Soyo Dragon, can't OC?

[SiGmA_X]

I have a Soyo Dragon Plus and it can not OC. It can get the FSB up, but they WinXP won't start up. I can OC the FSB to 166 easily, but WinXP won't start. The proc is a VERY OC'able XP1600 (It's Spyders, that does 1.8GHz on a EPoX 8k3a+)

I am watercooling.

[SteveI]

With my recent experiences with mobos, I've come to the conclusion that even with good PSUs, voltage can fluctuate, and I blame the mobo. On a couple of machines, I've seen the vcore fluctuate more than I would like. I believe this is limiting my oc.

Is your vcore stable? If it drops at all, what is the lowest you've seen. This low point may reduce the overclock potential of a CPU.

[SiGmA_X]

Well, the normall VCore is 1.75 and the lowest I have seen it is like 1.74... The Mac VCore is only 1.85 :-\ Is that enought for a good OC?

[SteveI]

Should be enough with a good CPU. Have you checked the temps yet? Also, does that board run async... mem@166 w/ CPU@133? And check your mem timings too. Give that some extra juice too. What memory are you using?

[SiGmA_X]

DDR266 PC-2100. The Chipset is a VIA KT266, I think.

[SteveI]

OK, forget async... Try dumbing down the timings to make sure it's not the memory holding you back. From what I've heard, the dragon is supposed to be a good overclocker. Check your temps, too.

[SiGmA_X]

With watercooling (Spir@l, basic radiator, VIA Aqua 1300) I am at 42C with the 120mm on 12v (120cfm approx) and about 45C with the 120mm on 7v (68cfm approx)...

I had heard that the board OC'd well also, but mine doesn't!

[JFettig]

you need the newest bios, i couldnt do anything with mine till i got the newest bios, now mines on the shelf, got a 8k3a!

[SiGmA_X]

Well, I need a floppy drive too! I'll download the BIOS updates, and go to my friends tomorrow. He has a floppy in his computer

[Tom J.]

SiGmA_X don't feel bad I have the same MoBo and the same problum. Windows will not start with fsb set to 133. I have tried a new power supply (500watt)lol Some people told me that could be it, but with my luck no way. I am hoping for some help here. I am only getting 1380MHz out of this one.

Tom J.

[JFettig]

you need new bios for this! it makes a huge diff! i was having such a hard time unlocking my tbird 800 till i realized it was the bios the entire time! GRRR lol

[SiGmA_X]

Well, with Spyder'z XP1600+, I got it to 1.62GHz with out trying. The chip is locked at 10.5 and the FSB is only 155. I need a new BIOS.

How do I flash a new BIOS?

[SiGmA_X]

For some reason, I can't edit my above post. I was trying to add that I do not have a Floppy drive on my PC. I do have a CD-RW and a DVD-ROM, but no floppy..

[JFettig]

borrow someones floppy or go to a friends house and load the bios, and get rid of those plastic boobs

[SiGmA_X]

Can't I use a CD to flash a BIOS?

I am NOT getting rid of her I have a whole collection

[JFettig]

no you can ONLY use a floppy!, just go to a friends house or your moms computer and download the bios, and save it on a bootable disk! very easy...

[SiGmA_X]

My friend's that have PC's don't use floppy's, either. My mom's computer is a laptop, and once again, doesn't have a floppy.

[JFettig]

well then it looks like your out of luck!,

wait go to a library...... do it there or soemthing

[SiGmA_X]

Ill have Spyder jack a floppy from our shool

[Holst]

I floppy drive must only cost $5
Why not just buy one ?