Epow 8K7A bios question........

[bongo]

Hey,
Im new to this forum and would like to give a big and loud HI!!! to all of u guys out there!...

So here's my question - 1. I can basically use the beta bios from the epox 8k7a for my 8k7a+ board , right?
2. Are there any worth while features/changes in this bios over the 10/17 official bios?
3. Trying to reach 166mhz bus speed , wondering if i should change from pc2100 to pc2700 ram?

[Superman]

Crucial should get you there no problem. As Epox groups the 8k7a and 8k7a+ for the same BIOS on their site, I see no reason why it wouldn't work. Officially, all this BIOS does is add support for the 2000+.

[bongo]

thx........

I flashed and its all good.
Except i still cant go above 148 mHz fsb.
Keep crashing and ****..
I know threres a divider that kicks in every 33mhz on this board right?????????? 1666mhz, 199 mhzz .. right??

Well i think im going to buy some kingmax pc2700 ram and see if that will allow me to go into the world of 200 mhzz fsb , hehehee

Ps - i know my proc can handle the overclock.. I tested it up to 1.8 gigs and it runs fine (12.5 x 144) but, i i know it would do alot better getting the fsb up there!

[WinXP]

Use 1 stick of memory, set ddr to 2.9v, mem timing 8882622, my 8K7A+ runs 170 fsb stable with these settings. I use Crucial PC2100 memory. (10x170) T-bird 1.4

[bongo]

thx for the advice win , but even with one dimm i cant go above about 152mhz without crashing a freezing...

I dont know what could be holding me back?

[WinXP]

You may need to change out your northbridge cooler for a better one, the one it shipped with run real warm. I replaced mine with a modified slot1 celeron heatsink an reapplied thermal paste. I like the slot one celeron heatsinks because they have 4 holes predrilled in them. The holes at 45degree's to each other are the exact same hole pattern as nothbridge cooler, so there is no drilling holes. Use 2-#4 nylon screws 1/2" long an nylon (plastic) for mounting new cooler. This will probably help you.

[bongo]

Thx !!
Gonna order a Hsf for the chipset.
And ill tell ya how it goes later....

[K6-III]

I can do 169mhz FSB with 1 stick Crucial PC2100 @2.9v or 160mhz with 2 sticks. For me it is not the northbridge cooling limiting me, just the memory. Currently running AthlonXP 1800+@1.76ghz (11x160, unlocked) with 512mb Crucial PC2100.

[Bender]

In my system the HD is whats holding me back. I am able to run a 179*9.5 with my mushkin pc2400 @ 2.9v but only if I disable DMA. If I have DMA on I can go to about 160 FSB without problems.

Correction I am able to run an FSB of 185 with DMA disabled and my processor a little slower than usual.
http://daocplace.com/~bender/185fsb.jpg

[K6-III]

Which HD are you using???

[Bender]

Its an IBM GXP60 40 GB.

[K6-III]

No probs here with Seagate Baracuda ATA IV, but memory appears to hold me back.

[bongo]

I've ordered some kingmax pc2700 ram and a crystal orb for the chipset..... And im gonna unlock all the multipliers on the proc correctly and try some lower multis......
Cant wait and see if this helps..!

[K6-III]

I can't seem to get my Athlon XP to do anything other than 11x and 11.5x with the dipswitchs. It is unlocked. I think we need BIOS multiplier to do anything else.