Problen whit Mega 865

  Can any one help. I try to instal Connect3D /Ati Radeeon 9600 graphics card. Whe i turn power on nothig hapends. Why?
 

Maybe it's a AGP Voltage problem.
Maybe it's the PSU, not powerful enough for that card (I have a Sapphire/Ati Radeon 9600xt and I don't have any problems)
Have you tried to reset cmos?
Have you tried the power-cord trick?

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  • Mega 865 Pro instant On will not install

    According to the instructions, when I boot from the Instant On CD, I should get an option to install it.  Instead, I see it loading the ISOlinux, then it goes to a White cursor block in the upper right corner and never procedes to the setup screen.  I have a SATA HD 80gb does that matter? I have not installed anything on this harddrive yet IAW the instrucitons.  Perhaps this is a bad CD.
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    Ohhh YEAH!!!
    Changing from "Native mode" to "Legacy Mode" are VERY GOOD to do the correct installation of "Instant on"
    BUT, DVD of instant on NOT WORK because it say me bad region code, with original DVD and I'm on italy.
    and is NOT possible change DVD region?!
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    I need TVout exit and I DON'T want the TV out of MSI because the graphic card in this MEGA 865 is a little smallest. Do you agree?
    If someone can help me is very wellcome.
    BUT, I had -Fly TV DUO DVB-T - TV PCI card and the hardware with instant is not recognised and NOT WORK.
    OK, I know that is not possible but has philips chip
    If someone can help me is very wellcome.
    At the end I want say:
    MSI technical support, (after contacting many times) NOT EXIST and is sure that is the future I'not choose never more MSI
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  • SATA Hard Drive no longer recognized by Mega 865

    I recently put together an MSI Mega 865 barebone system with the following specifications:  
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    Hard Drive:  Western Digital SATA 10kRPM Raptor
    Memory: 1 GB (2 x 512MB) Kingston 3200 (400Mhz)
    DVD Player: Plextor 8X DVD RW
    Video Card:  HIS Excalibure 9800Pro 128 MB
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    Would the SATA be available all of the time, or only if a SATA enabled harddrive was recognized?
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    Can someone help me out here, I'm not sure whether to return my HardDrive, my MSI Mega 865, or both.

    The system worked for 4 days or so.  One day, I started it up, and it couldn't boot because it couldn't detect the SATA drive.  When this happened I decided to flash it to the the latest BIOS, but even this did not help.
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  • Things to know before (and after) building a Mega 865

