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With the 1GHz Thunderbird (266) "unlocked", can I adjust the multiplier on this motherboard?
Thanks
2ntense
Thanks
2ntense
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A7M-266 multiplier question
- Thread starter 2ntense
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Unfortunately no. =[
There is a mod for that motherboard that involves changing resistors and adding dipswitches, but beyond that there's nothing that can be done...Unless you know how to change the multiplier on the chip. I don't know which bridges control this though.
There is a mod for that motherboard that involves changing resistors and adding dipswitches, but beyond that there's nothing that can be done...Unless you know how to change the multiplier on the chip. I don't know which bridges control this though.
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So the A7M266 is NOT for overclockers? This sucks. I have a the processor L1's bridged and noticed the multiplier setting in the bios is still not adjustable. I got the FSB up to 153 but fried my soundcard. How can I get the multiplier to work?
I ruined my board trying that stupid dip-switch modification!It's next to impossible unless you (or someone you know) has a billion dollars worth of surface mount equipment.If you do then goto Digikey.com and the replacement switches are part# 742C043471JCT and the switch you can get their also or at Radio Shack.
OP
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What board is the best in performance and will let me set the multiplier?
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The best overclocking DDR board would probably be the Epox 8k7a. I've also heard good things about the Abit KG-7 and the Gigabyte GA-7DXR.
The A7m266 isn't a bad board by any means, it's fast and stable. I've had my fsb up to 155 and it was solid as a rock. I would like to be able to change the multiplier too though.
Personally I'm just gonna alter the bridges on the cpu to change my multiplier.
The A7m266 isn't a bad board by any means, it's fast and stable. I've had my fsb up to 155 and it was solid as a rock. I would like to be able to change the multiplier too though.
Personally I'm just gonna alter the bridges on the cpu to change my multiplier.
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The CPU multiplier mod simply requires a lot of soldering experience and the right tools.
The resistor array can be purchased---
Digi-Key
Item No. Y9471CT-ND
Minimum order is 10 /.096*10= $.96
$5 handling fee Plus shipping....
The dip switch at Radio Shack
The resistor array can be purchased---
Digi-Key
Item No. Y9471CT-ND
Minimum order is 10 /.096*10= $.96
$5 handling fee Plus shipping....
The dip switch at Radio Shack
