tinhrdep, did you MAKE SURE that BOTH of your IDE cables are working? I once neglected to check this and blamed it on a defective Hard Drive (which never was, it was the cable). Also, did you go in the bios to detect the drives (set them on auto, it's easier for diagnostics).
tinhrdep, it sounds like your second IDE port is disabled. I remember in one of the BIOS setup screens I had to select "BOTH" to enable both IDE ports.
DeiselMan My power supply won't come on not even a fan. But will power up My athalon, I am useing a slocket abitIII all set in auto my ram is micron 6nan sec 3.3v pc100. I did get a RMA# with free shipping and ordered one more bx440 board and got it today. Tested with a penII 350 chip out one of my other systems but that board is dead to. It didn't even come with the supports for the slot1 I do appreciate all of the help from this form but I wish overstocker had better quality support
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They are regular ATX. Fit easily into my mid-tower cases. The one little anoyance is location of front connector pins (power, reset, etc.)--they are just beneart IDE carles.
Just answered my own question...
Asus P2B 633@950 - http://www.ctechnet.com/hardware/asus.htm#50500
Switch the MSI Master sloket to 1.8v, update the bios to 1013.5.
Asus P2B 633@950 - http://www.ctechnet.com/hardware/asus.htm#50500
Switch the MSI Master sloket to 1.8v, update the bios to 1013.5.
Rab,
I have a p2b also and is trying to run my cel 633 at 950. I'm having trouble with it booting. If you've got yours going, let me know how. I've tried both the 1012 and 1013 bios. Also using an msi6905 slocket. It seems to be stable at 712 only. Thanks
I have a p2b also and is trying to run my cel 633 at 950. I'm having trouble with it booting. If you've got yours going, let me know how. I've tried both the 1012 and 1013 bios. Also using an msi6905 slocket. It seems to be stable at 712 only. Thanks
I too bought one of these and after a long while tryed it out only to find out that this POS was DOA. Overstock doens't wan't to know about it (two e-mails and no responses). Does anyone have a phone number??Text
Darkclouds -
<< I have a p2b also and is trying to run my cel 633 at 950. I'm having trouble with it booting. If you've got yours going, let me know how. I've tried both the 1012 and 1013 bios. Also using an msi6905 slocket. It seems to be stable at 712 only. Thanks >>
For me, downloading/upgrading to the 1013.5 beta bios from Asus, and then setting my voltage to 1.8 and my speed to 100 on board and on the MSI Master slocket worked. (I'm also using a huge HS/Fan on the processor.)
Anything less than 1.8, and v5 of the 1013 bios, and my P2B just wouldn't boot.
But it sounds to me from your comment about it being stable at 712, that the problem isn't getting the chip to work per se, but to overclock successfully.
And that opens up an entirely different can of worms, but... a few steps that I've heard have been successful -
1. Better HS/Fan - Intel HS/Fans are good for normal use, but I've found they don't quite cut it when overclocking. Try a good aftermarket version.
2. Raise the voltage - 1.9v seems to be the highest most are willing to go, according to the Overclockers.com database.
3. Try a different slocket OR accept the fact that your chip may just not take well to being overclocked.
[Danger Will Robinson!]
4. Lapping the CPU - Definitely not something I'd recommend, although it has been done. Flip-chip lapping
[/Danger Will Robinson!]
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Zeca -
The phone # is - (801) 947-3100, customer service is available from the menu. (Spoke to them earlier.)
<< I have a p2b also and is trying to run my cel 633 at 950. I'm having trouble with it booting. If you've got yours going, let me know how. I've tried both the 1012 and 1013 bios. Also using an msi6905 slocket. It seems to be stable at 712 only. Thanks >>
For me, downloading/upgrading to the 1013.5 beta bios from Asus, and then setting my voltage to 1.8 and my speed to 100 on board and on the MSI Master slocket worked. (I'm also using a huge HS/Fan on the processor.)
Anything less than 1.8, and v5 of the 1013 bios, and my P2B just wouldn't boot.
But it sounds to me from your comment about it being stable at 712, that the problem isn't getting the chip to work per se, but to overclock successfully.
And that opens up an entirely different can of worms, but... a few steps that I've heard have been successful -
1. Better HS/Fan - Intel HS/Fans are good for normal use, but I've found they don't quite cut it when overclocking. Try a good aftermarket version.
2. Raise the voltage - 1.9v seems to be the highest most are willing to go, according to the Overclockers.com database.
3. Try a different slocket OR accept the fact that your chip may just not take well to being overclocked.
[Danger Will Robinson!]
4. Lapping the CPU - Definitely not something I'd recommend, although it has been done. Flip-chip lapping
[/Danger Will Robinson!]
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Zeca -
The phone # is - (801) 947-3100, customer service is available from the menu. (Spoke to them earlier.)
thanks Rab,
it seems that i can get it to boot up at 83.3mhz but can't play any game on it. It'll freeze. I'm using the viper 770 ultra. It'll also boot at 100mhz but freezes at win98 screen. Could this be a cooling problem? Thanks again.
it seems that i can get it to boot up at 83.3mhz but can't play any game on it. It'll freeze. I'm using the viper 770 ultra. It'll also boot at 100mhz but freezes at win98 screen. Could this be a cooling problem? Thanks again.
It sounds more like a voltage problem to me, especially if you boot with a cold system, but you may want to check the temp in your bios before making any alterations to your voltage. (What voltage are you using now, btw?)
If it's not a heat problem, and upping the voltage doesn't help, you've probably got an OC-unfriendly chip. (Or you need to test a different slocket, like the Abit.)
