P7N Diamond voltages

After watching some screenshots from ppl with same board showing CPUID Hardware monitor i have noticed that the VIN5 and VIN6 is higher than mine, and i would like to know if anyone of you know what it is for?=)
VIN5 is at 0.10-0.26V and VIN6 is at 0.17-0.38V
I am thinking that the motherboard does not get what it wants, another thing i have noticed is that the I12V thing in bios is not showing close to 12V at all, its alot lower.
I have no idea if it really matters but i still have alot problem with this computer and i dont want to buy anymore
hardware for testing =)

ok, for me it is not that i want to have the real voltages, i am just curious what you that have a working P7N Diamond board have, if you use the CPUID Hardware Monitor, maybe not accurate but i guess its not more accurate for you than it is for me etc, maybe just a waste of time=)
I have contacted both msi and gigabyte and waiting for their answer, have nothing better to do than trying to figure out things on my own =)
Probably wont get anywhere until tuesday or wednesday, it is just so frustrating when i cant solve my problems like sound crackling, monitor goes blank and graphic corruption on
DXVA(hardware accelerated) videos.
Could be that the motherboard/PSU does not supply enough power to the graphic card, could also be a bad driver but then all drivers are bad that i have tested,
seem to give me less crackling with a slower graphic card.
Got a new bios from msi, but then vista activation failed cause of new hardware, and it did not help me in anyway so flashed back to original.
Well i can always help others while waiting, learn alot of all this troubleshooting reading =)

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  • 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

  • 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.

  • HELP! - Voltages for Overclocking Q9450 on the MSI P7N Diamond (780i chipset)

    Hey.  I fully understand the settings as far as frequencies go, but am a total voltage newb.  No matter what I do I cant seem to get a stable vista load up with my voltage settings. 
    Please help me by providing suggested voltage settings for my hardware.
    CPU - Intel Core2Quad Q9450
    RAM - 6 gigs of DDR2-800 rated at 2.1V
    VIDEO - Dual Nvidia Geforce 8800GT's in SLI
    MOBO - MSI P7N Diamond, based off the Nvidia Nforce 780i SLI chipset
    My cooling is sufficient, and I have the BIOS version 1.2
    I also turned off all of the overclocking not friendly functions, example: spread spectrum, and DOT, ETC....
    I am trying to run my CPU at 3.2 GHZ (400 mhz before multiplier)
    my settings I want are (as shown in the P7N bios)
    System Clock Mode - Manual
    FSB clock - 1600
    DRAM clock - 800
    Please help me by providing the proper voltages for my setup
    Everything I need is marked by "???"
    CPU Voltage - ???
    DRAM Voltage - (already have, its 2.1)
    NB voltage - ???
    SB voltage - ???
    NB Memory reference voltage - ???
    DIMM memory reference voltage - ???
    Memory terminator voltage - ???
    CPU GTL reference voltage - ???
    NB GTL reference voltage - ???
    FSB terminator voltage - ???
    SB sleep mode voltage - ???
    PCI Expander PLL voltage - ???
    For the sake of you not typing too much, if you specify voltages, any that you do not specify will be assumed to be left at [AUTO]
    PLEASE help me by providing some voltages for me, as I have absolutely no clue what to put for them.  If you have any questions about my hardware feel free to ask, and any help is GREATLY APPRECIATED

