can't enable agp 4x in bios

[ex_Gbyte_fan]

Soltek kt333 mobo, XP2000+, 256 DDR333 King Max

I still have my old PCI woodoo card, I'm waiting for the R9500.
Anyway, I've discovered that "AGP mode" in my bios can only have the values 1x and 2x, but 4x is not on the list.
I've got the most recent bios from soltek, problem remains.

Do I have a bad mobo, or when I'll plug in a 4x/8x card in my empty AGP slot I'll be able to select 4x ?

(The mobo should support 4x/8x cards)

 

[Unolocogringo]

Uninstall the VIA 4in1 drivers using the set up utility. Now reinstall the drivers ,but this time install the AGP driver in Turbo mode. This will enable 4x.

I aint signing nothing!!!

 

[phsstpok]

Only 1x or 2x in BIOS? That is strange. I think you are right. When you install an AGP card the options will probably be available.

I don't have a KT333 board but I'll throw a PCI video into my system and see if the AGP options change. (I'm curious). Take me few minutes ...

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[phsstpok]

OK, I'm back. Didn't really take me this long. I made some tea.

I swapped out my 8500 and swapped in my AIW (PCI). Same thing, only AGP speed choices are 1X and 2X. 4X goes away. Guess that answers your question. Install a real AGP card and you'll have all modes available.

By the way, I have an old KT133A mobo, Epox 8KTA3PRO.

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[khha4113]

when I'll plug in a 4x/8x card in my empty AGP slot I'll be able to select 4x ?

YES.

Good or Bad have no meaning at all, depends on what your point of view is.

 

[Crashman]

My guess is that AGP4x is only available in BIOS when the board detects a 1.5v AGP card installed.

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[phsstpok]

I've been wondering why there are any AGP choices at all when there isn't an AGP card installed. What's the point?

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[Crashman]

Probably left turned on for detection?

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