MSI K9N4 SLI Motherboard

Hi,

I just did it too...
my arctic cooling 7 is also big. but it's kinda making the little's guy job.
Do this if your cooler is also facing down.
Maestro6

did you check power supply? are there any beeps during post? is the fan running on the processor? did you try removing everything and reassembling to see if it works. let me know and good luck

Hi

You can find the drivers frm this link

http://driverscollection.com/?H=K9N4%20Ultra-F&By=MSI%20%28Microstar%29

A number of things could be happening.

Correct memory type?

The mainboard provides four 240-pin 1.8 volt non-ECC DDRII DIMMs.

DDRII modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDRII standard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDRII memory modules in the DDRII DIMMs and DDR memory modules in the DDR DIMMs.
- In dual-channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density in different channel DDR DIMMs.

For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php

Here's a link to a manual for your motherboard: http://static.tigerdirect.com/pdf/MSI_K9N4_SLI_Series_Manual.pdf

You motherboard has onboard video. It's possible it needs to be disabled and the option changed to use the pci or pci-express slot for the Ati card you installed. Since you have no post error beeps this is the best place to start. Also I had built a system not to long ago and had a similar problem. Resetting the cmos on the motherboard (usually a pin combo) solved the issue.

Start by hooking up your vga cable to the onboard video.

Hope this helps.

The video card is not compatable. Also check your ram first to make sure it is plugged in all the way, and the rest of your hardware.

This isn't the model number of your MSI motherboard, see the reason below

http://www.softwaredriverdownload.com/n1996_board_driver.html

you will see the format of the identifying numes here

1. K9N4 Ultra-F
2. K8M890M2-V
3. G965M-FIR
4. NX7600GS-TD256
5. S300-008US
6. MP54GBT3

when you get the correct board details the drivers can be downloaded from http://global.msi.com.tw/

the cpu fans are available in market for pretty cheap rates...
better you can replace it....

thankyou...

Hi, for the best graphics always go for dual graphic cards. This is the best way to obtain realistic 3D effects. The onboard audio chips is every bit as good as stated, MSI systems are equal to the best but at a lower price. The only change I can see that you need to make is to install a better power supply. A minimum 500w is needed with your system and if your budget allows then anthing up to 600w. Have fun with your games. Regards mistyman

Hi, have a real close examination of the capacitors on the board. [round things that stand up in groups] if any of these are buldged out on top or bottom discard the board. If they are ok just fit another CPU and you should be ok, MSI make a reliable and very stable board. I have used them for several years without any problems. Regards mistyman