X48C - Problems

Hi all,
I hope someone can help, I bought this board because it does DDR3 and has IDE connectors. I returned the first one becuase it wouldn't do anything and got a replacement. After too many hours to count i got it to where i coudl amost load windows 7.
It took 15 hours to load it on a new 1TB drive, and ofcourse the only way to get past the bios without continous resetting of the power is to set it to failsafe defaults. When it's set that way it goes to the first part of finishing windows installation(After the first reboot). now i can get it to come up and it only goes as far as "windows cannot finish the installation due to improper shutdown, windows is rebooting your system. That's all it will do, reboot and go to that window telling me it needs to reboot. rinse and repeat.
The bios version is 1.1.1.6 i think + or - a 1. i can't set it to boot from the dvd or it goes into the power on power off mode eternally. so i looked at flashing the bios and was reading that the system has to be able to run windows for 3 days before flashing, but i cant finish windows due to the bios needing to be updated.
Is there any way to flash the bios at this point or just return the board and get something else?
Thanks for any help.
Faf
Thanks for the reply i tried to edit the post and add specs but it wouldn't let me.
Everything is new out of the box except the old 7300 vid card.
AMI BIOS vr. 7.3 11062008
x48c
Kingston Hyperx 4gig DDR3 non ECC CL7 unbuf 2x2 gig dimms
Seagate 1TB serial SATA
C2Q 9550
Lite-on DVD Rom
Windows 7 OEM
Geforce 7300, Waiting on the GTS 250 until i can make it run.
DiabloTek 550 watt power supply
Form Factor: ATX
Wattage: 550-Watt Modular Cabling: No
Fan: 140 mm
Input Voltage: 115 ~ 230
+3.3V: 22 A
+5V: 32 A
+12V 1: 30 A
-12V: 0.6 A
-5V: 0.6 A
+5VSB: 2 A
20+4-Pin Connector: 1
4-Pin P4: 1
4-Pin/8-Pin EPS Connector: 1
6-Pin PCI-Express Connector: 2
4-Pin Floppy Connector: 1
4-Pin Peripheral Connector: 4
SATA Power Connector: 4

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The bios version is 1.1.1.6 i think + or - a 1.
That is definately not your BIOS Version. Check your BIOS Version in BIOS Setup under STANDARD CMOS FEATURES//SYSTEM INFORMATION.
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Is there any way to flash the bios at this point
Leave the BIOS alone for now.
Please provide full system specifications. Read the >>Posting Guide<< to get an idea of what we need to know.

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Hello, I'm from Greece
My computer Setup is:
Mobo: MSI X48C Platinum (bios version 7.0)
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Quote from: triangle on 28-August-08, 17:00:43
the only thing i can suggest is to drop in a 7.0 compatible CPU (if you can) and flash the BIOS to 7.2 that way then switch back in your new CPU. A painful process, I know ... Alternatively, if your retailer is friendly they might set it up on a test bench for you and flash it.
Andrew
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I bought myself the following system (all brand new/ 1 month old):
mobo:
MSI x48c platinum
other random information on motherboard -
T6308P 0801CD TAIWAN 2UG4099621
MS 7353 Ver: 3.0
Fintek F71882FG
G809CAB
FL 1926.1
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GFX:
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CPU-Z 1.49 report file
Processor(s)
Number of processors   1
Number of cores   2 per processor
Number of threads   2 per processor
Name   Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Code Name   Wolfdale
Specification   Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8500 @ 3.16GHz
Package   Socket 775 LGA
Family/Model/Stepping   6.7.A
Extended Family/Model   6.17
Core Stepping   E0
Technology   45 nm
Core Speed   1995.2 MHz
Multiplier x Bus speed   6.0 x 332.5 MHz
Rated Bus speed   1330.1 MHz
Stock frequency   3166 MHz
Instruction sets   MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, EM64T
L1 Data cache (per processor)   2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache (per processor)   2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache (per processor)   6144 KBytes, 24-way set associative, 64-byte line size
Chipset & Memory
Northbridge   Intel X48 rev. 01
Southbridge   Intel 82801IR (ICH9R) rev. 02
Graphic Interface   PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width   x16
PCI-E Max Link Width   x16
Memory Type   DDR3
Memory Size   1024 MBytes
Memory Frequency   665.1 MHz (1:2)
CAS# Latency (tCL)   9.0 clocks
RAS# to CAS# (tRCD)   9 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP)   9 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS)   24 clocks
Command Rate (CR)   1T
System
System Manufacturer   MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD
System Name   MS-7353
System S/N   To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Mainboard Vendor   MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD
Mainboard Model   MS-7353
BIOS Vendor   American Megatrends Inc.
BIOS Version   V7.3
BIOS Date   11/06/2008
Memory SPD
Module 1   DDR3, PC3-10700H (667 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Transcend Information

