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Re: MSI MS-6168
Reply #15 - 13.09.09 at 01:58:56

Tritop wrote on 12.09.09 at 23:27:58:

Is this the right one?

http://ebay.keeneyedeals.com/img/20090610/IMG_3695.JPG

No, try this-

http://cgi.ebay.com/Powerleap-PL-iP3-T-Celeron1-4GHz-Slot1-upgrade-adapter_W0QQi...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Powerleap-1-4GHz-SL6C6-Celeron-slot-1-upgrade_W0QQitemZ35025...

The one with the power regulator is better, but the 1.4 Celeron is not that power hungry.

For a point of reference, the 1.4 Celeron uses as much power as a P3-600

33-34 watts.

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Tritop Full Member Offline «» 3dfx Collector «» Posts: 175	Re: MSI MS-6168 Reply #16 - 13.09.09 at 02:25:05 Wow, that is pretty expensive... So if I buy one of those, I have the complete set for "plug and play" ? Does anyone have the right driver for the onboard sound of the motherboard? Also I need the manual for the Version 2 Because I don´t know how to plug in HDD LED, PWR LED and stuff
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gdonovan YaBB Administrator Offline Infernal Collector Posts: 2361	Re: MSI MS-6168 Reply #17 - 13.09.09 at 02:27:00 Tritop wrote on 13.09.09 at 02:25:05: Wow, that is pretty expensive... So if I buy one of those, I have the complete set for "plug and play" ? $50 for the adapter with cpu and heatsink isn't bad. I'm pretty sure I have the manual and driver.
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Re: MSI MS-6168
Reply #18 - 13.09.09 at 03:54:38

Thanks,

I found this link:

http://support.packardbell.com/de/item/index.php?i=REFFIUP02610100&pi=platform_s...

And I downloaded the drivers there. No chance. Sound Driver is installed but I have to turn my speakers aaall the way up to hear the music playing. All of the settings in windows and creative driver panel are to the max.

Soundchip broken? I had the same issue with some soundcards also on the 6168.

I am about to test the Vibra16 ISA and then the Terratec Promedia. If both don´t work I will give up... Sad

I hope the board I get from ebay will work better. I don´t know what the problem is... I am writing this right now on the 6168 on Win98SE

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gdonovan YaBB Administrator Offline Infernal Collector Posts: 2361	Re: MSI MS-6168 Reply #19 - 13.09.09 at 04:24:53 A lot of boards with built in sound require speakers with an amp. I'll try to review what I have in the morning.
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Tritop Full Member Offline «» 3dfx Collector «» Posts: 175	Re: MSI MS-6168 Reply #20 - 13.09.09 at 05:01:39 That´s what I am so frustrated about. My Speakers are expensive Quadral with built-in amp.
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Re: MSI MS-6168
Reply #21 - 13.09.09 at 05:36:14

Hello @Kaitou!

!!WARNING!! - I would advise AGAINST flashing the BIOS, I once tried this and had to send my BIOS chip to Badflash.com to get it re-flashed!

I can ease your fears - as I've already tested the Powerleap PL-iP3-T...

The Powerleap PL-iP3-T works fine with a Tualatin Celeron, I tested it on my MSI-6168.

The only drawback is that you can ONLY run Win 9X operating systems - NOT Win 2K/ XP, etc...

Also, you "might" need to re-install after the CPU upgrade...

BTW the VER:2 mainboard (same one I have also) is actually an OEM board for Packard Bell only.

It's REAL name is the BORA PRO

http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/pb/mb/borapro.htm

Originally used in the Pulsar K450 v3 as seen HERE:

http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/pb/faq/model2.htm

The Spec page is HERE:

http://support.packardbell.com/it/item/index.php?i=spec_BoraPro&pi=platform_symp...

Jumpers can be found HERE:

http://support.packardbell.com/it/item/index.php?i=instr_BoraPro_jumpers&pi=plat...

Actual function of ALL jumpers including unlabeled ones...

J17 = [above CPU slot] S-video / composite video out (requires MSI backplate)
SW1 = [next to BIOS] CPU Multiplier setting
JVSB1 = [next to J17] Keyboard +5V standby ON/OFF
JRMS1 = [white jumer under IDE slot] Soft OFF PSU
J16 = [Above ISA slot] Front / Rear USB enable swap
J12 = [next to PCI slot 1] Function unknown?
JCL/JCS = [above PC Speaker] Function unknown?
J14 = [Next to PCI slot 2] Clear BIOS password

Some of the above jumpers have the same pinout as THIS board:

http://stason.org/TULARC/pc/motherboards/M/MICRO-STAR-INTERNATIONAL-CO-LTD-Penti...

MSI TV OUT BRACKET - S-VIDEO - RCA COMPOSITE !!HURRY ENDS SOON!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=250496587329&Category=11547...

If anyone can discover the functions of J12 and JCL/JCS we would like to know..

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Tritop Full Member Offline «» 3dfx Collector «» Posts: 175	Re: MSI MS-6168 Reply #22 - 13.09.09 at 07:06:00 But what about the sound problem? Thank you for the link! I bought one of the backplanes. Now I have one for each MS6168 Maybe the reason why it is so quiet has something to do with the back connector? How do I plug in my Front Panel Speaker Out ?
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paulpsomiadis God Member Offline -=3Dfx still rox!=- Posts: 2011 Newcastle U.K. Gender:	Re: MSI MS-6168 Reply #23 - 13.09.09 at 07:47:17 I created a short, easy to print manual from my previous research in the last post... http://www.sendspace.com/file/miabmq Enjoy everyone!
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Tritop Full Member Offline «» 3dfx Collector «» Posts: 175	Re: MSI MS-6168 Reply #24 - 13.09.09 at 08:11:25 But what about the sound problem? It is very frustrating to hear it only very quiet like whispering.... I have it working now with the vibra16XV ISA Not the best solution but I am hearing sound!!
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gdonovan YaBB Administrator Offline Infernal Collector Posts: 2361	Re: MSI MS-6168 Reply #25 - 13.09.09 at 13:18:46 Tritop wrote on 13.09.09 at 08:11:25: But what about the sound problem? It is very frustrating to hear it only very quiet like whispering.... I have it working now with the vibra16XV ISA Not the best solution but I am hearing sound!! I'll pull my system out today and check, wrong driver perhaps?
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Tritop Full Member Offline «» 3dfx Collector «» Posts: 175	Re: MSI MS-6168 Reply #26 - 13.09.09 at 17:28:30 I guess so... It used to be normal... I don´t know what happened... I used the official Packard Bell Files... I will check the other board which should arrive next week or so. Right now I am installing the Hammerhead FX Pad...
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