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- Jun 17, 2001
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I'm tinkering with overclocking my self-built system, but am having a significant problem. When I restart from Windows, the video card doesn't initialize (or POST, maybe it's called). I have to reset the system to get it to start up and then the BIOS reports the CPU as 366E. Any direction will be appreciated. System info below:
Intel P3-733 FC-PGA (attempted OC values were 140, 145, and 150 FSB x 5.5)
-running at default voltage (1.65)
-retail, with Intel HSF and no thermal paste
-Sandra reports:
-revision 8
-stepping 3
-stepping mask cB0
Abit VH6-2 mother
-VIA chipset (Apollo Pro)
-Award BIOS
-SoftMenu supports 66-200 FSB, 3.0-12.0 multiplier, and 1.30-1.85V
Voodoo 5 AGP card
Only other card installed is PCI ethernet adapter.
768MB SDRAM (256x3)
-set to CAS3
OS - Win ME
If I've neglected relevent information, please let me know.
I'm pretty sure heat isn't the problem since VIA's Hardware Monitor has never reported a CPU temp higher than 48C when the CPU is overclocked. Normal temps run around 44C/38C CPU/system, running Seti always on plus IE or some game (currently 40/30 with air conditioner on). The higher temps were seen when overclocked and using 3DMark2001.
I'm guessing (from what I've read) that the problem lies with Mr Voodoo not liking the AGP bus speed it finds at reboot, but I don't know how to determine this, or how to tweak it if it is the problem.
Also, on a somewhat related note... I've read about the old 300's being friendly to overclocking. And given the range that this Abit will allow, if I buy one at auction and push it upward, are there any risks to my other hardware and/or software. I'm itching to burn one up trying to head toward those upper bus speeds and multipliers.
Thanks for any info.
Intel P3-733 FC-PGA (attempted OC values were 140, 145, and 150 FSB x 5.5)
-running at default voltage (1.65)
-retail, with Intel HSF and no thermal paste
-Sandra reports:
-revision 8
-stepping 3
-stepping mask cB0
Abit VH6-2 mother
-VIA chipset (Apollo Pro)
-Award BIOS
-SoftMenu supports 66-200 FSB, 3.0-12.0 multiplier, and 1.30-1.85V
Voodoo 5 AGP card
Only other card installed is PCI ethernet adapter.
768MB SDRAM (256x3)
-set to CAS3
OS - Win ME
If I've neglected relevent information, please let me know.
I'm pretty sure heat isn't the problem since VIA's Hardware Monitor has never reported a CPU temp higher than 48C when the CPU is overclocked. Normal temps run around 44C/38C CPU/system, running Seti always on plus IE or some game (currently 40/30 with air conditioner on). The higher temps were seen when overclocked and using 3DMark2001.
I'm guessing (from what I've read) that the problem lies with Mr Voodoo not liking the AGP bus speed it finds at reboot, but I don't know how to determine this, or how to tweak it if it is the problem.
Also, on a somewhat related note... I've read about the old 300's being friendly to overclocking. And given the range that this Abit will allow, if I buy one at auction and push it upward, are there any risks to my other hardware and/or software. I'm itching to burn one up trying to head toward those upper bus speeds and multipliers.
Thanks for any info.