P7N Diamond 1333/1066 - Please confirm??

Hi everyone,
I think i know my problem now;
I have a QX9650 that runs at 1333
a Motherboard that only supports up to 1066
RAM at 1066 (regardless of 2 gig or 4 gig)
First of all, I never wanted to overclock anything at all and now I read more forum posts it seems like the 1333 was set for people who don't mind overclocking their RAM modules - Am I correct here?
Also, I have a friend who is in the computer business that keep insisting that this configuration should work - regardless of the RAM and CPU not being 1:1 with each other. Yet I get constant problems with reboots and sytem hang ups... etc...
Would I be better off getting the P7N2 Diamond since it actually has support for 1333 RAM - meaning i'll have to buy that 1333 RAM also, which i am happy to do. I just don't want anything overclocked.
Thanks for hearing me out - Please reply even if it sounds like i'm on the right track - or wrong lol.
:: Debugnus ::

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it seems like the 1333 was set for people who don't mind overclocking their RAM modules - Am I correct here?
I am not sure I understand what you are trying to point out/ask.
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Also, I have a friend who is in the computer business that keep insisting that this configuration should work - regardless of the RAM and CPU not being 1:1 with each other. Yet I get constant problems with reboots and sytem hang ups... etc...
FSB=1333 MHz is an effective rating and means 333 MHz real clock speed.
DDR2-1066 is also an effective rating and means 533 MHz real clock speed.
With an FSB clock speed of 333 MHz (1333 MHz effective) your memory would by operating synchronously @333 MHz real clock speed (1:1) which equals DDR2-667 MHz.
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Kingston KHX8500D2/1GN
Not sure which modules you mean. Please look here for comparison and post the link to the corresponding datasheet:
http://www.kingston.com/hyperx/products/khx_ddr2.asp

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Users running the P7N Diamond and QX9650 please weigh in. I need help...

OK, I'll start from the beginning. I had an EVGA 780i mobo, which ran a Q6600 at 3ghz quite easily. Well, I decided that I had money to burn so I ordered a QX9650. It would not work on the EVGA, the cpu voltage and cpu fsb voltage would not adjust no matter what I tried. So, I popped the cpu into my kids rig, which has a DFI X38 mb and the cpu worked perfectly, voltages adjusted, multiplier adjusted, etc. During the RMA process to EVGA, I got an MSI P7N Diamond to run SLI with. Stuck the cpu in it and away I went into Vista 64, all happy. I had to bump the memory voltage up to 1.95 volts, but that was it. I then decided to raise the multi from 9 to 10. I set it, warm booted and tested it in Vista. 100% stable. 2 days later, I attempted to turn my computer on. No post. I had to power off/on very quickly to get it to post, at which point I got an error message that the cpu vid had failed or there was a mismatch with the cpu to fsb ratio, hit F1 to enter setup or F2 to load defaults. I e-mailed MSI and received beta P05 and it was just downhill from there. I couldn't cold boot at all, stock settings, OC settings, voltages adjusted, it didn't matter. So back to the shipping bios. I got a new beta this morning, dated 2/18, and it was the exact same.
Issues with both beta's:
1. Cannot cold boot.
2. Logitech G15 acts erratically prior to entering Vista.
Things I have tried:
1. Raising Vcore.
2. Raising NB/SB voltages.
2. Raising FSB Terminator voltage.
Nothing helps. MSI simply told me not to OC and run at stock and that there was no problem. Is there anyone else out there that has this cpu and mb? If so, can you post your experience with it and let me know if there is something I am doing wrong or could try?