MSI X48C Platinum Windows boot problem

Hi,
I tested the MSI X48c Platinum motherboard with windows xp Pro 64 bit, Windows 7 RC1 and Windows 7 Retail, all of them share the same problem so it has to be caused by hardware.
When I boot up at the logo of windows it freezes, when I reboot and chose to start the operating system normally it runs through. This freezing up seems to be random, sometimes when I power my machine it runs through it with no problem.
<<< Overview >>>
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate Professional 6.01.7600
Intel Core™ 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz, Socket LGA775, 6MB, 1333Mhz BOXED w/fan
OCZ DDR2 PC6400 4096MB KIT, Reaper HPC, 2x2GB, Heat Pipe, (CL4-4-4-15)
XFX GeForce 8800GTS 650M 512MB GDDR3,PCI-Express 2.0, 2xDVI/HDTV/HDCP,650Mhz
Antec Sonata III Miditower, m/500W voeding
3x Samsung SpinPoint F1 1TB SATA2 32MB 7200RPM
MSI X48C Platinum, X48, Socket-775, DDR2/DDR3, ATX, GbLAN, 2xPCI-Ex(2.0)x16
<<< System Summary >>>
> Mainboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD MS-7353
> Chipset : Intel X48
> Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3000 MHz
> Physical Memory : 4096 MB (2 x 2048 DDR2-SDRAM )
> Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM v1.1)
> Hard Disk : SAMSUNG (1000 GB)
> Hard Disk : SAMSUNG (1000 GB)
> Hard Disk : SAMSUNG (1000 GB)
> DVD-Rom Drive : DCLUNIJ FGD2NCX2 SCSI CdRom Device
> DVD-Rom Drive : PHILIPS SPD2414T ATA Device
> Monitor Type : L680B0718125 AL2423W - 24 inches
> Monitor Type : Philips Philips 190C - 17 inches
> Network Card : RTL8168/8111 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
> Operating System : Windows 7 Ultimate Professional 6.01.7600 (x64)
> DirectX : Version 10.00
> Windows Performance Index :
<<< Mainboard >>>
> Manufacturer : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD
> Mainboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD MS-7353
> Bios : American Megatrends Inc.
> Chipset : Intel X48
> Physical Memory : 4096 MB DDR2-SDRAM
> LPC bus : Yes
> PCI Bus : Yes
> Bus PCI-Express : Yes
> USB Bus : Yes
> SMBus/i2c Bus : Yes
> Bus HyperTransport : No
> Bus QPI : No
> Bus CardBus : No
> Bus FireWire : Yes
<<< Processor >>>
> Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
> Frequency : 3000 MHz
> Number of Core : 2
> Support : Socket 775 LGA
> Cache L1 : 2 x 64 KB
> Cache L2 : 6144 KB
> Voltage VID : 1.200 V
> FPU Coprocessor : Present
> Core 1 Activity : 0%
> Core 2 Activity : 0%
<<< Video >>>
> Number of monitor : 2
> Monitor Type : L680B0718125 AL2423W
> Monitor Type : Philips Philips 190C
> Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM v1.1)
> nVidia CUDA : No
> Current Display : 1920x1200 pixels at 59 Hz in True Colors (32-bit)
> OpenGL : Yes
> GDI Plus : Yes
<<< IO Ports >>>
> Port installed : Communications Port (COM1)
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2937
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2938
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2939
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293C
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2934
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2935
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2936
> Port installed : Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293A
<<< Drives >>>
> Number of Disk Controller : 3
> Number of Hard Disk : 3
> Number of CD-ROM Drive : 2
