Overclocking Sempron 3100+

[Poda]

I'm trying to figure out how you overclock this. There is a place in my bios where you can set the FSB. By default, it's at 166. But, when I put it at just 167, the computer won't post. So, does it mean this processor won't overclock?

 

[Zap]

Usually this means there is something either not working on the motherboard end, or something overlooked because I don't think there's a modern CPU that won't clock a single MHz more FSB.

 

[furballi]

Reset BIOS and retest. Default should be 200MHz FSB for the Sempron 3100.

 

[Wentelteefje]

Originally posted by: furballi
Reset BIOS and retest. Default should be 200MHz FSB for the Sempron 3100.

QFT... Something's not right with yours otherwise... Are you sure it's a 3100+? It could be a slower Socket A model as well (only they don't have 3100's for S462), hence the 166MHz FSB... What's your system like?

EDIT: Are there jumpers to be set on the mobo maybe?

-W-

 

[nemesismk2]

Originally posted by: Poda
I'm trying to figure out how you overclock this. There is a place in my bios where you can set the FSB. By default, it's at 166. But, when I put it at just 167, the computer won't post. So, does it mean this processor won't overclock?

1.Which motherboard and memory do you have?
2.Are you using the latest bios for your motherboard?