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Hi guys, i'm now very frustrated, please give me a hand.

I've brought these few days ago

- MOBO: GA-7N400 Pro2 (rev 2)
- RAM: Kingston 512MB 333MHz DDR PC2700 CL2.5
- CPU: AMD Sempron 2200+
- AGP: Radeon 9250

(Other equipments skipped..)

so that I have put all the above into my PC, booted up and installed OS
successfully.

But suddenly I realized during system POSTing, it said my CPU is "Althon
XP 900MHz"... I thought it was BIOS problem so I went to GigaByte's site
to download the latest BIOS version (ver. FJ), and I flashed the BIOS
sucessfully.

After flashing the BIOS and setting the FSB = 166MHz in advanced BIOS
setting, I'm excited to see my CPU being correctly identified..

But no help, still "Althon XP 900MHz" during POST..


then I read through the MOBO's user guide, and realize that there're 2
dip-switches on my MOBO... one is called CLK_RATIO and one is called
CLS_SW. I've tried to adjust CLK_RATIO = AUTO and CLK_SW = ON (AUTO).

According to the user guide, setting CLK_SW = ON (AUTO) enables the use
of FSB 400/333/266 MHz CPU, whilc setting CLK_SW = OFF will be treated
as using FSB 200 MHz CPU.

However, I can't even boot up when CLK_SW is setted to be ON ! =(

There is no display, my monitor stays in stand-by mode, although CPU fan
and IDE drives looks like "working"...

I've give up.. I've lost.. I turned back CLK_SW to OFF ..

then I've got my PC working... except "Althon XP 900MHz" during POST..
but at least it can boot up..

what should I do to make my GA-7N400 Pro2 to recoginize my Sempron
2200+? Bros, any ideas?
 
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John V.N wrote:
> Hi guys, i'm now very frustrated, please give me a hand.
>
> I've brought these few days ago
>
> - MOBO: GA-7N400 Pro2 (rev 2)
> - RAM: Kingston 512MB 333MHz DDR PC2700 CL2.5
> - CPU: AMD Sempron 2200+
> - AGP: Radeon 9250
>
> (Other equipments skipped..)
>
> so that I have put all the above into my PC, booted up and installed OS
> successfully.
>
> But suddenly I realized during system POSTing, it said my CPU is "Althon
> XP 900MHz"... I thought it was BIOS problem so I went to GigaByte's site
> to download the latest BIOS version (ver. FJ), and I flashed the BIOS
> sucessfully.
>
> After flashing the BIOS and setting the FSB = 166MHz in advanced BIOS
> setting, I'm excited to see my CPU being correctly identified..
>
> But no help, still "Althon XP 900MHz" during POST..
>
>
> then I read through the MOBO's user guide, and realize that there're 2
> dip-switches on my MOBO... one is called CLK_RATIO and one is called
> CLS_SW. I've tried to adjust CLK_RATIO = AUTO and CLK_SW = ON (AUTO).
>
> According to the user guide, setting CLK_SW = ON (AUTO) enables the use
> of FSB 400/333/266 MHz CPU, whilc setting CLK_SW = OFF will be treated
> as using FSB 200 MHz CPU.
>
> However, I can't even boot up when CLK_SW is setted to be ON ! =(
>
> There is no display, my monitor stays in stand-by mode, although CPU fan
> and IDE drives looks like "working"...
>
> I've give up.. I've lost.. I turned back CLK_SW to OFF ..
>
> then I've got my PC working... except "Althon XP 900MHz" during POST..
> but at least it can boot up..
>
> what should I do to make my GA-7N400 Pro2 to recoginize my Sempron
> 2200+? Bros, any ideas?

Did you clear CMOS, or Load Setup Defaults after flashing the BIOS?
That's my only stab at it.
 
