Dead CPU? (Newb Alert)

Was having trouble getting my new bits to run at anything over 700Mhz, most
of the time its wouldn't post.

Asus A7v8x-x (bios v6)
Barton xp2500
Crucial 2700 512Mb cl 2.5

Thought I'd try settings of 18/100 clock multiplier and 200memory to keep it
all in sync.
Now it wont post at all and I fear I've fried the CPU?

TIA

"-= debully =-" wrote in message
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Was having trouble getting my new bits to run at anything over 700Mhz,
most
of the time its wouldn't post.

Asus A7v8x-x (bios v6)
Barton xp2500
Crucial 2700 512Mb cl 2.5

Thought I'd try settings of 18/100 clock multiplier and 200memory to keep
it
all in sync.
Now it wont post at all and I fear I've fried the CPU?

TIA


Oh, you'll need to get you motherboard manual and read up on resetting your
CMOS to restore BIOS defaults, so your PC will boot again. Be sure to remove
*all* power from your PC when you do this.

"-= debully =-" wrote in message
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Was having trouble getting my new bits to run at anything over 700Mhz,
most
of the time its wouldn't post.

Asus A7v8x-x (bios v6)
Barton xp2500
Crucial 2700 512Mb cl 2.5

Thought I'd try settings of 18/100 clock multiplier and 200memory to keep
it
all in sync.
Now it wont post at all and I fear I've fried the CPU?

TIA


You have PC2700 RAM, not PC3200. PC2700 memory is spec'd to run at 166MHz
(333 DDR). You need PC3200 to run at 200MHz (400 DDR). Set the memory speed
back to 166MHz.
Let the CPU defaults take effect. Your Barton defaults to 11x166, so use
defaults until you are *sure* your system is operating properly.
I won't go into how wrong 18x100 is, and why. I do suggest you do a lot more
reading before attempting any more overclocking.

-= debully =- wrote:
Was having trouble getting my new bits to run at anything over 700Mhz,
most of the time its wouldn't post.

Asus A7v8x-x (bios v6)
Barton xp2500
Crucial 2700 512Mb cl 2.5

Thought I'd try settings of 18/100 clock multiplier and 200memory to keep
it all in sync.

Why 18*100?

The defaults are 11*166MHz

And since when does 100=200?

And since when do you expect your 166MHz rated memory run at 200MHz?

Now it wont post at all and I fear I've fried the CPU?

I'm not surprised.

Clear cmos.

Set the CPU to 166MHz * 11

Memory at 100% and the rest of the timings appropriately.

Better still, let everything set itself to the default values instead of
thinking you know better.

Ben
--
I'm not just a number. To many, I'm known as a String...

"-= debully =-" wrote in message
.. .
Was having trouble getting my new bits to run at anything over 700Mhz,
most
of the time its wouldn't post.

Asus A7v8x-x (bios v6)
Barton xp2500
Crucial 2700 512Mb cl 2.5

Thought I'd try settings of 18/100 clock multiplier and 200memory to keep
it
all in sync.
Now it wont post at all and I fear I've fried the CPU?

TIA



Yup its fried...resetting CMOS did nowt.
Went out and got another CPU (XP2000) and now everything's running as it
should - even with memory at 333.

I think that the Barton 2500 and the a7v8x-x have issues.

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"-=3D debully =3D-" wrote in message
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Was having trouble getting my new bits to run at anything over =
700Mhz,
most
of the time its wouldn't post.

Asus A7v8x-x (bios v6)
Barton xp2500
Crucial 2700 512Mb cl 2.5

Thought I'd try settings of 18/100 clock multiplier and 200memory to =
keep
it
all in sync.
Now it wont post at all and I fear I've fried the CPU?

TIA


=20
Yup its fried...resetting CMOS did nowt.
Went out and got another CPU (XP2000) and now everything's running as =
it
should - even with memory at 333.
=20
I think that the Barton 2500 and the a7v8x-x have issues.
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I think it had issues with you trying to run it with those settings.

"-= debully =-" wrote in message
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"-= debully =-" wrote in message
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Yup its fried...resetting CMOS did nowt.
Went out and got another CPU (XP2000) and now everything's running as it
should - even with memory at 333.

I think that the Barton 2500 and the a7v8x-x have issues.


No, you have knowledge issues. I have to wonder if that XP2500+ is really
fried. Care to describe *exactly* what steps you took to clear cmos?
Your comment "even with memory at 333" reveals a lack of understanding.
Earlier, you reported trying to run your PC2700 memory at 200MHz (400 DDR),
and were told that your memory is rated for 166MHz (333 DDR). Now that
you're running it in spec, of course it works!
The Barton has no issues with your motherboard. You may want to put in the
hands of someone experienced with AMD for a test before you throw it away.

-= debully =- wrote:
Yup its fried...resetting CMOS did nowt.
Went out and got another CPU (XP2000) and now everything's running as it
should - even with memory at 333.

New CPU - default settings... boots up again.

Try the old CPU - I suspect it will work.

I think that the Barton 2500 and the a7v8x-x have issues.


Nah. Not as a rule.

Ben
--
I'm not just a number. To many, I'm known as a String...

Yup its fried...resetting CMOS did nowt.
Went out and got another CPU (XP2000) and now everything's running as it
should - even with memory at 333.

I think that the Barton 2500 and the a7v8x-x have issues.


Yea
They have issues with newbies who try to make them run too fast, so they
decided to work together, and **** you out of 90 quid
heh

"-= debully =-" wrote in message
.. .
Was having trouble getting my new bits to run at anything over 700Mhz,
most
of the time its wouldn't post.

Asus A7v8x-x (bios v6)
Barton xp2500
Crucial 2700 512Mb cl 2.5

Thought I'd try settings of 18/100 clock multiplier and 200memory to keep
it
all in sync.
Now it wont post at all and I fear I've fried the CPU?



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