    Quote from: nihilkrist on 08-October-08, 08:03:22
    adjusting gtl ref. voltages isn't very difficult, but it is probably best to learn the basics first.
    So, basically, increase the fsb a little. So, for example, from 1333 to 1400. See if it's stable, if it isn't try bumping up vcore one notch and try again. If not try Northbridge. Then later move on to stuff like the fsb term.
    Test stability using prime95, there is a 64-bit multi-core aware version floating around somewhere. Try the ftp server linked to in the "hot use prime95" sticky on here.
    Tbh with your OC you shouldn't need to touch any other voltages, or really use the gtl ref settings. What exactly is "sufficient" cooling though? Stock?
    *EDIT: on a side note, just so you don't think I'm deliberately being awkward not telling you specific voltages, they wouldn't do you any good. Every cpu/mobo can handle different freq. at different voltages. Also, use cpu-z to check on your actual voltage and make sure you don't raise it beyond 1.3625 (I think that's right, it's 1.36something anyway)
    Thanks for the tips.  The reason I wanted to jump straight to FSB 1600 is because the MSI p7n is really picky and only likes 1:1 ratios. 
    My "sufficient cooling" is an aftermarket heatsink, high performance thermal paste, and MASSIVE airflow through my case.  If you want specifics, its the Scythe Zipzang
    Quote from: AaronYuri on 08-October-08, 09:05:16
    CPU Voltage - No one can tell you this.
    NB voltage - Depends on what frequency you want
    SB voltage - What's your HDD setup?
    NB Memory reference voltage - Auto
    DIMM memory reference voltage - Auto
    Memory terminator voltage - Auto
    CPU GTL reference voltage - Depends on speed and other voltages
    NB GTL reference voltage - Same as above
    FSB terminator voltage - Depends on CPU voltage and CPU/FSB clock speed
    SB sleep mode voltage - Auto
    PCI Expander PLL voltage - Auto
    My recommendation is do some reading. Guessing leads to dead hardware.
    6GBs smells like mixing modules... Or do you have 3 modules?
    First of all, I already stated the frequencies that I wanted in the top post, and fairly clearly at that. 
    CPU shouldnt be too hard to figure out, as there are very few to choose from.  I'll try to get back to you on that one
    I have 5, 7200rpm SATA 3.0 drives.  It sometimes runs with only 4, as one is a hot swap. 
    My ram IS mixed, unfortunately.  I'm using 2x 1gig sticks, and 2x 2gig sticks.  However, both sets have heatsinks, and are rated at 800mhz, 4-4-4-12, 2t, timings.  (2.1v)
    I AM running them in dual channel.
    If this helps you suggest voltages please do, If not, then I will just have to start trying using nihilkrist's suggestions.

  • Frequent lock ups of my P7N Diamond

    Here are my system specs:
    Intel Core2 Quad Q9300 @2.50Ghz
    P7N Diamond
    Nvidia GeForce 9800GTX
    Creative X-fi Xtreme Audio(came with board)
    Hyundai Electronics Zion DDR2 800Mhz 2GB(1GBx2sticks)
    Corsair CMPSU-620HX PSU (620W)
    Segate Barracuda 500GB hard drive
    Windows Vista 32bit
    The problem is My computer restarts anywhere from 5min to 2 hours while playing a game and sometimes even while just browsing the internet and watchin videos.I ran
    memtest and sticks are perfectly fine.I have the latest video drivers(185.20) and other necessary drivers are also installed.Disabled all unnecessary items in BIOS on the motherboard
    like spread spectrum,eist etc and since i came to know from other threads about the video corruption issue,i updated the bios to 1.2B1 still the problem persists.the system is completely unpredictable as it simply locksup with the audio goin into an infinite loop with the video still.I hav everything running at stock speeds includin CPU,NB,DRAM all set to auto.
    My memory timings are 5-5-5-18 with command rate 2T at 1.8V.CPU,system and GPU temperatures are normal.Please help me as i am not able to hav a stable system.Suggest any remedies for this issue.
    thanks

    ok i will up the CPU and NB voltages as u specified and lets hope its the end of this problem and i hav disabled the spread spectrum in the bios before only..
    well as per the CPU-Z here are the list
    From SPD tab
    Timings table
    Frequency:           200MHz           266MHz           400MHz 
    CAS#Latency:        3.0                  4.0                 5.0   
    RAS# to CAS#         3                    4                    5
    RAS# Precharge:      3                    4                    5
    tRAS:                     9                    12                  18
    tRC:                      12                   16                  23
    Command Rate:       2T                   2T                  2T
    Voltage:                1.8V                1.8V                1.8V
    And from the memory tab
    Current timings:
    DRAM Frequency:                 400MHz
    FSB:DRAM        :                  5:6
    CAS#Latency(CL):                5.0 clocks
    RAS# to CAS# Delay(tRCD):   5 clocks
    RAS# Precharge(tRP):           5 clocks
    Cycle time(tRAS):                18 clocks
    Bank Cycle Time(tRC):          23 clocks
    Command(CR):                     2T
    Wat is the next step??
    thanks
    PS:Can u tell what u voltages u hav set for the CPU and NB in ur board for now??

