Topic: Motherboard Name MSI G31M3 V2 (MS-7529) (Read 49834 times)

zmay · « **on:** 01-December-09, 20:16:20 »

Hi,

I have a Motherboard MSI G31M3 V2 (MS-7529), BIOS Type AMI (07/15/08) and i would like to update my bios, because I have problems with DMA/PIO changes. On msi web site I found updates just for G31M3-L V2/ • G31M3-LS V2. Is the same name for my Motherboard?

Thanks in advance!

Svet · « **Reply #1 on:** 01-December-09, 20:20:06 »

Check what's current BIOS installed and post here. How to ==> http://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=113146.0

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because I have problems with DMA/PIO changes.

What problems? Read >>Posting Guide<<

Stu · « **Reply #2 on:** 01-December-09, 20:24:51 »

Look on the box your board was supplied in, it should tell you exactly which model you have:

G31M3-L V2 / G31M3-LS V2
http://eu.msi.com/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=1&prod_no=1449

G31M3-F V2 (3 Audio Ports)
http://eu.msi.com/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=1&prod_no=1573

Be careful you identify your board correctly, as each one uses different BIOS versions, and you run the risk of ruining your board if you use the wrong one!

zmay · « **Reply #3 on:** 01-December-09, 20:28:39 »

DMI BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Inc.
DMI BIOS Version V2.1
DMI System Manufacturer MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD
DMI System Product MS-7529
DMI System Version 1.0

Stu · « **Reply #4 on:** 01-December-09, 20:31:55 »

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DMI BIOS Version V2.1

Well that tells us you have the G31M3-L V2 / G31M3-LS V2 and should use 2.x BIOS versions.

But before proceeding, please answer...

Quote from: Svet on 01-December-09, 20:20:06

What problems? Read >>Posting Guide<<

zmay · « **Reply #5 on:** 01-December-09, 20:41:40 »

everest report is: MSI G31M3 V2 (MS-7529)

Motherboard:
CPU Type DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo E4700, 2633 MHz (13 x 203)
Motherboard Name MSI G31M3 V2 (MS-7529) (2 PCI, 1 PCI-E x16, 2 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)
Motherboard Chipset Intel Bearlake G31

The same name is on the user guide

zmay · « **Reply #6 on:** 01-December-09, 21:01:06 »

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because I have problems with DMA/PIO changes.

What problems? Read >>Posting Guide<<

I have two hard drives, and when I work or transfer data from my primary hard drive (300 GB basic) to secondary (1000 GB basic) there are system error logs (The driver detected a controller error on \Device\Harddisk0\D.) and mode change into PIO. Maybe update of BIOS will solve this errors? I have change bots hard drives and there are not have any bad sectors. The Memory is 4 GB RAM (2x 2 GB RAM)

Stu · « **Reply #7 on:** 01-December-09, 21:05:56 »

BIOS 2.3 lists it adds support for 1000gb drives, so it might be worth updating the BIOS to the latest in your case then.

If you do, >>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<

zmay · « **Reply #8 on:** 01-December-09, 21:19:54 »

Thank you for your replay.

So the updates for G31M3-L V2 Onboard 10/100 LAN] • G31M3-LS V2
[Onboard 10/100 LAN, Solid Capacitor Edition] are the same for my motherboard MSI G31M3 V2 (MS-7529).? I must check again:)

Svet · « **Reply #9 on:** 01-December-09, 21:23:20 »

http://eu.msi.com/index.php?func=downloadfile&dno=10465&type=bios

Jack · « **Reply #10 on:** 02-December-09, 09:56:42 »

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I have two hard drives, and when I work or transfer data from my primary hard drive (300 GB basic) to secondary (1000 GB basic) there are system error logs (The driver detected a controller error on \Device\Harddisk0\D.) and mode change into PIO.

Can you please be more specific about the drive models you are using? What is the brand and model name for each drive?

Are those drives SATA drives or IDE/PATA Drives? If they are IDE/PATA Drives, how are they jumpered (MASTER/SLAVE/CABLE SELECT)? Are you using an IDE/PATA-Cable with 40 or 80 wires?

In case you are using SATA Drives (or in case one of your drives is a SATA drive), what SATA Generation? SATA-I and SATA-II?

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he driver detected a controller error on \Device\Harddisk0\D.) and mode change into PIO

Which one of your two hard drives is affected by that?

What operating system are you using exactly?

zmay · « **Reply #11 on:** 02-December-09, 10:51:05 »

Here are informations fro Everest report:

Storage:
         IDE Controller    Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF
         IDE Controller    Intel(R) 82801GB/GR/GH (ICH7 Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C0
         Disk Drive    SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1000 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
         Disk Drive    WDC WD4000AAJS-00YFA0 (372 GB, IDE)

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he driver detected a controller error on \Device\Harddisk0\D.) and mode change into PIO

Which one of your two hard drives is affected by that?

