Re: A7N8x Deluxe CPU and FSB Speed Settings

In article <ihoco3t0e48ku4eisdsg88ocfip8v7lssc@xxxxxxx>,
compuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:12:12 -0800, Bill
<spamtrap@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

In article <kjhbo3dbujd2nc2fv15eji0ve14ad6ufb7@xxxxxxx>,
compuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
I have the A7N8X Deluxe with a 1500+ processor.

It worked fine for quite a while when I first got it (years ago). But
now I get that BIOS voice message: "failed due to cpu overclocking."

It will still boot, and then run normally for a while, but eventually
the whole system just freezes and I have to hold the power button down
until it turns off.

So I've been looking at the BIOS settings, and my question is how do I
set the right speeds of CPU external frequency, CPU frequency multiple
setting, and CPU frequency multiple? And anything else I need to set?

I've been reading the manual and doing searches for information, but I
just can't figure it out. I would appreciate any help.



http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php#download

Download and run this program. Post what it says. The settings should
match these here:

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/AMD-Athlon%20XP%201500+%20-%
20AX1500DMT3C.html

http://tinyurl.com/lu79r

Bill


Yes, excellent little program. Please read my response to Paul and
comment. Thank you for responding, and I appreciate the link to the
CPU info.


So, even undeclocked, it had a failure. First thing I'd do is pull
the cpu out and read what's written on it to ascertain what you
actually have. This will also give you the added benefit of reseating
the cpu and the opportunity to clean out the heatsink, reapply fresh
heatsink grease, and make sure the fan is working properly.

Replace the cmos battery. It's old and a fresh battery won't hurt
anything.

Reseat all cables and components.

Check the motherboard for capacitors bulging and/or leaking.

Set the cmos to the correct setting for the cpu, check what the bios
says for the voltage readings from your power supply, then start
diagnostics.

Have a Live CD on hand with a different OS than the one on the hard
drive to see if it's a software problem.

Check memory first, run Memtest86+ for at least 10 complete passes.

Bill


Memtest86+, Prime95,
.

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