new 2600+ mobile problem

[quacktastic]

when i start the computer it shows an unrecognizable cpu @ 600 mhz, not a 2600+ running at whatever it runs at...

just got the comp put together tonight (planning on oc'ing it) so haven't installed windows or anything, but it's 3:40 and i'm going to bed.

mainly, i'm not sure if this is a problem, or if this is just happening because it's a mobile chip (which is intended for a laptop) being used in a desktop. i'm running an abit nf7-s v2 and a 2600+.

any ideas/advice?

thanks in advance for your help

quacktastic

 

[nanaki333]

check your fsb and multiplier settings. your fsb should be set at 133 and your multiplier should be set at 16. also, check abit's site to see if there's a recent bios update for your board.

 

[huesmann]

Odds are his CPU isn't going to run at those settings. Lots of desktop mobos don't have full support for mobile chips. For example, my Epox EP-8RDA3+ will only run my mobile 2600+ at 12.5 multiplier or less, depending on FSB. I can run the FSB at 200MHz or better.

Edit: my suggestion: start with your FSB at 133, then progressively increase your multiplier until it balks, then back off a half step and tweak your FSB to whatever you're happy with.