I'm not sure. I guess Disk Drive WDC WD4000AAJS-00YFA0 (372 GB, IDE) which has two partitions C and D. Operating system: Windows pro SP2

zmay · « **Reply #12 on:** 02-December-09, 11:04:43 »

http://eu.msi.com/index.php?func=downloadfile&dno=10465&type=bios

BTW, the update of bios (7529v26.zip) don't solve the problem. There are still (controller error on \Device\Harddisk0\D.)

Jack · « **Reply #13 on:** 02-December-09, 11:08:50 »

Okay. So you have a SATA-II Drive and an IDE/PATA-Drive. Only the latter one is actually capable of being operated in PIO Mode.

Look at the drive itself and check the Jumper Settings of the drive (it can be set to MASTER, SLAVE or CABLE SELECT). What is your drive set to?

Also, what about the cable? (40 or 80 wires)?

No software on this planet will be able to answer these questions. You have to look at the drive itself and the cable to check...

One more thing: The IDE Cable as two connectors. One is hooked up to the hard drive. What about the other connector? Is there an optical drive connected to it or is the connector vacant?

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BTW, the update of bios (7529v26.zip) don't solve the problem. There are still (controller error on \Device\Harddisk0\D.)

Of course not. The problem has to do with the IDE/PATA Connection, not with your SATA Drive. If you would have provided better information about your hard drive configuration in the beginning, we could have told you that beforehand.

zmay · « **Reply #14 on:** 02-December-09, 11:29:46 »

I looked in the computer and two hard drive are SATA-II. I don't know why Everest reported IDE. The cables are the same for both hard drives.

Jack · « **Reply #15 on:** 02-December-09, 11:39:11 »

Well, if that is true, then there is something wrong with the error message itself. Your SATA Controller can only operate in SATA-I or SATA-II mode. There is no such thing as PIO Mode for SATA Controllers.

In Device Manager, please look for this controller:

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IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF

And check the current driver version (Driver Vendor and version ID).

zmay · « **Reply #16 on:** 02-December-09, 12:02:52 »

IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF

Manufacturer: Intel

Driver Provider: Intel

Driver Date: 8/5/2009

Driver version: 9.1.1.1016

Digital signer: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility

On Driver Details:

c:\windows\system32\drivers\atapy.sys

Provider: Microsoft corporation

File version: 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_2_rtm.040803-2158)

Digital signer: Microsoft

c:\windows\system32\drivers\pciide.sys

Provider: Microsoft corporation

File version: 5.1.2600.0

Digital signer: Microsoft

c:\windows\system32\drivers\pciidex.sys

Provider: Microsoft corporation

File version: 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_2_rtm.040803-2158)

Digital signer: Microsoft

Jack · « **Reply #17 on:** 02-December-09, 12:06:46 »

Can you check the driver version for the SATA Controller as well?

Please exchange the SATA Cable for the drive affected by the problem to check if that has any effect.

zmay · « **Reply #18 on:** 02-December-09, 12:19:05 »

Primaray/Cecondary IDE Chanel

Driver provider: Microsoft

driver Date: 7/1/2001

driver version: 5.1.2600.2180

Jack · « **Reply #19 on:** 02-December-09, 12:20:42 »

I was talking about this device:

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IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801GB/GR/GH (ICH7 Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C0

zmay · « **Reply #20 on:** 02-December-09, 12:33:12 »

sorry, I didn't understend well...

For IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801GB/GR/GH (ICH7 Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C0, the drivers are the same as IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF

Manufacturer: Intel

Driver Provider: Intel

Driver Date: 8/5/2009

Driver version: 9.1.1.1016

Digital signer: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility

Jack · « **Reply #21 on:** 02-December-09, 12:41:25 »

Please install the latest Intel Chipset Drivers. You can download them here:

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Chipsets&ProductLine=Chipset+Software&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+Chipset+Software+Installation+Utility

zmay · « **Reply #22 on:** 02-December-09, 13:06:52 »

Would you please specify the link for the latest Intel Chipset Drivers?

Thanks in advance,

Jack · « **Reply #23 on:** 02-December-09, 13:09:24 »

I posted the link above. Click on it and you should be able to find everything there is to find.

Ex Forum User 3 · « **Reply #24 on:** 02-December-09, 18:08:58 »

Jack, actually yes there is PIO mode for SATA drives.
My nVidia controller can do it, I bet others can do it too.

zmay · « **Reply #25 on:** 03-December-09, 14:13:31 »

Intel Chipset Drivers are up to date. There are still (controller error on \Device\Harddisk0\D.) :(

Svet · « **Reply #26 on:** 03-December-09, 14:14:35 »

Test the HDD with HDD's manufacturer tool, too possible HDD to be in trouble.[faulty drive]
Also read >>Posting Guide<<

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