> Drives Letters : A:\ C:\ D:\ E:\ F:\ G:\ H:\
> Floppy Disk : 3½" HD (1.44 Mo)
> Drive C: (Hard Disk) : 31 GB available on 52 GB
> Drive D: (Hard Disk) : 845 GB available on 947 GB
> Drive E: (Hard Disk) : 585 GB available on 1000 GB
> Drive F: (Hard Disk) : 244 GB available on 1000 GB
> Drive G: (DVD-Rom) : 0 KB available on 0 KB
> Drive H: (DVD-Rom) : 0 KB available on 0 KB
<<< Devices >>>
> Type of mouse : Razer Copperhead USB Mouse
> Type of keyboard : USB Input Device
> Type of keyboard : USB Input Device
> Joystick : None
> HID Devices : Yes
> SCSI Host #0 : 1 Device(s)
> SCSI Host #2 : 1 Device(s)
> SCSI Host #3 : 2 Device(s)
> SCSI Host #6 : 1 Device(s)
> SCSI Controller : A0P8L7KP IDE Controller
> Trusted Platform Module : No
<<< Multimedia >>>
> Device Audio : 82801IB/IR/IH (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller
> Device Audio : 82801IB/IR/IH (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller
> Audio Playback : Speakers (High Definition Audio
> Audio Playback : Digital Audio (S/PDIF) (High De
> Audio Playback : Microsoft Sound Mapper
> Audio Recording : Microphone (QuickCam Communicat
> MIDI Output : Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth
> MIDI Output : Microsoft MIDI Mapper
> Mixer Device : Speakers (High Definition Audio
> Mixer Device : Digital Audio (S/PDIF) (High De
> Mixer Device : Microphone (QuickCam Communicat
> Device multimedia : AVIVideo
> Device multimedia : CDAudio
> Device multimedia : Sequencer
> Device multimedia : WaveAudio
> Device multimedia : MPEGVideo
> Audio Compression : Microsoft IMA ADPCM CODEC
> Audio Compression : Microsoft CCITT G.711 A-Law and u-Law CODEC
> Audio Compression : Microsoft GSM 6.10 Audio CODEC
> Audio Compression : Microsoft ADPCM CODEC
> Audio Compression : Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 Codec (decode only)
> Audio Compression : Microsoft PCM Converter
<<< Network >>>
> Network : Yes
> RAS Connection : No
> Passport.Net : No
> Winsock32 : v2.02
> Network Connection : Local Area Connection
> Network Card : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
> Local Network : 4 Network Computer
> Local Group : Administrators
> Local Group : Backup Operators
> Local Group : Cryptographic Operators
> Local Group : Distributed COM Users
> Local Group : Event Log Readers
> Local Group : Guests
> Local Group : IIS_IUSRS
> Local Group : Network Configuration Operators
> Local Group : Performance Log Users
> Local Group : Performance Monitor Users
> Local Group : Power Users
> Local Group : Remote Desktop Users
> Local Group : Replicator
> Local Group : Users
<<< Power Status >>>
> Power Status : Yes
> Battery : No
> Supply : Main supply
> Active Power Scheme : Balanced
> UPS : No
> ACPI Tables : 10
<<< Voltage, Temperature and Fans >>>
> Hardware Monitoring : Fintek F71882FG
> Voltage CPU : 1.13 V
> +3.3V Voltage : 3.36 V
> +5V Voltage : 4.96 V
> +12V Voltage : 12.23 V
> SB : 3.34 V
> VBAT : 3.28 V
> VIN2 : 0.53 V
> VIN3 : 0.98 V
> VIN6 : 0.18 V
> Chassis Fan : 1986 rpm
> Processor Temperature : 57 °C
> Mainboard Temperature : 36 °C
> Power/Aux Temperature : 48 °C
> Processor : Thermal Diode
> Intel Core 2 Duo (Core 1) : 62 °C
> Intel Core 2 Duo (Core 2) : 62 °C
> GPU Fan : 100.00%
> Hard Disk Monitoring : S.M.A.R.T
> Hard Disk SAMSUNG HD103UJ : 31 °C
> Hard Disk SAMSUNG HD103UJ : 32 °C
> Hard Disk SAMSUNG HD103UJ : 31 °C
***** End of report *****

