Will Abit BX6 Rev. 1 support Coppermine P3

[tjdavis1138]

I am currently running a Pentium III 450 on my Abit BX6 Rev. 1 motherboard. I would like to upgrade to a coppermine PIII, if possible.

Will my board support the new PIII cpu's?

Thanks,

 

[bozack]

doubt it but you can check the abit web site Text my bh6 will only support a standard p3 600

 

[urbantechie]

From what it says here, http://www.abit.com.tw/english/product/motherboards/bx6_20.htm
It can only support the 600E, 650E, 700E.

 

[tjdavis1138]

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately it's not the revision 2.

I figured it wouldn't, but it doesn't hurt to ask. 🙂

 

[KR]

Chances are if you get a Slot 1 device it will work. Abit's comments were concerning support of the full voltage range down to 1.3V. The Slot 1 Cpu's start at 1.7 V so even if your board only goes down to 1.7 it should still be within reasonable range for the PIII.

Seems like there are people reporting success with the BX6 r 1's and PIII.

 

[Goi]

According to this it will support up to a P3-600. However, ask around for first hand experiences, Abit's list isn't exhaustive.