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"John V.N" <johnvn@alphabetagamma.com> wrote in message
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> Hi guys, i'm now very frustrated, please give me a hand.
>
> I've brought these few days ago
>
> - MOBO: GA-7N400 Pro2 (rev 2)
> - RAM: Kingston 512MB 333MHz DDR PC2700 CL2.5
> - CPU: AMD Sempron 2200+
> - AGP: Radeon 9250
>
> (Other equipments skipped..)
>
> so that I have put all the above into my PC, booted up and installed OS
> successfully.
>
> But suddenly I realized during system POSTing, it said my CPU is "Althon
> XP 900MHz"... I thought it was BIOS problem so I went to GigaByte's site
> to download the latest BIOS version (ver. FJ), and I flashed the BIOS
> sucessfully.
>
> After flashing the BIOS and setting the FSB = 166MHz in advanced BIOS
> setting, I'm excited to see my CPU being correctly identified..
>
> But no help, still "Althon XP 900MHz" during POST..
>
>
> then I read through the MOBO's user guide, and realize that there're 2
> dip-switches on my MOBO... one is called CLK_RATIO and one is called
> CLS_SW. I've tried to adjust CLK_RATIO = AUTO and CLK_SW = ON (AUTO).
>
> According to the user guide, setting CLK_SW = ON (AUTO) enables the use
> of FSB 400/333/266 MHz CPU, whilc setting CLK_SW = OFF will be treated
> as using FSB 200 MHz CPU.
>
> However, I can't even boot up when CLK_SW is setted to be ON ! =(
>
> There is no display, my monitor stays in stand-by mode, although CPU fan
> and IDE drives looks like "working"...
>
> I've give up.. I've lost.. I turned back CLK_SW to OFF ..
>
> then I've got my PC working... except "Althon XP 900MHz" during POST..
> but at least it can boot up..
>
> what should I do to make my GA-7N400 Pro2 to recoginize my Sempron
> 2200+? Bros, any ideas?

You must have BIOS Rev. F8
CLK_SWITCH in AUTO (on)
Set CLK_RATIO to 9.5
Un-plug the system ( from the wall).
Clear the BIOS with the jumper.
Boot
Delete into the BIOS and set the clock to 166MZ also day and date and first
boot device.
re-boot.

If you are running 166X9.5=1577mz all is well.
JPS
 
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"jpsga" <knowone@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>
> "John V.N" <johnvn@alphabetagamma.com> wrote in message
> news:cno8c0$de43@imsp212.netvigator.com...
>> Hi guys, i'm now very frustrated, please give me a hand.
>>
>> I've brought these few days ago
>>
>> - MOBO: GA-7N400 Pro2 (rev 2)
>> - RAM: Kingston 512MB 333MHz DDR PC2700 CL2.5
>> - CPU: AMD Sempron 2200+
>> - AGP: Radeon 9250
>>
>> (Other equipments skipped..)
>>
>> so that I have put all the above into my PC, booted up and installed OS
>> successfully.
>>
>> But suddenly I realized during system POSTing, it said my CPU is "Althon
>> XP 900MHz"... I thought it was BIOS problem so I went to GigaByte's site
>> to download the latest BIOS version (ver. FJ), and I flashed the BIOS
>> sucessfully.
>>
>> After flashing the BIOS and setting the FSB = 166MHz in advanced BIOS
>> setting, I'm excited to see my CPU being correctly identified..
>>
>> But no help, still "Althon XP 900MHz" during POST..
>>
>>
>> then I read through the MOBO's user guide, and realize that there're 2
>> dip-switches on my MOBO... one is called CLK_RATIO and one is called
>> CLS_SW. I've tried to adjust CLK_RATIO = AUTO and CLK_SW = ON (AUTO).
>>
>> According to the user guide, setting CLK_SW = ON (AUTO) enables the use
>> of FSB 400/333/266 MHz CPU, whilc setting CLK_SW = OFF will be treated
>> as using FSB 200 MHz CPU.
>>
>> However, I can't even boot up when CLK_SW is setted to be ON ! =(
>>
>> There is no display, my monitor stays in stand-by mode, although CPU fan
>> and IDE drives looks like "working"...
>>
>> I've give up.. I've lost.. I turned back CLK_SW to OFF ..
>>
>> then I've got my PC working... except "Althon XP 900MHz" during POST..
>> but at least it can boot up..
>>
>> what should I do to make my GA-7N400 Pro2 to recoginize my Sempron
>> 2200+? Bros, any ideas?
>
> You must have BIOS Rev. F8
> CLK_SWITCH in AUTO (on)
> Set CLK_RATIO to 9.5
> Un-plug the system ( from the wall).
> Clear the BIOS with the jumper.
> Boot
> Delete into the BIOS and set the clock to 166MZ also day and date and
> first boot device.
> re-boot.
>
> If you are running 166X9.5=1577mz all is well.
> JPS
Correction :BIOS must FH or above.
 