Good luck,
Rab
If it's not a heat problem, and upping the voltage doesn't help, you've probably got an OC-unfriendly chip. (Or you need to test a different slocket, like the Abit.)
Good luck,
Rab
Rab,
thanks for the comments. but it may be that this chip is not going to go much higher. I've tried increasing the voltage up to 2 but same problem. oh well. Thanks again though.
darkclouds
thanks for the comments. but it may be that this chip is not going to go much higher. I've tried increasing the voltage up to 2 but same problem. oh well. Thanks again though.
darkclouds
zeca, and everyone else having problems RMA'ing/returning a defective motherboard from overstock.com, check this link out:
Factory Serviced
Here's the important line:
"Every Factory Serviced item you purchase is covered by a warranty, AND can also be returned to Overstock.com no questions asked within 5-days after you receive it if you are not completely satisfied."
There you go; when you email/call them, just tell them it says very clearly on their web site that it doesn't matter what the reason is, because the policy is "no questions asked"! You tell them you just know the board is not working and that you are eligible for a refund/exchange! I hope this can save you a few CSR battles
Factory Serviced
Here's the important line:
"Every Factory Serviced item you purchase is covered by a warranty, AND can also be returned to Overstock.com no questions asked within 5-days after you receive it if you are not completely satisfied."
There you go; when you email/call them, just tell them it says very clearly on their web site that it doesn't matter what the reason is, because the policy is "no questions asked"! You tell them you just know the board is not working and that you are eligible for a refund/exchange! I hope this can save you a few CSR battles
Darkclouds -
Yeah, that's a pretty good possibility.
I would try an Abit Slotket III if I were you though. I bought one yesterday to replace an MSI-Master I was using for my second 633, that would post but locked up loading windows.
Now it boots into windows and runs prime like nobody's business, at 1.8v, the same voltage it was locking up with. Suprised the sh*t out of me, but I guess that's why everyone is praising the thing.
Rab
Yeah, that's a pretty good possibility.
I would try an Abit Slotket III if I were you though. I bought one yesterday to replace an MSI-Master I was using for my second 633, that would post but locked up loading windows.
Now it boots into windows and runs prime like nobody's business, at 1.8v, the same voltage it was locking up with. Suprised the sh*t out of me, but I guess that's why everyone is praising the thing.
Rab
I have two of these. I'll sell each of them for $30 shipped. These boards have been checked to boot up. These will run Celeron II 566 and with a quality slocket with voltage support. you can email me at thoaibui@yahoo.com
how do you run the mp440bx at 100mhz FSB? There is no jumper. Do you have to set that on the Slotket? I am running a c2 566 w/Asus slotket that has no option to change the FSB. Other than taping, is there anyway to run it at 100? If so what is the jumper used?
Thanks Rab,
In any case, I've ordered one of these motherboards and a case from compgeeks. I'll see how the new board works out with the msi and my 633 (use the p2b for my old but dependable PII 400). If that still doesn't work then I will buy the abit slotket. By the way, how hot is the video card supposed to get? My viper ultra tnt2 can actually burn my finger. I don't overclock it.
Thanks again
DC
In any case, I've ordered one of these motherboards and a case from compgeeks. I'll see how the new board works out with the msi and my 633 (use the p2b for my old but dependable PII 400). If that still doesn't work then I will buy the abit slotket. By the way, how hot is the video card supposed to get? My viper ultra tnt2 can actually burn my finger. I don't overclock it.
Thanks again
DC
The MP440BX does not have a jumper to set the 100FSB. You'll have to set
the jumper on your slocket. When you set your slocket to 100FSB, your
motherboard will be tricked into thinking your processor is a Pentium II/III
with 100FSB, not a Celeron with 66FSB.
You will also have to set your slocket's jumper to the appropriate voltage
setting (if necessary) that will make your processor run at the higher speed.
the jumper on your slocket. When you set your slocket to 100FSB, your
motherboard will be tricked into thinking your processor is a Pentium II/III
with 100FSB, not a Celeron with 66FSB.
You will also have to set your slocket's jumper to the appropriate voltage
setting (if necessary) that will make your processor run at the higher speed.
The M/Bs at Compgeeks aren't made by Intel ...they are made by Jabil for Gateway. It still is a good price for a P3 board though and you should get reasonable bios/driver updates from Gateway. The 180 day warranty helps too.
Yeah, the ones from overstock are definitely Intel's mobo made for Gateway! I know because no manufacturer other than Intel would use such HUGE capacitors on a mainstream board! At first look, you'd even wonder if this is a 6-layer board! LOL
Guys, u don't need a slocket to overclock your celeron to 100FSB; just tape that damn pin B21! It takes 3 seconds with scotch tape! You can also raise the voltage to 2.2 Volt by just taping the appropriate pin (no need for a slocket w/ voltage adjustment; a real slot 1 celeron cpu can do just fine). Actually, if you're good, you can also get 2.1V or 2.3V (for celeron I use only) by soldering some resistors in series, but I don't think it's worth the effort.
Guys, u don't need a slocket to overclock your celeron to 100FSB; just tape that damn pin B21! It takes 3 seconds with scotch tape! You can also raise the voltage to 2.2 Volt by just taping the appropriate pin (no need for a slocket w/ voltage adjustment; a real slot 1 celeron cpu can do just fine). Actually, if you're good, you can also get 2.1V or 2.3V (for celeron I use only) by soldering some resistors in series, but I don't think it's worth the effort.
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