Overclocking AMD ath xp 2800+

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Mystic-Micro

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My system Spec:
AMD atholon XP 2800+ (2.10 GHZ)
ECS KM400-M2 motherboard
1GB 3200 generic ram
x1600 pro AGP 256
system bios : 04/21/2005-KM400A-8237-6A6LYE1BC-00 according to SiS sandra

i have overclocked my motherboard from 2.10 ghz to 2.30 ghz but when i play a game overtime it jus restarts. So i thought maybe i have to increase my voltage? but when i went into bios the option wasn't given to me. Wondering what bios can unlock so i can increase the voltage and how this can be done thx..
 
some motherboards are not made for overclocking. Check the ECS webpage for bios updates, try out different BIOSes.

also, forum search for the a64 overclocking guide for some useful info.
 
thanks for the replay i went to the ECS site but the bios release dates r like 2004 while SiS tells me i got a version 2005

this the the BIOS for v3.0
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWeb/Downloads/ProductsDetail_Download.aspx?DetailID=511&DetailName=BIOS&DetailDesc=KM400-M2(V3.0)&MenuID=43&LanID=9

and this one for v1.0
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWeb/Downloads/ProductsDetail_Download.aspx?DetailID=365&DetailName=BIOS&DetailDesc=KM400-M2(V1.0)&MenuID=43&LanID=9

but i do not know wat version my motherboard is .. but both have a 2004 release date while SiS says this






please help

thx
 
try cpu-z, it should be able to tell you exactly what mobo you have.

But don't install BIOSes until you're sure that you're installing one for hte correct mobo, otherwise things will get severely fucked up...
 
That screen from Sisoft Sandra just tells you what your chipset information is. KM400 and VT8237 or whatever is the Northbridge/Southbridge combo on your board.
 
this is wat i get when i use CPU-z

i restarted my computer after downloading cpu-z but still the manufacture is not coming up
 
Your best bet for finding out the Rev./Ver. of your motherboard is to open up the case and look for it on the motherboard. Usually on one of the bottom corners...

EDIT: From lookin at the photo on the ECS website it is right under the NB chip.
 
thanks a lot it says 3.0 so i was wondering should i get the driver from there and how come i apprently got a 2005 version but the version on ECS is 2004???

for exp
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWeb/Downloads/ProductsDetail_Download.aspx?DetailID=511&DetailName=BIOS&DetailDesc=KM400-M2(V3.0)&MenuID=43&LanID=9

thanks a lot for the help broz
 
Also, that CPU-Z screenshot tells you what date your current bios is from. You might or might not find anything newer on ECS's website for your board.
 
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