Quote from: Jack t.N. on 26-October-09, 20:11:33
Please post full PSU Specs:
- brand/model name
- amperage limits (A) for the main voltage rails (12V, 5V and 3.3V) <--- see PSU Sticker
Sorry, forgot to mention PSU:
500 Watt Continuous Power ATX12V v2.2 http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=NjU=
Output Range Ripple &
Voltage MAX Reg. Noise
+5V            24.0A          ±5％          50
+12V1          22.0A          ±5％          120
+12V2          22.0A          ±5％          120
-12V          0.8A          ±10％      120
+5VSB          2.5A          ±5％          50
+3.3V          25.0A          ±5％          50
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For testing only:
- use only one memory stick and one DDR2 Switch Card
- reduce the memory frequency to DDR2-667 in BIOS Setup and set the Memory Voltage to 1.9V
- disable Spread Spectrum
See if that changes anything. If it does, we have reasons to look for a memory problem
I run 64 bit operating system running it with only 2gb is not a problem? (i'm testing boot so gues not?).
memory frequency , voltage and Spread Spectrum should be all set or test them individually?
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What is your current BIOS Version?
7.30 11062008
I have disabled Spread Spectrum and rebooted 12 times and all went good, have to test still with complete power down and boot to see if that works

MSI X48c Platinum boot problem

Hi,
I recently bought a X48c Platinum and it was working fine for the last 3 weeks, but when tried to turn on my computer this morning, it failed. (I did not change anything in my configuration.)
The power led turns on and the HDD led blinks at a fixed interval.
All the fans start and keep going at full speed.
After a while the computer turns itself of and goes into a "reboot" loop, it turns on for half a second and shuts down again and repeats this every 5 seconds.
At the moment the only thing installed on the motherboard is the CPU (and the PSU connections) and it's still not working.
Is this a known problem, has anyone ever had the same problem, or is my motherboard just dead?
Mandatory info (although probably not relevant):
Intel q6600 @ 2.4ghz (arctic freezer 7 pro)
X48C Platinum (MS-7353 ver:3.0)
GEIL, DDR2800, 2*2GB
Ati Radeon 4870 (512mb)
Western digital 1tb 5400rpm / samsung spinpoint 500gb 7200rpm / kingston SSDnow 40gb
Windows 7 64bit (ultimate)
OCZ600SXS (3.3v/36a, 5v/30a, 12v/18a)

I went back to the store and got a new motherboard, after I got back it still wasn't working.
Bought a new PSU and it's working again, my motherboard, PSU and DVD drive were all broken
Probably a power surge or something.
Anyway, thought I'd post how I "fixed" the problem

MSI X48C Platinum problem

i have a MSI X48C Platinum
Ram: OCZ PC3-12800 Gold RAM - 4GB, 2x2GB, 1600MHz, DDR3, Low Voltage, Dual Channel
Processor: Intel Pentium D 915 2.80GHz / 4MB Cache / 800MHz FSB / Dual-Core /
PSU: thermaltake 420w
Problem: i turn the computer on it sounds like its going to start up then turns off for 5 seconds then comes back on and dose the same thing over and over. if i hit the button on the back of the motherboard it will boot and say CMOS Settings Wrong, CMOS Date/Time Not Set, Press F1 to Run Setup Press F2 to load default values and continue if i click f1 it will go in to bios and if i click f2 it will load windows.
any help??

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sorry i dont know what you mean when you say amperage limits (A) on the +12V voltage rails
Look on the PSU sticker. And write down the numbers.
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ok i got it to boot but it dose the same thing
Did you do this?
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Manually set the memory clock speed to DDR3-1066 for testing and see what happens.

