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    Strange problem with MSI MS-1651

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by telek, Mar 11, 2009.

  1. telek

    telek Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a rather strange problem that I think is related to the BIOS, I have a T9600 CPU the funny thing is if I power the laptop on and wait for 5 secs it freezes, if I hurry you can hit del to enter setup (it doesnt go to the setup but it goes to the post screen, it knows what processor I have, but will not do anything else, it will sit there and then a second later it will display a single pixel that flashes the colors of the bios menu, (that's what it looks like to me anyways). My Bios is 1.0E do I need to find another CPU to flash the BIOS? because it wont allow me to boot off any devices, but I can see the POST screen with Tab and I can "attempt" to enter setup but nothing else works.

    Anyone could help that would be awesome.

    Cheers
    -Rich
     
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    tough to say but it sounds like you may need to update the bios. and if that chip will not let you then yes you will need a different chip. the newest bios is 1.0s i believe. check to make sure everything is seated correctly. i have in a few cases seen this when people dont fully engage the screw for the cpu or they done seat it properly.
     
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  3. telek

    telek Notebook Enthusiast

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    Tried to re-seat it, same problem, anyone know the cheapest processor I can get that is 100% guaranteed to work in this bare-bone?
     
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    t9400's work great from my use. make sure to get a final qs or retail chip though. i have a few left if you need one. depends on how much is cheap to you. if you want a under 100$ you will prob have to check out a p8400 or something.
     
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    just out of curiosity...what memmory are you using?

    You may find it beneficial to try a different brand for testing purposes. It is a lot cheaper to try that first instead of dropping the cash for another CPU.
     
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    telek Notebook Enthusiast

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    G.Skill F2-6400CL5D DDR2-800 4GB (2GB x2 SODIMM's)
     
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    those should be fine. id bet they use powerchips ic's if so they are the same as ocz sticks which i know work for a fact. if you want to post an actual pic of the black ic on one i can tell you for sure.
     
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    Tried, nothing can be made out on the pics at all :(

    But the IC's read the following:

    G.SKILL
    D2 128M8GCF
    0905 G7134X
     
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    I just talked to the eshop I ordered my CPU from and I have to flash to at least 1.0S, can anyone point me to this BIOS and firmware? thanks, (MSI's site is cryptic.)
     
    telek, Mar 12, 2009
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    cbl12886, Mar 12, 2009
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