  • P7n diamond - no bios - 2 of them - fun troubleshooter

    Hello,
    I write fun troubleshooter because I went so far as to try my friends "working for years" Asus P5B-Plus mobo and CPU and RAM and had same results...
    Specs:  P7n Diamond - OCZ GameXstream 700W PSU - E8400 Wolfdale - G.Skill 4gb RAM (2x2) - MSI NX8800GT 512mb OC - 2 Sata WD HDDs - 2 Sata DVD drives
    The Story:
    I get my supplies from newegg and built it, it turns on (gives CMOS Checksum Error) but then enters bios..... then I get random freeze-ups (even in bios) that were fixed by manually setting my ram to its default timings and low end of voltage.  This fixes it enough to allow me to install Vista 64 business.  I get everything running happily and play HL2/TF2 games for about a week before it starts locking up more and more frequently.  my USB mouse would die in game and the mouse lights/laser would turn off before the system just froze about 10 secs later...   So I decide it could be a Vista issue and so I setup a dual-boot with XP-32.  It seems to fix the freeze-ups before about 5 days later it starts freezing in XP too.  I ran memtest for 6+ hours with zero errors (albeit it did give me memtest errors when i used bios auto timings for ram)...   During the freeze-up issues I went from bios 1.0 to 1.16 to rule that out.....  didnt fix it.     It ended up getting to the point where I was freezing before windows XP or Vista even loaded...  so I RMA'd the p7n diamond.
    Receive my 2nd p7n diamond and got it in..   It boots to Vista before freezing 2min later.. same with XP.. mouse stopped working after even just surfing IE. then it hard locks... one time I did get the (PFN_LIST_CORUPT) BSOD... but its not consistent.. most freeze-ups just hard lock it with no BSOD.    I get immediately frustrated and try throwing my friends 4 (1gb) sticks of PNY DDR2-667 in the machine... turn it on and it doesnt boot to bios at all/nor give any beep codes..  re-throw my DDR2-800 back in and again.. not even an attempt to show bios - i turn it on and nothing comes up on the monitor (the monitor just flashes waiting for a signal)..   So I try more troubleshooting.   Disconnected EVERYTHING but one stick of ram and the graphics card... same result - no post....    swapped ram, even tried taking the graphics card out.. no beep codes...    I then assume its a bad CPU and try my friends working-for-years E6300 core-duo chip.... same result-no bios..     
    Then I figure - it has to be 2 bad p7n diamond mobos..   So i try my friends Asus P5b-Plus with my E8400 CPU... turn it on.. SAME result!!  no bios or beep codes..   i'm thinking now bad PSU and its frying Mobos on contact??  Odd because both p7n diamonds gave me perfect on-board LED readouts when plugged in and turned on (and on standby)..  All peripheral cards lit-up fine...  and my friends p5b-plus also had the red light showing it was getting power....  Is it possible a PSU that worked for 2 weeks relative fine all of a sudden fry things? 
    so I go to best buy and buy an Antec 650W PSU to rule it out..    same result! no bios......   the main frustration is I was using the system for about 2 weeks relatively fine and now all of a sudden things seem to "fry" on contact..
    Anyway, I RMA'd this p7n diamond, and the OCZ 700W PSU to try new ones...     I was just looking for opinions on what could be the problem..  I mean as it looks.. either the PSU was frying motherboards yet still lights their LEDs up..  or my E8400 CPU is ruining the motherboard??  or my RAM went bad after being OK?   
    some questions - when I get my new setup - im going to plug it in paranoidly......    Can I power up the system with no RAM sticks in it at all??  I just want to make sure RAM wasnt causing the mobo to short out?    Is it possible the GPU is frying the mobo?   Could my Antec 900 case wires be causing this?   I feel since I tried so many diff combinations its the one thing thats staying consistent??
    Thanks in advance!!
    -mike

    Mike...when you get it back...run it outside the case, just the bare essentials, lay the MB on a non-conductive surface (the foam packing works fine.)  If it boots up and works normally..start checking your case for extra MB standoff pins that you may have left in..they will short the board.   If it still has a problem out of the case w/ minimum components...then you can start troubleshooting components.  This is the way to start.  G/luck.
    Paul.

