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davidpathway

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i have a XP2600+ AMD athlon processor but my computer is only showing it as 1250 not very good at this tech stuff please can some1 help meeeeeeeee
 
Sounds like you have to increase the FSB in the bios.

If you've already done that, i havent got the foggiest :\ .
 
davidpathway said:
i have a XP2600+ AMD athlon processor but my computer is only showing it as 1250 not very good at this tech stuff please can some1 help meeeeeeeee
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FSB = Front Side Bus, depending on your motherboard you will need to change this multiplier in BIOS, or physically move jumper settings on the motherboad.

Does not take a long time and is relatively easy, if you got a manual book with your motherboard check the FSB page.

Good Luck
 
i have the same problem, how much should i increase it by?
 
davidpathway...

2600+ processors come in two variants, Barton & Thoroughbred which operate at two different FSBs :)

Both you.....

Download CPUid and tell us what information it tells you (I recommend taking a screenshot) and then we can tell you what to set :)

Also.. what motherboard do you have?
 
Actually they come in 3 variants...

Athlon XP 2600+: Thoroughbred, 256KB L2, 2133MHz, 266MHz FSB;
Athlon XP 2600+: Thoroughbred/Thorton, 256KB L2, 2083MHz, 333MHz FSB;
Athlon XP 2600+: Barton, 512KB L2, 1917MHz, 333MHz FSB
 
Here's an example, you could also attach motherboard details from the same source, that would help.
 

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Support from a complete novice!
I've a 2600 and I changed the FSB in the Bios from 100 to 133. I checked the system details in windows and it changed the cpu speed from 1.25 to 1.69. I also then stuck in an exttra 512M of ram.
I also ran the 3D mark test and got a 21% higher score.
If you have a motherboard like mine where you can reset the CMOS by moving a jumper then I should have a go!
 
I cant seem to upload the image for cupid's details. do you want me to tell you everything?
 
Alf, you need to do a screen capture for your cpu-z image and save it as a jpg file. Then upload it when you post from the facility at the bottom (you can't do that using quick reply).

I use an old freeware program named Grabbit 2.5, but I believe that company no longer exists now.

I've heard a program named IrfanView can do screen grabs, but I've never used it. I don't have a link but a Google should take you to it.
 
Lets see i think this worked.
 

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Oh here is the motherboard too
 

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OK, looks like you need to change your fsb speed to 133.

This will be a setting either in the Bios or determined by motherboard jumpers.

Gigabyte are fond of jumpers/dip switches, so I'd guess that's where the change may have to be made.

Consult your motherboard manual and follow instructions. If you need any help/advice just holler.
 
should i mess with the multiplyers? right now its set to 13X
 
Also if it is in bios how do i access it? i kinda new at this.
 
WOHOO, never mind the earlier messages! i got it to work at full capacity! from 1.3GHz to 2.17GHz!
thanks Floppy! by the way will i gain any real performance?
 
Well done Alf - did you change fsb in Bios?

And yes, you should notice some increase in performance :)
 
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