    As I am seeing a lot of the same questions regarding the Mega 865 I created this document,
    29-Oct-2004 Added Northwood benefits
    29-Oct-2004 Emphasized NOT to use live update for bios update
    Processors in general
    Start with the processor, I would say get something around 3 gighz (give or take) which is quite affordeble. If you are going for a prescott, make sure you upgrade your bios to 1.3 (see below).It will run a bit hot (understatement) otherwise.
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    http://cweb.msi.com.tw/program/products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support_detail.php?UID=547&kind=4
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    Installing Windows XP
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    Club3D Radeon AIW 9800 PRO
    ATI Radeon ALL-IN-WONDER 9600 XT
    ATI Radeon 9800 SE
    AOPEN Aeolus 5900XT 128 Mb
    Wise words from Stu:
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    Windows XP Service Pack 2 & Bios Update
    When installing Windows XP with SP2 make sure you have the latest Bios version loaded (1.3) or install a Microsoft work-around fix. SP2 will not install without it, and you will have a hard time getting your system to work.
    The Microsoft work-around fix can be found here;
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;885626
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    http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_detail.php?UID=547&kind=4
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    --- Download the HP util to create one
    --- http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/hpcpqdt/us/download/20306.html
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    --- http://www.allbootdisks.com/
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    Some people still manage to goof-up their bios, by doing the bios update from windows (winflash, live-update). I think there is only one road to travel when this happens, you have to attach a floppy drive to your mega. Then follow the following instructions (Award bios)
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    PC-Alert
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    A good alternative to Pc-Alert is Speedfan, this program should be able to spot your 2 temeperature sensored CPU fans. You can then connect these fans to the CPU temperature sensor and be able to tweak the RPM's according to your need. Speedfan 4.17 can be found here;
    http://www.almico.com/speedfan417.exe
    Temperatures
    As these tiny PC's have very little space, it is quite normal for them to run a bit hot. Do not be alarmed to see CPU temperatures around 60-65 degrees when running on load (depending on your processor of course).
    Wireless Network adapter
    As for wireless internet, the mega865 has a built-in mini-pci nic (network card). which supports only the 11 Mbps data rate. I think you have to try it out and see how it goes, you can always upgrade to 54 Mbps. I would suggest to get a 54Mbps access point, so you can always upgrade if needed (54Mbps will also work with 11 Mbps) Some forum members have succesfully replaced their Wireless Network adapters with a 54Mbps one. The following network adapters seem to be working;(please add to this thread if you have tested a wireless 54Mbps network adapter so I will add it to this document)
    Intel PRO/Wireless BG Network Adapter
    6 Channel sound
    I recently bought a 5.1 set from Soundblaster. You can connect the 3 connectors to the back of your Mega, then in the Sound util set it up for 5.1 surround sound and you are ready to go. Definately worth it !
    Reboot problems
    When you run into problems when the Mega reboots suddenly, watch out for a couple of things.
    Always check your event/log viewer. It is in your configuration management, but the easiest way to start it is to enter the following in your Run or Command line entry
    eventvwr /s
    Check if you see red-dots in your application section or system section. Google the problems before dropping them on the forum ! (As most problems are not Mega related IMHO)
    One problem I had was caused by BITS 1.5, I had to upgrade to BITS 2.0. (I think it was recently released by Microsoft-Update but I mention it anyway). Bits 1.5 caused my Mega to reboot.
    LCD Display / Sound problems
    If you have any problems where your front LCD display is not working or your on-board sound is 'missing' first try unplugging your mega from the power outlet (so completely powering down) for 2 minutes. If you still have problems, drop them on this forum.
    LCD API ?
    Alas, no external programs are available to 'drive' your LCD display. Nor will MSI release an API/Blue print on how to control it.
    If you find anything missing here or have additional tips, please add them to this thread and I will update this document.
    Good luck with your Mega !
    Raymond

    rkoppen i salute you  
    a truly glorious summing up of the main points asked about the Mega 865 in particular, although many points will invariably refer also to the other Mega series
    if i can add my tuppence worth, anyone considering going for a powerful graphics card can always shy away from the prescott
    i was reading an article just when the prescott core cpus came out and the review basically said that there wasn't really much performance wise between the new prescott and the older Northwood cores.
    obviously newer prescotts have higher clock speeds now (3.2? 3.4??), but surely a 2.8ghz CPU is still going to be powerful enough to play the latest games!! (in conjunction with a top graphics card obviously)
    is the extra temp increase surely worth the extra couple of hundred mhz?

  • Anyone want a Mega 865?

    I've got a Mega 865 that has (again) died.  Can't remember the actual CPU in the machine and have been too fed up with it to remove it to see.  I know it's some sort of P4 - I think around 1.6ghz.  MSI has consistently failed to support this product in my case, and I've been unable to get support from MSI yet again.  The original unit was DOA 2 years ago.  This unit was somewhat flaky all this time (repeatedly had to unplug and replug unit for front panel to work.  It has 512mb Corsair DDR memory in it.
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  • Media Center DVD 'Stutters' on MEGA 865

    Hi
    I am an IT professional, but I am a newcomer to the MEGA series PCs.  I bought a MEGA 865 Delux for a 'computer newbie' friend as payment for a favour, and I am in the process of configuring it all now.  
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    I am currently running in 1024x764 Truecolour 70Hz mode.
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    Does anybody know how I could fix the problem so that when I present this great new system to my friend as an expression of my gratitude, it is not 'flawed'?
    Please help if you can, I would like to deliver the system in the next couple of days.
    Thanks
    Steve

