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kyleplum2009   07-23-2009 at 04:59:30 AM

I have a processor that should be at 3.2GHz that only works at 800 MHz. I have an ECS Motherboard the 790GXM and I have called both AMD and ECS and they have confirmed that my whole system is compatible. They told me to turn off AMD's cool and quiet, I did but it has not improved my performance. After trying a few other things with me they both suggested I update my BIOS. This is difficult for me to do and I do not see why I would need to do it because my BIOS says it is compatible with my processor. I have tried going into AMD Overdrive and when I enter the proper settings my computer soon after freezes. When I tried to adjust my computer to the proper settings in the BIOS the computer would not boot and I had to reset the cmos.

What can I do to solve this problem without updating my BIOS? IF I need to Update my BIOS could you give me a link or really good instructions.

this is my results from CPU-ID


AMD Phenom II X4 955
Windows Vista Ultimate Edition SP1 (Build 6001)
CPU Arch : 1 CPU - 4 Cores - 4 Threads
CPU PSN : AMD Phenom II X4 955 Processor
CPU EXT : MMX(+) 3DNow!(+) SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4A x86-64
CPUID : F.4.2 / Extended : 10.4
CPU Cache : L1 : 4 x 64 / 4 x 64 KB - L2 : 4 x 512 KB
CPU Cache : L3 : 6144 KB
Core : Deneb (45 nm) / Stepping : RB-C2
Freq : 800.06 MHz (200.02 * 4)
MB Brand : ECS
MB Model : A790GXM-AD3
NB : AMD 790GX rev 00
SB : ATI SB750 rev 00
RAM : 4096 MB DDR3 Dual Channel
RAM Speed : 666.7 MHz (3:10) @ 9-9-9-24
Slot 1 : 2048MB (10700)
Slot 1 Manufacturer : PDP Systems
Slot 2 : 2048MB (10700)
Slot 2 Manufacturer : PDP Systems


Message edited by kyleplum2009 on 07-24-2009 at 12:25:45 AM
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mindless728   07-23-2009 at 06:04:34 AM
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download prime95
http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=103

and cpu-z
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

run prime95 on small fft's for processor test and have cpuz running and tell us what the speed of your processor is

AMD's cool and quiet lowers the cpu multiplier (in phenom II's down to 4x) to reduce power and heat

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zipzoomflyhigh   07-23-2009 at 04:01:09 PM
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Clean and quite? You mean cool and quiet? ROFL

It runs at 800mhz to save power when idle. If you do something cpu intensive it goes up to 3200mhz.

------------------------------ P965/Q6700@3.2 8MB HD4850 OC Edition
4GB Corsair XMS 800
Vista64/Win7
Fatality 550w/Antec 300
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kyleplum2009   07-24-2009 at 12:24:42 AM
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I told you I have already turned off clear cool and quiet it has done nothing and I have already installed cpuz


Message edited by kyleplum2009 on 07-24-2009 at 12:25:08 AM
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Bronze CPUs badge cjl   07-24-2009 at 01:33:10 AM
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Make sure you have the latest BIOS.

------------------------------ Asus P6T deluxe
i7 965 @ 4.2GHz (200*21), 1.384V
12GB Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 CAS 7
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soldier37   07-24-2009 at 03:02:11 AM
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replace the motherboard if all else fails.

------------------------------ Phen 2 955 @ 4 GHZ MSI 790FX AM3 Gskill 8Gb DDR3 1333 ATI 5870 1 Gb 2 x Velociraptors 600Gb Gateway 24" 1920 x 1200 DVI 32 GB Iphone 3GS and Blu Ray...life is good!
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kyleplum2009   07-24-2009 at 05:29:22 AM
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I do not think the motherboard needs to be replaced it is probably just a BIOS problem.

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JDV28   07-24-2009 at 05:33:02 AM
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Why dont u just send it back and not worry about whatever is causing this?

------------------------------ AMD Phenom X3 8450|eVGA nForce 730a|eVGA GTX 260 SC| Corsair DDR2800 2GBx2|Acer19" and HP 21" Dual| n52te Gamerpad

 

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zipzoomflyhigh   07-24-2009 at 02:31:38 PM
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kyleplum2009 wrote :

I do not think the motherboard needs to be replaced it is probably just a BIOS problem.




Apparently he already knows what the problem is guys, so he doesn't need our help.

I'm sure tech support has already told him the answer, he just doesn't want to listen.

End of thread.


Message edited by zipzoomflyhigh on 07-24-2009 at 02:32:20 PM
------------------------------ P965/Q6700@3.2 8MB HD4850 OC Edition
4GB Corsair XMS 800
Vista64/Win7
Fatality 550w/Antec 300
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kyleplum2009   07-25-2009 at 03:19:39 AM
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THanks for not letting anyone else help zip...

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