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gdp wrote:

> Did you clear CMOS, or Load Setup Defaults after flashing the BIOS?
> That's my only stab at it.

thanks, I've tried "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" in BIOS setup screen but I
didn't clear CMOS. Is it really a need after flashing the BIOS? Anyway
I'll try it out.

sorry I'm a computer-dummy..
 
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John V.N wrote:
> gdp wrote:
>
>
>>Did you clear CMOS, or Load Setup Defaults after flashing the BIOS?
>>That's my only stab at it.
>
>
> thanks, I've tried "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" in BIOS setup screen but I
> didn't clear CMOS. Is it really a need after flashing the BIOS? Anyway
> I'll try it out.
>
> sorry I'm a computer-dummy..
>
>


Instead of CLK_RATIO = AUTO, try to set it to 9, then try CLK_SW on
AUTO. Shouldn't make any difference, but what the heck.
 
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jpsga wrote:
>>
>>You must have BIOS Rev. F8
>>CLK_SWITCH in AUTO (on)
>>Set CLK_RATIO to 9.5
>>Un-plug the system ( from the wall).
>>Clear the BIOS with the jumper.
>>Boot
>>Delete into the BIOS and set the clock to 166MZ also day and date and
>>first boot device.
>>re-boot.
>>
>>If you are running 166X9.5=1577mz all is well.
>>JPS
>
> Correction :BIOS must FH or above.
>
>

Thanks , but I have flashed the BIOS to FJ already, still no luck..
 
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John V.N wrote:
> jpsga wrote:
>
>>>You must have BIOS Rev. F8
>>>CLK_SWITCH in AUTO (on)
>>>Set CLK_RATIO to 9.5
>>>Un-plug the system ( from the wall).
>>>Clear the BIOS with the jumper.
>>>Boot
>>>Delete into the BIOS and set the clock to 166MZ also day and date and
>>>first boot device.
>>>re-boot.
>>>
>>>If you are running 166X9.5=1577mz all is well.
>>>JPS
>>
>>Correction :BIOS must FH or above.
>>
>>
>
>
> Thanks , but I have flashed the BIOS to FJ already, still no luck..

I'm running an Athalon 3200+ w/ F8 just fine on a GA-7N400.

But, I have no real suggestions beyond what I suggested earlier today
to someone else:

* Flash back to F8 (what have you got to lose at this point?)
* Remove CMOS battery (do not use the jumper)
* Power up system.
* Quickly switch the power OFF using the main PSU switch (not the
regular case switch)
* Unplug the power cord from the case.
* Switch CLK_SWITCH to AUTO
* Switch CLK_RATIO back to factory default (I don't remember whether
they are all OFF or all ON at the moment, check the manual)
* Plug the power cord back in.
* Hold down the INSERT key
* Power up system
* If/When monitor comes on, let go of the INSERT key.

That usually works for me.

You MAY want to check your RAM. Perhaps it is slightly defective and
simply cannot handle running at full speed?

Ryan
 
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John V.N wrote:
> gdp wrote:
>
>
>>Did you clear CMOS, or Load Setup Defaults after flashing the BIOS?
>>That's my only stab at it.
>
>
> thanks, I've tried "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" in BIOS setup screen but I
> didn't clear CMOS. Is it really a need after flashing the BIOS? Anyway
> I'll try it out.
>
> sorry I'm a computer-dummy..
>
>

Tried clearing CMOS but still no luck for me..
='(
 
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Ryan J. Paque wrote:
> John V.N wrote:
>
>>jpsga wrote:
>>
>>
>>>>You must have BIOS Rev. F8
>>>>CLK_SWITCH in AUTO (on)
>>>>Set CLK_RATIO to 9.5
>>>>Un-plug the system ( from the wall).
>>>>Clear the BIOS with the jumper.
>>>>Boot
>>>>Delete into the BIOS and set the clock to 166MZ also day and date and
>>>>first boot device.
>>>>re-boot.
>>>>
>>>>If you are running 166X9.5=1577mz all is well.
>>>>JPS
>>>
>>>Correction :BIOS must FH or above.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>Thanks , but I have flashed the BIOS to FJ already, still no luck..
>
>
> I'm running an Athalon 3200+ w/ F8 just fine on a GA-7N400.
>
> But, I have no real suggestions beyond what I suggested earlier today
> to someone else:
>
> * Flash back to F8 (what have you got to lose at this point?)
> * Remove CMOS battery (do not use the jumper)
> * Power up system.
> * Quickly switch the power OFF using the main PSU switch (not the
> regular case switch)
> * Unplug the power cord from the case.
> * Switch CLK_SWITCH to AUTO
> * Switch CLK_RATIO back to factory default (I don't remember whether
> they are all OFF or all ON at the moment, check the manual)
> * Plug the power cord back in.
> * Hold down the INSERT key
> * Power up system
> * If/When monitor comes on, let go of the INSERT key.
>
> That usually works for me.
>
> You MAY want to check your RAM. Perhaps it is slightly defective and
> simply cannot handle running at full speed?
>
> Ryan
He's got a Rev2 Pro2 board. The BIOS for the regular Pro2 does not
work. FJ is the latest, FA is the earliest for the Rev2 boards. And
the CPU is a Sempron 2200+, not an Athlon XP. Sempron support was added
in FH.