Below is the actual transcript that I had with MSI on this issue. As far as they are concerned, I don't need to change the multiplier on my QX9650. (Start reading from the bottom up for the actual order of the conversation)
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MSI Tech. 02/19/2008 Then, there is no problem with the mb.
End User 02/19/2008 There doesn't seem to be any issues with usb while on using the shipping bios, I only see it when I flash to the beta bios'.
MSI Tech. 02/19/2008 If the stock bios also has the usb issue then try: Have all USB device connected to the rear USB ports that are build onto the mb and retest with all USB header on the mb be removed from any front USB connections or adapter connections and retest. If all steps have been tried and problem still persists then please kindly refer to our website for manufacturer warranty RMA info/request: http://www.msicomputer.com/support/CustomerS.asp
End User 02/19/2008 No change. I cannot even cold-boot at stock settings with this. Also, it still kills my Logitech G15 keyboard randomly. i have to unplug it and plug it back in to get it to power up, and that is only after I boot into Vista. Back on the shipping bios for now at stock settings. Please, if you would, keep me informed of changes or progress. Thanks.
End User 02/19/2008 Thanks! I will poat back if it helps or not.
MSI Tech. 02/19/2008 Beta bios v111 attached to this form.
End User 02/19/2008 Is there any other beta bios' that you have that could help? The P05 didn't work out so well, maybe you have a newer one that I could try? It seems odd that it is only on a cold boot that I have issues and not on warm boots. I am willing to try anything you got at this point!
MSI Tech. 02/19/2008 Sorry, but MSI did not see any issue with using QX9650 processor.
End User 02/19/2008 So are you saying that as far as MSI is concerned, there is no issue with the QX9650 and the P7N Diamond motherboard? I am not asking you for advice on hot to OC it, I am asking you if you know of the issue and are looking into it to try and correct it. If you do not think there is an issue and are not going to investigate it, then I will be very disappointed.
MSI Tech. 02/19/2008 If there is no problem with standard bios and no OC then you can refer to other website/forum for OC suggestions or settings. MSI does not provide these setting/suggestions since it can cause damage to the components.
End User 02/19/2008 Also, I am unable to use the Dual Core center, as I am running Vista 64. It does not load properly when using this OS.
End User 02/19/2008 As of now, it boots and runs fine with the shipping bios and no OC. But, why would I have paid such a high premium to get a QX9650, that has an unlocked multiplier, if I cannot use it? Is this strictly an issue with the newer 45nm Intel processors or is it something else? If not being able to use my cpu's unlocked multiplier is "ok", then I may return the board for a refund.
MSI Tech. 02/18/2008 What is the problem when system uses the standard bios and not OC?
End User 02/18/2008 Is there a fix on the way or is it just a problem with my hardware? I have it back on the shipping bios and it is at least cold-booting now, as well as my G15 is working. I upped the NB voltage a hair above auto, maybe this has somethinng to do with it?
MSI Tech. 02/18/2008 Use the standard bios and use software to OC: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=utility&maincat_no=1&prod_no=1372
End User 02/18/2008 I was way too quick to say everything is OK. I now have cold boot issues aplenty. 9 times out of 10 it will not post on a cold boot, but will warm boot. I have to power off then on real quickly to get it to post at stock speeds. Also, my Logitech G15 started to act erratic with the P05 beta. I am back on the shipping bios until I hear from you.
End User 02/18/2008 Thanks you for the beta. I flashed to it, cleared the cmos and set everything back up and now I have a new problem. Even though I have disabled the EIST function in the bios, it still seems to be on. i am using cpu-z version 1.44.1 to monitor the multiplier and it randomly shifts between whatever I set it to and 6. It is even doing it when the system is loaded, ie playing games. Please, help!
MSI Tech. 02/18/2008 Beta bios attached to this form.
End User 02/18/2008 Everything is stable 100%. But, on my QX9650, I set the multiplier to 10X to run at 10x333=3.33ghz. It was fine until this morning. I turned the computer on and it would not post. I powered down and repowered it up and it siad the cpu vid had failed or errored, hit F1 to enter setup or F2 to load defaults. I entered setup and the multiplier was set back to 9x. I left it there and am ok now. Is there a beta bios that helps out operations with the newest Intel 45nm processors, such as the QX9650?
I have absolutely no issues in Vista itself, it is 100% stable. It is only on a cold boot that I have serious issues. And yes, I got 3 in a row, went to work for a few hours, then came home and bam! No cold boot. Also, I don't know how comfortable I am raising the vcore that much, as 1.21-1.25 is the normal operating range. 1.3625 is aweful high. Now, with the 65nm quads, that is more in the range of what would be needed, but no way should it be necessary to pushh this QX9650 to a meeger 3.33ghz. As far as temps go, I have the processor watercooled, so no worries there. I am away from home now until Saturday morning, so I can't test anything until the weekend.
Thanks alot for the responses!
Shawn

MOVED: P7N Diamond Overclocking Assistance Please

This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Modding Corner.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=114771.0

