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Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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Name: AFGUnit106
Date: August 23, 2007 at 23:36:48 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000
OS: XP SP2
CPU/Ram: 2GB

Comment:

I have an ecs mvp ka3 motherboard socket AM2, when i startup computer it says AMD Processor unknown, on Nvidia control panel it doesnt show that either, first day i installed it i was getting a good fps boost, I upgraded from a 4600+ to this, and now when i play css or other games it just feels like its the 4600, Ive seen people get constant 210 fps with the same specs, i have an 8800gts. I only get a range of like 60-120 fps, and on some maps ill get more than my 4600 but im not sure why it still feels like the 4600. Im not going to do a bios update cause i read the specifications of the updates, they dont do anything to this

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Response Number 1

Name: Walter Mitty
Date: August 24, 2007 at 00:17:35 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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Are you sure it is supported by your BIOS ?
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Su...

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Response Number 2

Name: AFGUnit106
Date: August 24, 2007 at 15:22:22 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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It says it is

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Response Number 3

Name: Cobra_R
Date: August 25, 2007 at 13:49:14 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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Still doesn't hurt to try a bios update seeing as nothing else is reading it.

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Response Number 4

Name: jam
Date: August 25, 2007 at 15:33:56 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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"Are you sure it is supported by your BIOS?"
"It says it is"
It's only officially supported if you have the proper BIOS version installed....& that would be BIOS : 07/06/26. If that's not the version you have, then that's the version you need. It was just released 5 days ago so I doubt you have it.

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Response Number 5

Name: AFGUnit106
Date: August 25, 2007 at 21:01:30 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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I love you man.. :)
i was thinking about doing bios update but, thing is what is ive never done a bios update, so i have no clue if it deletes any files or what the steps are etc, when you do a bios update im sure you dont have to reimage hd or anything correct?

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Response Number 6

Name: jam
Date: August 25, 2007 at 22:40:13 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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The BIOS file is "flashed" to a chip on the motherboard. The flash can be performed from Windows or from DOS. Personally, I prefer the old-school DOS method using a bootable floppy. If you don't have a floppy or aren't comfortable with DOS, use the Windows method. It's all explained:
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Do...

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Response Number 7

Name: Cobra_R
Date: August 25, 2007 at 23:52:34 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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I'm with jam doing it the DOS method, a lot less chance that something will glitch during the bios flashing unlike in windows. If you don't have a floppy drive you can burn the content onto a CD ROM by using the Bootable CD option in nero. That's what I do.

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Response Number 8

Name: AFGUnit106
Date: August 26, 2007 at 14:25:03 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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See im probably going to do it with a cd but the windows method is alot easier, im just scared i will kill my computer which i dont want..

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Response Number 9

Name: Cobra_R
Date: August 26, 2007 at 14:35:16 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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You could always run the bios flashing in safe mode. That would be the next best thing to running it in a DOS setting.

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Response Number 10

Name: AFGUnit106
Date: August 27, 2007 at 22:22:31 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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alright so im going to update my bios, the question is, http://www.ecs.com.tw/extra/flashut...
thats how to update it i have everything, but which blocks do i update?
my choices are, main block, boot block, dmi block

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Response Number 11

Name: jam
Date: August 28, 2007 at 13:35:59 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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Don't use WinFlash. Perform the flash from DOS like was discussed.

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Response Number 12

Name: AFGUnit106
Date: August 28, 2007 at 14:42:05 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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Alright so off that ecs website where i dled everything, which files do i put on the cd, and do i burn the cd as a data cd or image or etc. the files in that bios update are winflash.exe, awdflash.exe, winflash.sys, and ka3v11b.bin, which ones do i burn

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Response Number 13

Name: jam
Date: August 28, 2007 at 15:42:03 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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Are you sure you wanna attempt this?

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Response Number 14

Name: AFGUnit106
Date: August 28, 2007 at 16:34:11 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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Yes 100% i know alot bout computers just ive never messed around with bios, i could ask my brothers, but i want to ask you all first

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Response Number 15

Name: jam
Date: August 28, 2007 at 18:24:49 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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OK, then do as Cobra_R suggested & burn AWDFLASH.EXE & KA3V11B.BIN onto a bootable CD. You may wanna use an RW disc if you have one handy. Make sure the CD drive is the 1st boot device, then boot off the CD.
At the DOS prompt, type AWDFLASH then press ENTER...that will start the flash utility program. From there, all you need to do is follow the prompts. Keep watch on the bottom of the menu where it says "Message"...that will tell you what to do.
Where it says "File Name to Program", type KA3V11B.BIN & press ENTER. You will then be asked if you want to save the old BIOS...type "N" (without the quotes) & press ENTER.
Then you'll be asked if you want to program...type "Y" (without the quotes) & press ENTER. Wait for the flash to complete.
Remove the CD & reboot. Hopefully you'll see that your CPU is now correctly identified. Immediately enter the BIOS & double check all your settings. Save any changes & exit.
You're done!

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Response Number 16

Name: AFGUnit106
Date: August 31, 2007 at 15:49:12 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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ive found alot of sources on how to make bootable cds but those all had to do with floppy drives, i have no floppy drive, therefore i cant find a good tutorial that includes nero 7 or anything that will teach meh ow to make a bootable cd without a floppy drive, i found one http://www.nero.com/nero7/eng/Tutor... right there but the thing is my nero 7 doesnt say on startsmart Create bootable cd, the only way i can is through nero burning rom and that tutorial shows nero express

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Response Number 17

Name: jam
Date: August 31, 2007 at 20:04:06 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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I don't know what to tell you other than to get a floppy drive or take a chance doing the WinFlash.
I have a floppy drive on all my systems & I won't sell a system without one. They come in handy for flashing the BIOS, running diagnostics such as memtest86, installing SATA drivers, etc. They're cheap enough, I suggest you invest in one.

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Response Number 18

Name: AFGUnit106
Date: October 4, 2007 at 18:33:58 Pacific
Subject: ECS KA3 MVP Doesnt show AMD 6000

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lol I havent replyed for ever, but can i just boot from USB flash drive? that seems easier than getting a floppy drive cause its been a month since ive tried to look for my floppy and someone told me I can just boot from USB and do all that

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