Do I have to set the clockspeed?
This is a discussion about Do I have to set the clockspeed? in the Windows Hardware category; I have a processor chip that I am pretty sure is a 200 mhz but the chip that was on there was a 166 mhz. Now when it boots up, it says it's a 166 mhz still. I also swapped out another chip on another board & the same thing happens.
I have a processor chip that I am pretty sure is a 200 mhz but the chip that was on there was a 166 mhz. Now when it boots up, it says it's a 166 mhz still. I also swapped out another chip on another board & the same thing happens.
I have gone through 3 different manuals for 3 different motherboards, I don't find "setting the clockspeed" anywhere, nor do I find it in CMOS (at least not in a changeable field).
Am I supposed to change the clockspeed somewhere when I install a faster chip?
I have gone through 3 different manuals for 3 different motherboards, I don't find "setting the clockspeed" anywhere, nor do I find it in CMOS (at least not in a changeable field).
Am I supposed to change the clockspeed somewhere when I install a faster chip?
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Read the maual
The clock speed and the multiplier are usualy controlled by jumpers on the motherboard. (I think QDI has made a jumperless socket7 board)
If you don't have the manual you can usualy download it from the manufacturer.
Post back if you need further help.
The clock speed and the multiplier are usualy controlled by jumpers on the motherboard. (I think QDI has made a jumperless socket7 board)
If you don't have the manual you can usualy download it from the manufacturer.
Post back if you need further help.
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The problem is 3 of these boards don't have manuals online. 1 is a Packard Bell & the other 2 are from a mom & pop shop - no brand name. I've tried searching for it on the net & came up with nothing.
I think I have the PB board figured out, they did a pretty good job of explaining things right on the board but I'm not 100% sure on the 2 Award Software boards.
I think I have the PB board figured out, they did a pretty good job of explaining things right on the board but I'm not 100% sure on the 2 Award Software boards.
You can find out the manufacturer from the bios id.
There is a good page www.wimsbios.com look under bios numbers.
or just put the bios id string into google.
There is a good page www.wimsbios.com look under bios numbers.
or just put the bios id string into google.
OP
Tried that, no luck. The Packard Bell uses AMIBIOS & there's no ID at the bottom left like the screenie indicates, just a BIOS version.
As for the other boards, I have not een able to get to it as of yet. 1 thing at a time.
As for the other boards, I have not een able to get to it as of yet. 1 thing at a time.