Bomberh,
My bad...was thinking of the P6N Diamond..the P7N Diamond does NOT have the VTT option in Cell Menu. Just for info, I had .500 volts on my e6750 on stock air cooling and it posted 3600mhz and the CPU temp in bios never exceeded 32 deg C. So, what you have to do is raise the voltage to the CPU to give it a little "oomphh" to get into post and the OS. Your Arctic cooler should be able to handle it..try 1333, increase voltage in cell menu to .375 and see what happens? Up to .500 volts with a good air cooler w/adequate heat paste should be quite safe. You should always stop in bios to check the Hardware Monitor and record what the CPU and System temps are when O/Cing...if you see a steadily increasing temperature you will have plenty of time to pull the plug..lol. Keep us posted. Like Aaron said..it's all about trial and error.
Paul

P7N Diamond checking nvram Please HELP

Hello,
I have buy Msi P7N Diamond and it stuck in "checking nvram". I try to reset bios - change memory but i still have the same problem.
Computer Specifications
M/B: Msi P7N Diamond
VGA: EVGA 9600GT Graphics Card
HDD: Seagate 500GB 32mb cache
CPU: Intel Quad Core Q6600

Quote from: thnet on 28-March-08, 20:13:33
I buy new same motherboard P7N Diamond and work perfect but the old it still have problem...
Why didn't you just RMA the previous board? If I am reading what you're saying correctly.

P7N Diamond Voltage info please

Sorry about the dumb question, i new to this tweaking lark.
I'm trying to have a little tinker in the bios and i can't seem to gain access to the voltages, they are currently on auto but
i am unable to change them to manual, i know i'm missing something very simple but i don't want to start trying random options to unlock the voltages.
Any help would be appreciated.

Kebamo, this threw me off as well. The rest of the world uses "greyed out" to mean you can't change the values, but MSI uses "greyed out" to mean it is the default value. Like Aaron said, the numeric + and - keys work fine.

P7N Diamond Problem or VGAs Problem, Please help!!!

I have just purchased a P7N DIAMOND Mainboard. I hope it can support me to run 2 Giga 9800 GX2. Unfortunately, there was a problem, and I am not sure whether problem comes from mainboard or the VGAs. The problem was that I pressed the power button to start up the mainboard, but my LCD did not show anything except darkness. I wonder that my mainboard is not ready to support for 2 9800 GX2 at the moment. Therefore, I took one out and left one installed on the motherboard but the problem still occurred. The list below is my specification.
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate
Mainboard: MSI P7N DIAMOND
PSU: Cooler Master Real Pro 1000W
Processor: Dual Quad Q9300
RAM: 2GH OCZ, bus 1066 (Nvidia SLI)
VGA: 2x9800 GX2 1GH (Gigabyte)
Please help me to solve the problem. Thank in advance.

Sorry for my English. Yes, there were some led lights which indicate that my mainboard was successfully started. The lights in single 9800 GX2 also turned to green. I am pretty sure that I have connected all of the power supply to the mainboard and the VGA. But the mainboard did not show the boot screen or anything else but darkness. Too bad...

P7N Diamond Crucial RAM 1066@800

Hi all hope you can help me.
Haven't built a machine in a very long time and i'm now very rusty. My PC boots to show my processor running correctly @ 3GHz, FSB 1333 but shows my RAM running at 800MHz instead of it's speed of 1066MHz. I loaded the default safe settings first so that everything runs and it comfortably does. So the only thing that doesn't seem to be right is the RAM thats running at 800 and not 1066. Tried the optimal settings and the machine just wouldn't boot to OS, so changed them back to safe defaults. How can i get my RAM frequency up to correct speed and the PC stable. Forgive me for the lack of details. Tell me what you want to know and i will provide as best as i can. Specs of machine below:-
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
3GB Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500
MSI P7N Diamond nForce 780i
Inno3D 9800GTX 512MB
Samsung SpinPoint HD501LJ 500GB SATAII
Sony DRU-190S 20X DVD±RW DL & DVD-RAM Serial ATA
Pioneer DVR-107D IDE DVD-RW
Thermaltake Toughpower Modular 850W PSU
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate -SP1

