Hi,
I bought a HP motherboard and CPU on ebay to build a computer for
my son. Trouble is, it is supposed to be a PII 333 CPU but when I
boot it, it says it is 133MHZ. I tried to reset the BIOS several
times and it still registers wrong. I can't load my operating system
becuase it says there's a 16 bit component and a 32 bit and it isn't
compatible so it shuts down the computer( I think I remembered what it
said correctly). The "tech" I bought it from said to reset the BIOS,
and I haven't heard from him since.

Is there anyone who can help me? I emailed him to see what board
or computer it came out of, and I'm still waiting for an answer.
Think the mobo is wrong or is it the CPU?

Thanks

"ricksgal" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I bought a HP motherboard and CPU on ebay to build a computer for
> my son. Trouble is, it is supposed to be a PII 333 CPU but when I
> boot it, it says it is 133MHZ. I tried to reset the BIOS several
> times and it still registers wrong.

Resetting the bios will not do any good...
you need to specifically set the bus frequency and multiplier
(or use the jumpers on the board...if it requires them)

I can't load my operating system
> becuase it says there's a 16 bit component and a 32 bit and it isn't
> compatible so it shuts down the computer( I think I remembered what it
> said correctly).


That should have nothing to do with the cpu speed...as winows should load
even if the cpu is clocked to 133...
I;d format the drive and start over...
if you still get errors loading windows...I;d so a RAM test

Sorry to say but I think you got one them good eBay deals? Every system I
ever built always detected the CPU and speed on startup automatically.

"ricksgal" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I bought a HP motherboard and CPU on ebay to build a computer for
> my son. Trouble is, it is supposed to be a PII 333 CPU but when I
> boot it, it says it is 133MHZ. I tried to reset the BIOS several
> times and it still registers wrong. I can't load my operating system
> becuase it says there's a 16 bit component and a 32 bit and it isn't
> compatible so it shuts down the computer( I think I remembered what it
> said correctly). The "tech" I bought it from said to reset the BIOS,
> and I haven't heard from him since.
>
> Is there anyone who can help me? I emailed him to see what board
> or computer it came out of, and I'm still waiting for an answer.
> Think the mobo is wrong or is it the CPU?
>
> Thanks

Philo is right. Look around the PCI/ISA slots, there *should* be a mobo
number there (e.g. VA-503+ or similar). Then go to www.hp.com and find a
manual for it. Or Google it (www.google.com). The manual will tell you
which jumpers to set to get all the CPU speed. One other thing to try: get
ctbios (google again), make a floppy for it and boot from the floppy.
Ctbios *should* be able to tell you your mobo info so you can find a manual.
If mobo doesn't have jumpers, you'll have to make changes in BIOS Setup.
Manual will tell you how to do this, too. Post your mobo number and I'll
help with your search. <g> HTH, YMMV.
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"philo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "ricksgal" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hi,
> > I bought a HP motherboard and CPU on ebay to build a computer for
> > my son. Trouble is, it is supposed to be a PII 333 CPU but when I
> > boot it, it says it is 133MHZ. I tried to reset the BIOS several
> > times and it still registers wrong.
>
> Resetting the bios will not do any good...
> you need to specifically set the bus frequency and multiplier
> (or use the jumpers on the board...if it requires them)
>
> I can't load my operating system
> > becuase it says there's a 16 bit component and a 32 bit and it isn't
> > compatible so it shuts down the computer( I think I remembered what it
> > said correctly).
>
>
> That should have nothing to do with the cpu speed...as winows should load
> even if the cpu is clocked to 133...
> I;d format the drive and start over...
> if you still get errors loading windows...I;d so a RAM test
>
>
>

"Woodchuck" <(E-Mail Removed)> writes:
>
> Sorry to say but I think you got one them good eBay deals? Every system I
> ever built always detected the CPU and speed on startup automatically.

Many motherboards have jumpers that need to be set in order to get the
correct clock an multiplier. Manuals for used motherboards can often
be found on the manufacturer's web site. These are usually good to
look at before you buy something used.

Jeff
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