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[ecoterror36]

Hi all,

I got a problem getting my new CPU to work and I thought you experts might have a solution.

I have an ASUS A7v8x-x, currently running an AMD XP 2400+. I tried to install an XP3200 (400 fsb), but I have been unsuccessful as of yet to get Windows to get beyond the "safe mode, last known config, start Windows normally screen". When I install the new CPU, the computer defaults to the BIOS screen where you dial in your CPU speed (in this case, 2200 MHz). The multiplier is auto-selected to 11. I save and it goes to the Windows "safe, last, normal" window.

When I first bought the 3200, I tried using it with my 266memory and got the same problem, so I purchased 400 MhZ memory. I still get the same problem. The MOBO says it only supports 2 sticks of 400MHZ, and thats what I have, although I tried with one stick, with no success. The manual and ASUS say the 3200 is supported. Flashing the bios is my next try.

Any suggestions?

 

[fishmahn]

According to the ASUS website <A HREF="http://www.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?m=A7V8X-X&langs=01#" target="_new">http://www.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?m=A7V8X-X&langs=01#</A>, that mobo doesn't support 200fsb. Your new cpu appears to be a Barton core that runs at 200fsb with an 11 multiplier to make 2.2ghz.

To confirm, is that what you've got?

Mike.

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[addiarmadar]

That mobo is rated only for DDR333 RAM. The last time Ive played with this mobo the highest I got it was 192fsb before it wouldnt pass memtest.

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