Problem Boot MSI X48C Platinum

Good evening,
Sorry for my not perfect english. I have a big problem, please help me .
I have assembled my new pc with these components:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Ram: Corsair XMS3 2x2GB kit PC3-10666 1333Mhz DD3
MotherBoard: MSI X48C Platinum
Video Card: Gainward HD4870X2 2Gb DDR5
HD: 2x500gb Seagate barracuda 7200
Music Card: Creative Audigy2
Power Supplie: Cooler Master 700w Silent Pro
When i try to power on my pc, it reboot in few second (4-5 seconds) again and again since the first time.
What can i do? Please help me....

Your Bios is to old for a E0 stepping CPU.
For a E8500 stepping E0, you need Bios 7.2 or higher.
For a E8500 stepping C0, you need Bios 7.0 or higher.
I think you have stepping E0.
What can you do:
1. Flash the Bios with a CPU supportet from Bios 7.1
2. Let flash the bios from a local computer dealer
Here you can check the bios version you need:
http://asia.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=1393&maincat_no=1#menu

Problem running ddr3 dual channel mode on MSI X48C Platinum

I am having a problem with running my ram in dual channel mode, in single channel mode it works with out a problem, i switch the ram slots for dual and it does not boot
Can any one give me an answer to why it wont work?
Also having problems with my Q9300 not working with the ram
Processer: Intel core 2 duo E7300 (ES) @ 2.66Ghz OC @ 3.0Ghz
Ram:Corsair: 2x4GB CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
Motherboard:Msi x48c Platinum
Vid Card:XFX Radion HD6850 XXX edition 1GB GDDR5
PSU:Ultar 600W
HDD:Western Digital 500GB 7200RPM

Also see this thread, https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=152802.0
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The motherboard overview states: http://www.msi.com/product/mb/X48C-Platinum.html#/?div=Detail
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• Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 DRAM, 8GB Max
• Supports two unbuffered DIMM of 1.8 Volt DDR2 667/800 DRAM, 4GB Max
With the last BIOS, it states that 4GB modules may be possible, but looking at the memory test report http://www.msi.com/file/test_report/TR10_1393.pdf it seems this was only done for DDR2 modules, as these are the only ones reflecting this.
Suggest you check with MSI technical if the BIOS should accommodate DDR3 4GB modules as well. >>How to contact MSI.<<
Do a CMOS clear, then once in the BIOS, set your DRAM ratio so that the DRAM is at 1066. See if that works.

I have a mainboard X48C freeze problem

Hi I'm new to the forum, sorry to jump on the band wagon but I have the same problem which has only just started, since I bought a Q9550 (previously had a E660) and instead of starting a new post (can if you want) thought I would ask for some help here.
I have the following system:
Windows 7 x64 Enterprise
Q9550 CPU
1x ATI HD4870 1Gb GPU
MSI X48c mobo (2x 120 case fans)
2x (4Gb total) Corsair CM3X2G1333C9 DDR3 RAM
Noctua CPU heatsink
2x WD2500KS SATA HDD (RAID 0)
1x 1Tb SATA WD Green
1x SATA CD/DVD burner
OCZ 600w (OCZGSX600) PSU
Tsunami Dream case (2x 120mm fans)
USB ports in roof of case (standard fitting)
With the E6600 all was good in the land. Slightly OC from 2.4GHz to 2.8Ghz but nothing to set the world on fire. System was very stable. Introduce the Q9550, cleared all CMOS Windows is ok(ish) but when gaming I have random PC freezes, black screen for a few secs then it comes back to life. Occationally the PC will reboot it's self too. All drivers are up to date, latest BIOS, just reinstalled Windows 7 x64 and the problem is still occurring (in fact I had a 7e error whilst installing Windows...) Graphics card has been tested on a friends rig and no problems there.
Even setting the CPU and RAM volts manually hasn't resolved the problem. In fact it appears the RAM needs more volts than it is guaranteed to run at; they state 1.5 but this BSOD during windows install, 1.63 and I was able to reinstall Windows fine but after a few mins of gaming the PC froze again. I havent waited for a full blown auto-reboot again. I have set the CPU to 1.3v. Memtests have not produced any errors. I monitor with RealTemps and nothing is getting too hot.
Furthermore I seem to now often get the problem of the PC not booting at all. Power on, fans start and continuously spin fast, I know when it will boot as the GPU fan slows down. PSU underpowered maybe..? I dunno
I am interested in the fact that advice was given to remove the Switch Cards... I was under the impression they had to be installed? What benefit will this bring? I have also thought my PSU might not be up to the job but I have had conflicting responses there.
After having a scan around the forum here it appears I may need to lower my RAM settings?
Taken from datasheet:
 Tested and packaged in pairs
 Packaged together immediately following system
test
SPD settings of: 7-7-7-20 at 1066MHz
 Guaranteed at:
Timings of 9-9-9-24 values at 1333MHz
Would you advise to lower to 1066? Will try when I get home (was so hoping to get the most out of them!)
Regards,
Spanky