  • 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, Corsair TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF, speed problems

    I have been having various problems with both the RAID and memory speeds in this system.  The RAID problems (DEGRADED RAID 5) come and go but my current primary issue is that the system will not run with the memory set at its rated settings:
    1066 MHz
    5-5-5-15
    2.1v
    The best I can get it to clock up to is 1000 MHz at which the system will run for about 5 to 10 minutes before locking up.  I ran memtest for 2 full cycles at this frequency and no problems were detected (i think it was run at 1000 MHz, it's been a while sorry).
    The system is currently running stable at 800 MHz (the speed it sets the memory to on auto).  It will also run stable at various points higher up to the 1000 as I mentioned above but since I have never heard of someone running their system anywhere between 800 and 1066 (unless they were overclocking) I figgured it would be most healthy for my system to run at the 800 and no higher until we can get this figured out.
    I have seen that this board sometimes sets the wrong automatic voltage on some people's 45nm processors.  My x3350 is a 45nm proc but i'm not sure what its voltage is supposed to be, i just left it on automatic... maybe this has something to do with the problem?
    System specs:
    OS:             Vista Business x64
    Motherboard:    MSI P7N Diamond
    Processor:      Intel Xeon X3350 Yorkfield 2.66GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core (45nm)
    Cooler:         ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler
    Memory:         Corsair Dominator 4GB (2 x 2GB) TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF
    SATA RAID5:     3 x WD Caviar RE WD1600YS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
                    +1 x WD Caviar RE2 WD1601ABYS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
    Misc SATA HD:   1 x WD Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
    SLi cards:      2 x MSI NX8800GTS 512M OC (G92) 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16
    3rd gfx card:   EVGA 256-P2-N751-TR GeForce 8600 GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16
    PSU:            Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI
    Sound card:     MSI P7N Diamond Creative SB X-Fi Xtreme H/W Audio Card (MS-4132) PCI Express x1
    Optic drive:    LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner LightScribe SATA   Model: LH-20A1L-05
    Case:           Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower w/ 4 120mm tricool fans
    Keyboard:       Logitech MX3100 Wireless
    Mouse:          Logitech G7 Lazer Wireless
    Dual Monitors:  2 x HannsG HW-191DPB Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD

    Hey, thanks guys.   Wow it's amazing that nobody had said anything about the 1066 memory to me before (like when i was building the system and throwing together a parts list). 
    The only problem they could find with my config on eggexpert.com was the motherboard...  they said it had problems with the raid but didn't quote or point to any sources so i just did a google search and when i couldn't find anything to back up their problem statement i just blew it off.  Guess it's the last time i'll ever make that mistake.
    Either way though, MSI says it should work fine.  So if it doesn't, shouldn't there be something that could be done?  You would also think that I could find someone out there who's WAY smarter than me who has had this same raid problem and figured it out and gotten it to work.  I'm sure there's plenty of guys out there who are using this board with a raid 5 as well, so maybe i'm just doing something wrong?   I have always had good results with MSI and I really don't think it should have to come down to finding another mobo manufacturer.
    Oh, and for anyone who might suggest rma, it's too late for that.  Believe me, i would if i could. 

  • Random reboots /no BSOD P7n Diamond

     Specs:-
     P7n Diamond (Bios version 1)
     Intel C2Q Q6600 GO @ stock cooled by Thermalright ULTIMA 90 +92mm fan
     2GB Crucial Ballistix 1066 DDR2 ram @ 2.1v (5-5-5-15 2T)
     BFG 8800gts 512 OC
     Creative X-FI Fatality
     2x 74GB WD Raptor Raid 0
     Enermax Infinity 720w
     Xp SP3
     3d06 12540
     Graphics driver 169.21
     Chipset driver 9.64
     All other BIOS settings on auto
     Hi everyone,
     I've had my board up and running for around a week now and up until Saturday it had given me only a few minor problems, the first of which was a BSOD when trying to install the Jmicron drivers and the driver s for my X-FI (they do not seem to like each other). I eventually uninstalled the Jmicron  drivers and disabled the controller in bios which seemed to do the trick.
     For a while after that everything seemed fine got my various games installed all of which seemed to play fine ( TF2, HLF2 (EP 1 & 2), Stalker, X3). Then on  Saturday I decided to install the Crysis demo and for a short time all was well, then my system just rebooted, no BSOD no error just restarted to windows this happened again and again. I also bought COD4 and the same happens with as well never in the same place just random. It also rebooted once during a norton virus scan when tried to enter My Computer
     My system is running cool enough I think I have 1 105CFM 120mm intake fan, 1 side intake fan 80mm and 2 55CFM 80 mm exhaust fans the air is only ever slightly warm and that was after playing HL2 EP2 for 2/3 hours.
     I am at the moment running prime 95 and so far after 3hours all is well, I am also running X3 demo (@ max settings 4xaa 16xaf)in a continuous loop in the background as well to try and trip my system up but at the moment no reboot.
     Any Ideas?

