ASUS P4BGL-MX

[Per Kristoffer Meyer]

Why doesn't my new motherboard "ASUS P4BGL-MX" recognize my Intel P4 2.4 GHz
?
When powered the first time, the motherboard sets the speed to the lowest
option : 1.2 GHz
And then it enters the SETUP to let the user alter CPU according to the CPU
he installs.
I installed a Intel P4 2.4 GHz CPU

The SETUP leaves me with the following options :
1. CPU Speed 1200 MHz , Manual
2. CPU Frequency Multiple 12x
3. CPU External Freq. 100, 103, 105, 133, 137, 139

If 1. CPU Speed is set to 1200 MHz, 2. and 3. is gayed out.
If 1. CPU Speed is set to Manual, 2. is still grayed out.
I can alter the 3. setting from 100 to 139.
Plain mathematics tells me that Speed will never reach 2400 MHz.
139 x 12 = 1668 MHz

How do I get the speed up to 2.4 GHz ?
Is there a way to alter the multiplier ?

 

[Paul]

Why doesn't my new motherboard "ASUS P4BGL-MX" recognize my Intel P4 2.4 GHz
?
When powered the first time, the motherboard sets the speed to the lowest
option : 1.2 GHz
And then it enters the SETUP to let the user alter CPU according to the CPU
he installs.
I installed a Intel P4 2.4 GHz CPU

The SETUP leaves me with the following options :
1. CPU Speed 1200 MHz , Manual
2. CPU Frequency Multiple 12x
3. CPU External Freq. 100, 103, 105, 133, 137, 139

If 1. CPU Speed is set to 1200 MHz, 2. and 3. is gayed out.
If 1. CPU Speed is set to Manual, 2. is still grayed out.
I can alter the 3. setting from 100 to 139.
Plain mathematics tells me that Speed will never reach 2400 MHz.
139 x 12 = 1668 MHz

How do I get the speed up to 2.4 GHz ?
Is there a way to alter the multiplier ?

There are several types of processors now. They can run with
FSB400, FSB533, and FSB800. Your motherboard accepts FSB400 processors,
so if you use a FSB800 processor, it will run at 1/2 speed. A
FSB800 processor would be referred to as a 2.4C, since it is the
third type. You may want to contact your vendor and get a different
model than the one you have currently.

A FSB400 should run no problem at default settings.
A FSB533 would need the CPU External Freq set to 133.
A FSB800 will run at half speed, but if you set the CPU External Freq
to 133, you'll get a little more speed out of it, but not the full
rating.

The multiplier on these processors is locked and that is why CPU
External Freq is the only adjustment.

From the processorfinder.intel.com website, these are all the
Pentium 4 processors with a core speed of 2.4GHz.

sSpec# CPU_Speed Box/OEM Bus_Speed Package_Type

SL6SR 2.4 GHZ BOX 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6S9 2.4 GHZ BOTH 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6QP 2.4 GHZ BOX 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6PM 2.4 GHZ BOTH 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6GS 2.4 GHZ BOTH 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6E9 2.4 GHZ BOX 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL68T 2.4 GHZ BOX 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL67R 2.4 GHZ BOX 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL66T 2.4 GHZ BOTH 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL65R 2.4 GHZ BOTH 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6SH 2.4 GHZ BOX 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 2.4B
SL6RZ 2.4 GHZ BOTH 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 |
SL6Q8 2.4 GHZ BOX 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 |
SL6PC 2.4 GHZ BOTH 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 v
SL6EU 2.4 GHZ BOX 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6EF 2.4 GHZ BOX 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6DV 2.4 GHZ BOTH 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL684 2.4 GHZ BOX 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL67Z 2.4 GHZ BOTH 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6Z3 2.4 GHZ BOX 800 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 2.4C
SL6WR 2.4 GHZ BOX 800 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 |
SL6WF 2.4 GHZ BOTH 800 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 v

Official CPU support is here:
http://www.asus.com.tw/support/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx

HTH,
Paul

 

[Ron McCarty]

There are several types of processors now. They can run with
FSB400, FSB533, and FSB800. Your motherboard accepts FSB400 processors,
so if you use a FSB800 processor, it will run at 1/2 speed. A
FSB800 processor would be referred to as a 2.4C, since it is the
third type. You may want to contact your vendor and get a different
model than the one you have currently.

A FSB400 should run no problem at default settings.
A FSB533 would need the CPU External Freq set to 133.
A FSB800 will run at half speed, but if you set the CPU External Freq
to 133, you'll get a little more speed out of it, but not the full
rating.

The multiplier on these processors is locked and that is why CPU
External Freq is the only adjustment.

From the processorfinder.intel.com website, these are all the
Pentium 4 processors with a core speed of 2.4GHz.

sSpec# CPU_Speed Box/OEM Bus_Speed Package_Type

SL6SR 2.4 GHZ BOX 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6S9 2.4 GHZ BOTH 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6QP 2.4 GHZ BOX 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6PM 2.4 GHZ BOTH 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6GS 2.4 GHZ BOTH 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6E9 2.4 GHZ BOX 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL68T 2.4 GHZ BOX 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL67R 2.4 GHZ BOX 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL66T 2.4 GHZ BOTH 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL65R 2.4 GHZ BOTH 400 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6SH 2.4 GHZ BOX 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 2.4B
SL6RZ 2.4 GHZ BOTH 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 |
SL6Q8 2.4 GHZ BOX 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 |
SL6PC 2.4 GHZ BOTH 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 v
SL6EU 2.4 GHZ BOX 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6EF 2.4 GHZ BOX 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6DV 2.4 GHZ BOTH 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL684 2.4 GHZ BOX 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL67Z 2.4 GHZ BOTH 533 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
SL6Z3 2.4 GHZ BOX 800 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 2.4C
SL6WR 2.4 GHZ BOX 800 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 |
SL6WF 2.4 GHZ BOTH 800 MHz 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2 v

Official CPU support is here:
http://www.asus.com.tw/support/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx

HTH,
Paul

Kristoffer,

I'm in the same situation as you.

At ASUS Support they write: Motherboard : P4BGL-MX CPU : P4-2.40
GHz(400 MHz FSB) Since BIOS : 1007

"If your motherboard BIOS version (refer to "How to examine your
BIOS") number is greater than the BIOS version listed above, then you
will not need to flash your BIOS. However, if your BIOS version is
smaller than the version listed above, then you will need to select
and download the latest BIOS to update your system. We kindly remind
you that there is a certain risk level involved in BIOS flashing,
please refer to "BIOS Flashing Method". If you still have doubts, we
will strongly advise you to consult with a PC Professional or your PC
dealer for further assistance. "

[http://www.asus.com/support/cpusupp...BGL-MX&CPU=P4-2.40 GHz(400 MHz FSB)&BIOS=1007]

You may also want to downloaded the latest edition of the User's
Manual (at http://www.asus.com/support/download/item.aspx?ModelName=P4BGL-MX).
I found that there were several important items added.

- Ron