MSI Neo4 Plat CPU Voltage

[Miles Teg]

First, Stats:

MSI Neo4 Platinum BIOS 1.A
Antec TPII 430W / TP3 480W
AMD X2 4200+
OCZ PC3200 Titanium Memory

I have an MSI Neo4 PLatinum, and it is undervolting my CPU. The MB detects the CPU as 1.35V, which is correct. However, the reading I get from CPU-Z is 1.28V (though actually is varies betewwen that an 1.34V). On this "Start Up" setting, I get BSOD's in Windows with a MCE 9C bugcheck. However, if I manually set the cpu voltage to 1.375V or more, the voltage never drops below 1.31V, which keeps away the BSOD demons.

I've tried two different power supplies, so I'm fairly certain it's the MB. In fact, it seems to be undervolting everything a tad. Normally, my workaround would be fine, but the problem is Cool and Quiet, when enabled, ignores the manual voltage selection, and attempts to set the cpu to it's stock voltage at full speed. Is there any way I can make Cool and Quiet pay attention to my manual voltage selection?

Thanks,
Miles Teg

 

[Jeraden]

Old post, but bumping cause I have the same problem. Setting a voltage in the BIOS shows that it never actually uses that much voltage. Using an Opteron that wants 1.4V.

Set it to 1.4V and it shows its only using 1.35 or something. Set it to 1.4V + 3.3%, shows its now using 1.4V (sometimes dipping to 1.39).
Have the latest bios.
Anyone else know whats up with this board not running at the voltage you tell it to?

 

[cupajava]

It's definitely the board and its common. From what I've read, only DFI Lanparty's have a steady stream that doesn't fluctuate (wth CNQ disabled ofcourse). My MSI is still rock solid stable and I have no problems with it. The fluctuation hurts when it comes to overclocking higher though.