MSI KT4V MB and XP3000+ settings

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I just purchased and XP3000+ AMD for my MSI MB. By default it sets the CPU
FSB clock to 133MHz and the CPU Ratio is set auto resulting in only a
processor speed of 1.7 GHz. I tried setting the FSB clock to 150 and Ration
to 14 to get a speed of 2.1 GHz (150x14), which this processor should do.
But won't boot at that setting. What combination of settings should I use
to get the most of my new processor. Also what are the OC options I may
have which this combination, once I get it working at its rated specs? BTW
my RAM clock frequency is running at 333Mhz.

Thanx,
Kelly
 
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On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 13:41:33 -0600, Kelly wrote:

> I just purchased and XP3000+ AMD for my MSI MB. By default it sets the CPU
> FSB clock to 133MHz and the CPU Ratio is set auto resulting in only a
> processor speed of 1.7 GHz. I tried setting the FSB clock to 150 and Ration
> to 14 to get a speed of 2.1 GHz (150x14), which this processor should do.
> But won't boot at that setting. What combination of settings should I use
> to get the most of my new processor. Also what are the OC options I may
> have which this combination, once I get it working at its rated specs? BTW
> my RAM clock frequency is running at 333Mhz.
>
You need to set the FSB to 166MHz. That's the required default FSB speed
for the 3000+ /333 model. The multiplier is locked at 13. Changing it in
the bios or jumpers won't change that so forget it. The only way to
overclock it is to raise the FSB. Setting the FSB to 150 also raised your
memory bus speed and the PCI/AGP buses, which is probably why it wouldn't
boot. If you have PCI bus settings in the bios (some change auto), it
should be set to 5:2:1 for a 166MHz fsb. Don't know what you have in your
bios, but those are the basics. If you try overclocking, then you'll need
to raise vcore, and maybe lower the ram bus speed and timings. Raising fsb
from normal settings also changes the other buses, so you may need to
lower the default ram bus to 133MHz if you try and go over a 166MHz FSB
too much.

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I have everything set to Auto and can not get Windows XP to boot above a FSB
setting 163 MHz. When I set the FSB to 166 MHz it goes into a cycle of
starting up Windows then rebooting.

Is there another setting I should change from an Auto setting. My MB has
AMIBIOS v3.31a.

Thanx,
Kelly

"Wes Newell" <w.newell@TAKEOUTverizon.net> wrote in message
news:pan.2005.01.15.21.31.20.999028@TAKEOUTverizon.net...
> On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 13:41:33 -0600, Kelly wrote:
>
>> I just purchased and XP3000+ AMD for my MSI MB. By default it sets the
>> CPU
>> FSB clock to 133MHz and the CPU Ratio is set auto resulting in only a
>> processor speed of 1.7 GHz. I tried setting the FSB clock to 150 and
>> Ration
>> to 14 to get a speed of 2.1 GHz (150x14), which this processor should do.
>> But won't boot at that setting. What combination of settings should I
>> use
>> to get the most of my new processor. Also what are the OC options I may
>> have which this combination, once I get it working at its rated specs?
>> BTW
>> my RAM clock frequency is running at 333Mhz.
>>
> You need to set the FSB to 166MHz. That's the required default FSB speed
> for the 3000+ /333 model. The multiplier is locked at 13. Changing it in
> the bios or jumpers won't change that so forget it. The only way to
> overclock it is to raise the FSB. Setting the FSB to 150 also raised your
> memory bus speed and the PCI/AGP buses, which is probably why it wouldn't
> boot. If you have PCI bus settings in the bios (some change auto), it
> should be set to 5:2:1 for a 166MHz fsb. Don't know what you have in your
> bios, but those are the basics. If you try overclocking, then you'll need
> to raise vcore, and maybe lower the ram bus speed and timings. Raising fsb
> from normal settings also changes the other buses, so you may need to
> lower the default ram bus to 133MHz if you try and go over a 166MHz FSB
> too much.
>
> --
> Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB)
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm
 
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On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 16:21:28 -0600, Kelly wrote:

> I have everything set to Auto and can not get Windows XP to boot above a FSB
> setting 163 MHz. When I set the FSB to 166 MHz it goes into a cycle of
> starting up Windows then rebooting.
>
Then don't boot to windows. Create a memtest boot cd or floppy and boot to
it and test the memory. Windows may be causing thr problem. Couldn't say
since I don't use it. Your PSU may also be weak. It could be the ram. Did
you manully lower the ram bus and settings as I suggested? Did you set the
PCI divider to 5:2:1 or however your bios does it? Don't try any of the
in between FSB settings. it may be screwing up the other buses. Use either
166 or 167. Some boards don't like 166.

> Is there another setting I should change from an Auto setting. My MB
> has AMIBIOS v3.31a.
>
If you have an auto setting for the 3000+ use it. it should set everything
to the proper settings. Might try raising the ram voltage by .1v if you
have ram problems.

Did you try a repair installation of Win XP? I hear that's needed some
time for board or cpu changes.



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I lowered my ram bus setting to 266 MHz from the 333 Mhz with no effect.
There is no Auto setting for the 3000+ and I see no setting for the PCI
divider and I tried the 166 but not the 167. I'll try 167 and changing
voltage and testing the ram.

Thanx

"Wes Newell" <w.newell@TAKEOUTverizon.net> wrote in message
news:pan.2005.01.16.09.09.08.949090@TAKEOUTverizon.net...
> On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 16:21:28 -0600, Kelly wrote:
>
>> I have everything set to Auto and can not get Windows XP to boot above a
>> FSB
>> setting 163 MHz. When I set the FSB to 166 MHz it goes into a cycle of
>> starting up Windows then rebooting.
>>
> Then don't boot to windows. Create a memtest boot cd or floppy and boot to
> it and test the memory. Windows may be causing thr problem. Couldn't say
> since I don't use it. Your PSU may also be weak. It could be the ram. Did
> you manully lower the ram bus and settings as I suggested? Did you set the
> PCI divider to 5:2:1 or however your bios does it? Don't try any of the
> in between FSB settings. it may be screwing up the other buses. Use either
> 166 or 167. Some boards don't like 166.
>
>> Is there another setting I should change from an Auto setting. My MB
>> has AMIBIOS v3.31a.
>>
> If you have an auto setting for the 3000+ use it. it should set everything
> to the proper settings. Might try raising the ram voltage by .1v if you
> have ram problems.
>
> Did you try a repair installation of Win XP? I hear that's needed some
> time for board or cpu changes.
>
>
>
> --
> Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB)
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm