P7N Platinum, E8400 won't Post

Just built it. Get to logo, no further. Is this same problem I am reading about over and over. "CPU not supported, must update bios or return to seller"? If so, I am going back to Asus. Please help!

First of all, provide FULL and ACCURATE system specs. Read the >>Posting Guide<< to get an idea of what we need to know.
Check the BIOS Chip of your Board to find out the factory BIOS-Version. There is a little sticker on the chip that will tell you the current Version. The Chip is located here:
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E8400
Please tell us which revision of the E8400 you are using. There are currently two different revisions: E8400 C0 and E8400 E0. You can tell which one you have by taking a look at the sSpec number:
E8400, C0 --> sSpec# = SLAPL
E8400, E0 --> sSpec# = SLB9J
The sSpec number can be found in the following places (on the CPU itself or on the sticker on the original Intel CPU Box:
Note that the E8400/E0 (sSec#=SLB9J ) requires BIOS v1.2 [A7380IMS.120] to be supported. If you have BIOS v1.0 [A7380IMS.100] or BIOS v1.1 [A7380IMS.110], you need to update your BIOS first. Check the CPU-Support list here, it is quite clear about this and you should have consulted it before putting the parts together:
http://global.msi.eu/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=1373&maincat_no=1&orderby=cpu_name%20ASC#menu
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If so, I am going back to Asus.
And? Do you think that will change the fact that Intel(!) has done changes to the E8400/E0-Revision that require a MicroCode Update that can only be applied in a new BIOS Release? Do you think MSI is the only manufacturer that had to release a BIOS Update to support this new you processor revision? If you think so, good luck with another board.

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P7n platinum - e8400 overclocking issues, pls post your settings

Dear OC experts,
I have troubles overclocking e8400 to 3.6 ghz on p7n platinum board. I have tried many variables and options in BIOS, but the problem remains the same. While doing regular tasks on my PC, everything seems to be stable, but when I start a game (battlefield 2 bad company or skyrim) the PC freezes. I have upgraded BIOS to the latest version, I have all the newest drivers, tried many different settings in the OS, but it does not help. The video card is gtx560. There are no problems/freezing when I set all the values in the cell section in bios back to default.
I have searched web alot, my eyes are red... The only remaining hope - you : )
I would greatly appreciate your help. Could you please post your bios settings for the OC'ed e8400 if you have the same board.
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3 HDD (total 1TB)
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Win7 64bit
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Thank you very much in advance.
irsi

You may want to read this useful guide.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?178286-Official-MSI-P7N-Diamond-(780i)-Discussion-Review-Overclock-Guide-BIOS-Thread
Yes I know its the Diamond board, but the OC basics are the same and all the BIOS options are probably pretty similar.
See if that helps you for now.
You will find the latest BIOS versions here http://www.msi.com/product/mb/P7N-SLI-Platinum---P7N-Zilent.html#/?div=BIOS Please use the Forum flasher if you ever intend to flash the BIOS. >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<

P7N Diamond board won't post

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.
I set up the new board with the Crucial memory that I had. I am fairly certain it is wired correctly, but the system fails to post, though it does turn on with all the fans. Where should I go from here? I have a Intel Core 2 Duo processor, E8400 processor, Zalman fan, compatible Crucial 2 x 2 memory.

Please provide links to the datasheets or manufacturer's product sites for your memory modules.
For futher testing:
Please use one memory stick only (!) and make sure it is not running faster the DDR2-800. The voltage should not exceed 1.95V for now and Spread Spectrum should be disabled.
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although it said on the memory that it was 2.0/2.1 volts.
Such standards do not exist. DDR2-1000 or DDR2-1066 at that voltage level is an overclocking/overvoltaged rating. Such settings are not necessarely stable.
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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.
DDR2-800 modules that need to be overclocked and overvolted to meet the promised ratings, are not real DDR2-1066 MHz modules (7-7-7-x @1.8V). With such sticks, stability problems are always lurking behind the corner.

P7n platinum no post after cpu change

Just built a new rig, got it up to post screen and freezes.bios is version 1.1. I have read all other posts about this particular problem for p7n platinum and tried all the recommended solutions, none avail.
Tried to flash to bios 1.2 with floppy but floppy didn't boot.
Changed to e2140 cpu, even worse, no screen whatsoever. fans, lights, etc. are running.
Reverted back to the e8400. no screen as well. Checked for bent pins and power connections, all seems fine. Before changing cpu's, it will show the post screen but freezes there.
Time to send back to the reseller?

Quote from: Jack the Newbie on 22-October-08, 01:27:42
If your system will boot up with another PSU, what would that tell you about your current one? It is either defective or incompatible. In the first case the problem can be fixed by replacing it and in the second case you'll need a better PSU. One that does not have known grounding/compatibility issues.
ok. But correct me if i am wrong, the first few times booting with the e8400, it will show the screen, doesn't that tell that the PSU is ok with the MOBO?