    Thanks for the advice everyone.
    After much searching I found the elusive registry changes and applied them to my system.  Unfortunately these changes made no discernable difference to the DVD playback.
    While I appreciate that there are a number of Open Source projects in development (dependant on 'Girder', pay software that still does not appear to FULLY replace the advertised functionality of the Remote/LCD/Radio etc), and also alternative products that I could purchase, I do not feel that I should have to buy these to make my MEGA media center PC play DVDs.  
    It's not as if the inability to play DVDs is a minor issue in a Media Center.  It's fundamental!!
    If it will not work as a media center PC 'as supplied' then it seems to me that I should return it to the retailer and buy a 'Shuttle PC' for much less money.  I could spend the savings (I reckon on about £70) on a better CPU or just pocket the difference.  Features and software that do not work are of little use to anybody.
    With all due respect to you all, if everybody who bought the system and had these problems returned it to the store as 'not fit for purpose' then I suspect MSI would have resolved the issue long ago.  It seems to me that end user tolerance has resulted in MSI's indifference.
    If I have no fix by Thursday then it's back to the store.
    I have mailed MSI Tech Support, hopefully they will come up with something as the system looks great otherwise.
    Still open to suggestions that do not include 'break up the CD' or 'buy this other software'.
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    Steve

  • Mega 865 Duluxe - Graphics card upgrade

    Hey there, I have a mega 865 Deluxe and I have just brought an LCD TV.  I am currently using the onboard graphics card, but thinking about adding in a new card that has DVI output.
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  • MSI Mega 865 DVDRW Drive

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  • Tvanywhere and Mega 865, install MSIPVS fails ..

    Was unable to find  a local source for the add in tv card for my MSI MEGA 865 and decided to use the TV anywhere card.  I was also interested in the NTSC and PAL support.   Everything went well until i tried to install the MSIPVS Software.  The drivers installed properly in step one, but in step 2 installing the MSIPVS software i received a "Setup failed to run installation: The remote procedure call failed".  I uninstalled the MEDIA Center Deluxe III program and removed all software except INCD.  I am running windows XP, 512 mb memory, 3ghz intel processor.  I removed the software and hardware and tried to reinstall several times, it made no difference and it failed in the same place.

    see threads in the Mega PC forum
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  • Mega 865

    I have
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    P4 2.8 GHz (800MHz)
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    ATI Radeon 9550
    MSI Mega TV Tuner Card
    WD 160GB SATA
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    Enter Audio Mixer and mute the radio input. Everytime you start MSI Radio or MCIII, this input will be unmuted and, when you close the app, the input should be muted again.

  • MEGA 865 CPU heatsink FAN FAILURE.

    Got my Mega 865 less than six months ago, and the CPU heatsink fan is making annoying loud grinding noises.  
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    Quote
    Originally posted by aaaaa
    Quote
    Originally posted by Stu Online
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    I got the MEGA from newegg.
    I'd rather MSI just mailed me a fan, not a whole heatsink. Bubble wrap one and drop it in a FedEx overnight envelop.
    Even if it's under warranty, I'd totally pay for a new one if I could get it fast.
    We're talking about a $15 item (+whatever FedEx overnight costs). I don't really care if I have to buy one myself. Unfortunately I looked on the web, and no one seems to sell this exact fan anywhere.
    Wow I'm impressed. I phoned MSI USA support, was on hold for
    Great job MSI support. I'm astonished it was this easy.

  • Where can I buy a MEGA 865 in China - Beijing

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    hi Danny - your post in the forum kinda mislead me - i had put it in the right forum first
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  • Mega 865 and Girder version 4

    Hello,
    I am trying to utilize the remote control of my Mega 865. I have installed Nathan plugins and Girder 4. However, still I cant use my RC. Shall I use girder 3.2? How can I get ie?
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    yeah, I did drop him an email and he said he was too busy.... the source is avaliable, but I ran into problems attempting to compile.
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  • Mega 865 and NAthans Girder Plugin

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    yeah, I did drop him an email and he said he was too busy.... the source is avaliable, but I ran into problems attempting to compile.
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    the C++ dll in windows System32 folder is different from the one in the SMC folder. I tried to replace the C++ dll with the once from the SMC folder, but it is in use by windows.
    I will have to try and boot into command promot and overwrite it sometime. will keep people posted.

  • Help! Mega 865 problems

    Hi, maybe someone here can help me with a problem that's developed on my Mega 865 with P4 3.0Ghz (Northwood).
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    Thanks for the advice. I agree with you, everything seemed to be working fine until I decided to install the PC-Alert and MSI theater from the install disk (DUMB IDEA!!!!!). My problem now though is that I can't even get my computer to boot to uninstall the programs or ever reformat and reinstall Windows :(
    Anyway ideas? Is there a jumber for resetting the bios? I'm trying to get a new P4 chip or another motherboard to see if the Mega 865 + PC-Alert combination fried my chip, after that I can only think of getting an RMA as a solution.
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