But I do agree that it might be the RAM causing a problem.
 
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Thanks Ryan and gdp.

I will try to test the config with another piece of RAM tomorrow.

Just got something unclear, if everything goes smoothly, will my CPU
being identified as "Sempron 1500MHz" or "Althon XP 1500MHz" during
POST? (or something else?)

I am really confused about this..


gdp wrote:
> Ryan J. Paque wrote:
>
>> John V.N wrote:
>>
>>> jpsga wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>> You must have BIOS Rev. F8
>>>>> CLK_SWITCH in AUTO (on)
>>>>> Set CLK_RATIO to 9.5
>>>>> Un-plug the system ( from the wall).
>>>>> Clear the BIOS with the jumper.
>>>>> Boot
>>>>> Delete into the BIOS and set the clock to 166MZ also day and date
>>>>> and first boot device.
>>>>> re-boot.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you are running 166X9.5=1577mz all is well.
>>>>> JPS
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Correction :BIOS must FH or above.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks , but I have flashed the BIOS to FJ already, still no luck..
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm running an Athalon 3200+ w/ F8 just fine on a GA-7N400.
>>
>> But, I have no real suggestions beyond what I suggested earlier today
>> to someone else:
>>
>> * Flash back to F8 (what have you got to lose at this point?)
>> * Remove CMOS battery (do not use the jumper)
>> * Power up system.
>> * Quickly switch the power OFF using the main PSU switch (not the
>> regular case switch)
>> * Unplug the power cord from the case.
>> * Switch CLK_SWITCH to AUTO
>> * Switch CLK_RATIO back to factory default (I don't remember whether
>> they are all OFF or all ON at the moment, check the manual)
>> * Plug the power cord back in.
>> * Hold down the INSERT key
>> * Power up system
>> * If/When monitor comes on, let go of the INSERT key.
>>
>> That usually works for me.
>>
>> You MAY want to check your RAM. Perhaps it is slightly defective and
>> simply cannot handle running at full speed?
>>
>> Ryan
>
> He's got a Rev2 Pro2 board. The BIOS for the regular Pro2 does not
> work. FJ is the latest, FA is the earliest for the Rev2 boards. And
> the CPU is a Sempron 2200+, not an Athlon XP. Sempron support was added
> in FH.
>
> But I do agree that it might be the RAM causing a problem.
 
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John V.N wrote:
> Thanks Ryan and gdp.
>
> I will try to test the config with another piece of RAM tomorrow.
>
> Just got something unclear, if everything goes smoothly, will my CPU
> being identified as "Sempron 1500MHz" or "Althon XP 1500MHz" during
> POST? (or something else?)
>
> I am really confused about this..
>
>
> gdp wrote:
>
>>Ryan J. Paque wrote:
>>
>>
>>>John V.N wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>jpsga wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>>You must have BIOS Rev. F8
>>>>>>CLK_SWITCH in AUTO (on)
>>>>>>Set CLK_RATIO to 9.5
>>>>>>Un-plug the system ( from the wall).
>>>>>>Clear the BIOS with the jumper.
>>>>>>Boot
>>>>>>Delete into the BIOS and set the clock to 166MZ also day and date
>>>>>>and first boot device.
>>>>>>re-boot.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>If you are running 166X9.5=1577mz all is well.
>>>>>>JPS
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Correction :BIOS must FH or above.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Thanks , but I have flashed the BIOS to FJ already, still no luck..
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I'm running an Athalon 3200+ w/ F8 just fine on a GA-7N400.
>>>
>>> But, I have no real suggestions beyond what I suggested earlier today
>>>to someone else:
>>>
>>> * Flash back to F8 (what have you got to lose at this point?)
>>> * Remove CMOS battery (do not use the jumper)
>>> * Power up system.
>>> * Quickly switch the power OFF using the main PSU switch (not the
>>>regular case switch)
>>> * Unplug the power cord from the case.
>>> * Switch CLK_SWITCH to AUTO
>>> * Switch CLK_RATIO back to factory default (I don't remember whether
>>>they are all OFF or all ON at the moment, check the manual)
>>> * Plug the power cord back in.
>>> * Hold down the INSERT key
>>> * Power up system
>>> * If/When monitor comes on, let go of the INSERT key.
>>>
>>> That usually works for me.
>>>
>>> You MAY want to check your RAM. Perhaps it is slightly defective and
>>>simply cannot handle running at full speed?
>>>
>>> Ryan
>>
>>He's got a Rev2 Pro2 board. The BIOS for the regular Pro2 does not
>>work. FJ is the latest, FA is the earliest for the Rev2 boards. And
>>the CPU is a Sempron 2200+, not an Athlon XP. Sempron support was added
>>in FH.
>>
>>But I do agree that it might be the RAM causing a problem.

