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New CPU will not run at proper speeds

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phattsao   06-26-2004 at 04:50:11 AM

I built my new rig last night, with the 3200+ CPU and an Asus A7V600-X board. However, the only way i can properly run the computer is VASTLY underclocked, at 1.1mhz ish. If I try to set the speeds in the BIOS to the proper settings (2.2 ghz, 200x11) it hangs immediatly on boot, and if I
set the speed lower it hangs during windows startup (1.4ghz). I have kingston pc3200 ram (which gave me trouble until I updated the BIOS, but it works fine now) I called AMD and they said I can send in the CPU and
get it tested, but I'm not so sure i'm ready for that. I've read about similar issues with this motherboard, since it doesn't seem to autodetect the CPU. WindowsXP and the ASUS probe list the CPU as an Athlon 2500,
which is way off, but they still have the speed at 1.1ghz, which isn't even the proper speed for a 2500, let alone my 3200. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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o1die   06-26-2004 at 07:14:22 AM
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I would download cpuid or sisoft sandra, and see what readings they report. Both are free. You can also try increasing the cpu voltage slightly, and see if it will get through posting. I believe the voltage for that cpu should be about 1.65. Did you check the markings on the cpu to be sure it's a 3200?

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endyen   06-26-2004 at 08:21:43 AM
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In bios advanced menu, try setting the memory to 266mhz. If the system works, that's your problem.

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phattsao   06-26-2004 at 06:37:17 PM
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Hey guys thanks for the advice. I tried it running at 2.2ghz with the memory at 266, no nice, still shuts down immediatly after the asus logo. As for the chip itself, yeah, i did check and it certainly SAYS its a 3200, though it could have fooled me thus far. I will check out those programs you recommended.

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o1die   06-27-2004 at 07:33:58 PM
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Try boosting the memory voltage to 2.7.

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