hour later my video card died.
That has nothing to do with the processor & BIOS Version. It was probably just a coincidence.
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And could the bios upgrade kill my video card ?
That is very unlikely.
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I used the Live Update tool to upgrade my Bios.
Please try to avoid MSI Live Update (or any other Windows based BIOS Flashing Application) in the future. Windows based BIOS Updates are very risky. >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<< instead, if a BIOS Update should every be necessary again.

P6N SLI-FI & P6N SLI Platinum

Main purpose for those betas, fix for slowdown issue when using 4GB system memory.
beta BIOS for P6N SLI Platinum ver V1.32:
BIOS Sign-on message: MSI P6N SLI Platinum A7350NMS V1.32 050307 (Date: 05/03/2007)
Attachment name: P6N SLI Platinum BIOS 1.32.zip
beta BIOS for P6N SLI-FI ver V2.22:
BIOS Sign-on message: MSI P6N SLI A7350NMS V2.22 050307 (Date: 05/03/2007)
Attachment name: P6N SLI-FI BIOS 2.22.zip
Make and ensure PC is stable before proceed. flash BIOS from USB key, by using our Tool(easy & safe way to flash):
MSI Forum HQ USB Flashing Tool
Use Beta or Modded BIOSes at own risk!

Quote from: BOSSKILLER on 29-April-07, 00:17:22
Main purpose for those betas, fix for slowdown issue when using 4GB system memory.
beta BIOS for P6N SLI Platinum ver V1.32:
BIOS Sign-on message: MSI P6N SLI Platinum A7350NMS V1.32 050307 (Date: 05/03/2007)
Attachment name: P6N SLI Platinum BIOS 1.32.zip
beta BIOS for P6N SLI-FI ver V2.22:
BIOS Sign-on message: MSI P6N SLI A7350NMS V2.22 050307 (Date: 05/03/2007)
Attachment name: P6N SLI-FI BIOS 2.22.zip
Make and ensure PC is stable before proceed. flash BIOS from USB key, by using our Tool(easy & safe way to flash):
MSI Forum HQ USB Flashing Tool
Use Beta or Modded BIOSes at own risk!
i have the problem with the 4gb upgrade (slow) on winx64. my question is do i have to use this bios ver 1.32 or get the latest and the greatest bios v1.6 for my mobo p6n sli plat?
thanks in advance.
-alex

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