Inspector,
Remus took an adversarial tone, but all he really was saying is that Crucial's 1066 MHz DRAM came off the assembly line as 800 MHz DRAM, then was tested at the higher speed and passed the tests. Part of that "higher speed test" required increasing the voltage from the DDR2 standard of 1.8 VDC. The 2.2 VDC mentioned in the Crucial specs told Remus that the DRAM chipset had not originally been designed to run at 1066 MHz but had been successfully overclocked to that speed with the required increase in voltage. The important thing here is that, as the DRAM already was overclocked to get to 1066, you probably won't have too much more room to overclock any more.
Crucial is stating that the DRAM will work at the posted settings and as long as you are matching those settings the RAM should work, no matter WHAT assembly line and/or design it originated from. Aaron is correct in that - if it's not working at Crucial's stated specs - then you should get a replacement/RMA either from the reseller or directly from Crucial.
You cannot use any timings other than the DRAM manufacturer's actual timings for that part number and expect it to work. The "7-7-7" timings Remus referenced were for a different manufactuer's product.

P7N Diamond AND OCZ Reaper 8500 @ 1066

Any1 who has P7N diamond and is using OCZ reaper 8500 @ 1066 Plz tell me the settings so that finally i can get my system stable . By default it runs at 1.8v @ 800 MHz with 7-7-7-24 timing . How will I get it to 1066MHz with 5-5-5-18 timing . Plz Help me here . Currently I am using C2D E6600 @ 2.4 GHz runnig at stock speed .

Quote from: ksgehlot on 28-April-09, 15:59:01
Any1 who has P7N diamond and is using OCZ reaper 8500 @ 1066 Plz tell me the settings so that finally i can get my system stable . By default it runs at 1.8v @ 800 MHz with 7-7-7-24 timing . How will I get it to 1066MHz with 5-5-5-18 timing . Plz Help me here . Currently I am using C2D E6600 @ 2.4 GHz runnig at stock speed .
Funny, people should read first.
Running them on 1066MHz instead of 800MHz will get you little to none extra speed.
The only thing you'll get is the possibilty of an unstable system and maybe a 2 second win.
Furthermore, it will only be noticeable in benching, in real life you will not know the differ between 800MHz and 1066MHz.
Just my thoughts on the "1066MHz memory issue", which alot of peeps have lately.

P7N Diamond - Voltages all greyed out? - Please help

Hi I have the following
I have just flashed my P7n to 1.16 bios using the flashing tool. I want to change the Memory Voltage to 2.10v as per spec but all the voltages are greyed out in the bios. Please help.
I am running -
P7N Diamond with a Q6600
4 gigs of Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4
8800 GT
and a 550watt PSU
Any help would be most welcome!
Thanks
Paulh

Sorry Guys,
Just read the thread below, problem solved.
Thanks
Paulh

Problem with p7n diamond please help

i have a new p7n diamond
i connect the power supply plugs, hard drives, video card(n260gtx new too), etc
when i push the power button the processor cooling fan run but the pc do nothing
don't gave me any beep from a bad connection
nothing
it just don't start
other thing
when i plug the video card power, the video card cooling fan don't start yet
please help!
basic from my PC
intel core 2 quad
2 hard drive 500gb
4g ddr
n260gtx 896mg

Dadilo, you have gone to some length but sadly no positive result, but at least you have cleared some of the ifs and buts. i have looked at your mobo bios even so it says it supports your cpu q6600 it seems there has been a few updates (see links, particularly please pay attention to the pointer in pictures). you have these options left to you.
1- put the pc on it's side and take the 240 volt plug out (no power what so ever) and clear the way from any cables etc.. and remove the mobo battery with a Small screw driver (push the clip to one side the battery pups out) and hold it in your Palm for ten second or so then put it back and put everything back make sure the single memory is firmly in place so is the graphic card. then connect the power and all cables etc the power the pc.
2-your last option before you give up is try another cpu on the mobo preferably core 2 duo rather than quad and if you get it working your next move is to update the bios and i do not know how good you are in updating bios???. if none of these works then sadly the mobo is faulty in my opinion but i may be wrong :
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http://s240.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/kourosh22/?action=view&current=ScreenShot038.jpg
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P7N Diamond / Q6600 / HELP!

