Need help with Ep-8kta+

[Lizard]

After researching components for about a month (including reading the forums here everyday) I decided to purchase a Duron 700 with an EP-8kta+ to build my first computer. I have a question about the dip switches. There are 6 switches for the V-core, but the legend printed on the mb only give positions for 5 (1,2,3,4,6). What gives? And are the switches labeled "frequency ratio" used to control the multiplier? Also, my CPU came unlocked even though I purchased it retail. Is that possible? I've done the research, just having a tough time actually trying to overclock on an acutal mb. This is my first post, so please be gentle!

 

[buildingacomputer]

If you read the manual, you will find that the 6th SW for Vcore is for auto/manual selection. That's why the first 5 SW's determine Vcore.

Yes, the 5 SW set is the multiplier.

I just bought a Duron 600 two weeks ago. L1 bridges were not cut. It was week 27 (AKBA0027APCW).

I guess all you have to do is to raise multiplier setting one step at a time. Run some video games that came with your video board. If it's stable, turn off the computer. I would disconnect the power cable to the case before doing anything on the motherboard. I stopped at 800 and did not try any higer setting. Good luck.