(SOLVED) K8N SLI Platinum won't post with Saphire 5750

Hi everyone. Hope you all had a nice Xmas.
This is my first post on the forums. I’m from Portugal ,so I might write things that won’t make much sense to you but I´ll try to keep it simple.
I bought a Sapphire 5750 vapor-X for my kid's PC and I’m afraid I’m yet another one with the “black screen, no post” syndrome. I have tried the card on another system and it works fine.
What I did:
Remove old card (6800GT)
Put new card in
Reset CMOS
Switch PC on… no image on screen.
The fan on the graphics card starts spinning, the blue lights are ON, but no dice. My HDD LED stays on, my CD+DVD drives LEDs keep flashing but system won’t post, not even show MSI logo.
If I remove new card and get my old one back in the PC, it will post first time.
I have spent Xmas reading forums and haven’t found anything but a lot of ppl with the same problem and no real solution for it.
Hope you guys can help .

MSI forum:
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Yup,I think I have the same issue with you,man.But I have solved it as I flash the latest beta bios V192.Contact MSI Online OCSS to get the BIOS to solve your issue...
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=131546.0
1 thread hinting a board cant support Gen2 cards:
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Comments:
Nov 18, 2009- BTW, I do not even get to BIOS screen at all. All is black as if no card is plugged in.
Nov 19, 2009- After a few hours of search the result is:
Some ASRock boards do not support GEN2 video cards (such as Radeon HD 5770).
Only solution found: New motherboard.
http://www.fixya.com/support/t3235972-asrock_wolfdale1333_d667_radeon_5770
AMD forum
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If i remember right 1.0 is x8 and 1.1 is x16 and i far as i know it will never work as this issue go's back 2 years when the 8800GT hit the market and it would not work on PCI Express 1.0 but it would on 1.1
http://forums.amd.com/game/messageview.cfm?catid=260&threadid=124445&enterthread=y
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Warning about the HD5770 well at least on my computer the XFX HD5770 + a PCIe 1.0 slot = doesn't work. Again this was on my computer. I have another computer that it ran on fine using a PCIe 2.0 slot (Asrock 780g board), but my MSI K9A Platinum would not power that card. So you may need to replace your motherboard if it uses a PCIe 1.0 slot.
http://www.driverheaven.net/ati-graphic-cards/191317-5770-performance-increase.html#ixzz2jP3dOQ9e
allover ppl are having problems with 5xxx series on older systems.
i know some comments, solutions and explanations are closer to witchcraft than anything else but where there is smoke.....

MOVED: MSI K8N Neo Platinum (MS-7030) won't post and just beeps

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i bought a new msi mobo p7n platinum sli, after backing it in the case and connecting everything,it doesnt post,and it freeze on the msi logo..
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A7380NMS V1.0 011508....
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Also provide full specs of psu as you can see in my signature.
From the writing you reported (A7380NMS V1.0) it seems your board has bios V1.0 installed while your cpu would at least require V1.2 or higher (http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=1373&maincat_no=1#menu).
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P7N Platinum no POST

When I set FSB to 1200 for Q6600, no POST on my mobo P7N Platinum Sli. No joy at FSB1333 too. It POST successfully with E6600, both at FSB1200 and FSB1333.
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Reset everything to stock speed without any OC and see if there is any problem. If there is no problem when in stock speed, you should post your query in our Overclocker's section.

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This message is intended for anyone who has the MSI P6N SLI Platinum & E8400 in a working state.
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according to the website, the 1.6 BIOS had cpu updates in march so I's assume it would have support for the E8400.
What exactly happens when you turn on the system with the E8400?
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**!! SOLVED !!** MSI P7N Platinum SLI Stuck on Splash Screen

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DKA790GX won't POST

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i tested the RAMs on my friend's PC and its working.
It was also weird, the 1st time i powered on my PSU The PC powers itself too... without having to press the power switch.
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Quote from: Bas on 23-December-09, 02:54:30
Go to your dealer and put a support CPU in and flash it.
are you sure its version related, cause i will try to beg my friend to lend me his procie? i have a bios updater flash disk which i made using the steps MSI made for flashing the BIOS. Can i do it that way? I bought this mobo from a faraway seller... i have to ship it to have it reach their office. I have a friend who has a Athlon X2 5500 CPU. can i try using that?

Need help!!! Comp won't post at all :(

Ok, I just put my computer together, and it won't post. I'm not even getting any light coming out of the D-Bracket.
All the fans and lights and the power and hdd lights come on when I turn it on, but nothing comes up on the monitor, and the DBracket doesn't even light up. Any ideas? I'm very stumped. Thanks for any help .
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Quote from: flammenwurfer on 30-April-05, 12:22:48
Ok, I just put my computer together, and it won't post. I'm not even getting any light coming out of the D-Bracket.
All the fans and lights and the power and hdd lights come on when I turn it on, but nothing comes up on the monitor, and the DBracket doesn't even light up. Any ideas? I'm very stumped. Thanks for any help .
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Zalman 7000B-ALCU
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hi,
it happened to me too. you got to disconnect all power connectors and connect them again. it will work if you have all
connectors on proper place included the 12V for cpu.

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