Intro
Good Afternoon. I have searched everywhere for information regarding the issues I’m having and haven’t found anything, so I though id ask here. About a year ago I built two computers using the exact same parts (one for me and the other for a friend of mine). My friends build has been running perfect since day one, with no issues or errors. Mine however, has been a problem since I turned it on. I don’t want to post a confusing wall of text, but want to give as many details as possible, so here goes.
Problems
1)   Will not run with optimised settings since first install - Just restarts before starting windows. (Only boots ok when FSB is set to 1333)
2)   Looping Restarts – After powering on it will restart itself between 3-6 times after boot screen, then successfully boots onto windows ok.
3)   Crashing to Desktop/BSOD’s – Mainly runs ok when on desktop/applications/internet. Games are the issue. (Fixed some errors by replacing CMOS Battery. Main BSOD error “Hardware Error – Please contact your manufacturer”
Previous Tests Done
1) Cleared BIOS settings
2) Stripped it down to barebone (outside case), and removed everything It didn’t need to run.
3) Tried changing RAM - Dual/Single Channel – One stick at a time.
4) Memtest, Futuremark, Prime95, GPU-Z, CPU-Z and others.
*Currently have processor on RMA as it died (Have signal to monitor from Graphics Card, but no boot, so testing on the fly is impossible*
NOTE: All drivers are up-to-date, Computer Temperatures are more than low enough
*BIOS changes/setup*
Advanced BIOS Features:
   * CPU Feature
   o Execute Bit Support = disabled
   o Set Limit CPUID maxVal to 3 = disabled
   * Chipset Feature
   o HPET = disabled
Cell Menu:
   * D.O.T = disabled
   * Intel EIST = enabled
   * SLI Ready Memory = enabled
   * System Clock Mode = Manual
   o FSB Clock = 1333
   o DRAM Clock = 800
   * Adjust CPU Ration = 9
   * Advanced DRAM configuration
   o DRAM Timing Mode = Auto
   * Adjust PCI-E Frequency = 100
   * Auto disable DRAM/PCI Frequency = enabled
   * CPU Voltage = Auto
   * DRAM Voltage = Auto
   * NB Voltage = Auto
   * SB Voltage = Auto
   * FSB Terminator = Auto
   * --- All other voltages are left on "Auto" ---
   * Spread Spectrum = disabled
Computer Specs:
Case: Thermaltake Armour+ VA3000
MB: MSI P7N Diamond
MS-7510 Ver1.0 (Rev1.0) (A7510-NMS100) (Bios Ver: 1.4)
HDD: 1 X Western Digital 500GB - SATA (WD500DAAKS)
GPU: 1 X BFG GTX-280OC PCI-E
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 - 2.4GHZ/8M/1066/05A (SLACR)
CPU FAN:Zalman CNPS9500 AM2
MEMORY: Corsair Dominator-XMS2-PC8500 1066Mhz DDR2 – 2.1v
OTHER CARDS: Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio (Free with Motherboard)
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64Bit – SP1
PSU: Hiper Type-M SLI 1000w
*Air Cooling: 5 x Internal Fans, 9 including CPU/GPU/PSU/RAM
PSU IMG:
Additional Information:
As mentioned earlier, my Q6600 is in the process of RMA so can’t really do any testing with Bios or anything else. Another thing… When on the phone to Intel’s Technicians. They said that due to the board only having 1.8v DIMM’s, they said because my RAM was 2.1v, it is those that are causing all my issues. In relation to the RAM spec on the listed computer configuration, could anyone confirm that? As I asked Corsair before the build and they said it would be fine.
I hope I’ve given all the required details, needed for a conclusion to my problems or even a guess.
Overall, Thankyou for reading. Any help/advice is much appreciated.

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1) Will not run with optimised settings since first install - Just restarts before starting windows. (Only boots ok when FSB is set to 1333)
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o FSB Clock = 1333
Mh, did you mistype something, or are you talking about overclocking when you mention "optimised settings"? I mean: FSB 1333 is already higher than the native FSB Speed of a Q6600 (=266 MHz or 1066 MT/s effectively). Can you explain again what you mean? Because if you really overclocked the FSB/CPU to 333 MHz FSB CLock Speed (and higher) all your problems may simply be the symptoms of non-stable overclocking settings (which is nothing unusual).
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MEMORY: Corsair Dominator-XMS2-PC8500 1066Mhz DDR2 – 2.1v
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Another thing… When on the phone to Intel’s Technicians. They said that due to the board only having 1.8v DIMM’s, they said because my RAM was 2.1v, it is those that are causing all my issues. In relation to the RAM spec on the listed computer configuration, could anyone confirm that?
Yes and no. The native speed of your modules is DDR2-800 @1.8V +/- 0.1V (JEDEC Standard) which means that such a setting is compliant with the industry specifications for DDR2 Memory and should pose no stability risk to the system (given that none of the modules are faulty).
DDR2-1066 on the other hand is an OC rating that requires you to raise the voltage to 2.1V and thereby above industry specifications. Stability problems @DDR2-1066//2.1V are not unusual. So in that perspective, the stuff the Intel Technicians pointed out to you is absolutely correct.