    Quote from: Bigduke6 on 14-May-08, 04:40:55
    Specs:-
     P7n Diamond (Bios version 1)
     Intel C2Q Q6600 GO @ stock cooled by Thermalright ULTIMA 90 +92mm fan
     2GB Crucial Ballistix 1066 DDR2 ram @ 2.1v (5-5-5-15 2T)
     BFG 8800gts 512 OC
     Creative X-FI Fatality
     2x 74GB WD Raptor Raid 0
     Enermax Infinity 720w
     Xp SP3
     3d06 12540
     Graphics driver 169.21
     Chipset driver 9.64
     All other BIOS settings on auto
     Hi everyone,
     I've had my board up and running for around a week now and up until Saturday it had given me only a few minor problems, the first of which was a BSOD when trying to install the Jmicron drivers and the driver s for my X-FI (they do not seem to like each other). I eventually uninstalled the Jmicron  drivers and disabled the controller in bios which seemed to do the trick.
     For a while after that everything seemed fine got my various games installed all of which seemed to play fine ( TF2, HLF2 (EP 1 & 2), Stalker, X3). Then on  Saturday I decided to install the Crysis demo and for a short time all was well, then my system just rebooted, no BSOD no error just restarted to windows this happened again and again. I also bought COD4 and the same happens with as well never in the same place just random. It also rebooted once during a norton virus scan when tried to enter My Computer
     My system is running cool enough I think I have 1 105CFM 120mm intake fan, 1 side intake fan 80mm and 2 55CFM 80 mm exhaust fans the air is only ever slightly warm and that was after playing HL2 EP2 for 2/3 hours.
     I am at the moment running prime 95 and so far after 3hours all is well, I am also running X3 demo (@ max settings 4xaa 16xaf)in a continuous loop in the background as well to try and trip my system up but at the moment no reboot.
     Any Ideas?
    Give this a try.
    FSB 1333
    DRAM (800 is the best I can get, you might work at 1066)
    CPU RATIO 9
    DRAM VOLTAGE (your rated spec)
    CPU VOLTAGE 0.08750
    NB VOLTAGE ONE TICK UNDER 1.400
    SB VOLTAGE 1.525
    CPU GTL 20
    NB GTL 20
    FSB TERM VOLTAGE 50
    D.O.T / EIST/ SLI Mem = DISABLED
    Spread Spectrum = DISABLED
    You may be one of the ones like me and a few others that can only run this board stable with overclocking the cpu to 3ghz. That should be easy to do even on air, but keep an eye on it. I was unable to get viper, g.skill or patriot memory to run at 1066 with my board, at least so far, so you may have better luck than I. Except for getting your memory to work at 1066, I can almost promise that this will work for you. I also had the problem with the jmicron drivers and do not use them now.
    Word of warning, too much playing around with this can lead to OS corruption, so be easy.

  • 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. 
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    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.
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    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

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    I have a P7N Diamond board.  About 3 weeks ago, I had more and more trouble with the computer.  I thought it was a memory problem, because it failed Memtest.  I initially had Mushkin memory and bought Crucial, specifically compatible with the board.  It worked briefly but then failed to boot.  I tried the Mushkin memory again and had some smoke, the memory got hot, and after that the board failed to post.  Thinking it was a problem with the motherboard, I sent it in and received an RMA today.
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    For futher testing:
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    After that, the computer would recognize the speed on it as 800, although both the memory and the board say they support 1066.
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  • Vcore/VID P7N diamond

    On my P7N Diamond - Q9450 C1, bios 1.4.  I have my VCore in the bios set to +.025, Everest CPU physical info says Core Voltage   1.100 - 1.212 V. In Everst overclock it says VID 1.2125, which is what Core Temp says. They all say my core voltage is 1.21.
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    Quote from: Jack t.N. on 28-November-09, 18:36:06
    What value do you get if you keep the setting @+0.0000V?
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  • Stability Problems with P7N Diamond Continues

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    Quote from: NovJoe on 27-September-08, 12:40:17
    By means of instability, can you describe the symptons of events that happen?
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    Quote from: Jack t.N. on 18-September-09, 23:46:05
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