Does AMD Barton CPU needs special MB?

[lchou]

Can I install an AMD Barton CPU on old Epox model 8K7A?

Thank you.

 

[Peter]

You need to have 166 MHz front side bus support, and a BIOS that knows the Barton. Epox are maintaining CPU compatibility charts. Go check those on www.epox.com

 

[pspada]

Well, as long as it supports the proper voltage, it would work even if there's no 166 FSB. I had a problem with a system where it could not do the 166fsb, so instead I let it run at 133, but I upped the multiplier so that there was the equilivant performance.

 

[Peter]

... which however requires screwing around with the tiny little bridges on the CPU chip carrier.