P7N Diamond Compatibility w/ Pentium E6300 Wolfsdale

I would like to know if the P7N Diamond, Flashed to the latest 1.4 bios, is compatible with the new Pentium E6300 Wolfsdale (DualCore)?
Intel's Product Info for the E6300:
http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=41493
Thanks

Quote from: owilky1 on 01-September-09, 21:28:07
Yes see here.........
http://eu.msi.com/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=1372&maincat_no=1
Hmm... just to clarify, Intel is playing games with their CPU model numbers and has re-released "E6300" under Wolfsdale. The original "E6300" was a Conroe core and is what is listed in the official MSI P7N Diamond CPU compatibility list (both B2 and L2 stepping). Unfortunately, the Wolfsdale version isn't listed yet. However, the P7N Diamond latest BIOS does support all the prior Wolfsdale cores and the mobo generally supports 1066 FSB processors. So, although I'm not 100% certain, I'm pretty confident the E6300 Wolfsdale should work. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but my impression is E6300 Wolfsdale is much like an E8300 Wolfsdale but with only 2MB L2 cache instead of 6MB.
Same CPU compatibility list from MSI Global site can be found at the link below
http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=1372&maincat_no=1
For absolute certainty, perhaps you should try to contact MSI support directly or wait for a response from a user who's successfully confirmed compatibility between P7N Diamond and E6300 Wolfsdale.

Question regarding Antec Power Trio 550 and GSkill PC8500 RAM on P7N Diamond

Good Afternoon,
I recently built a new machine using the P7N Diamond System Board. Here are the current Specs
Intel Q6600 Processor
G.Skill 2 GB PC8500 RAM PK Series
Seagate Barracudda SATAII HDD
GeForce 9600 GT OC 512M (BFG TECH)
Antec Power Trio 550 PSU
I have 2 questions, I configured the RAM in my bios to run at 1066 with manual timings that the manufacturer gave as CL5-5-5-15 and while it is runs at 1066 I'm only getting a Vista Rating of 5.0 for the ram while everything else is at 5.9. If anyone is running G.Skill RAM on this board and have gotten better numbers please share with me what you did to achieve it.
Second Question, I noticed there was no dedicated power supply fan connector on this MB, in order to take advantage of the Antec Smart Fan technology do I need to plug this fan connector into a specific system fan connector port on the Motherboard??
Thanks in Advance

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I'm only getting a Vista Rating of 5.0 for the ram while everything else is at 5.9
Ignore the Vista rating, it is not accurate to beging with. Run a memory performance test with some benchmark tool and compare the numbers there.

P7N Diamond - Problems with different things

Hi, n0id here.
I have recently bought a computer in parts (from different web shops).
Yesterday I finally got the processor and was able to build the computer, so I started building the computer.
After about an hour of mounting the parts, I decided it was finished, so I powered it on and watched it boot.
The first thing I noticed was that if my USB Keyboard was plugged in, POST would freeze at "Initializing USB Devices".
I figured it was only temporarily, so I switched to a PS/2 Keyboard, which helped.
The next thing that happened was the BIOS was not able to find my Hard Drive (SATA). I was wondering if because the motherboard support SATAII if SATA drives wheren't compatible. I opened the case and saw that the SATA cable wasn't plugged in properly. So after putting it back in properly, I booted the computer again.
So, now that POST was running OK and BIOS found all my components, I decided to install Windows XP.
After about a minute of reading the cd (windows initializes the installation program in DOS) it stopped reading, and the computer freezed. Finally, It got to the point where I can partition the HDD. But the computer would always reboot at this point. I haven't figured out why yet.
So I connected the HD to my old computer and installed windows here. That worked.
I reconnected the HD to the new computer and after windows loaded, I got a blue screen and the computer would reboot again.
So I decided to remove some of the components. I removed one RAM module, the soundcard (Creative XFI Gamer) and unplugged the 120mm back fan. At this point I was able to format the drive and install windows without a problem.
So I decided to insert the components again, but when I then started the computer, I didn't get a picture on the monitor. I tried with a different monitor and with a different graphics card, neither of which made a difference.
At that point I went to bed because I had already spent seven hours trying to figure things out and it had gotten very late.
So now I am here asking for any guidance.
My computer specs are:
MSI P7N Diamond motherboard,
2x 1Gb Kingston 1066 Memory modules running at 1.8v,
Geforce 7900GS,
Creative X-Fi Gamer soundcard,
Intel Q6600 G0 @ 2.4Ghz,
Thanks for any help.

