| I also upgraded my 8KHA+ with a bios flash and the XP2600+ cpu. The 49c temps aren't excessive, but it is running higher than I would expect. On really hot days my temp goes to 42-43c.
When I first installed the new cpu I neglected to install the latest drivers for my hardware (video, sound, harddrives - I don't trust the MS supplied ones for top performance), and the latest Hyperion (4in1) drivers. Unfortunately, I ended up with a corrupted dll that XP needed to load and go. I finally just did a full clean install.
Before doing anything: Be sure you are NOT overclocking!!!!
Install the latest bios - it's safe and it works. It also provided support for the faster cpus. After flashing, clear CMOS, then set defaults in the bios.
Update ALL of your device drivers and your VIA chipset drivers - they can be found on AOAfiles.
Boot up, test, and enjoy!
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Tom
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Abit NF7-S2
Athlon XP2600+ (266fsb) 16x 133 = 2133 (2138 on mbm5)
Millenium GlaciatorII & AS5, 30c idle, 39c loaded Antec SX840
2x - OCZ 1Gb 400 DDR
lite-On 4x DVDBurner (modded to 8x) - 40x CD Burner
BenQ 1620 Dual-Layer DVD burner
Maxtor 120GB 7200 Rpm HD
WD 80GB 7200 Rpm HD
SB Audigy
PNY NVidia 6600GT
Netgear 10/100 NIC
Hollywood DVD Decoder Card
CMV 17" LCD 8ms
XP Pro |