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    MSI MS-1722 (GX720) BIOS 1.0H CPU Ratio

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by MDDI, Nov 14, 2008.

  1. MDDI

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    I have a MS-1722 with a Intel P8400 CPU.

    The original flashed BIOS is 1.0H. It recognizes the P8400 as 2.26GHz. However, the Ratio is shown as 6.5 Actual and 8.5 MAX. The multi should be 8.5 Actual for the CPU to operate @ 2.26GHz.

    CPUZ shows the CPU operating @ 1596MHz, multiplier x6. Memtest+ also shows the CPU @ 1596MHz.

    Windows shows the CPU operating @ 2.26Ghz in General System Properties.

    I don't know which one to believe? I am leaning toward CPUZ reporting accurately.

    I have contacted MSI Tech asking about the available updated 1.0M BIOS and if it will correct the above issue. MSI replied that the updated 1.0M BIOS is for additional Quad CPU support, they did not comment if it would address the P8400 issue.

    I don't want to flash my BIOS if I do not have to. Does anyone have any additional information about the 1.0M BIOS update?
     
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  2. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    google Intel SpeedStep.
     
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  3. MDDI

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    Speed Step is disabled in the BIOS.
     
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  4. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    To make sure you really disabled it, open CPU-Z and do something that stresses your cpu
     
    sxusteven, Nov 14, 2008
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  5. MDDI

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    Yes, I did.

    SpeedStep is disabled. Power Scheme is "Always On".

    Windows shows 2.26GHz in General System Properties.

    CPUZ shows 1596MHz x6 multi. I ran Orthos and CPUZ showed it throttled to 2.26GHz x8.5 mutli.

    So, if SpeedStep is disabled and I have no power management enabled, why is the CPU throttling?
     
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  6. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    You need to update the BIOS and the EC firmware.
    BIOS LIST:

    1.0D
    1.0E
    1.0F
    1.0H
    1.0I
    1.0K
    1.0M

    Latest is 1.0N (barebone: http://download.bto.eu/Notebooks/17M27 (MS-1722)/BIOS/1.0N.zip)
    (MSI GX720: http://global.msi.eu/index.php?func=downloadfile&dno=7278&type=bios)

    Understand there are 2 versions for this notebook, the barebone version MS-1722 and the MSI branded GX720.


    EC FIRMWARE:

    4.17
    4.19
    4.22
    4.23
    4.24
    4.25

    Adjusted EC Firmware info, version 4.27 is the latest
    Latest is 4.27 ( http://download.bto.eu/Notebooks/17M27 (MS-1722)/Firmware/4.27.zip)
    ( http://global.msi.eu/index.php?func=firmwarefile&dno=7279&i=0)

    MSI GX720:
    [​IMG]
    MS-1722:
    [​IMG]
     
    RePaRaQu, Nov 14, 2008
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  7. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    @MDDI,

    Load default settings for the BIOS.
    Update to BIOS version 1.0M and EC version 4.25.
    If you are using Windows XP disable AHCI in the BIOS.
    For Windows Vista Load default settings for the BIOS and just install or run Vista.

    Greatz
     
    RePaRaQu, Nov 14, 2008
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  8. MDDI

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    REPARAQu,

    Thank you very much for your assistance. I will follow your advice.
     
    MDDI, Nov 15, 2008
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