Thanks for the reply and peeling my post off Mike, sorry I didn't start my own initially.
Well @ 1333Mhz I was using the rated timings 9-9-9-24 (as per Corsair) but it wasn't very stable as I said.
I have since changed the FSB/RAM ratio to get 1066Mhz and it seemed much happier. (@1.5v) It would be nice to run the RAM at it's rated setting but my OC skills aren't that extensive. I imagine it would need alot of tweeking? Or could I have just relaxed the timings a bit?
Would removing the Switch Cards make any difference?
Thanks in advance.

X48C Unstable system and somtimes booting problems

Bought last week a X48C Platinum Mainboard with the following system configuration:
Intel Q9550 Processor
8 GB GEIL 1333mhz (turbocards installed)
Asus nVidia 9800 GTX Dark Knight
Cardreader and WLAN PCI card also installed.
BIOS Version 7.3
Windows Professional 64bit
Everything works fine, but after a few hours, the OS is going to run unstable and when I reboot the system. The BIOS is posting and after that, the Marvel Adapter is initializing and doesn't boot further. After turning the computer off and turn on it again after 10 minutes, the CMOS is cleared, but Windows is starting again.
I don't know what the problem exactly is, do I need a BIOS flash?
Memory is running on 1,79V and other settings on Auto, so no overclocking.
As said before, Turbocards are also installed.
I hope someone has a solution!

Do you use DDR2 or DDR3 ram?

X48c startup problem

Hi Everyone,
I'm having a problem with my x48c. It starts and shuts down within a few seconds. I have tried everything including a new power supply and it still does it. I've tried disconnecting everything too. Just started happening. If I hit the restart button right after I hit the on button, the computer starts and runs fine all day long. I am using it right now to post this message. Could it be a bad cmos battery?

It could be the battery, it could also be bad connections from your case on/off and reset buttons to the board.
Maybe do a test by removing the case connections and starting the PC by shorting the on/off pins with a flat screwdriver tip and see if that makes a difference.
Other thoughts are ageing/failing capacitors. How old is your PSU ? Can you test with another known good PSU.
Do a visual inspection of the MB for any bulging or leaking caps.

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I have a computer:
intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.00GHz/1333 lga 775
MsI X48C Platinium
Kingmax DDR3 1GB 1333 x2
MSI NVIDIA N9600GT DDR3
Seagate 400GB S-ATA2
Samsung 500GB S-ATA2 x 2
RaidMax X-FORCE
WIn XP pro SP2
the PC it just started to freeze, sometimes hi work a one hour ,sometimes after 5 minutes. anything I make: listening music, video editing and so o. is anyone who have this problem? whit DDR2 the pc work perfect. what can I do?

Quote from: mosu81 on 01-November-10, 02:17:08
thank you so much. i need help with this Pc to make it work finali.freezes when the mood takes him, sometimes goes well(when I do video editing and uses memory), sometimes freeyes when it starts win 7 ; After a few minutes.memorz voltaje now is 1,54 or 1,58 and the same problem. can i use the memory modules DDR3 without Switch Cards installed?the PC, MB will work?
I had a issue like this freezing , when my video card was failing . Do you have another video card to try ??

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