Hello again.
I am trying to overclock my Q6600.
Everytime the FSB is over 267mhz (2.4ghz CPU Clock) I get a BSOD: "IRQ_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL".
Then it's dumping the memory and restarting.
When Windows starts up again, the FSB is back at 267mhz.
I am using the application MSI Dual Core Center, that followed with my motherboard.
I noticed in this application that memory voltage was set to 1.9v. The memory modules I bought are 1.8v because when I bought the MSI P7N Diamond, it said it only supported 1.8v memory. aww :S
Anyway, my full specs are:
Intel Q6600 (G0 stepping) - 2.4ghz
MSI P7N Diamon (7510) Mainboard
1x 1GB Kingston (KVR1066D2N7K2/2G) memory modules, 1.8v, 1066Mhz,
Antec NeoPower 650 (650W, 3x 12v @ 16A)
GeForce 7900GS
Creative X-Fi Gamer
Win XP Pro, SP2.
I am going to browse around the forums for similiar problems, though I thought I'd post this now.
After browsing the forums I've learned a few things.
My Q6600 has a VID of 1.3250 and the box it came with said that 1.35v is the max. So I have changed the voltage to +0.0250 and was able to clock the CPU to 2.67Ghz without a problem (temps are 33 - 36 celcius on idle.)
My question this time is: even though the box says 1.35v max will I safely be able to set the voltage higher than that?
I would assume that Intel is setting a maximum that is lower than the actual max, just to keep the processor safe. But I do not know stuff like that :P
My target is 3ghz, and if reaching that clock means I need to apply a greater voltage than 1.35v, and it isn't safe; that would totally suck.
edit,
To achieve 3ghz I supplied these settings in the BIOS:
FSB: 1333 Mhz
DRAm: 800 Mhz
EIST: Disabled
Multiplier: x9
Nb voltage: 1.35
FSB Term.: 20
CPU GTL Fef: 5
The cores are currently at 36-38 at idle, compared to 28-32 on stock clock.
I will see if I can buy some extra fans to put in the front to blow cool air into the case, and maybe buy a new cpu cooler.
Btw, the vCore is 1.3v (and it's also set to auto in bios).

P7N Diamond Blue Screen Issues

Ok first off specs... Nothing is overclocked--
Motherboard: P7N Diamond Bios V. 1.3 (Flashed and reinstalled after CMOS clear)
Power Supply: Ultra 1000W Model: ULT-HE1000X (+5V [28A]; +3.3V [24V]; +12V [70A]; -12V [0.8A]; +5VSB [3A]) All tested and working well with in normal specs
CPU: Intel Q9550
RAM: 4 x 1GB 1066 PC2-8500 Kingston HyperX Ram (pulled each one and tested)
Hard Drive: Seagate 500GB SATA (Tested-No issues)
Video Card: XFX 9800 GT, 512MB GPU (Brand new..Replaced 8800 GT)
Operating System: Windows Vista Ultimate 64Bit. (Reloaded)
Worked fine for approximately 9 months. Now however I am getting recurrent Blue Screens, even after testing each piece and following the instructions given on other threads in this forum. Please advise.

To reach stability (still testing as I don't quite trust it yet but it looks promising)
**This is after testing PSU, And Hard drives for failure**
1 Replaced the Video Card (It was artifacting as the blue screens started, but they continued after replacement)
2 Repair installed OS to make sure it was not software related
2 Blew out dust
3 Updated Bios
4 Pulled CMOS battery and replaced it
5 Pulled all but 1 stick of RAM (Tested each stick separately to make sure they were still good) set to auto settings in bios
7 Reinstalled OS to Fresh drive
8 Installed Newest drivers and updates
9 Reinstalled the other 3 GB of RAM
everything appears stable now....but if something happens I will be sure to let you know

P7N Diamond 1333/1066 - Please confirm??

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