Need help identifying my mobo.

I recently contacted Compaq tech support for info on my motherboard and I couldn't get an official answer. I talked to four "specialists" on their chat support and each one gave me different info. I asked them what the maximum AMD Athlon XP cpu was that my motherboard could handle. One guy told me that the max was the AMD Athlon XP 2000+, another guy said the 2200+ and another guy said any AMD athlon cpu would work. One ***** even told me that my Presario 6015CA Series motherboard was not capable of upgrading from the current AMD Athlon XP 1800+ cpu. WTF! What kind of a company sells computers that can't be upgraded! I figured most people on this forum know more about computers then these Compaq retards, so if anyone can help me identify my mobo and tell me what cpus it can handle I'd really appreciate it.

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Here's my specs using CPU-Z:

I know it says Compaq as the manufacturer of my board, but since when did Compaq make motherboards?

CPU(s)
Number of CPUs 1

Code Name Palomino
Specification AMD Athlon(tm) XP 1800+
Family / Model / Stepping 6 6 2
Extended Family / Model 7 6
Technology 0.18 µ
Supported Instructions Sets MMX, Extended MMX, 3DNow!, Extended 3DNow!, SSE
CPU Clock Speed 1529.2 MHz
Clock multiplier x 11.5
Front Side Bus Frequency 133.0 MHz
Bus Speed 265.9 MHz
L1 Data Cache 64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64 Bytes line size
L1 Instruction Cache 64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64 Bytes line size
L2 Cache 256 KBytes, 16-way set associative, 64 Bytes line size
L2 Speed 1529.2 MHz (Full)
L2 Location On Chip
L2 Data Prefetch Logic yes
L2 Bus Width 64 bits

Mainboard and chipset
Motherboard manufacturer Compaq
Motherboard model 07D0h,
BIOS vendor Compaq
BIOS revision 686Y4 v2.13
BIOS release date 05/20/2002
Chipset nVidia nForce rev. B2
Southbridge nVidia MCP/MCP-D rev. C3
Sensor chip 5D5D

AGP Status enabled, rev. 2.0
AGP Data Transfert Rate 4x
AGP Side Band Addressing supported, enabled
AGP Aperture Size 64 MBytes

Memory
DRAM Type DDR-SDRAM
DRAM Size 256 MBytes
CAS# Latency 2.5 clocks
RAS# to CAS# 3 clocks
RAS# Precharge 3 clocks
Cycle Time (TRAS) 6 clocks
# of memory modules 8

Software
Windows version Microsoft Windows XP Workstation Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)

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being an Nforce rev2, I would think that it could handle a 2000 or better easily. Maybe not any of the 333FSB cpus though (or 400FSB of course).

Look for an updated BIOS for your particular board. Sometimes in the 'changes' text, it will tell you of an update to recognize certain models of cpu.

also look for that particular motherboard model (Compaq 07D0h or just 07D0h by itself, google it, sometimes you have to dig and dig and dig and dig to find it, even going so far as to contact the actual BIOS maker and try getting an answer from them).

Compaq/HP are notorious for the amount of same-yet-different models they put out. I've been through the nightmare many a time, but 99% of the time I eventually find it (or by the time i nearly find it the whole comp is obsolete hehe).

It will probably take a lot of work, or you could just buy the cpu you wanted (again, i'd stay on a 133FSB as the BIOS might not recognize the new cpu codes). Work first and then...decide lol.

Travis

The hell with it. I think I might just buy a new mobo/cpu combo lol. It's not worth the hassle.

maybe you could tell me if this is a good mobo/cpu

http://www.vibecomputers.com/index.cfm?loc=iview&if=n&vID=146282

http://www.vibecomputers.com/index.cfm?loc=iview&if=n&vID=190517

I hear the barton 2500's o/c really well. People have told me its the best AMD cpu for the money..... I dunno.

hola again Mr_Poop,

if you are looking to buy a new Barton2500 retail, get one from newegg.com, they are $90.00 right now.

for the ASUS, (which is a good board!), check newegg.com also, as they have the older revision for $88.00 and the newer revision that supports 400FSB Barton's for $119.00

as for Barton overclocking, I have easily hit 2.2Ghz with mine (XP2500) at 197x11 (well not quite 2.2 but close, and that was with HyperX PC2700...will easily get 210X11 or 220X11 with my new Buffalo CH-5 DDR400 RAM when it arrives!) using only an SK-7 + 80mm ThermalTake SmartFan2. Some guys getting better than this even =)

ASUS A7N8X (best one) - http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduct.asp?description=13-131-436&depa=1

Barton 2500 Retail - http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduct.asp?description=19-103-379&depa=1 (actually its $88.00 on sale now!)

Newegg is the best US online retailer with hassle-free returns, excellent prices, and fast shipping (especially if you live west of the Rockies!)

Let me know =)

Travis

EDIT: ooooops...I just noticed you are ordering from a Canadian retailer...my bad bro, I am slow today (IIS + Half-Life = killing my brain).

Those prices look pretty good for CDN dollars. I'd definitely turn myself on to both the Barton and the ASUS (yes, even though I work for DFI nad think their boards are the best, the ASUS and the Abit NF7-S are both excellent boards!)

Angry_Games said:

being an Nforce rev2, I would think that it could handle a 2000 or better easily. Maybe not any of the 333FSB cpus though (or 400FSB of course).

Look for an updated BIOS for your particular board. Sometimes in the 'changes' text, it will tell you of an update to recognize certain models of cpu.

also look for that particular motherboard model (Compaq 07D0h or just 07D0h by itself, google it, sometimes you have to dig and dig and dig and dig to find it, even going so far as to contact the actual BIOS maker and try getting an answer from them).

Compaq/HP are notorious for the amount of same-yet-different models they put out. I've been through the nightmare many a time, but 99% of the time I eventually find it (or by the time i nearly find it the whole comp is obsolete hehe).

It will probably take a lot of work, or you could just buy the cpu you wanted (again, i'd stay on a 133FSB as the BIOS might not recognize the new cpu codes). Work first and then...decide lol.

Travis

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all the nf2 boards handle the 333fsb

yeah but his compaqboard is an nf1 revision 2

"Chipset nVidia nForce rev. B2 "

imo asus is...lets just say i wont buy an asus board

abit is decent but im really likin my DFI lan party NF2 ultra

Mr_Poop
Did you look at the board to see any model number?

I have bought a few boards off eBay that people couldn't identify but had good chip-sets and I was able to find the manufacturer and specks from serial numbers on the boards.

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Reviews/r847.html

Download and run this awesome utility and it will tell you EVERYTHING about your MB.

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on your system too but if you oc too far it will still
lock it up.great for checking your ram settings,as well as
your bios revisions

PS theres a better version out AIDI32 v3.10,370
has a lot more mobo,ram,chipset info esp for nvidia