Should be Sempron 2200+ since the BIOS is supposed to recognize those
processors now. But I'm not absolutely sure. If problems continue, you
may want to go to the gigabyte forum at www.amdmb.com They have quite
a lot of activity over there. Good luck.
 
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gdp wrote:
> John V.N wrote:
>
>>Thanks Ryan and gdp.
>>
>>I will try to test the config with another piece of RAM tomorrow.
>>
>>Just got something unclear, if everything goes smoothly, will my CPU
>>being identified as "Sempron 1500MHz" or "Althon XP 1500MHz" during
>>POST? (or something else?)
>>
>>I am really confused about this..
>>
>>
>>gdp wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Ryan J. Paque wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>John V.N wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>jpsga wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>>You must have BIOS Rev. F8
>>>>>>>CLK_SWITCH in AUTO (on)
>>>>>>>Set CLK_RATIO to 9.5
>>>>>>>Un-plug the system ( from the wall).
>>>>>>>Clear the BIOS with the jumper.
>>>>>>>Boot
>>>>>>>Delete into the BIOS and set the clock to 166MZ also day and date
>>>>>>>and first boot device.
>>>>>>>re-boot.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>If you are running 166X9.5=1577mz all is well.
>>>>>>>JPS
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Correction :BIOS must FH or above.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks , but I have flashed the BIOS to FJ already, still no luck..
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>I'm running an Athalon 3200+ w/ F8 just fine on a GA-7N400.
>>>>
>>>>But, I have no real suggestions beyond what I suggested earlier today
>>>>to someone else:
>>>>
>>>>* Flash back to F8 (what have you got to lose at this point?)
>>>>* Remove CMOS battery (do not use the jumper)
>>>>* Power up system.
>>>>* Quickly switch the power OFF using the main PSU switch (not the
>>>>regular case switch)
>>>>* Unplug the power cord from the case.
>>>>* Switch CLK_SWITCH to AUTO
>>>>* Switch CLK_RATIO back to factory default (I don't remember whether
>>>>they are all OFF or all ON at the moment, check the manual)
>>>>* Plug the power cord back in.
>>>>* Hold down the INSERT key
>>>>* Power up system
>>>>* If/When monitor comes on, let go of the INSERT key.
>>>>
>>>>That usually works for me.
>>>>
>>>>You MAY want to check your RAM. Perhaps it is slightly defective and
>>>>simply cannot handle running at full speed?
>>>>
>>>>Ryan
>>>
>>>He's got a Rev2 Pro2 board. The BIOS for the regular Pro2 does not
>>>work. FJ is the latest, FA is the earliest for the Rev2 boards. And
>>>the CPU is a Sempron 2200+, not an Athlon XP. Sempron support was added
>>>in FH.
>>>
>>>But I do agree that it might be the RAM causing a problem.
>
>
> Should be Sempron 2200+ since the BIOS is supposed to recognize those
> processors now. But I'm not absolutely sure. If problems continue, you
> may want to go to the gigabyte forum at www.amdmb.com They have quite
> a lot of activity over there. Good luck.

thx very much, I've founnd the problem to be a MOBO's failure..
I've changed it from the vendor and everythings' running perfectly now!
 
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