ASUS A7V333 FSB

[djlang]

Hi guys,

I'm new to this board and I was hoping some of you could help me with an FSB problem I have. My system details are below.

I am currently running the FSB at 133 but I wanna crank it up to around 166. My sys runs stable as a rock at the factory settings and also after I have tweaked the bios (except for multiplier and FSB). I run the DDR at 2-2-2-5 and it runs fine as well. My problem starts when I try to tinker with the FSB setting. If I change the FSB at all, the system won't even post.

I have tried using a default bios setting to eliminate other factors then changing the FSB, but it doesn't work. I have tried dropping the multiplier down to 6 and it still doesn't work. I have tried bios rev.1005 and 1006 and they are both the same. I make sure that when I change the FSB the the memory is set to synchronous mode. It is also worth noting that my cpu temp never goes higher than 51C and my mb temp is always about 21C. What can I do to get the FSB to 140 let alone 166????

I can only think of one reason why this isn't working and I am not sure if it would affect the FSB overclocking potential. I run a 350W power supply, should that be enough to source all my peripherals and my mb???

I would really appreciate any help!!


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[Smokey]

1. Is your XP 2000 unlocked? If not, changing the multiplier in the soft Bios will fail and not post because the chip won't allow the change (until you unlock it).

2. If locked, leave your multiplier as it was (12.5x133FSB=1666mhz) SLOWLY increase the FSB by increments of 1 and boot. If it fails, try upping the voltage slightly (to burn in). I have the same board/CPU but use Samsung CL2.5 and have run the FSB at 145 stable with standard CPU voltage and mem voltage. (12.5x145=1813mhz). Samsung is known to burn-in well but don't increase the voltage unless its unstable.

If you want higher FSB speeds than that (166FSB) you can decrease the multiplier and increase the FSB. If you make the multiplier 10 (10x166=1666mhz) you could run with standard HSF, but higher mhz combo's will require additional cooling. Does that help?

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