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what BIOS changes should i do?

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Name: aluminumriot
Date: June 7, 2005 at 17:21:57 Pacific
OS: Windows XP Pro 2600
CPU/Ram: AMD XP 3200\ Corsair 1024
Comment:

this is the list for everything in my chipset bios settings. gimme ya thought on what i should screw with.

AGP FastWrite Capability: Disabled
AGP 8X Support: Enabled
AGP VDDQ Voltage: 1.5
DDR Reference Voltage: 2.6
Video RAM Cachable: Disabled
System BIOS Cacheable: Disabled
AGP Frequency: Auto
Graphics Aperture Size: 128MB
CPU VCore: 1.65 (auto)
AGP Spread Spectrum: Disabled
Memory Timing: Optimal
SDR Active Precharge Delay: 8
SDR Ras to Cas Delay: 3
SDR Ras Precharge Delay: 3
SDR Cas Latency: 2.5T
Memory Frequency: Auto
CPU Frequency Mulitplier: 11.0X
CPU External Frequency: 200 MHz

What changes do you think i should make based on my specs. oh yeah and my system is cooled pretty sufficiently. thanx for any help.

Asus A7N8X-X
AMD XP 3200+
Corsair PC3200 1024
Geforce 6800 OC
Thermaltake 480W



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Response Number 1
Name: furball6390
Date: June 7, 2005 at 17:52:54 Pacific
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AGP frequency, you should make it 66mhz, cuz thats what AGP cards run at, so i would just lock it at 66mhz IMO.

and memory frequency, b/c you have an AMD it should be set at Sync and if Sync isnt an option its (sync = 100%)

those 2 settings
should make your system performace a little better for gaming


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Response Number 2
Name: damasta55r
Date: June 7, 2005 at 18:11:42 Pacific
Reply:

You could increase the external frequency just a bit higher to oc it.


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Response Number 3
Name: aluminumriot
Date: June 7, 2005 at 18:16:53 Pacific
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how MUCH higher...cuz im pretty sure i can raise it up 100 to 200 mhz higher by 1mhz

Asus A7N8X-X
AMD XP 3200+
Corsair PC3200 1024
Geforce 6800 OC
Thermaltake 480W


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Response Number 4
Name: pheonix991
Date: June 7, 2005 at 18:41:01 Pacific
Reply:

"AGP FastWrite Capability: Disabled"-enable this.

p4 3.0ghz @ 222X15=3330mhz
512mb pc3200 dual channel @222mhz
80gb wd hdd/40gb maxtor when on linux
8x agp geforce 6200 @ 530/585can't unlock extra pipes. plz help if you can
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Response Number 5
Name: heropsycho2177
Date: June 7, 2005 at 19:12:35 Pacific
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Enable AGP FastWrite and make no other changes when you do it. It has been known to cause crashes, so if you only change that when you do it, it's easy to know that's what caused the problems.

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Response Number 6
Name: Sabertooth
Date: June 7, 2005 at 19:59:04 Pacific
Reply:

By posting here, I might as well suggest overclocking the machine, what type PSU you got (up to snuff).

Your CPU is most likely locked, but you should be able to squeeze some MHz out of that CPU via the FSB, you may need to raise the CPU Vcore at some point along the way and hopefully your PC3200 memory can hold stable @ 200+ MHz speeds.

As suggested do make sure you lock the AGP frequency @ 66mhz before you start to overclock the CPU to avoid possible data corruption and try to raise the clock in 1-2MHz increments.

Goodluck.


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Response Number 7
Name: aluminumriot
Date: June 7, 2005 at 20:14:35 Pacific
Reply:

my PSU is a thermaltake silent purepower xaser III 480W PSU.

http://www.thetechlounge.com/review.php?REVIEWDIR=thermaltake_480_psu

my CPU is amd xp barton 2500 overclocked to 3200 by the fsb.

i've locked the agp at 66mhz, enabled fastwrite, got my memory freq at 100%
should i raise the fsb even more?

Asus A7N8X-X
AMD XP 3200+
Corsair PC3200 1024
Geforce 6800 OC
Thermaltake 480W


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Response Number 8
Name: pheonix991
Date: June 7, 2005 at 21:01:22 Pacific
Reply:

if you want to, and if your cpu is not at an extreme temp. you will be able to squeeze atleast 10 more mhz out of that ram. i got 22 out of mine. and it is kingston budget ram.

p4 3.0ghz @ 222X15=3330mhz
512mb pc3200 dual channel @222mhz
80gb wd hdd/40gb maxtor when on linux
8x agp geforce 6200 @ 530/585can't unlock extra pipes. plz help if you can
Audigy 2 ZS<b


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Response Number 9
Name: jam
Date: June 8, 2005 at 05:32:00 Pacific
Reply:

"my CPU is amd xp barton 2500 overclocked to 3200 by the fsb"

I remember running into this problem when answering one of your questions before. I recommend that your stop calling your CPU a 3200+. You have a 2500+ o/c'd to 3200+ speed.

If you wanna bump it up more, follow the others suggestions...lock the AGP at 66MHz, set the RAM Frequency at 100%, then increase the FSB a few MHz at a time. After each change, reboot & test your system for stability. If you run into problems, either increase the vcore a little, or back off to your last stable setting & be done with it.

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