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.

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    Hi everybody!
    I have followed some forums on xtremesystems.org and I ended up here.
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    Sincerely,
    Janx
    PS! I do apologize for my bad English as its not my native language.

    Quote from: janx4u on 15-April-08, 03:54:49
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    Quote from: loonym on 14-April-08, 11:11:16
    and just a question here although this might be a futile exercise, have you tried moving the card around to different slots?
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    Quote from: loonym on 14-April-08, 11:11:16
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    Quote
    Dear,
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    Regards
    MSI Technical Support Team
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    Cheers
    Janx

  • Graphic corruption p7n diamond

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    Quote from: adihot2008 on 30-December-09, 13:52:06
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    If I remember correct, those can be faulty too (loose contacts, not shielded very well, bad wiring internally) and cause similar things, they dont cost much and is well worth thinking about.
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    If so, remove it (best option) or disable it and remove all its drivers and stuff, creative can be a pain, especially those drivers and try again.
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  • P7N Diamond v1.0

    Hi all, It's been a while I'm trying to find out what is happening here, I have:
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    MSI 8800GTS x 2
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    Sebastian.

    Quote from: adihot2008 on 31-August-09, 15:06:09
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    From what i have observed from my system before clearing CMOS properly,the other best work around is to give the system a few seconds after the mains is switched on before powering the system. It seems the problem only occurs from a cold start so by allowing current to flow through the board for a few seconds and then starting it will make it boot.
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  • Random reboots K9N4 SLI

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    Event log entries are normal, no recorded error.
    I ran many test and memory is OK, hard disk OK, video card OK. Processor works stable even when it's overclooked with MSI Dual Core Center.
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    Best regards,
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    Quote from: agoujonm on 03-September-07, 06:06:35
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    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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    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)
    Quote
    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. 
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    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. 
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    MSI Tech. 02/18/2008 What is the problem when system uses the standard bios and not OC? 
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    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 
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