Just got my Iwill KK266(v1.2).. Need help deciding on what CPU to buy or should I RMA the MoBo

[Elder]

Just got my Iwill KK266(v1.2).. Need help deciding on what CPU to buy or should I RMA the MoBo

HI-
this is my first AMD system.. With all the great reviews i went with the iwill kk266... but after reading lots of posts from kk266 users... im not sure about this board... So perhaps some one could clarify.... If i get a Tbird 1.2 gig(266mhz fsb) cpu will this MoBo run it with out having to perform open heart surgery on my MoBo/cpu?.. i.e will it boot up at 9X133=1197 as default? is there a problem with using the 9 multiplyer setting in conjunction with the 133 fsb setting on this MoBo? Would it be better to get the Tbird 1.2 gig (200mhz fsb) cpu? Should I just RMA this sucker and get a different MoBo? what about this Turks Bios? anyone know about its quality?

My system( I got all these parts..just waiting to buy a cpu)

Coolbits Tornado 1000 case ( 300 w PSU)
heatsink/fan- Super orb or some old Alpha cool from my p3 fcpga( wondering if it will fit on tbird?)
tbird copper shim
2x256 meg Crucial pc 133 cas 2
Elsa 32meg geforce 2
Sblive!
old (ISA) diamond net commander ISDN TA
20 gig WD ata HD
old creative PC-DVD Dxr2

Ps. any one know if p3 fcpga heatsink/fans fit on tbirds?

 

[fallout55]

I wouldn't RMA it without checking to see if it worked all right. And I would get the 1.2g 266 because it should work just fine, the 200 fsb ones are the ones I read with the problems. I'm RMAing my rev 1.2 because of the multiplier onlt giving me only a default multiplier of 7(default) and 8.5 for every other setting with this duron 700. I set it to 6 and boot at 850. I think a lot of people are getting the 1.2 200 fsb not booting at 133 issue confused with the multiplier issue. The Iwill rep I talked to said they do not support the 1.2 200 fsb working at 133 fsb, if I want a 1.2g Tbird get the one that defaults at 9x133.

 

[Yomama]

fallout55 (Mar 11, 2001 11:34 a.m.):
I wouldn't RMA it without checking to see if it worked all right. And I would get the 1.2g 266 because it should work just fine, the 200 fsb ones are the ones I read with the problems. I'm RMAing my rev 1.2 because of the multiplier onlt giving me only a default multiplier of 7(default) and 8.5 for every other setting with this duron 700. I set it to 6 and boot at 850. I think a lot of people are getting the 1.2 200 fsb not booting at 133 issue confused with the multiplier issue. The Iwill rep I talked to said they do not support the 1.2 200 fsb working at 133 fsb, if I want a 1.2g Tbird get the one that defaults at 9x133.

I agree - I would try it out first, I would get a 1.2 GHz or a 1.1 GHz processor, but I would get the 200 version, unless the 266 version is not more than $10 or so more expensive.

Fallout - did you try to flash your bios with a newer version?

Yo

 

[fallout55]

"Fallout - did you try to flash your bios with a newer version?"

Yes, now I'm not as stable and still have the multiplier problem..this is the 3/05 bios. I'll spend the $15 or so and get the 266 version myself. Not only will I be more certain of the 133 fsb and the almost 20% performance increase that goes with it, but that way I'll be more certain of getting a more recent model 1.2 Tbird. I hear the new ones are doing around 1.5g with air cooling.

 

[Elder]

What about this turks bios? i got a copy of it....should i just install it first time i boot up?

 

[Yomama]

Elder (Mar 11, 2001 01:06 p.m.):
What about this turks bios? i got a copy of it....should i just install it first time i boot up?

Even though it works for me, from an engineering perspective I would not advise it. If the board exhibits problems, you have another possible source to track.

ALWAYS ONLY CHANGE ONE THING AT A TIME.

It may take a little longer to arrive at a stable environment, but if you take too many short-cuts, it will take you even longer.

Boot with the original bios and set up everything (drivers, add-on cards, etc.) until everything works. Then flash the bios. So if things do not work properly after you flash, you have the culprit

Yo

 

[Elder]

Thx Yo and everyone for responding.....Im thinking of not even using my SBlive at first and just trying the onboard sound..~ what about the idea of using my P3 fcpga Alpha heat sink/fan...its run my p3 600@ 800mhz for about a year now... the slot A looks just the same size as the Fcpga slot...Guess ill know for sure when i get my Cpu..


Also if some on could list for a-z how i should install ever thing........ would be much appreciated........ie.. after installing all hawrware,repartition, reformate, renistall win98se, vid card drivers, 4in1 drivers, then ever thing else?

one more request if I may.... can any one recomend a good online site to buy a tbird 1.2gig (266mhz fsb)
Elder

 

[Yomama]

If this is an Alpha PAL 6035, then you will have to pull out the little plastic feet. Otherwise it works very well, at lewast for me...

In terms of a fresh install check the main page it is described there somewhere, otherwise tweak3D.com is a good site for installation advice.

Yo