Guide me into OC!!

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bluediamond

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ehem,.. so this is gonnabe my first hand on Oc..attaching here is the cpu-z scrshot.. i think i shud change the fsb as the first step.. to how much?

i dont want any sorta risk

so just tell me plain words which i can try out.. :)
 

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What is your motherboard? If its that via kt blah blah, then there'll be a jumper to set on the mobo to get it upto the full 166MHz FSB. Check your mobo manual or post ur mobo model here.
@bottle: its an xp being misreported :D
 
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Well , it would be helpful if you can provide as much details about ur system as you can ....or you know.
only after knowing the full system specs we can suggest how you can optimise ur system "safely".
for starters kindly post the following ....(if you know it fine.!!! else you may use any system info. program to post the info. for e.g. everest home edition from http://www.lavalys.com/ )
1) motherboard make and model

2) cpu (its shown in the pic above)

3) Rams: how much capacity and configuration (how many ram modules) and the brand name if you can find out.

4) Graphics subsystem.

5) which psu. what is the rated output capacity ?? (it should be written on the label of the psu, for this you will have to remove the covers...)

6) HDD and optical drive.

7) How many case fans you have in ur case.??

8 ) can you enter cmos setup and can you reset the cmos data (if at all needed)by changing the jumper or removing the battery on the m/b ??
if yes on above then many enthusiastic members here will gladly help you to "safely" o/c ur m/c.
 
Overclocking Bible: Came across this. Its in English tho the download page looks like Greek.... :)

Note:
When you see a form you have to click on left button "Αποθήκευση/Εμφάνιση" which means Save as and then your download will start.

here is some info on this proggy....

This program is based on Mathematical algorithms and it will be useful if you follow some instructions
It is something like calculator.
For example it predicts the next Maximum Stable Frequency of your CPU, RAM, chipset you can optimize your memory timmings, calculate the recommended PSU etc...
AMD and Intel users can use it.

P.S.
1) You must install Microsoft Framework v1.1 otherwise program cannot run.
But if you have Windows 2003 it is not necessary for the required files (some video cards install them).

2) Program is freeware (forever).
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http://briefcase.pathfinder.gr/file/seankoniaris/19283/443627
 
deejay said:
Well , it would be helpful if you can provide as much details about ur system as you can ....or you know.
only after knowing the full system specs we can suggest how you can optimise ur system "safely".
for starters kindly post the following ....(if you know it fine.!!! else you may use any system info. program to post the info. for e.g. everest home edition from http://www.lavalys.com/ )
1) motherboard make and model

2) cpu (its shown in the pic above)

3) Rams: how much capacity and configuration (how many ram modules) and the brand name if you can find out.

4) Graphics subsystem.

5) which psu. what is the rated output capacity ?? (it should be written on the label of the psu, for this you will have to remove the covers...)

6) HDD and optical drive.

7) How many case fans you have in ur case.??

8 ) can you enter cmos setup and can you reset the cmos data (if at all needed)by changing the jumper or removing the battery on the m/b ??
if yes on above then many enthusiastic members here will gladly help you to "safely" o/c ur m/c.
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if i cud say all these,it will be equivalent to my rig, :)

k.. will try..

  • asus a7v400 mx mobo VIA KM 400A
  • amd sempron 2600+( as reported by sunny, n crazy) or 2800+
  • 256 MB DDR RAM one single mem stick in 2 slots given ie., the other one empty
  • onboard AGP grpahics (cpu-z attached)
  • abt psu, will tell later..
  • 40 GB samsung HD 7200 rpm
  • liteon dvd drive (donno the speed! :( )
  • sony cd writer 16/10/40x
  • case fans i think only one on rear.. and one on top of proc.. tats some other fan isnt it.. ah leave it..
  • have never tried to remove cmos battery, so donno..
and guys, i m one of such who rarely open the case, even to remove dust.. :ashamed: so...
 

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Okay that board doesn't support overclocking. However you can set the fsb to 166 which will make the cpu run at full speed. This is 100% safe. This is how...

Download this
http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/socka/km400a/A7V400-MX SE/e1942_a7v400-mx_se.pdf

Next go to pg27 of the document.
Print it if necessary or else just take a look at it.

Turn the comp off and remove the power plug . Open the cabinet.

There are a few dip switches (DSW 1-5) on the mobo beside the ide slots that need to be changed. By default all (1-5) are set to off which means 100MHz. Now to get 166MHz, which is the normal bus speed of sempr0ns :D, you must set switches 2-5 to on and keep 1 off. Once this is done, power the system on. Load the bios defaults and boot into windows. Check your cpu speed. It should show 1833MHz as the cpu speed.
 
nop, the one which blu has depends on the right DIP switch settings for FSB..not even a jumper....
 
^^^^ I had seen a Tyan KT400, no DIP switches ;) just ocing options in the BIOS..lol...2.2V...hehehehe
 
Chaos said:
Okay that board doesn't support overclocking. However you can set the fsb to 166 which will make the cpu run at full speed. This is 100% safe. This is how...

Download this
http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/socka/km400a/A7V400-MX SE/e1942_a7v400-mx_se.pdf

Next go to pg27 of the document.
Print it if necessary or else just take a look at it.

Turn the comp off and remove the power plug . Open the cabinet.

There are a few dip switches (DSW 1-5) on the mobo beside the ide slots that need to be changed. By default all (1-5) are set to off which means 100MHz. Now to get 166MHz, which is the normal bus speed of sempr0ns :D, you must set switches 2-5 to on and keep 1 off. Once this is done, power the system on. Load the bios defaults and boot into windows. Check your cpu speed. It should show 1833MHz as the cpu speed.
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wow..good to know it doesnt support overclocking.. made my job easier..
ya.. will try to change it to 166 :)

btw, i thot earlier its an athlon xp.. but now it shows in cpu-z as athlon MP, which is good xp or mp? and how is it related to sempron then.. :S
 
watch out, dont set it into 170 or 200...setting it into 200 will result in a massive overclock :P

its a sempron alright...just cause it isnt showing the right speed, its all goofed up
 
SunMysore said:
watch out, dont set it into 170 or 200...setting it into 200 will result in a massive overclock :P

its a sempron alright...just cause it isnt showing the right speed, its all goofed up
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You cant set it to 170. The only options are 100/133/166/200.
 
my classmate has an ASUS A7V333, he has options of setting it in 170, 175, 180, 185,..... thru DIP switches....

it also has a jumperfree config too, then u can set the FSB in the BIOS itself....
 
^^ Nope, check the Manual, there's only 100/133/166/200. Had already told Blue that the only option would be setting it at 166Mhz, to atleast get it at the stock speeds which you paid for! Think about overclocking after that, but no its not possible unless you have a super sempron that can do 200Mhz out of the box - which is highly doubtful.

Chaos said:
99.99% of the old via KTXXX boards were like that. Shame on VIA
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Personally have an MSI KT4 Ultra - no dip switches. Have seen a couple of friends with KM266 chipsets - no dip switches there either. :)
 
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